PUBLIC Photo Contest

The James Hotel in Chicago, IL
The James Chicago offers a stylish and engaging alternative for the contemporary business or leisure traveler. The James is ideally situated right in the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from Michigan Avenue. In addition to its proximity to numerous dining, shopping and nightlife choices along the world famous Magnificent Mile, The James is within easy walking distance of such celebrated cultural attractions as Millennium Park and The Museum of Contemporary Art.

Ames Hotel in Boston, MA
Only five minutes walking distance from Boston Common, Ames Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of historic Boston. Elegant and urban, Ames Hotel is the perfect launching point for a PUBLIC bike tour of lovely Boston on the Freedom Trail, and along the Boston Waterfront and the Boston Esplanade. The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 22-mile day trip and a wonderful way to soak in Cape scenery. Bikers can pedal away knowing that the comfort and luxury of Ames is close by at the end of the day.

Mondrian South Beach in South Beach, FL
Nothing says luxury like a chandelier in the shower. Except maybe a private island. Explore Mondrian South Beach’s lush private island, soak in Miami’s downtown skyline at the Sunset Lounge, and then indulge yourself in the ultimate two-wheeled luxury by jumping on a PUBLIC bike to explore the beach and hotel grounds.

Hotel San Jose in Austin, TX
Hotel San Jose, the hotel with a soul, trumpets its joy for living in Austin by offering all sorts of soulful details to guests. Features include a hand-picked music and video library, a vintage Remington Premier typewriter for when poetry strikes, Polaroid cameras for capturing Austin moments, and…PUBLIC bikes that can take you touring through South Austin or nearby Barton Springs.

Submit photos to contest@publicbikes.com.

Indicate the theme you wish to enter.
Themes: Art, Bicycles, Public Spaces, Fun

The themes are broad and the contest is not limited to pictures of bicycles. Any photos taken in the Public are welcome.

Upload a photo to People's Choice Award contest on our Facebook page. The People’s Choice Award will be selected based on most “votes” on our Facebook. The People's Choice Award is meant to be wide open for any kind of photo. Have fun. Be creative. Get your friends to vote for your photo.

• What kind of photos are we looking for? We invite you to think outside of the box. The photo contest is not limited to pictures of bicycles or PUBLIC products. Show us how you see things a little differently.
• Winners are selected based on originality.
• You can only submit one photo per theme, plus one photo to People's Choice Award. That means you could submit up to five different photos to enter.
• Contest deadline is July 31, 2011.
• Photos should be sized 300dpi, 8 inches on the longest side.
• Contest open to amateurs and professionals but the photo must be your own photo.
• By submitting a photo to our contest, you are giving permission for PUBLIC to use your photo for promotional purposes in any type of media, including PUBLIC's website, newsletter, blog, or social media pages. PUBLIC will properly credit your name with any photo that we publish.