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The 2nd UIS International Speleological and Karst Photography Contest

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Od:Nathalia Uasapud
Apríl 28th 2026 at 05:27

Announcement: Call for Entries

The 2nd UIS International Speleological and Karst Photography Contest

Theme: “Invisible Life, Visible Impact: Guardians of the Dark”

 
The UIS Arts and Letters Commission, in collaboration with the UIS Cave Biology Commission and UIS Karst and Cave Protection Commission (KCPC), invites you to capture the fragile beauty of the subterranean world.

 

This year, we focus on the silent inhabitants of the dark—from microscopic life to complex ecosystems. Show us the “Invisible Life” and help us reflect on our “Visible Impact” on these sacred realms.
 

 

Categories:

  • Cave Biology: Life and ecosystems underground.   
  • Cave Protection & Conservation: Human impacts and preservation efforts.   
  • Aesthetics and Creative Perspectives: Artistic visions of the dark. 
  • General Speleology: Exploration, research, and people in caves. 

 

Judging & Awards:

 
Blind Judging: To ensure total impartiality, all entries will be evaluated through a blind judging process by an international jury.
 
Recognition: Winners and runners-up will receive official UIS Certificates and – while there are no cash prizes – winners will receive special commemorative awards to mark this edition of the contest.
 
Promotion: Winning and shortlisted works will be featured on official UIS social media, the UIS website, and the IDCK website.
 
Awards Ceremony: The official announcement and award ceremony will take place during the International Congress of Speleology in Slovenia. Selected works will be showcased during the UNESCO IDCK event in Postojna, Slovenia (10-13 September 2026).

 

Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
  • Final Selection & Review: July – August 2026

 

 

Submission Rules:

 
Originality: The submitted photo must not have previously won any awards in other international contests.

 

    • Naming Convention: Files must be named as: LastName_Country_Category_Title. 
    • Limit: Maximum of 1 entry per submission.
    • Format: High-quality JPG or PNG (Max 50MB).
    • Quality: Min 300 dpi and 2000px on the long edge.
    • Note: No watermarks or signatures are allowed on the image.

 

 

Ethics & AI Policy:

 
  • Eligibility: Open to members of the global speleological and caving community.  
  • Cave Conservation: Entries must reflect strict respect for the cave environment. Any violation of safety or ethical protocols will result in disqualification.  
  • AI Policy: Purely AI-generated images or the use of “generative fill” to add/remove key elements are strictly prohibited.

 

How to Submit:

For full details and to submit your work, please visit our official portal: https://forms.gle/UUEDrNsiQR7HPb7F7

 

Note: If you encounter any technical issues with the portal or do not wish to use a Google account, please contact us at speleo.artsandletters@gmail.com  for an alternative PDF submission form.

 

Through your lens, give a voice to the silent guardians and illuminate the hidden soul of the karst.

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