Photography enthusiasts across Spain can take part in the fourth Artichoke Photography Contest of Dolores. The competition celebrates one of the most recognisable agricultural products of the Vega Baja del Segura.
Anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Spain can enter the competition. Both professional photographers and amateurs may take part.
Participants must submit photographs linked to the theme “Alcachofa de Dolores” (Artichoke of Dolores).
The jury will judge each entry on creativity, originality and photographic quality.
They will also look at how well the image captures the artichoke, its agricultural setting or its connection with the municipality.
Cash prizes for the winners
The organisers will award two prizes:
- First prize: €400
- Second prize: €200
The competition offers a total prize fund of €600, and the organisers will transfer the prize money directly to the winners.
Each participant may submit up to three photographs, but the jury will award only one prize per author.
Photographs must not have won prizes in other competitions.
Editing rules and AI restrictions
The organisers do not allow photomontages and prohibit images created with artificial intelligence.
Participants may apply only basic edits, such as exposure adjustment, colour correction, contrast changes or cropping.
The organisers may also request the original RAW file to confirm the authenticity of any image.
Technical requirements for photographs
Entries must meet the following specifications:
- Format: JPEG
- Maximum file size: 10 MB
- Resolution: 300 dpi
- Colour mode: RGB or sRGB
- Canvas size: 46.66 × 70 cm, either vertical or horizontal
The file name must match the title of the photograph.
How to enter the competition
Participants must submit their photographs together with a registration request through the Ayuntamiento de Dolores.
Entrants can apply:
- In person at the municipal registry
- Online through the town hall’s electronic portal
Submission deadline
The organisers will accept entries until 10 April 2026.
Online submissions close at 23:59, while in-person entries must arrive before 14:00 on the same day.
Information required for registration
Participants must include the following information when registering:
- Full name and identification details
- Contact information
- Title of each photograph
- Location where each image was taken
They must also attach a copy of their ID and their bank account details.
By submitting an entry, participants confirm that they accept the competition rules.
