Zimbali Estate Competition

Zimbali Estate Photography & Youth Video Competition

Capture the essence of ‘Authentic Living’ at Zimbali Estate and Win!

Enter by posting your photos or videos to Facebook or Instagram using @zimbaliestate and #ZimbaliAuthenticLiving in the post, or through the online entry form.

The competition is open to residents and members of Zimbali Estate.

Winners will have their images & videos featured on selected Zimbali Estate social media platforms and a chance to win great prizes.

Entries close on 22 January 2023 (extended by popular demand).
Winners will be announced on 27 January 2023.

Terms & Conditions Apply.

TERMS & CONDITIONS – PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

By entering the Zimbali Estate Photographic Competition you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• The competition is open to residents of Zimbali Estate only.
• Only images photographed in Zimbali Estate will be accepted.
• Photographs must be submitted on Facebook or Instagram using @zimbaliestate and #ZimbaliAuthenticLiving in the post (or by submitting the image via a Google Form here).
• The images must be of a high-resolution, and jpeg files may be requested.
• Images must be without borders or frames, watermarks or other markings.
• Images must accurately and realistically represent ‘authentic living’ in Zimbali Estate. Minimal editing will be allowed within the following guidelines: Normal processing of RAW and JPEG images (minor adjustments to colour, contrast, gradients, sharpening, noise reduction and HDR) are acceptable. HDR composites and panoramic stitching will be allowed as long as the final image bears a realistic resemblance to the original scene. No cloning, additions or removal of subjects from an image will be allowed. The judges will be entitled to request the original RAW or JPEG file should any queries arise.
• By entering this competition, the photographer agrees that Zimbali Estate may use images submitted for the competition for marketing and promotional purposes (including all social media platforms), in perpetuity, and grants Zimbali Estate the required permissions for this.
• Images will be rejected should there be any baiting and/or manipulation of animal behaviour to the advantage of the photographer.
• Details of winners and winning photographs may be released or displayed to the public by Zimbali Estate or the sponsors of the prizes.
• The images must be the sole property of the submitter and have no third-party publishing rights/restrictions attached to them.
• In the event of the entrant being a minor, a parent or guardian is required to authorise the entry.
• Zimbali Estate bears no legal responsibility for published images.
• All entrants’ information will be used only in accordance with the POPI Act.
• The prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash.
• A judging panel will select the winning image as well as two other shortlisted images. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Any deviation from the rules and/or attempt to manipulate the outcome of the prize will result in disqualification.
• By entering an image into this photo competition you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions set out above.

TERMS & CONDITIONS – VIDEO COMPETITION

By entering the Zimbali Estate Youth Video Competition you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• The competition is open to residents of Zimbali Estate 21 years of age or under.
• Only videos made in Zimbali Estate will be accepted.
• Videos must be submitted on Facebook or Instagram using @zimbaliestate and #ZimbaliAuthenticLiving in the post (or by submitting the video via a Google Form here).
• Video length should be up to 2 minutes long and appear without any watermarks. Original footage may be requested.
• Videos entered through the google entry form should be in MP4 or .mov format only.
• Videos must accurately and realistically represent ‘authentic living’ in Zimbali Estate. Editing is allowed, to creatively reflect ‘authentic living’ at Zimbali Estate. However, the judges will be entitled to request the original footage should any queries arise.
• By entering this competition, the videographer agrees that Zimbali Estate may use videos submitted for the competition for marketing and promotional purposes (including all social media platforms), in perpetuity, and grants Zimbali Estate the required permissions for this.
• Videos will be rejected should there be any baiting and/or manipulation of animal behaviour to the advantage of the videographer.
• Applications with unacceptable content will be rejected.
• Details of winners and winning videos may be released or displayed to the public by Zimbali Estate or the sponsors of the prizes.
• The videos must be the sole property of the submitter and have no third-party publishing rights/restrictions attached to them.
• In the event of the entrant being a minor, a parent or guardian is required to authorise the entry.
• Zimbali Estate bears no legal responsibility for published videos.
• All entrants’ information will be used only in accordance with the POPI Act.
• The prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash.
• A judging panel will select the winning video as well as two other shortlisted videos. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Any deviation from the rules and/or attempt to manipulate the outcome of the prize will result in disqualification.
• No baiting and/or manipulation of animal behaviour to the advantage of the videographer will be accepted.
• By entering a video into this video competition you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions set out above.