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WFPC-59

WhatsApp Fortnight Photo Contest

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With great pleasure, VIBGYOR is hereby declaring the theme of the VIBGYOR WhatsApp Fortnight Photo Contest -59, which is from 1 December 2024. This photo contest is exclusively for the active members of VIBGYOR One WhatsApp Group Members

 

The theme for WFPC59 is SYMMETRY

  • Participation is limited to the VIBGYOR WhatsApp Group Only. Please visit https://www.infovibgyor.com/workshop to join the group

  • Mandatory hashtag #WFPC59

  • One participant can post a maximum of 3 images

  • Include Serial Number while posting

 

Participation is FREE

3 WInners will be announced on 30 March 2024

Each Winner will be receiving an EQUIVALENT PRIZE of equal worth.

 

All The Best

If you are not a part of the VIBGYOR WhatsApp Group yet, please CLICK HERE and become a member to participate in WFPC59 and onward.

Call For Entries-Art Festival
Fine Art & Still Photography Exhibition Cum Sale

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The journey of VIBGYOR started in 2012. The first public appearance was marked with a photography exhibition in Kolkata in 2013. The journey has been pleasant so far and we have witnessed more and more members joining our family. Constant support of enthusiasts is our key motivation and driving force. This year, in association with Colors United, and at the celebration of the first ever grand Art Festival in Navi Mumbai, it’s our privilege to announce a unique Art Exhibition at the venue itself, which includes both Fine Art and Still Photography.

 

We hereby take immense pleasure to CALL FOR ENTRIES for COLOURS OF LIFE - the upcoming Art Exhibition in Navi Mumbai.

 

Exhibition Details

Dates: 21st and 22nd December 2024

Timing: 11am to 10pm

Venue: Nerul Gymkahan, Nerul, Navi Mumbai (ART ZONE of Colours United Festival, beside Pool)

Google Pin: https://g.co/kgs/LvVJjhE

 

Since the theme of the festival is Colours, the main motto of this exhibition is to enhance the vibe of the Art Festival with Colours in Life, the theme of this Art Festival. All the Fine Art and Still Photographs must have a positive vibe portrayed in the display with colours and moods. And since these piece of art is set to enhance the mood of the festival, the organizer is ready to provide the space for a nominal percentage, only if the artwork / photograph gets sold.

 

Image Submission Guidelines

The exhibition will accept artworks and photographs from all across India, irrespective of whether he or she is a regular member of VIBGYOR, a pro, intermediate or just started with the format. All images sent will be scrutinized and selected to keep a general bench mark of the quality of the Art Display of the exhibition.

Fine Art Submission

  1. Artists are supposed to click a photograph of their artwork and upload across the online form along with all other details. Ensure the photo is neat without any shadow, covering all edges of the art properly.

  2. One artists is eligible to submit maximum 5 artworks of same/different paint media

  3. Each submission will be charged at 150 INR. This amount is non refundable in case the submission is selected/not selected.

  4. Each submission must be uploaded separately across the online form, as every individual artwork will have its individual details that needs to be fed across the online form

  5. If the artwork is on canvas frame, no separate framing is required.

  6. If the artwork is on a paper/canvas without frame, the artist has to bear the framing costs.

  7. The orientation may be vertical or horizontal

  8. Maximum horizontal width should not be more than 18 inches (edge to edge of the frame)

  9. The artist has to courier the artwork to ensure the same reaches the organizer latest by 19th December 2024

  10. The artist must ensure to price the artwork during submission.

  11. If the artwork gets sold, there will be a minor percentage from that cost which will be charged by the organizer.

  12. In case if the artwork doesn’t gets sold, after exhibition, participants may collect their artwork(s) by 23rd December 2024 by 12 noon. However, frames if required to be couriered, expenses have to be borne by the participant.

 

 

Still Photograph Submission

  1. All photographs must be in High Resolution (300dpi and above) JPEG format only, that needs to be uploaded across the online form.

  2. Files must be renamed as Name_Mobile_Sl.No. before uploading online

  3. No borders nor any watermark should be there on the image

  4. All images must be in the aspect ratio of 2:3 or 3:2. Any odd aspect ratio will be disqualified.

  5. One photographer can submit maximum 5 images of one/multiple genre

  6. For each photograph submitted, there is an entry fee of 50 INR only. This amount is non refundable in case the submission is selected/not selected.

  7. Selected images will be then taken print of size 12x18 inches and will be mounted with a 1/4th inch frame for hanging. You have to pay 500 INR for each of the selected images, to cover up the printing and mounting costs. Payment procedure is same as mentioned below.

  8. The photographer must ensure to price the photograph during submission.

  9. If the photograph gets sold, there will be a minor percentage from that cost which will be charged by the organizer.

  10. After exhibition, participants may collect their photographs by 23rd December 2024 by 12 noon.

 

 

Genres:

  1. Landscape and Cityscape: This category will include landscapes right from the serene Kashmir to the mountains of Leh-Ladakh, the waterfalls of Shimoga to open beach of Maldives. The cityscape includes the frames within the city limits, which include street photography, skyscrapers, and city activities. The architecture photography and sports photography are also included in this category.

  2. Fashion & Lifestyle: This category includes the glamour of a fashion shoot, the grandeur of a wedding photography, candid and portraits. The category also includes images from any social occasion or festival.

  3. Wild Life & Birds: This group is the one who loves to wear their camouflage attire and hide deep within the greens to get their clicks. All wild life images, and bird photography falls in this category.

  4. Food and Macro: Love to click before you hog? Then this is where you suit the most. Send the best food photography images that you still relish to see. Along with to this, in the same group, we have kept macro images. The macro images include insects, small and tiny life, or a product which is shot with a macro setting.

  5. Special: This is the most critical session, where we are looking forward for the slow shutter shots like astro photography, star trail, panning, vehicle motion trail, light painting and night photography, and even Abstract.

 

Schedule of Submission

  • Last date of submission: 8th December 2024, 23:59hrs

  • Declaration of Selected Artists & Photographers: Latest by 12th December 2024

  • Last date for payment of selected photographs for printing: 14th December 2024

 

Benefits

  • Get the opportunity to display your talent along with other shutterbugs and artists across the nation on an esteemed platform.

  • Chance to feature your art to an expected footfall of 10,000 viewers each day

  • Opportunity to sell your artwork

  • All selected artists and photographs will get a signed participation certificate.

 

​Payment options

  • Paytm/Google Pay to 9920773284

  • Internet Banking to Axis Bank (Bank details mentioned below)

  • Cash deposit in Axis Bank (Bank details given below)

 

​Bank Details

Name: Indranil Mukherjee

Bank: Axis Bank

Branch: Parel, Mumbai

SB A/c No.: 910010036542294

IFSC Code: UTIB0001046

Branch Code: 001046

 

 

Enquiry

For any further query, please feel free to contact

Indranil Mukherjee (9920773284)

Deepak Patel (7021484284)

TS Birding
Photo Walk

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Immerse Yourself in Nature's Beauty and Capture Its Essence...!!!

Join us for an early morning photographic adventure in the serene landscapes of Navi Mumbai on 8-December, 2024.

 

​Date: Sunday, 8th December 2024

Meeting time: 7 AM

Location: T S Chanakya, Navi Mumbai

Supported by: Tamron

Registration Fee: 199 INR per head

Payment Options :

·         Google Pay to 9920773284 (No Paytm)

·         Internet Banking

 

Bank Details for Internet Banking :

Name: Indranil Mukherjee

Bank: Axis Bank

Branch: Parel, Mumbai

SB A/c No.: 910010036542294

IFSC Code: UTIB0001046

Branch Code: 001046

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to capture the magic of T S Chanakya through your lens. Register now and embark on a memorable photographic journey!

Queries: 9920773284

Tamhini-2
Photo Tour

Immerse Yourself in Nature's Beauty and Capture Its Essence...!!!

Join us for a day-long photographic adventure in the serene landscapes of Tamhini Ghat on December 25th, 2024. This enchanting location, nestled amidst lush greenery and cascading waterfalls, offers a haven for nature and wildlife photographers.

25th December 2024
Starting Point: NMMC, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, 3 AM (night)
Reaching venue by 7 AM
Hideout time: 7 AM to 5 PM
Return till: NMMC, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, 8 PM (night)

Registration Fee: 3,599 INR per head
Inclusion: Vehicle to and fro, hideout, Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea
Exclusion: Commute to NMMC, dinner on 25th De'24, personal medicine, additional food, camera accessories and gears

STRICTLY LIMITED TO 6 SEATS. Please call before paying.

About the hideout:
Private Safe parking place near hide, ( No need to walk more than a minute) Breakfast, homemade lunch,( veg )evening tea near hide included in package
Comfortable chairs inside the hide, drinking water and Mosquito repellent in hide. Clean Indian and western toilets, hot and cold showers facility available near hide. Electricity, charging points, Fan available inside the hide.
1) 4 photographers and 2 observers can sit in one hide.
2) Another hide for 2 photographers and one observer.
3) 2 different hides at same place , which can accommodate 6 photographers and 4 observers.( bellow 7 years kid not allowed at hide )

Payment Options :
· Google Pay to 9920773284 (No Paytm)
· Internet Banking

 

 

Bank Details for Internet Banking :
Name: Indranil Mukherjee
Bank: Axis Bank
Branch: Parel, Mumbai
SB A/c No.: 910010036542294
IFSC Code: UTIB0001046
Branch Code: 001046

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to capture the magic of Tamhini Ghat through your lens. Register now and embark on a memorable photographic journey!

Queries: 9920773284

Mobile Photography 
Workshop

VIBGYOR Mobile Photography Workshop by Indranil Mukherjee

Date: 21st December 2024, 1:30 PM onwards
Venue: Nerul Gymkhana, Navi Mumbai
In association with: Colors United Winter Festival 2024

Workshop Fee: FREE (Entry to the festival is restricted for FREE as per guest list till 3:30 PM only)

Elevate Your Photography Skills with Indranil Mukherjee!

Join us for an exclusive mobile photography workshop conducted by renowned photographer Indranil Mukherjee at the Colors United Winter Festival 2024.

Learn to:

Capture stunning images with your smartphone
Master the art of composition and lighting
Discover hidden gems in the Colos United Winter Festival 2024 through the lens of your phone


Limited Seats Available!

Register now to secure your spot in this unforgettable workshop.

For registrations and more information, please contact: 9920773284

Urban Sketching 
Outdoor Live Sketching Session

Capture the Vibrant Hues of Winter Festival!

Join us for a free outdoor urban sketching session at the Colors United Winter Festival 2024. Sketch the festive spirit of Nerul Gymkhana, Navi Mumbai, guided by Urban Sketchers Mumbai. All skill levels welcome!

Date: 21st December 2024
Time: 4 PM onwards
Venue: Nerul Gymkhana, Navi Mumbai
Ref Fee: FREE (entry by guest list only)

Organized by VIBGYOR in association with Urban Sketchers Mumbai.

Contact: 9920773284

Sundarban-2
Photo Tour

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VIBGYOR is thrilled to announce the second Sundarban Tour of the year. This exciting adventure will take photography enthusiasts on a journey through the heart of the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, located in India and Bangladesh.

The Sundarban Photo Tour will be led by an experienced photographer and naturalist guide who will ensure participants capture stunning images of the region's diverse wildlife, including the majestic Royal Bengal tiger, the elusive Ganges dolphin, and a variety of colorful birds. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Sundarbans' unique ecosystem and the importance of conservation.

The Sundarbans is a truly magical place, and we are confident that our participants will return home with unforgettable memories and photographs.

 

Tour Details:
• Dates: 14th to 17th December 2024 (Kolkata to Kolkata)
• Accommodation: Twin sharing Non-AC accommodation (basic rooms)
• Transportation: 4-wheeler and launch boat
• Activities: Wildlife photography workshops, boat tours through the Sundarbans, visits to local villages

Pricing:15, 499 INR per person (Kolkata to Kolkata)
• Non-refundable booking advance amount 5,000 INR per person
• Balance amount to be paid on or before 8th December 2024

Bank Details:
Name: Indranil Mukherjee
Bank: Axis Bank
Branch: Parel, Mumbai
SB A/c No.: 910010036542294
IFSC Code: UTIB0001046
Branch Code: 001046

 

Limited availability! Only 6 seats…Book your spot today!

 

For more information or to book your spot on the Sundarban Photo Tour, please contact VIBGYOR at 9920773284/98300 91583 or send email to vibgyorfob@gmail.com

Contact:
Indranil Mukherjee, Founder, VIBGYOR (www.infovibgyor.com)

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