Redbull Illume Deadline Extension

J Dogg — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:18:16 -0400

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RedBull is going big as usual with a huge action sports photography contest that's shaping up to look pretty sweet, and they've just extended the deadline to August 1, 2006.

The Red Bull Illume Image Quest will spotlight the individual behind the camera, praising the triumphs achieved in action and adventure sports photography.

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2006 is the first-ever international photography competition that celebrates the world of action and adventure sports, inviting both professional and talented emerging photographers to participate. The quest will honor the unique expression and skill of the photographer, as well as the spirit of the action sports community. The top 50 finalists will have their work exhibited in larger-than life outdoor venues across the globe, providing the most dramatic compilation of action and adventure sports imagery ever assembled.

The 'Image of the Year' winner will be commissioned for the photo shoot of a lifetime with a Red Bull athlete of the winner.s choice. A skilled panel of image experts from the action sports world, lifestyle publications, and representatives from the design and photography industry will act as contest judges.

Photo editors from National Geographic Adventure, Surfer Magazine, Men's Journal, The Skateboard Mag., Women's Health, Transworld Surf, Powder, Sports Illustrated, Bike, and others are among the 50 specialized individuals who will decide which photos stand above the rest. Photography plays a crucial role in action sports. Dave Reddick, creative director for Powder and Bike Magazines, speaks about the emotional power imagery has in these unique sports.

The most memorable images are the ones that capture the raw moments. It could be the silhouette of a skier carrying alpine equipment in a moody environment, or a few mud covered mountain bikers after a grueling ride. Photos speak to your core about why you love this sport so much. Images can be submitted through www.redbullillume.com, now extended to August 1, 2006.

The quest will culminate in a picture perfect exhibition opening in November, unveiling the 50 finalists and kicking off the world-wide tour of the images. Categories for submission include:

Wings - Capturing the point in a performance in which the athlete takes flight, catches air, free falls, soars, and/or jumps.

Playground - Showcasing the landscapes, locations, platforms and environments in which athletes play.

New Creativity - Revealing a unique angle, a visual idea, a different format, light and flash effects: something never seen before.

Lifestyle - Representing what happens before, between and after the action, that capture the camaraderie, the coaching, and the training that comprise the world around a sport.

Spirit - Portraying the raw human emotion, energy, aura, spirit, expression, inner focus, and personality brought out through an athletic performance.

Energy - Demonstrating the force that powers an action and shows the energy, speed and strength required for an athlete to perform.

Close-up - Showing extreme detail of some aspect of an athletic feat: a full body tight shot of the action, the equipment, the body, the face, etc.

Sequence - Telling the whole story in a single frame and capturing the progression of an action at every stage.

Experimental - Enhancing images digitally or in the darkroom, or making alterations in the production or digital editing process.

Illumination - Bring to life artistic skill, a personal best, unique style: anything goes within the context of action and adventure sports.

Enough from us, more at www.redbullillume.com.

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Redbull Illume Deadline Extension