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Call for entries: Win a photographic commission for National Geographic Traveller

natgeotraveller.co.uk/photo-competition-2018

 

LONDON (12 September 2017) 鈥� National Geographic Traveller鈥�s Photography Competition 2018, in association with Billingham, is now open for entries.

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

The Grand-prize winner will be sent on a wild bear photography trip to the Carpathian Mountains; the Portfolio winner will experience a twin-centre break in Qatar; and the Single-shot and Video winners will receive a Billingham bag. Selected entrants will also be included as part of a global press and media campaign, and featured on the National Geographic Traveller website.

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e looking for images that have National Geographic Traveller鈥檚 defining characteristics 鈥� they must capture curiosity, tell a story and inspire readers to explore. This is an incredible opportunity for new talent to win a commission and be published in one of the world鈥檚 best travel magazines.鈥�

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

Single-shot

A single shot on one of four different themes: Action, Nature, People, Urban.

Portfolio

For professional photographers 鈥� four shots must be submitted based on the same subject/theme.

Video

A YouTube/Vimeo link to an edited clip that鈥檚 a maximum of two minutes long.

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:

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The Prizes

听Grand-prize winner: Carpathian Mountains

Win a six-night wildlife photography adventure worth nearly 拢2k with Tatra Photography, who has exclusive use of hides in the Carpathian Mountains. Photograph wild brown bears, wolves, lynx, deer, wild boar, raptors and woodpeckers. Professional wildlife photography tutor Ben Hall will provide tutorial and feedback sessions. The prize includes return flights, all transport, six nights half-board, 12 photography sessions (around five hours each) and professional tuition. Lenses for Hire will also provide free 300mm-500mm lens hire 鈥� which usually costs 拢4k 鈥� during the entire workshop. lensesforhire.co.uk tatraphotographyworkshop.com

Portfolio: Qatar twin-centre

The winner and a guest will receive three nights in at the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel, B&B, and three nights at Banana Island Resort by Anantara, B&B. Also included is a boat to and from Banana Island and flights with Qatar Airways. visitqatar.qa qatarairways.com souqwaqifresort.com doha.anantara.com

Single-shot & video: Billingham bag

Winners for each of the above categories will receive a Billingham Hadley One bag worth 拢265. Made in England, the bag is purpose-built to carry a laptop along with a full camera kit as well as various personal items. It features water-resistant canvas, top grain vegetable-tanned leather and solid, durable brass fittings. billingham.co.uk

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The Sponsor

Billingham

Camera bags, travel bags and laptop bags made in England since 1973 with storm-proof canvas, brass and real leather details. billingham.co.uk

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The closing date is 9 December 2017 at 11.59pm GMT.

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NOTES

National Geographic Traveller (UK)听is published under license by 91漫屋, from听National Geographic Partners LLC听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.听

National Geographic Partners LLC听(NGP)听is 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 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.听

National Geographic Society听is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. They support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society听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. Their goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good.听

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