“The peerless beauty of Kuanglu tops all mountains under heaven.” Lushan is a world-renowned mountain that embodies grandeur, wonder, peril, and beauty, and is even more a sacred cultural mountain integrating scenery, culture, religion, education, and politics. Throughout history, countless literati and poets have climbed Lushan, praising its enchanting natural landscapes and extolling its rich cultural heritage, leaving behind tens of thousands of poems and verses. These timeless lines, intimately tied to Lushan, have become classics in Chinese literary heritage, passed down through the ages like a slow fire simmering over the mountain, leaving behind an enduring spark of civilization.
Lushan offers scenic views in all four seasons, with landscapes that vary remarkably: In spring, there are lush green trees and secluded flowers, with moss creeping up the steps; in summer, there are rain-kissed evening tides and misty valleys; in autumn, there are lofty mountains with light clouds and azure waters reflecting the blue sky; in winter, there are frosted forests, grassy snowscapes, and a world wrapped in silver. Each of its peaks has its own distinctive features—Hanpo Ridge resembles a fish’s spine, majestic, splendid, shrouded in thick clouds and fog, vast and boundless, its momentum like galloping horses or coiling dragons, standing as a screen-like boundary to the southeast of Lushan. The Five Elders Peak is imposing and rugged throughout, rooted to Poyang Lake, with the tips of its five peaks reaching the sky—when you look up, they resemble five elderly men sitting cross-legged on the ground. The water of Lushan is also marvelously beautiful. The Three-Step Waterfall is described as: “The upper tier drifts like clouds trailing silk ribbons, the middle tier crashes like shattered stones crushing ice, and the lower tier flows like a jade dragon coursing through a pool.” The ancients said: “The green pines of Mount Tai, the cliffs of Mount Hua, the sea of clouds at Huangshan, and the waterfalls of Kuanglu are collectively known as the most spectacular sights of mountains and rivers.” Mirror-like Rúqín Lake, shaped like a musical instrument, has clear and pristine waters. Within the lake are winding bridges, pavilions, and flower-lined paths, making it a truly enchanting sight. At Lushan, nature and human artistry have blended into a grand harmony. If Sima Qian’s Records of the Grand Historian unfolds the long scroll of Lushan’s humanistic history, then masters such as Wu Daozi, Tang Yin, Shitao, Zhou Dunyi, Wang Anshi, and Zhu Xi are the painters and calligraphers of this scroll. Through the passage of history, a mountain symbolizing the great spiritual world of a nation has risen layer upon layer.
In 2012, to further promote Lushan across the nation and showcase its beauty comprehensively through the art of photography, the Lushan Scenic Area Administration of Jiangxi Province and the China Photographers Association jointly organized, and Beijing Zhongwai Mingren International Public Relations Planning Co., Ltd. hosted, the 2012 “Lushan Dreams · China Sentiments” National Photography Art Exhibition. We sincerely invite photographers and photography enthusiasts from home and abroad, as well as netizens, to pick up their cameras and capture her natural beauty, historical depth, and cultural charm through the lens.
Organizers: China Photographers Association
Lushan Scenic Area Administration of Jiangxi Province
Organizer: China Photography Exhibition Center
Lushan Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongwai Mingren International Public Relations Planning Co., Ltd.
Co-organizer: Jiangxi Photographers Association
Jiujiang Photographers Association
Lushan Photographers Association
Sina.com.cn
Lushan offers scenic views in all four seasons, with landscapes that vary remarkably: In spring, there are lush green trees and secluded flowers, with moss creeping up the steps; in summer, there are rain-kissed evening tides and misty valleys; in autumn, there are lofty mountains with light clouds and azure waters reflecting the blue sky; in winter, there are frosted forests, grassy snowscapes, and a world wrapped in silver. Each of its peaks has its own distinctive features—Hanpo Ridge resembles a fish’s spine, majestic, splendid, shrouded in thick clouds and fog, vast and boundless, its momentum like galloping horses or coiling dragons, standing as a screen-like boundary to the southeast of Lushan. The Five Elders Peak is imposing and rugged throughout, rooted to Poyang Lake, with the tips of its five peaks reaching the sky—when you look up, they resemble five elderly men sitting cross-legged on the ground. The water of Lushan is also marvelously beautiful. The Three-Step Waterfall is described as: “The upper tier drifts like clouds trailing silk ribbons, the middle tier crashes like shattered stones crushing ice, and the lower tier flows like a jade dragon coursing through a pool.” The ancients said: “The green pines of Mount Tai, the cliffs of Mount Hua, the sea of clouds at Huangshan, and the waterfalls of Kuanglu are collectively known as the most spectacular sights of mountains and rivers.” Mirror-like Rúqín Lake, shaped like a musical instrument, has clear and pristine waters. Within the lake are winding bridges, pavilions, and flower-lined paths, making it a truly enchanting sight. At Lushan, nature and human artistry have blended into a grand harmony. If Sima Qian’s Records of the Grand Historian unfolds the long scroll of Lushan’s humanistic history, then masters such as Wu Daozi, Tang Yin, Shitao, Zhou Dunyi, Wang Anshi, and Zhu Xi are the painters and calligraphers of this scroll. Through the passage of history, a mountain symbolizing the great spiritual world of a nation has risen layer upon layer.
In 2012, to further promote Lushan across the nation and showcase its beauty comprehensively through the art of photography, the Lushan Scenic Area Administration of Jiangxi Province and the China Photographers Association jointly organized, and Beijing Zhongwai Mingren International Public Relations Planning Co., Ltd. hosted, the 2012 “Lushan Dreams · China Sentiments” National Photography Art Exhibition. We sincerely invite photographers and photography enthusiasts from home and abroad, as well as netizens, to pick up their cameras and capture her natural beauty, historical depth, and cultural charm through the lens.
Organizers: China Photographers Association
Lushan Scenic Area Administration of Jiangxi Province
Organizer: China Photography Exhibition Center
Lushan Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongwai Mingren International Public Relations Planning Co., Ltd.
Co-organizer: Jiangxi Photographers Association
Jiujiang Photographers Association
Lushan Photographers Association
Sina.com.cn
I. Submission Categories
The exhibition, themed “Lushan Dreams, Chinese Sentiments,” uses photography to reflect the natural scenery and cultural history of Mount Lushan, showcasing its landscape resources and diverse culture.
II. Submission Period
From June 20, 2012 to February 28, 2013 (based on the date of receipt).
III. Number of Submissions and Prizes:
Gold Collection Works 2 pieces Prize of 20,000 yuan each
Silver Collection Works 8 pieces Prize of 5,000 yuan each
Bronze Collection Works 12 pieces Prize of 2,000 yuan each
Excellent Works 120 pieces Prize of 100 yuan each
There is no limit to the number of Excellent Works an individual may win. Authors who win award-winning collection works may not receive additional category prizes. All winners will be awarded certificates of honor, which may serve as one of the qualifications for applying to join the China Photographers Association. Individual income tax on prize money will be withheld and remitted by the organizer.
In addition, 4 “Most Popular Online Images” will be selected through online voting by netizens, with a prize of 1,000 yuan each.
IV. Submission Guidelines
1. Chinese and international photographers and photography enthusiasts are all welcome to submit entries.
2. The subject matter of the works must be taken within the Mount Lushan Scenic Area. Documentary works are encouraged, while artistic or digitally created works are also accepted. New and creative works are highly recommended. There is no limit to the number of submissions, and both color and black-and-white images are allowed. Series photos are not accepted.
3. Submission Method: Online submissions only.
Submitted files must be in JPEG format, with the long side at 1024 pixels (please retain the original data file for technical appraisal and exhibition photo production). Use “Author’s Name + Work Title” as the image file name.
4. After a work is selected for exhibition, the organizing committee will uniformly retrieve the high-resolution digital file for exhibition and album production (Tif format no less than 30MB, Jpg compressed file no less than 4MB). Authors must submit their digital files (or scanned negatives if shot on film) within the specified time. Failure to submit on time will be deemed as an automatic withdrawal.
5. Selected works will be subject to a public display system. They will be displayed on the website of the China Photographers Association for one week prior to announcement for public supervision. If any selected work is found to violate the rules set out in the call for entries, the organizing committee will disqualify it upon verification.
6. The organizing committee reserves the right to use the works for non-profit publications, exhibitions, and related promotional activities without additional compensation.
7. Submissions from members of the organizing committee, judging panel, and their relatives are not accepted. Entrants must ensure they hold independent, complete, and unambiguous copyright to their submitted works. Entrants shall bear all legal liabilities arising from any disputes due to failure to uphold these guarantees.
8. All entrants are deemed to have agreed and will comply with the above rules. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any work with copyright issues or that may seriously mislead public understanding and does not meet submission requirements, as well as to revoke prize money and certificates of honor and issue public notices.
9. The organizing committee holds the right to interpret these submission guidelines.
V. Work Evaluation
Gold, Silver, Bronze award-winning works, and outstanding works will be selected by photography experts and scholars organized by the China Photographers Association. The “Most Popular Image by Netizens” will be chosen by online voting.
VI. Submission Address
Authors must visit the Sina City Channel’s special section for the “Lushan Dream · Chinese Sentiment” National Photography Art Exhibition (http://city.sina.com.cn/city/f/lushan2012/index.shtml), fill in the required information as instructed, and upload their works.
Inquiry Phone: 010-51656868-8133
Contact Person: Zhuang Yuan & Wu Xiaoxuan
Special Notice:
From now until February 28, 2013, during the event period, members of the China Photographers Association can enjoy a full waiver of the Lushan Scenic Area entrance ticket (180 RMB/person) and free rides on the Lushan Tourist Sightseeing Bus (80 RMB/person) by presenting their membership card issued by the China Photographers Association and their ID card.
The exhibition, themed “Lushan Dreams, Chinese Sentiments,” uses photography to reflect the natural scenery and cultural history of Mount Lushan, showcasing its landscape resources and diverse culture.
II. Submission Period
From June 20, 2012 to February 28, 2013 (based on the date of receipt).
III. Number of Submissions and Prizes:
Gold Collection Works 2 pieces Prize of 20,000 yuan each
Silver Collection Works 8 pieces Prize of 5,000 yuan each
Bronze Collection Works 12 pieces Prize of 2,000 yuan each
Excellent Works 120 pieces Prize of 100 yuan each
There is no limit to the number of Excellent Works an individual may win. Authors who win award-winning collection works may not receive additional category prizes. All winners will be awarded certificates of honor, which may serve as one of the qualifications for applying to join the China Photographers Association. Individual income tax on prize money will be withheld and remitted by the organizer.
In addition, 4 “Most Popular Online Images” will be selected through online voting by netizens, with a prize of 1,000 yuan each.
IV. Submission Guidelines
1. Chinese and international photographers and photography enthusiasts are all welcome to submit entries.
2. The subject matter of the works must be taken within the Mount Lushan Scenic Area. Documentary works are encouraged, while artistic or digitally created works are also accepted. New and creative works are highly recommended. There is no limit to the number of submissions, and both color and black-and-white images are allowed. Series photos are not accepted.
3. Submission Method: Online submissions only.
Submitted files must be in JPEG format, with the long side at 1024 pixels (please retain the original data file for technical appraisal and exhibition photo production). Use “Author’s Name + Work Title” as the image file name.
4. After a work is selected for exhibition, the organizing committee will uniformly retrieve the high-resolution digital file for exhibition and album production (Tif format no less than 30MB, Jpg compressed file no less than 4MB). Authors must submit their digital files (or scanned negatives if shot on film) within the specified time. Failure to submit on time will be deemed as an automatic withdrawal.
5. Selected works will be subject to a public display system. They will be displayed on the website of the China Photographers Association for one week prior to announcement for public supervision. If any selected work is found to violate the rules set out in the call for entries, the organizing committee will disqualify it upon verification.
6. The organizing committee reserves the right to use the works for non-profit publications, exhibitions, and related promotional activities without additional compensation.
7. Submissions from members of the organizing committee, judging panel, and their relatives are not accepted. Entrants must ensure they hold independent, complete, and unambiguous copyright to their submitted works. Entrants shall bear all legal liabilities arising from any disputes due to failure to uphold these guarantees.
8. All entrants are deemed to have agreed and will comply with the above rules. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any work with copyright issues or that may seriously mislead public understanding and does not meet submission requirements, as well as to revoke prize money and certificates of honor and issue public notices.
9. The organizing committee holds the right to interpret these submission guidelines.
V. Work Evaluation
Gold, Silver, Bronze award-winning works, and outstanding works will be selected by photography experts and scholars organized by the China Photographers Association. The “Most Popular Image by Netizens” will be chosen by online voting.
VI. Submission Address
Authors must visit the Sina City Channel’s special section for the “Lushan Dream · Chinese Sentiment” National Photography Art Exhibition (http://city.sina.com.cn/city/f/lushan2012/index.shtml), fill in the required information as instructed, and upload their works.
Inquiry Phone: 010-51656868-8133
Contact Person: Zhuang Yuan & Wu Xiaoxuan
Special Notice:
From now until February 28, 2013, during the event period, members of the China Photographers Association can enjoy a full waiver of the Lushan Scenic Area entrance ticket (180 RMB/person) and free rides on the Lushan Tourist Sightseeing Bus (80 RMB/person) by presenting their membership card issued by the China Photographers Association and their ID card.