Entries for an annual worldwide photography contest are now open, with prizes between $5,000 (Dh18,367) and $3,000.
The Khalifa International Date Palm Award and the Abu Dhabi International Photographic Society have launched the next edition of the international photography competition on the date palm, titled “Date Palm Through the Eyes of the World”.
The competition aims to engaging the art of photography as a tool to improve public awareness on the importance of the date palm. It aims to create a space to exchange experiences among world photographers and exposing the touristic, environmental and heritage capabilities of the date palm tree through photography, and aims to strengthen the relationship between man and land and agriculture.
“Such a competition will help enrich the national heritage through all people’s contribution; the competition’s success in its first session came from continues effort of the joint team of booth the award and the ADIPS. Together we are working to support the sustainable development of life,” said Abdulla Al Ameri, Director of Arts and Culture department in Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.
Last year, 858 photographs were sent in by 182 contestants representing 20 countries worldwide.
The international event is open to everyone, amateurs and professionals included. Entries must be submitted by December 31, 2010 and winners will be announced in February. More information is available at kidpa.ae.