The "#WinterSnapshot" Photo Contest is Here! Winning Entries Will Be Specially Exhibited at the 404 Museum
We are holding a photo contest with the theme of "Winter" from December 9th to January 9th of next year!
Please express a "winter-like moment" you have felt through photos, such as snowy landscapes, hot pot dishes, or your first shrine visit of the year.
From the entries, the note management office will select 10 works by comprehensively considering their adherence to the theme, quality, originality, and reader response (number of likes and comments). Winners will receive a 5,000 yen Amazon gift card. Furthermore, we plan to exhibit them at the note "404 Museum" (*).
(*) What is the 404 Museum?
The error message that appears when you access a non-existent URL is called a "404." At note, we display creators' photos and illustrations on those 404 pages and call it the "404 Museum" (the works change randomly when you reload).
Photos taken with either a smartphone or a camera are very welcome! Please post a photo that captures what you think of as "winter" on note!
Reference Works
For this contest, we asked cafenoma-san, who shares content related to photography on Instagram and note, to create some reference works. Please take a look and use them as a reference for your own posts.
Contest Details
■ Schedule
Submission Period: December 9, 2024 (Mon) - January 9, 2025 (Thu) until 23:59
Results Announcement: Scheduled for early February 2025
■ Submission Guidelines
Please post one photo that captures a scene you feel is "winter-like" from your travels or daily life. When posting, please include the hashtag "#WinterSnapshot".
Submission Format: 1 photo
Image Size: No specific requirement, but at least 1,000px on one side is preferred
Theme: A scene that feels "winter-like"
Hashtag: #WinterSnapshot
* While you can upload multiple images when posting, only the first image will be considered for selection.
■ Prizes and Benefits
Excellence Award: 10 winners (5,000 yen Amazon Gift Card & exhibition at the “404 Museum”) * After the judging is complete, the note management office will contact the winners.
■ How to Apply
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Log in to note
If you do not have an account, please register as a member.
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Open the editor screen from the post button
Browser: Click the “🖊Post” button at the top right of the screen
App: Tap the “Create” button at the bottom center of the screen
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Upload your photo
You may also write text or an essay to supplement the content of the photo (optional).
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Include the title of the photo work
Text article: Include in the title or body
Image article: Include in the title or image description field
Tweet article: Include in the body
Post with the "#WinterSnapshot" hashtag on the publishing settings screen
* You may submit multiple entries as an individual.
* Please submit photos that you have taken yourself.
* You may upload photos within a text article, or post them as an image article or tweet article.
* While you can upload multiple images when posting, only the first image will be considered for judging.
* Entries should generally be free to view, but paid articles or membership-only articles are also acceptable. However, please ensure the relevant photo is visible in the free section.
* Participation is complete if a banner image is displayed below the article during the submission period.
Submitted works may also be introduced on the official note SNS during the submission period. We look forward to seeing everyone's photos!
Please view the currently submitted works from the contest page.
■ Notes on Submission
Regarding submitted works
・The copyright of submitted works belongs to the creator.
・Please post content that complies with copyright law. For details, please check "Copyright Concepts to Support Creation".
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won or are similar to works that have won other contests held by note or other companies.
・The note management team may remove hashtags from entry articles that are unrelated to the recruitment content.
Regarding judging and winning works
・While you can upload multiple images when posting, only the first image will be considered for judging.
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding judging criteria.
・If a winning work or the creator themselves is found to be in violation of the Terms of Service, the award will be revoked even after judging.
・The announcement of winning works will be made via this article and by contacting the winners via email.
・To send the Amazon Gift Card prize, the management office will verify your identity. If verification is not possible, the award eligibility will be revoked.
・The receipt of the prize is completed by sending the Amazon Gift Card to the winner's email address after identity verification is complete.
・The handling of personal information will follow our Privacy Policy.
・The Amazon Gift Card provided as a prize can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon page. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.
Photo Contest Vol. 1 "#SummerSnapshot" Winning Entries
We held a photo contest with the theme of "Summer" during the height of summer from August to September.
The 20 winning works are currently on display at the "404 Museum", so please take a look (the works will be shuffled randomly when you reload).