In the past2015years, the Photo Contest China Region reached the milestone of its 10th anniversary, receiving over218000entries. Among them was also a stellar lineup of celebrity participants: well-known actors Huang Bo, Jiang Yiyan, Ren Zhong, Li Guangjie, and Tu Songyan, as well as business photography enthusiasts Li Wanqiang, Liu Jiang, and Su Mang. In addition to these big-name cross-industry participants, there were also strong contributions from artistic figures such as director and photographer Zeng Nianping and artist Xiang Jing.15celebrities participated,132works by celebrities were produced, attracting countless fans to engage and interact.
As the only officially authorized magazine of National Geographic in mainland China, National Geographic Magazine China has always upheld the philosophy of inspiring people to care about the Earth and using photography to change the world. With the most outstanding imagery, it touches more hearts and interprets the true essence of photography. We are dedicated to capturing the wonderful moments of the world through the lens, expressing people’s understanding and beliefs about life through images, calling for the protection of the natural environment through imagery, and showcasing the infinite charm of the humanistic world—these are all things that National Geographic has “done,” is “doing,” and will “do”!
This China Region contest will last for5months, with the submission period running from5held1Day to8held31Day.Building upon the previous contest rules that featured3major categories (Nature/Nature,Place/Places,People/People), this year’s contest introduces a new photography category:Photo Essay/Photo Story. In addition, a dedicated “Mobile Phone Photography” section will continue to be available.
The “Photo Essay /Photo Story” category, newly introduced as a highlight of this year’s contest, aims to enable photography enthusiasts to document and present their own unique stories from the perspective of a National Geographic photographer. Every moment and story in life can be buried by time, and it is the photographer’s job to record these untold tales. The “Photo Story” category provides a platform to magnify, analyze, and reveal the truth and essence behind these stories.2016A newly added category promoted in this year’s photography competition, designed to enable photography enthusiasts to fully document and present their unique stories through the lens from the perspective of a National Geographic photographer. Every moment and story in life will be buried by time, and what photographers need to do is to capture these untold tales. The “Photo Story” category provides a platform for photographers to magnify, analyze, and reveal the truth and essence behind these stories.
As a major event in the Chinese photography community, the contest welcomes the enthusiastic participation of every photography lover. With professional techniques, unique perspectives, and creative inspiration, participants are encouraged to present outstanding works showcasing natural ecology, regional scenery, and humanistic sentiments—and to tell the colorful diversity of life and the intertwined paths of existence through imagery. The results of the awards in all categories will be announced at the end of9, and winners will receive official certificates from the China Region of the National Geographic Global Photo Contest as well as attractive prizes.
From now on, participants can visit the contest special page on the National Geographic Chinese website (http://www.nationalgeographic.com.cn/photography/photocontest/2016/) to upload their photography works.
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