Ampuan Reigns Supreme In Photography Competition
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - A prize presentation ceremony was yesterday held at the Information Department Office in Berakas to award the best photographer of a competition organised by the Information Departments.

The competition - held for the first time starting January last year - was open only to photographers from the department in hopes of exposing their talents and creativity, and at the same time, increasing their knowledge and techniques in photography. Ampuan Mahmood outshined 12 other participants by achieving the highest points, He was announced as the winner of the Information Department Best Photography Award Competition, taking home with him a Canon Powershot A560.

First and second runner up places went to Hj Masmaleh and Ak Amirulnizam respectively, whilst fourth place was - taken by Masri. - They were each rewarded with a Canon printer.

Meanwhile, consolation prize winners took home a 2 gigabytes CF Card. All prizes were sponsored by Interhouse Company Sdn Bhd. On hand to present the prizes to the winners was Information Department Acting Director Hj Mahrub bin Hj Murni. The theme of the competition changed monthly and the photographers were required to submit their photos to be evaluated.

Winners were selected monthly and points were also collected to determine the overall winner of the contest. Ampuan Mahmood told the Bulletin that with his Canon EOS 5D, he had won `Best Photography' thrice during the competition for the themes `Portrait', `Local Cakes' and `School Holidays.'

However, his main interest lies in capturing the beauty of nature. His advice to aspiring photographers is to participate in any photography competition, allowing it to bring out the best of their talent and eye for creativity through competing with other potential talents.

“When it comes to photography, you have to have the passion for it," he added. - The next Best Photography Award Competition will begin this April, open not only to photographers but to all officers and staff under the Information Department. The theme for April is “Light", May '3 colours' and June 'Happiness'. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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