You are invited to send in your favourite photographs from a voyage that best captures the essence of an Orion Expedition. You don't have to be a professional photographer, just have a keen eye for capturing the moment. This might be a picture from the base of King George Falls or maybe it's a relaxed photo taken onboard the ship. Whatever you choose, if you believe it is really good then we want to see it. You may even win yourself a 10 night Forgotten Islands Photography Expedition.

HOW TO ENTER

This competition is now close.

Thank you to all of you who entered the Orion Photography Competition. Due to the large number of photos submitted, our judges are still working on picking the winner.

The winner will be announced on our website by end of April and in the April edition of Orion's pathways newsletter.

JUDGES

Pieter De Vries
International Photographer and Cinematographer

Pieter is one of Australia's most well-known cinematographers and has photographed many important and acclaimed television series spanning more than seventy five countries. He has received international recognition for his documentary and drama cinematography along with numerous awards.

Sarina Bratton
Founder and Managing Director of Orion Expedition Cruises

With 25 years extensive experience in the Australian travel industry, Sarina has long held a passion for the development of the cruise industry. Highly impressed with our first photography competition, Sarina is looking forward to seeing more wonderful photographic interpretations of our voyages. As founder of Orion Expedition Cruises she is well positioned to offer opinion on which image(s) best capture the essence of Orion.

Nick Rains
International Photographer

Nick studied Zoology at university in Britain which led him to a career in photography. Over the years Nick has worked with the Australian Tourism Commission, Tourism NSW, Penguin Books, Readers Digest Books, Shell Petroleum, BBC TV, Sports Illustrated, World Heritage Commission, Australian Geographic plus many more. He is involved with teaching and writing and is currently the editor of Better Digital Camera magazine.

Please note a shortlist will be selected by Orion Expedition Cruises Marketing Department.

THE PRIZE

The winner will receive a 10 night Forgotten Islands expedition for two people in a Junior Suite, valued at over $21,000.

This trip will be a floating masterclass as you will be joined by photography competition judges and professional photographer Nick Rains and Cinematographer/photographer Pieter De Vreis. Discover some of the world's most photogenic locations as you travel through Wallacea, the legendary transition zone that separates the flora and fauna of Australia and Asia. Our route takes us from Bali along the trade routes of the early navigators and traders who opened up this new world of spices, gold and pearls. Every step of the way you'll have the experience of Nick and Pieter to help you create stunning travel photography.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Photographs submitted must have been taken while on an Orion Expedition Cruise.
2. Maximum of five images per person per voyage may be submitted.
3. Copyright remains the property of the owner however all images submitted are done so with the understanding that Orion Expedition Cruises may use them without hindrance, royalty free, for promotional purposes including (but not limited to) advertising, newsletters, point of sale materials, internet web pages, photo cd's and/or dvd's, calendar, media announcements, staff and industry presentations and training and consumer functions. Photographs will not be used to promote products or services unrelated to Orion Expedition Cruises.
4. By entering a photograph you are acknowledging that the photograph was taken by yourself, and is not from copyrighted sources. Any photographs submitted that show people who may be recognisable must have their usage clearance acknowledged as condition of entry.
5. Appropriate naming acknowledgment of the photographer will accompany usage wherever practicable.
6. Only passengers who have travelled on Orion are eligible to enter. Employees of Orion Expedition Cruises and/or its Advertising agency/Public Relations company are not eligible to enter.
7. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
8. Submitting an image means that you understand and agree to these conditions of entry.
9. Prize is for Forgotten Islands departing 28 November 2013. Prize includes accommodation in a Junior Suite, all meals onboard, entertainment and educational programmes, use of ship's sporting equipment and facilities, Zodiac excursions and tender transfers and professional services of the expedition team and crew. Flights pre and post expedition are not included. Prize cannot be redeemed for cash. Prize winners and their companion must travel on the same itinerary. Itineraries are subject to tides and weather conditions and may be changed without notice. You will be required to agree to Orion's Passage Terms and Conditions, which can be found at www.orionexpeditions.com.