Written by Giancarlo Takacs
Thursday, 15 April 2010 19:50
 Exuberant nature, pristine beaches, active volcanoes, contrasting landscapes, impressive places of scenic beauty, biological diversity...
... This is Costa Rica...
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The same can be found within our estate. Many publications and people in general have described the Costa Rica Sims as the most beautiful estate ever created in Second Life®.
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We invite you to bring your camera starting May of 2010, and capture our stunning natural beauty. Let your imagination run wild but don’t over do it in Photoshop! Finally share it with the world.
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Contest outline:
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Only photographs of locations listed below that are within the Costa Rica Sims may be submitted. The theme for these photographs is the “Natural Wonders of the Costa Rica Sims.”
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Contestants may enter 1 photo of the natural surroundings that can be found within our 4 million+ square meter estate. You are invited to explore and enjoy the different amenities our community has to offer. The following are the ONLY locations where contestants may take photographs for submission to the contest.
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How to enter:
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Contestants may submit 1 photo a month and may not submit the same photo in following months. Â There is no limit as to how many months you may enter and photos submitted may be of the same locations listed above. All entries are to be submitted via the Moolto.com group page. Â
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If you are not a member of Moolto.com follow this to sign up:
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• Â Â Click “Sign Up” on the right side of our group page
• Â Â Provide the information requested and click the blue “Sign Up” button
• Â Â Moolto.com requires a photo for your avatar so be sure you have one saved to your computer when you sign up
• Â Â Once you sign up, you will be signed in to your Moolto.com page
• Â Â Click the link “Join Costa Rica Sims Group”
• Â Â You will now be part of our group and be able to participate in the contest and upload your photos
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If you have any trouble contact Maxes Loon or Mina Pelazzi.
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Judging:
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Public Vote will count for 50% of the total score per entry. Voting will take place on Moolto.com.
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Costa Rica Sims Executive Team will allocate the balance of 50%.
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Schedule:
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• Â Â Entries: To be submitted on Moolto.com during the first 2 weeks of each month
• Â Â Public Vote: 3rd week each monthÂ
• Â Â Close of Voting: 2nd to the last Friday of the monthÂ
• Â Â Winner will be announced on the second to last Sunday of the month at 12pm SLT at a party which will be held within the Costa Rica Sims. The winning photographer will be contacted and will be requested to give Giancarlo Takacs a copy of the photo for display purposes at the party.Â
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Prize:
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L$5,000 cash prize will be presented to the monthly winner at the
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The winning photo will displayed at the party. Costa Rica Sims reserves the right to reproduce any of the winning photos in current or future promotional or advertising campaigns for the Costa Rica Sims.
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If you have any questions feel free to contact me at anytime. We wish you all the best of luck and can't wait to see how you capture the beauty of our estate through your eyes at
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Love & Light,
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Gian
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Giancarlo Takacs has contributed articles to CostaRicaSims.com since Wednesday, 09 April 2008.
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