Canon SA calls for entries to 2013 Photography Competition
Canon photographers stand a chance to win a share of R150 000 worth of prizes. They will also have the opportunity to showcase their photographs at the 2013 Canon SA Expo by entering Canon’s third-annual Photography Competition.
The company is now calling for entries to the competition, which is open to all Canon photographers – and in fact anyone who is happiest behind the lens of a Canon camera – within the borders of South Africa. Photographers can enter one or more of the four categories by submitting their photos, showing creative interpretation of the themes, by the 1st of November 2013.
The themes for this year are; Let the Light In, Better in Black and White, Save Our Planet, and The Un-posed Portrait.
“We are looking for innovative and creative interpretation of these themes, with minimal digital manipulation, so we invite entrants to let their creative juices flow.
“The best photographs are those which capture the emotion and feeling of the moment and tell a story. You do not have to be a pro to plan, and be at the right place at the right time. It is always exciting to see how entrants perceive the themes and translate their perceptions into a tangible, ‘talking’ picture,” says Canon SA’s Marketing Manager, Michelle van Vuuren.
There will be one winner in each of the four categories, with each winner taking home a stunning Canon EOS 6D including an EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens kit. A panel of industry experts will determine the top 10 entries in each category. The ultimate winners will be determined by public votes received from the top 10 entries displayed on the Canon SA Expo and Photo Competition Facebook pages, on www.csaexpo.co.za and in the gallery at the Canon Expo.
Entries must be submitted in electronic JPEG format, not exceeding 2MB, via email. There are four email addresses correlating to the various themes. Entrants must submit their entries to the email address appropriate to the category or categories they are entering namely; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected], and [email protected].
There is also a stunning Canon EOS M including an EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and a Speedlite 90EX up for grabs in the Voter Competition. Only one entry per category is allowed but there is no limit on the number of categories you can enter.
The public can vote for their favourites on the Canon Expo website (www.csaexpo.co.za) from 10 November 2013 or when they visit the gallery at the Canon Expo which takes place from the 29th of November to the 1st of December 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Voting closes on 1 December 2013.
The winners of the Photography and Voter Competitions will be announced on or after 15 January 2014. Visit www.csaexpo.co.za for rules and more information.
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