{"id":31388,"date":"2025-07-11T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=31388"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:27:19","slug":"the-international-rib-photo-and-video-contest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/the-international-rib-photo-and-video-contest-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enter The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1005\" src=\"http:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/contest-is-open-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Enter The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025 is Open @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-37463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/contest-is-open-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/contest-is-open-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/contest-is-open-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/contest-is-open-1-1536x804.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"share-your-finest-rib-picture\">The Third RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025 Is Open !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m thrilled to launch the third photography competition by RIBsONLY.com! To get in the mood: these were the winners of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zOHAwZ7Nx_k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/winners-of-2024-announced-ribs-only-photo-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024<\/a> edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this page, you&#8217;ll find everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new\">New this Year: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa500\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Video<\/mark> !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year the contest is expanding its scope. You can now also show your talent with your <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa500\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>video(s)<\/strong><\/mark> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enter-submit-your-photo-s-or-images-in-jpg-or-png-format-your-videos-in-mp-4\">How to Enter the Photo and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffa500\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Video<\/mark> Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First check the rules: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rules-for-the-3rd-annual-rib-photo-and-video-2025-contest\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"35024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They Are Your Launchpad<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, you can upload your work directly via the submission form. Submit photos in JPG or PNG, and videos in MP4 format only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optional: Include RIB configuration details or the story behind your submission\u2014extra context is encouraged by the jury. As always, no watermarks and ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the steps to enter the Contest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload your work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then in the same form enter the details: your full name, category, info about the photo and video etc. in the displayed form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click SEND to submit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>File format: photo<br><\/strong>Each photo must <strong>not exceed 15 MB<\/strong>. Ensure each photo is equal or at least <strong>720 x 720 pixels<\/strong>. More is better. The maximum dimension is <strong>4096 x 4096 pixels<\/strong>. You may submit up to 4 unique photos per category in the Contest. Only JPG (JPEG) or PNG formats will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>File format: video<\/strong><br>All video formats must be MP4 and horizontal. Each video file must <strong>not exceed 50 MB<\/strong>. Duration is around one minute ore less. You may submit up to 4 unique videos per category in the Contest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&gt;&gt; Turn to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/faq-the-3rd-annual-rib-photo-and-video-contest-2025\/\">FAQ-page<\/a>&nbsp;should you need support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Judges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get to know who will be evaluating your work: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/the-international-jury-for-the-2025-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"35018\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Esteemed Members of the Jury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"categories-you-have-8-categories-to-enter-your-work\">Four Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, there are 4 exciting categories for you to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.&nbsp;Photo Leisure Use<\/strong>:&nbsp;Highlighting the recreational aspects of RIBbing with your own Rigid Inflatable Boat, non-professional, non-commercial.<br><strong>B. Photo Professional Deployment&nbsp;of the RIB<\/strong>: Showing the deployment of Rigid Inflatable Boats for commercial purposes (main income source), like military, tactical, customs, police, marine biology and rescue operations.<br><strong>C. Video Leisure Use<\/strong>: Around one minute&nbsp;video or shorter, non-commercial. Horizontal videos only.<br><strong>D. Video Professional Deployment of the RIB<\/strong> : Around one minute video or shorter, non-commercial. Horizontal videos only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Per category 4 files are allowed<\/strong><br>You can enter 4 different and unique files per category. Don&#8217;t enter the same media in different categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contest Timeline for the Photo and Video Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entries for the Photo and Video Contest must be admitted <strong>by November 15th 2025 at one minute to Midnight<\/strong>. &#8220;Midnight&#8221; can be different due to the time zone of the entrant. Later submissions will not be considered. The jury will announce the winners mid December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rewards\">Rewards for the Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This free competition is all about enjoying the creative process, showcasing your talent, and earning the prestige of being recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winners will be officially announced for their outstanding contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Third RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025 Is Open ! I&#8217;m thrilled to launch the third photography competition by RIBsONLY.com! To get in the mood: these were the winners of the 2023 and 2024 edition. On this page, you&#8217;ll find everything you need to know. New this Year: Video ! This year the contest is expanding its scope. 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