Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Asian Geo


PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2008

ASIAN Geographic is looking for special photographs from talented amateur and professional photographers who have captured a striking image of Asia’s land, people, architecture or wildlife. One winner and runner-up will be selected from each category. An overall Grand Prize will be awarded to the best overall picture as judged by our panel of editors. The top photographs will be exhibited as part of an “Asia Without Borders” photography exhibit scheduled to be held in December, 2008.
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CATEGORIES
The Land
Evocative, colourful landscapes or seascapes that capture the unique, physical beauty across Asia.Humanity
Images that capture the diversity and colour of the people who call Asia home, whether an intimate portrait or a striking moment captured at a festival.

Wild Places
Whether deep on a reef wall or deep in a rainforest, images of marine animals and wildlife that inhabit the gardens, forests and seas of Asia.

Man’s Imprint
From Angkor Wat to Taipei 101, images that capture both ancient and modern architecture.


CONTEST PRIZES
Grand Prize
1 x CanonEOS 5D valued at S$5000
1 x Gitzo GT 2541 Mountaineer Tripod valued at S1500
1 x ExOfficio Photographer Jacket valued at S$3001st Prize (from each category)
1 x Canon EOS 5D valued at S$5000
1 x Gitzo Four Seasons Jacket (price not available at time of printing)2nd Prize (from each category)
1 x Camelbak Cross 25 Hydration Backpack valued at S$319

DEADLINE

Contest begins 15 March, 2008 at 0000 hours Singapore time and ends 30 September, 2008 at 2359 hours Singapore time. All Entries must be received by September 30th, 2008 at 2359 hours Singapore time.

ANOUNCEMENTS

Names of the winners in each category will be available online at www.asiangeo.com after 15 October, 2008.Winning entries will also be published in the December Photo Annual Edition of ASIAN Geographic.ASIAN Geographic is looking for fresh photography that captures the many facets of Asia: past winners of any other photography contest will not be considered for this contest, and all submissions must be unpublished photographs.

Entry Form & Submission
The ASIAN Geographic 2008 “Asia Without Borders” photo competition is free to enter. Each contestant may enter any or all of the FOUR (4) categories, but is limited to a maximum of ONE (1) image submission per category.All entries must be received before the deadline date of
30 September 2008
. Please print out the entry Form, making sure to fill out all applicable questions. Photo submissions accompanied by an incomplete form will be disqualified. Attach the entry form with your CD/DVDs and send the package to:Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd
[Asia Without Borders 2008 Photo Competition]
No.1 Syed Alwi Road #06-01, Song Lin Building Singapore 207628

For more information please visit

http://www.asiangeo.com/contest_awb.html