Concurs foto international The Syngenta Photography Award

The Syngenta Photography Award, a new international competition that aims to stimulate dialogue around key global challenges, is now open for submissions. In its inaugural year, the theme is “rural-urban”, exploring the relationship and tensions between rural and urban environments.

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The Syngenta Photography Award

In its inaugural year, the theme is “rural-urban”, exploring the relationship and tensions between rural and urban environments. The Award has two categories. The Open Competition welcomes photographers of all levels, from professional to amateur. In addition, professional photographers are invited to compete for a Professional Commission by submitting an original proposal that is related to this year’s rural-urban theme. The closing date for entries is 15 January 2012.

Annual competition that provides an opportunity to explore global challenges through compelling images
· Open to professional and amateur photographers around the world
· US$65,000 in prizes and professional commission

The competition will be judged by a distinguished international panel chaired by award-winning South African photojournalist Jodi Bieber. The other members of the panel are: Irina Chmyreva (Russia) curator and researcher of photography; Stephen Dunbar-Johnson (UK) publisher, International Herald Tribune; Milton Guran (Brazil) curator and photographer; Malu Halasa (Lebanon) writer and editor; Marcus Lyon (UK) photographer; Mike Mack (U.S.) Syngenta Chief Executive Officer; and Liu Heung Shing (China) photographer and photo editor.

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