I am not the best photographer in the world. Do you still want my photos?
Of course! Even if you are not aiming to win a prize, your participation helps document the tangible cultural heritage of our country and makes your photos freely available for future generations. You will also become part of a growing community that believes in sharing free knowledge.
Is there a limit to the number of photos I can submit?
No, you can submit as many as you like. Some participants upload photos from dozens of locations. However, we encourage you to submit your best quality photos to increase your chances of winning and be useful to Wikipedia and others.
What are the guidelines for image size?
Please submit images in the highest possible resolution, and avoid photos that are “shrunk for the web.” Photos below 3 megapixels will not be considered for prizes, as they are less useful for large-scale uses, especially printing. We will not contact you to request higher-resolution versions.
Can I use Photoshop or similar software to edit my photos before submitting them?
Yes. You can make basic adjustments (contrast, color balance, etc.) with any software. However, please avoid overprocessing: this is a photography contest, not a digital art contest.
Can I use AI or similar software to process my photos before submitting them?
Please avoid it, especially if it involves adding or removing elements from the actual scene.
Can I add my photo to a Wikipedia article that doesn’t have any images?
Yes, we would be very happy! Once your entry is uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, it can easily be reused on Wikipedia by adding a link to the article.
What if there are monuments not included in the list? Can I photograph them?
Only monuments included in our official lists are eligible for prizes. These lists are maintained by the organizers. If you would like to propose a monument for inclusion in future contests, you can fill in this suggestion form with as much detail as possible.
What if some sites require an admission ticket?
This is not a problem. We don’t expect anyone to pay just for the chance to take photos. People who would visit such places anyway are encouraged to take photos. If you don’t want to pay, many archaeological sites and museums have free admission on the last weekend of September, as part of the European Heritage Days.
Do I need a permit or have to pay a fee to the Archaeological Resources Fund (ΤΑΠ-TAP)?
In Greece, the photography of archaeological sites and monuments built before 1830 is regulated by Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟΤ/ΔΟΕΠΥ/ΤΟΠΥΝΣ/126463 (Government Gazette B’ 3046/30.12.2011).
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Photography with non-professional equipment is free of charge (Article 1).
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Non-commercial online use is also free of charge (Article 5).
For commercial or economic use, however, a fee must be paid.
The organizers cannot and will not check whether you obtained an entry permit or paid fees to third parties such as TAP.
Is there anything else I should know?
For each photo you upload, you will be asked to confirm that you are the photographer and that you release your work under the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike license.