The Second Annual Epoch International Photography Competition is now inviting both professional and amateur photographers of different ethnic origins and social backgrounds to participate. The first competition took place in 2007 and won rave reviews from both professional and amateur photographers.

The purpose of the competition is to share, communicate, and revive traditional aesthetic values and expressions.

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1. Purpose of the Competition

This is the second photography competition hosted by the Epoch Times after a successful first competition in 2007, with the purpose of promoting experience sharing among photography lovers around the world. The theme of the competition is to reflect real life stories, people, culture, and natural scenes, and in a manner that expresses the spirit of justice, positive messages, kindness and beauty. The entries will be evaluated based on traditional aesthetics so as to restore traditional aesthetic values and expressions.

2. Hosts of the Competition:

The competition is hosted by the Epoch Times Website, the Epoch Times Newspaper, and the Epoch Times Foundation.

Awards and Categories

A: News and on-the-spot reports
B: Life in society
C: Landscapes

Each category has one First Prize, two Second Prizes, four Third Prizes and ten Excellence Awards.

First Prize: US$2,000 or its equivalent in photography equipment or travel services.
Second Prize: US$1,000 for each winner, or its equivalent in photography equipment or travel services.
Third Prize: US$500 for each winner, or its equivalent in photography equipment or travel services.
Excellence Awards: US$100 for each winner, or its equivalent in photography equipment or travel services.

3. Rules for Participation

Entries must be original and have not won any other photography competition. Entries will be submitted mainly online. Entries sent by postal mail will not be accepted.

Read more on: photocompetition.epochtimes.com/english/