Award & Criteria

Best Photo Awards

• Photos showing greatest relevance to the chosen topic
• Photos presenting the content from the most interesting and meaningful angle / perspective
• Most effective use of focus to heighten the message

e.g. high vs. low resolution, foreground vs. background focus
• Most effective use of lighting to bring out the intended message / mood, etc
• Overall, photos showing the most original / creative thinking in presenting the subject matter
• Overall, photo(s) that are the most visually effective in raising interest / awareness of the subject matter

Best Title Awards

• Titles that best arouse interest in the subject matter
• Titles that best excite enquiry and critical thinking of the subject matter
• Titles that best sum up the central point of the subject matter

Best Caption Awards

• Captions that most powerfully or persuasively communicate the point of the photo
• Captions that most concisely describe or explain the photo, with the recommended length not exceeding 30 words approximately

Best Commentary Awards

• Most relevant, informed, and cogent commentaries on the subject matter

e.g. use of thought-provoking reflections/ examples/ exposition/ argumentation
• Commentaries expressing most insightful / original views on the chosen theme
• Language used most persuasively / effectively to communicate the message

ThinkSeries Snapshot Awards