Shutterbugs, get your cameras ready
By Achong Tanjong

Interesting cash prizes await top shutterbugs in the upcoming Brunei Tourism Photo Contest 2004.

Open to all including expatriates (green I/C holders), the contest is organised and sponsored by the Tourism Development Division, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, with cooperation from the Brunei Photographic Society.

Split into categories A, B, C and D, the contest carries two themes - 'Happy Children of Brunei' and 'Cultural Heritage' - which are for the print and digital categories respectively.

The top prize winners in categories A and B (print category) will each receive B$1,500, while the second and third place winners will each earn B$1,000 and $500 respectively. Fourth and fifth place consolation winners will bag $300 and $200 respectively.

Meanwhile, the first place winners in categories C and D (digital category) will receive B$1,200 each. The second to fifth place winners will return home with B$800, B$400, B$250 and B$200 respectively.

All photographs must have been captured here within the year 2004.

Participants can send a maximum of 4 colour print size shots (11R) for categories A and B (Colour Negative/ Slides). A minimum of 4 colour print size 8R pictures may be submitted for categories C and D.

Every print must include original negative/slide for categories A and B, while for categories C and D, every print must include original file of images (JPEG only) in a CD or floppy disk.

Creative techniques and manipulation on computer are allowed. Every entry must be truly the work of the photographer.

The closing date is on November 30, and the judging date will be on December 3. Meanwhile, the prize presentation and exhibition dates will be between December 30 and January 3, 2005.

Further information is obtainable from the Secretariat at 203, Block B, Chedrawaseh Complex, Mile 1, Jln. Tutong or by contacting 8753460, 8732088 and 2223171.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin