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SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest 2026

Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-09-16

Type
Award
Organizer
SPIE
Deadline
16 September 2026
Where
United States
Compensation
US $2,500 (First Prize), US $1,000 (Second Prize), US $500 (Third Prize), US $1,000 (Judges' Choice for Best of Science Prize)
Disciplines
Photography, Art, Culture, Technology, Research

About this opportunity

SPIE is holding its annual International Day of Light Photo Contest to raise public awareness of light-based technologies. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit images that capture the impact of light in science, daily life, engineering, and nature.

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