ECR Photo Competition

SEGH was established in 1971 to provide a forum for scientists to work together in understanding the interaction between the geochemical environment and the health of plants, animals, and humans. Our members represent expertise in a diverse range of scientific fields, such as biology, engineering, geology, hydrology, epidemiology, chemistry, medicine, nutrition, and toxicology. In a fast-changing environment, interactions between environmental geochemistry and health can provide inspiring images from the surface of our planet- on land, in the water and in the atmosphere. 

SEGH invites members of the ECR community to submit photographs showcasing Environmental Geochemistry and Health in the field or the lab under three categories:

- Environmental Geochemistry and Health on land

- Environmental Geochemistry and Health in the water

- Environmental Geochemistry and Health in the atmosphere

The pictures may represent views from fieldwork or laboratory work. The images can focus on the features in question or show the ECR community interacting with the natural environment and each other.

The selected photographs (three of each category) will be displayed on the photo gallery of the SEGH website, and the winners will receive a free annual subscription to the Society! 

How to submit your photos

You can submit up to three photos by 31 October 2021. Send your photographs in electronic format, and any questions about the Call to the SEGH- ECR Photo Contest at: zach-kyp@geol.uoa.gr following the instructions below:

1. Subject line: “SEGH-ECR 2021 Photo Contest”
2. State your name, title (student, Dr., etc.) and your country of origin.
3. The title and brief description (max. 500 characters) of your photo, including the location (GPS coordinates or location description) where the picture was taken. Your surname should appear clearly in the file name (e.g. surname_01).
4. The download link (e.g. WeTransfer or any other online means).
5. Completed participation form (obligatory) and image release (if required) - these can be downloaded below.

Rules of Participation

A selection committee made up of Board members of SEGH, will be responsible for selecting the photographs that will win the prizes and appear on the SEGH website.

Participants whose photos are selected will be notified by the beginning of November. By submitting their photograph, participants authorise the SEGH to exhibit their work and use it to advertise its activities.

Specifications for the Photographs

• Resolution:      minimum 5 MP
• Aspect Ratio: 1:1 / 5:4 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 5:3 / 16:9 / 3:1      (Landscape or Portrait)
• File format: TIFF (preferred) / JPEG / PNG / BMP (no      PSD or RAW)
• File size: for any image file larger than 5 MB,      please send them in a .zip file or a download link.