The purpose of photographing protected areas and distribution of photographs under a free license is illustrative of articles in Wikipedia. In addition, the competition aims to increase knowledge and sensitivity about the issues of environmental protection and natural resources. Screenshots areas, panoramic views, aerial, rock formations and hundreds of centuries-old trees, and plants and animals in their natural environment, are all welcome. Macros considered artistic composition. To help the organizers of the race have been available lists of natural heritage in Albania and Kosovo, including national parks, nature reserves, protected areas, etc ..
The competition takes place in two stages. During the first phase of the national selection was made, which is coordinated by local volunteers to Wikipedia, by selecting 10 photographs, which are sent to the international stage race. In the second choice it is more difficult, although among a much smaller number of photographs.
Criteria by which juries assess pictures are: technical qualities, originality and educational value. There are also awards to support the passion of photography.
It is important that the pictures accompanied with precise descriptions of what it contains. Participants must take part only with their photos and upload them under a free license in multimedia repository of Wikimedia, Wikimedia Commons. No matter when shooting photos.
Learn more about the wikilovesearth.al race, where you will be able to upload your pictures during June.
