Lensation

“Every street has a story to tell, one just needs a keen eye and a curious lens to bring these tales to life.”

• Photography is not just an art; it’s a way of connecting with the world, one frame at a time. Each click of the shutter freezes a fleeting moment, weaving them into timeless tales. The streets, bustling with life yet often overlooked, are living canvases of untold narratives—silent witnesses to human emotions, triumphs, struggles, and the essence of everyday existence.

• This year, we invite you to immerse yourself in this extraordinary tapestry of ordinary moments with Street Stories: The Essence of Everyday Life. Through the lens, celebrate the vibrancy of street life—the laughter of children playing, the quiet resilience of a street vendor, the intricate choreography of urban chaos, and the stillness that often goes unnoticed.

• Organized by the creative minds of X-Lens, the Photography Committee of XIMB, this event- Lensation 2024, is your canvas to paint stories with light. Submit your unique perspectives and be part of an inspiring journey that celebrates the raw, unfiltered beauty of street photography.

• The best submissions will not only be featured but will also be awarded prizes worth INR 12,000. Let your lens tell the untold stories of the streets and stand a chance to showcase your talent at the forefront of Xpressions 2024.

Unleash the storyteller in you and let’s celebrate the streets as the eternal canvas of life.

Rules:

• This is an Individual Online Event and is open to all UG and PG students enrolled in any Indian college.

• Each participant can submit a maximum of 2 photographs.

• The naming convention for the photographs will be FullName_CollegeName_[Serial Number of your photo] (e.g., JaneDoe_XIMB_1).

• Photographs must not be older than 3 months. Ensure all submissions retain the original EXIF metadata.

• Only minimal editing and color correction are allowed.

• Submissions must not include frames, borders, watermarks, or any text/graphics.

• Maximum file size: 50 MB. Only JPEG/JPG format is accepted.

• Violation of any rules will result in disqualification.

• Photographs will be judged based on technical excellence, composition, and relevance to the theme.

• The decision of Team X-Lens will be final.

Deadline for Submissions: 26th January, 2025 (EOD).