Digital imaging leader Epson invites professional and amateur photographers around the world to enter the Epson International Pano Awards and compete for approximately $40,000 in cash and prizes. Entries are now accepted until July 13, 2014.
The 5th Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and editing software has resulted in a surge in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well.
The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography.
“Without a doubt, this world-class photographic competition represents an ever increasing standard of quality in both image capture and print. Each year we are seeing more and more captivating entries and the outstanding quality continues to impress me,” said Craig Heckenberg, Business Unit manager for Epson Australia.
“Epson is very proud to continue our support of this global competition and we look forward to seeing this year’s winners,” said Heckenberg.
The 2013 competition saw 4,068 images submitted from 843 photographers in 57 countries.
The 2014 competition is open to all professional and amateur photographers with a combined pool of cash and prizes of approximately US$40,000. Prizes include an Epson Stylus Pro 7900 printer, an Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer, and an Epson EB-1775 Ultra-Slim Projector.
This year’s judging panel includes some of the world’s top panoramic photographers and industry professionals, including Jeff Mitchum, Andris Apse, William Long, Helmut Hirler, Michelle Novak, Dylan Toh, Chris Collacott, Stefan Hefele, Timothy Poulton, Hans Gasser, Aaron Spence, Scott Highton, Thomas Erh, Carlos Chegado and Bill Bailey.
Interested parties may contact David Evans, curator, at contact@thepanoawards.com for more information.
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