Call for entries: ASIAN Geographic Announces First Asia Focused International Photographic Competition

SINGAPORE (May 15, 2009)–
http://asiawithoutborders.com/

Amateur and professional photographers from around the world are invited to enter the 2009 ‘Asia Without Borders’ Photography Competition, the first internationally-promoted online photography contest organised by the award-winning ASIAN Geographic Magazine.

“We are looking for extraordinary photographs from both amateur and professional photographers that capture the striking images of Asia’s land, people, architecture or wildlife” explains ASIAN Geographic’s Business Development Director, Leslie Quek.

Entries will be judged over three rounds announcing thereafter, one winner and one runner up in each of the four categories. In addition, an overall grand prize award will be up for grabs. Over S$20,000 worth of prizes await the victors of ASIAN Geographic’s first online-delivered international photo contest.

Eligible adult participants may enter the contest by submitting up to 15 photos in any or all of the three open categories: Faces of The Earth, Faces of Asia and Faces of The Wild. There is also a Young Photographer’s category – Faces of Freedom – for 21-year-olds and below. Entries should be made online at: www.awbphotocontest.com

The closing date for entries is 30 September 2009 at 23:59 hours, Singapore time (GMT +8)

A selection of the best entries will be exhibited at a public show in Singapore where the final shortlist of 20 images will be judged by a panel of professional photographers from around Asia.

All winning and runners up images will also be published in the December Photo Annual Edition of the ASIAN Geographic Magazine.

The grand prize winner will receive a Canon EOS 5D Mk II, a Jet Airways ticket from Singapore to Delhi and a Lowepro equipment. Each category winner will receive a Canon EOS 50D camera, a Jet Airways return ticket from Singapore to Delhi and Lowepro equipment. Each runner up will also receive Lowepro equipment.

New and existing subscribers of the ASIAN Geographic Magazine can enter the contest for FREE. Non-subscribers are required to pay an US$8 fee to submit up to four images to any eligible category or US$15 to submit up to 15 images.

Photos can be black-and-white or colour, shot with a digital camera or with conventional film. For details and official contest rules, visit www.awbphotocontest.com/rules.php
About ASIAN Geographic

ASIAN Geographic has been in circulation since 1999 and seeks to reveal the cultural riches and diversity of Asia. The magazine is the only regional magazine that covers cultural, social and geographical issues in a comprehensive, high-quality format.

With every issue, ASIAN Geographic brings you thought-provoking stories by award-winning writers and field researchers, larger-than-life photographs from many professional photographers, and unparalleled coverage on environmental concerns. The magazine’s editorial identity is trusted by thousands across the globe.

ASIAN Geographic is committed to promoting education and knowledge, and dedicated to supporting conservation issues in Asia. Working closely with environmental and NGO partners, ASIAN Geographic wants to continue making a difference in Asia.

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ASIAN Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd
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Tel: +65 6298 3241
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Email: info[at]asiangeo.com