Photographers Of Tomorrow Contest (For Top Photography Students) is running under the sponsorship of Olympus USA. Therefor, next to the top prize of a $5,000 scholarship, if you are one of the first 3 winners, you can get a Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Camera with lenses and accessories (Two New ZUIKO Digital Lenses – the ED 12-60mm “24-120mm equivalent” f2.8-4.0 SWD and ED 50-200mm (100-400mm equivalent) f2.8-3.5 SWD, Olympus Travel Bag and Lens Cloth).
Starting January 14, 2008, participants will submit their best work captured with the Olympus E-3 digital SLR camera in 3 categories:
Speed: Images capturing the essence of speed and movement of life;
Travel: Images depicting exotic, exciting, or extreme journeys or adventures, showing the color and temperament of the local culture; and
Environment Issues: Images showing the impact of man and global warming, or natural settings of landscapes, flora, and fauna. (this is my favorite).
The entries will be judged by a panel of award-winning photographers, comprised of Olympus Visionaries. The winning images will be announced in April 2008. Complete rules and regulations can be viewed at http://www.olympusamerica.com/e3photocontest.
Established by Olympus Imaging America Inc. in partnership with some of todays most talented photographers, the Olympus Visionary program is dedicated to creating superb digital images with the help of Olympus digital cameras and lenses. Olympus Visionaries span all fields of photography and work in a diversity of styles and subject matter, but they are united in realizing their creative vision through digital photography. The Visionaries use Olympus digital cameras in their daily assignments and personal work, participate in speaking engagements and appearances, and provide Olympus with input into equipment development. The Visionaries include several Pulitzer Prize-winning and Magnum photographers, as well as internationally-renowned photographers from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Italy and Japan.
