Simply heat is defined as energy in transit. Energy is what makes the world come to life. Everything from the smallest particle to the largest is merely comprised of energy in transit. Heat can sometimes be contained and harnessed where at other time intangible. Through the air, the elemental fire breaths forth the constructive, the creative, and the procreative, and in turn decomposes and destroys.

As if through the ashes of the phoenix, life is reborn through this heat, this transit of energy. The vastness of Jungles teaming with life are invigorated by heat, yet in turn cause devastation in deserts causing plants and animals to adapt in seemingly strange ways. The simple yet complex answer of heat has plagued mankind for centuries. Humans alone have long since marveled at the creation of fire and the creation of the warmth that it brought. Mankind's achievements and actions have all been affected by the warmth of their spirit and the sweat of their bodies.

The Charleston Center for Photography extends an open invitation to capture Heat in all its various forms from both professional and amateur photographers.

EXHIBITION
Winners will be displayed on the Center for Photography website
and exhibited at the Center Gallery through the end of 2008.


DEADLINE
September 30, 2008
No late entries will be accepted.

AWARDS

$300.00 first place

100.00 second place

75.00 third place

Plus twelve (12) Honorable mentions


ENTRY FEES
The Entry fees are used to cover the cost of administration and promotion.

$25.00 per image. (Members $20.00)
$45.00 for each series (2-5 images with a unifying theme) (Members $40.00)


HOW TO ENTER
Register online using a credit card click here
or register at the Center.
E-mail your images (JPG only, 300 dpi, images should be no larger than 7 inches on the longest side) files should be named to reflect the title of the photograph and the photographer. You may also bring by the files on a CD or a jump drive to the Center.


Winner Notification
All winners will be announced online four to five weeks after the final submission deadline.