In case you didn’t already know, today (August 19th) is World Photography Day! Sweeeeeeet!
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In honor of this lovely (and potentially lucrative) world event, Bing has partnered with Discovery to kick off a contest for photographers around the world. As you know, Bing sources the stunning carousel of images for their homepage from some of the world’s best pro photographers. But now they’re opening that coveted spot up to everyone.
All you have to do is submit one of your own photos to the new Bing Homepage App on Facebook between today (August 19) and September 3. They’re looking for images that highlight and capture the beauty of your hometown. Is there a special landmark, view-point or natural wonder that captures the essence of your town? Just snap it and send it to them! That’s it!
On September 10, they’ll announce the top ten finalists and fans will be able to vote for their favorite on Facebook. The image with the most votes will be declared the winning picture and showcased on the Bing homepage (along with the talented photographer) on October 1. The winner will also receive:
- A new Nokia Lumia 1020
- 500px membership
- … and a canvas of the winning photo
PLUS, the same day, Bing and The Nature Conservancy will celebrate the winner’s creative contribution and hometown pride by hosting a day of service in their hometown.
Check out the Bing blog for full details!