Photo Challenge!

We challenge you to find this year's Landmine Monitor cover photo! The person who provides us with the cover photo will receive a prize… let the competition begin!

We are also looking for photos for the Executive Summary. Please look through your digital photo albums, solicit photos from colleagues and partner organizations and send your best photos to lm@icbl.org by Friday 26 May.

What are we looking for?

Cover Photo

We are looking for a photo that:

Was taken between May 2005 and May 2006
Shows that the Mine Ban Treaty is working
Focuses on a positive activity engaging landmine survivors OR actions being taken to meet Article 5 mine clearance obligations
The photo should be from the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe or the Middle East/ North Africa
Is high resolution
Is a close-up that is simple and not too "busy" looking

Executive Summary

We are looking for photos taken from May 2005 to May 2006, from all regions of the world, which explore:

The mine problem in your community/ region;
What is being done to solve the mine problem and your contributions to mine action; and,
The link between landmines and broader issues including population movements, gender, youth, food security and development.

These do not have to be photos that you have taken. Please send us photos taken by your colleagues, partner organizations, the media, etc.

How should I select photos?

Select a few carefully chosen images.
Black and white as well as color photographs will be accepted.
Both electronic and hard copy photos will be accepted but we prefer high resolution, electronic photos.

How should I submit photos?

Electronic Photos

Prepare an email to lm@icbl.org with the following information:
- Your name
- The photographer's name, agency and any copyright information
- A full caption with as much detail about the photo as possible including biographies of people in photos, locations and situations captured on film to help provide context. Please ensure to secure the permission of photo subjects to have their image printed in Landmine Monitor Report 2006.
Attached high resolution photos to the email.

Hard Copy Photos

Prepare copies of photographs - please do not send originals.
Write your name on the back of the photograph.
Courier photos to: Mines Action Canada, 1502 - 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5H8 Canada, Tel. +1-613-241-3777
Send an email to lm@icbl.org indicating the date photos were mailed to the MAC office and including all information about the photographs (see above - electronic photo submission information)

What Next?

We may come back to you to request additional information about your photos. The winner of the photo contest will be announced in July and a prize will be provided. Thank you for sharing your photos!