5.30.08
COMMERCE
BANK TRIPLE CROWN OF CYCLING VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS
May
30,
2008:
WHO: 10 avid
photographers and would like to share in the action
of the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling
WHAT: Photograph candids and
action showing beauty of city and people enjoying
themselves at the races.
WHEN: Commerce Bank Lehigh
Valley Classic: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Commerce Bank Reading Classic:
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Commerce Bank Philadelphia
International Championship: Sunday, June 8, 2008
THE ASSIGNMENT:
30 original size, digital
photos of your choice to be submitted (minimum)
Categories:
1) Best photo of bike race
action and masses of spectators
2) Best photo of people enjoying themselves at the
race
3) Best photo of people in expo areas, VIP tents
enjoying the activities
4) Best photo depicting the sponsor, Commerce Bank,
as giving back to the community through the bike
race
5) Best photo depicting Commerce Bank entertaining
the public through the bike race (Huge public tent
set up at base of Art Museum in Philadelphia)
6) Best photo depicting spectators watching the
bike race
7) Best photo depicting volunteers working on the
race
8) Best photo showing racing action with backdrop
of Philadelphia (showing beauty of the city) See
Graham Watson website for ideas!
UPLOAD PHOTOS: We are arranging
a site for uploading via SMUGMUG.COM
EQUIPMENT: You are required
to supply your own digital camera and you must have
the capability of uploading your photos to the website.
THE PRIZE: Special prizes
for everyone: Goody bag of “Cycling Schwag”
(Souvenir in cycling language) Commerce Water Bottle,
T-Shirt, other, plus the best day ever!
EXPENSES: We will not cover
any expenses, such as travel to the event.
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE FOR THE
FINISH. YOU CAN TAKE PHOTOS FROM BEHIND THE BARRICADES
TRAVELING AROUND THE COURSE:
There is a press van that you can ride in each city,
including Manayunk Wall in Philadelphia. You may
get out.
.
RIGHTS: It is understood that the photographs will
become the property of Pro Cycling Tour and Commerce
Bank to use at will. You are free to use the photos
in any way you wish as well, but not for commercial
purposes with our sponsors.
FOOD AND DRINK: You may use
your credential to get lunch or refreshments during
the day at the media tent.
FUN AND EXPERIENCE:
This is a unique opportunity and promises to be
one of the most exciting days. This is a photographer’s
dream. If you would like to be inspired, log on
to Graham Watson www.grahamwatson.com or www.procyclingtour.com
Source:
Pro Cycling Tour
