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     * taken with a digital camera that records EXIF data.     * taken with a digital camera that records EXIF data.
     * a JPEG (.jpg) file.     * a JPEG (.jpg) file.
-    * no larger than 300 KB (307,200 bytes). +    * no larger than 700 KB (716,800 bytes) (300 KB for challenges prior to October 22nd, 2014). 
-    * at least 160 pixels, and no more than 800 pixels on each side.+    * at least 160 pixels, and no more than 1200 pixels on each side (no more than 800 pixels for challenges prior to October 22nd, 2014).
     * composed only from photographs taken after the challenge is announced and before the deadline, based on the Current Server Time (US Eastern Standard/Daylight Time) displayed at the bottom of every page on this site.     * composed only from photographs taken after the challenge is announced and before the deadline, based on the Current Server Time (US Eastern Standard/Daylight Time) displayed at the bottom of every page on this site.
     * taken and post-processed by you. Someone else may press the shutter button if you set up the shot and the camera settings. No one else may post-process your entry for you. Exceptions must be approved by the Site Council in advance.     * taken and post-processed by you. Someone else may press the shutter button if you set up the shot and the camera settings. No one else may post-process your entry for you. Exceptions must be approved by the Site Council in advance.
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 === You may: === === You may: ===
  
-    * use any feature of your camera while photographing your entry.+    * use any feature of your camera while photographing your entry. 
     * combine multiple photographs to produce your entry.  All additional photographs must be taken by you after the challenge is announced with a digital camera that records EXIF data.     * combine multiple photographs to produce your entry.  All additional photographs must be taken by you after the challenge is announced with a digital camera that records EXIF data.
     * use images that do not meet the source or date requirements as textures in your entry if they function specifically as textures and not to circumvent other rules.     * use images that do not meet the source or date requirements as textures in your entry if they function specifically as textures and not to circumvent other rules.
     * apply a full range of editing tools to all or part of your entry.     * apply a full range of editing tools to all or part of your entry.
     * use layers, layer masks, and alternative layer modes.     * use layers, layer masks, and alternative layer modes.
-    * add a border to the outside edge of your entry.+    * add a border to your entry.
     * use RAW conversion software.     * use RAW conversion software.
     * request removal of your own entry during the voting period IF none of your last 25 entries were disqualified or removed, and no rules were violated.     * request removal of your own entry during the voting period IF none of your last 25 entries were disqualified or removed, and no rules were violated.
-    * __include images that are clearly recognizable as existing artwork when photographing your entry. Images that could be mistaken for real objects in the scene may also be included, but must not be so prominent that voters are basically judging a photo of a photo.__+    * __You may include existing artwork in your entry, but photo-realistic artwork such as printed photos, monitor images or realistic illustrations must either be clearly presented as artwork or used only as a minor supporting element. Using photo-realistic artwork to simulate physical objects or backgrounds that provide the primary impact of an entry will be grounds for disqualification.__ 
 +    * __add text to your entry or its border during editing, but watermarks, copyright statements, and other text that serves to identify the photographer are forbidden.__
  
 === You may not: === === You may not: ===
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     * use the same original image in more than one challenge.     * use the same original image in more than one challenge.
     * add graphics or clip art images to your entry or its border during editing.     * add graphics or clip art images to your entry or its border during editing.
-    * add text or any legible characters to your entry or its border during editing. This includes copyright statements. 
     * submit a photograph depicting male or female genitalia, or acts of sex deemed inappropriate by a majority of the Site Council.     * submit a photograph depicting male or female genitalia, or acts of sex deemed inappropriate by a majority of the Site Council.
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 ===== Penalties ===== ===== Penalties =====
  
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