黑料吃瓜网

natgeotraveller.co.uk/photo-competition-2019

LONDON (5 September 2018) 鈥� National Geographic Traveller鈥�s Photography Competition 2019, in assocation with CEWE PHOTOWORLD, has opened for entry.

In a bid to find the best talent, this prestigious annual competition invites photographers of all levels, from across the UK and Ireland, to submit their travel images taken in the past year in one of five categories.

Chris Hudson, art director of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: 鈥淭his year we鈥檝e introduced a new category and expanded another, in the hope that we receive even better entries than last year. As always, we want to see photography that connects and tells a great story, inspires our readers to travel the globe, and uphold the traditions of National Geographic in being technically brilliant and unique.鈥�

The Grand-prize winner will head to the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia to master their skills in landscape techniques and photography filtration; the Portfolio winner and a guest will win a trip to Chamonix; and the Category winners will receive a Manfrotto tripod. Selected entrants will also be included as part of a global press and media campaign, and featured on the National Geographic Traveller website.

This year, entrants have a host of categories to choose from:

Single-shot
A single shot on one of four different themes: Cities, Food, Nature, People.

Portfolio
For professional photographers 鈥� Up to 10 shots must be submitted based on the same subject/theme.

As long as the image is travel-based, the subject matter can be anything of your choosing.

Entries should be submitted by 9 December.
Enter here:

The Prizes

Grand-prize winner: Slovakia Lakes and Mountains
The grand-prize winner will join Tatra Photography in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia for a masterclass in landscape techniques and photography filtration. Supported by Lee Filters, whose high-quality polarisers and filters will be available throughout the trip, the workshop will be led by award-winning tutor Justin Minns, visiting the best locations in this spectacularly wild corner of Europe. Through careful research, Tatra has organised the ideal itinerary to make the most of the rugged, pristine beauty at all times of day, as well as a masterclass in the likes of composition, shutter speeds and apertures. tatraphotographyworkshop.com

Portfolio: French Alps
The portfolio winner and a guest will jet off to Chamonix for a seven-night escape amid the picture-perfect peaks of the French Alps, courtesy of lakes and mountains specialists, Inghams. From hiking and biking to rock climbing and canyoning, the prize offers plenty of inspiration for your next portfolio. inghams.co.uk

Single-shot: Manfrotto tripod
Winners of each category will receive a Manfrotto Befree Advanced Aluminium Travel Tripod worth 拢175. It has three independent ergonomic controls and a side pull selector for a quick and easy setup. manfrotto.co.uk

The closing date is 9 December 2018 at 11.59pm GMT.

is the Photography Partner for National Geographic Traveller (UK) for 2018-2019.

Find us on Facebook:

Twitter:

Tumblr:

Pinterest:

Instagram:

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) digital edition is available for Apple, Android and Kindle devices:

Notes

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by 黑料吃瓜网, from聽National Geographic Partners LLC聽in Washington, D.C. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine was launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.聽

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels with National Geographic鈥檚 media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children鈥檚 media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. NGP returns 27% of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.聽

National Geographic Society is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. It supports educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society聽aspires to create a community of change, advancing key insights about the planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Its goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good.聽

CONTACT:

For editorial enquiries:
[email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906

Pat Riddell, editor
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
[email protected]

Maria Pieri, editorial director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
[email protected]

Matthew Jackson, managing director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909
[email protected]

Anthony Leyens, CEO
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909
[email protected]