Calling all photography enthusiasts!

Do you have a keen eye for capturing the unexpected or anomalies?

Do you want to showcase your artistic talents while contributing to a deeper understanding of data anomalies?

Then join us for our upcoming photo competition!

Outliers, also known as anomalies, play a vital role in numerous domains, including cybersecurity, fraud detection, environmental monitoring, and many others. However, there is no universal definition for an anomaly, and the anomaly detection algorithms are heavily influenced by the way we define them. As such, this photo competition aims to explore the various aspects that can be considered when defining an anomaly and promote a deeper understanding of this critical concept.

This photo competition aims to explore the different aspects that can be considered when defining an anomaly. You can capture everyday situations that demonstrate the theoretical concept of outliers. In addition, your photo should be accompanied by a short description or explanation of how it relates to the concept of outliers.

Your photo has the power to enhance our understanding of the concept of anomalies and the different aspects we should consider when defining them. So grab your camera, and let’s capture the unexpected!

Submissions for the photo competition will be accepted until May 30th, 2023.

To enter, please email your photo and description to retinalab.owsd@gmail.com with the subject line “The Odd Shot”.

We look forward to seeing your creative submissions!\

ELIGIBILITY:

• The competition is open to all photographers worldwide who have a statistics background or a strong interest in data analysis.

THEME AND SUBJECT MATTER:

The theme of the competition is “Capturing the Beauty of Nature.”

All submissions must be original work and must feature nature as the primary subject matter. Images that depict any form of animal cruelty, abuse, or exploitation are not allowed.

Photographs must not be digitally manipulated to change the essential truth of the image. Minor adjustments such as cropping, exposure, and color correction are allowed.

COPYRIGHT AND ETHICS:

By submitting a photo to the competition, the photographer retains the copyright to the image.

The competition organizers have the right to use submitted photos for promotional purposes.

If a recognizable person or private property is featured in the photograph, the photographer must have obtained a signed model release or property release.

Photographs that are harmful or abusive to the environment, animals, or the subjects are not allowed.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

All submissions must be in digital format and submitted via email to the competition organizers.

Submissions must be in JPEG format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Each photographer can submit up to three photographs.

All submissions must be accompanied by a brief description of the photograph and the location where it was taken.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Photographs will be judged based on their originality, technical quality, composition, and overall impact.

The judging panel will consist of three professional photographers and one non-participating competition organizer.

PRIZES:

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $1000.

The second-place winner will receive a cash prize of $500.

The third-place winner will receive a cash prize of $250.

DEADLINE:

The deadline for submissions is June 30th, 2023.

Winners will be announced on August 1st, 2023.

DISQUALIFICATION:

Submissions that do not follow the rules or guidelines of the competition may be disqualified from consideration.

The competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify any submission that they deem inappropriate or offensive.

Whether you’re a school student, undergraduate, academic, or industry professional, all are invited to participate. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded, and you can submit as many photos as you like, but you can only win once.