Istanbul in the eyes of Foreigners.. - Yabanci Seyyahlar Gozuyle istanbul 2010
We have planned the concept of Istanbul Photo Contest 2010 and started receiving photos starting from the 15th of March until the 01st of november. We want to inform that projects are continuing and we are looking for volunteer people to participate in our project. For detailed information about this subject. Please follow our Blog Page.
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ISTANBUL PHOTO CONTEST 2009 WINNERS
For our 2009 contest; we received 1117 photos with 213 photographer from 40 countries. Italy has joined with 34 photographer. Following italy with 26 contester comes Russia and after that France with 20 contester. Thanks to all contesters and volunteers who supported our non profit - volunteer project in 2009.
Istanbul Photo Contest 2008 Winner Photos ;
http://www.istanbulphotocontest.com/winners.php
Istanbul Photo Contest Gala evening in 1001 Cisterns ;
http://www.istanbulphotocontest.com/photocontest_gala.php
ISTANBUL PHOTO CONTEST 2010
Welcome to the web page of Istanbul Photo Contest 2009. marks its 12 years of cultural mission and for this reason we would like to celebrate by giving foreign photographers the opportunity to capture the importance of the historical peninsula & modern Istanbul. The photo competition is designed to encourage foreign photographers of all skill levels to submit photos that visually express how the whole city has undertaken the mission of all activities during the candidacy of Istanbul: 2010 European Capital of Culture.
The first draft and theme ideas of the contest have already been shared with our friends living abroad through e-mails and online announcements. In our first contest on 2008 ;finished with 950 photos from 37 countries with 195 photographer.
The main target of this contest is; living Istanbul with its historical and touristical locations by focusing on the historical city walls including mosques, museums, bridges, towers, churches, synagogues, sufi lodge, cisterns, palaces, people, cats, parks, fountains, baths, grand bazaar, spice market, shopping centers, authentic Turkish cuisine, boutique hotels, handcrafts and shops, artists, carpet sellers , 24 hours living streets etc.
In , we desire to see our country’s excellences through the eyes of foreigners by adding the historical peninsula to the Istanbul Photograph Collection. We invite all foreign friends to enter this contest. We believe that photography is a universal concept and a photo is "Worth a Thousand Words" and aim to prove that you will represent your feelings not by hundreds of word but in a single shot. This is a project with volunteer spirit from all over the world. Please JOIN US..
