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Pictures of the Year International invites you to take an early look at the categories and guidelines for the 65th annual photojournalism competition — the world’s oldest and one of the most prestigious.

You can find complete guidelines along with a printable summary, a Spanish and a Chinese language version. Online registration and entry platform deadline is 18 January 2008. Visit the site to learn more.