Local Photographers Urged To Take Shots And Win
By Azian Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Photographic Association (Persatuan Jurufoto) is now holding a photography competition to mark the 58th birthday celebration of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.

The contest is open to citizens, permanent residents and the association's members, except for Category A, which is open to VIPs, such as royal families, ministers, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries, deputies, diplomats, heads of departments and deputies, director and general managers of private sectors.

Category B is an open category, with the theme of "depicting His Majesty in a get-together with his subjects", while Category C, also an open category, themed around events relating to His Majesty's birthday celebration.

Photos must be colour prints with 12"x18" type. All photos must be taken in Brunei, and each participant is allowed to submit no more than four photographs for each category and is only entitled to win one prize in each category.

Participants are free to use any camera type, film and print. However, photos that have been manipulated by computer are not allowed in the competition.

Entry fee for the public is $5 per photo. For the association's members, entry fee is $3 per photo and $10 for four photos.

Entry forms can be obtained from the chairman of the competition at Rasa Ceria Cafe, SEAMEO-VOC1'ECH Regional Centre in Gadong or from Fotorama Photographic Services at No 50, Kg Delima Satu in Jalan Muara. The closing date is July 16 at 4 pm.

Only winning entries will be notified, and the winning photos will be exhibited during His Majesty's get-together ceremony with his subjects on July 18. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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