Submit

Step 1: Payment is required before submitting your photo(s). Please complete payment using one of the options below, then return to submit your entry. 

Step 2: Complete Submission Form

Step 3: Look for you confirmation email from Capture the Dark Sky

Photo Upload Recommendations:

DO NOT INCLUDE A WATERMARK ON YOUR IMAGE (for blind judging)

• JPEG with a maximum dimension of 1920 to 3840 pixels on the long edge 

• File size under 5MB-50MB, and 300 DPI

Ideally:

• Dimensions (Pixels): Aim for 1920 x 1080 (HD), 1920 x 1280 (3:2 ratio), or up to 3840 pixels wide for high-resolution screens (16:9 ratio) Panos are accepted

• File Type/Format: JPEG is preferred

• File Size: Prefer to keep file size between 5MB TO 50MB

• Resolution (DPI/PPI): While PPI doesn't matter for screen, 300 DPI is recommended for versatility.

• Color Profile: sRGB works best 

Max 3 photos (one per category)

$35 – Single Photo Entry

$70 – Two Photo Entry

$90 – All 3 Categories

There are no refunds

Winners and prizes will be award at an event held on March 20, 2026 at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park starting at 6:00 pm in Mackinaw City, MI

    Questions email: CaptureTheDarkSky@gmail.com