{"id":4275,"date":"2026-02-08T18:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2026-02-09T04:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:12:00","slug":"rest-of-world-photo-contest-2026-for-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4275","title":{"rendered":"Rest of World Photo Contest 2026 for Photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-171765\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: February 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Rest of World Photo Contest 2026. Technology is often portrayed as sterile, isolating, and cold. At Rest of World, they know that technology thrives alongside humanity, often being used in novel ways and under surprising circumstances. The 2026 photo contest seeks to celebrate its creative uses in the regions where you live.<\/p>\n<p>They want to see your images of technology\u2019s impact and hear the stories behind them. Based on the popularity of last year\u2019s contest, they are now offering three categories of focus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surprising screens: Show them your screens being used in very remote or unusual places, or how screens are being used in unexpected ways.<\/li>\n<li>Inherited innovation: They want to see how older technology is still being used, especially if it includes DIY hacks, repair kiosks, or unique uses.<\/li>\n<li>Member\u2019s choice: Their members will pick the best technology photos from the submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first-place winner in each category will be awarded a $750 cash prize.<\/li>\n<li>The honorable mention in each category will receive a $250 cash prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to photographers of any skill level, living and working in any part of the world.<\/li>\n<li>Each photographer may enter a single image made within the last two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photographers may submit one image to the contest. Images should be no less than 2,500 pixels on their longest side and in JPG format. They should be emailed to\u00a0<strong>[email\u00a0protected]<\/strong>\u00a0with \u201cPhotoContest 2026 + Category\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>The email text must include the photographer\u2019s full name and location, and a detailed description of the image, including when and where it was taken. Finalists will be asked to answer additional questions about the image. Winners will be asked to join a short members-only presentation session. Any submission that does not follow these guidelines will be disqualified.<\/p>\n<p>The contest is open for entries until midnight GMT on\u00a0February 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/restofworld.org\/pages\/photography-contest-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rest of World Photo Contest<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: February 28, 2026 Applications are open for the Rest of World Photo Contest 2026. Technology is often portrayed as sterile, isolating, and cold. At Rest of World, they know that technology thrives alongside humanity, often being used in novel ways and under surprising circumstances. 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