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Who won Nat Geo Travel photo Contest 2011?
After receiving more than 20,000 photo submissions from over 130 countries, the National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 concluded last month and the judging began. The winners were announced this week, with the grand prize awarded to Shikhei Goh for his capture of a dragonfly riding out a rainstorm in Indonesia.
What is Tapan’s 1st place winning image in the 2011 National Geographic photo Contest?
MANILA, Philippines – Travel photographer George Tapan bagged first place in the 2011 photography contest of National Geographic, according to the contest’s official website. Tapan was picked as the winner in the Places category for his photograph “Into the Green Zone.”
What is the oldest photograph recorded in Philippines history?
Indegena de clasa rica (Mestiza Sangley-Filipina) is one of the oldest portrait photographs recorded in Filipino history dating back to 1875, which was photographed by a Dutch photographer named Francisco van Camp.
How hard is it to become a National Geographic photographer?
They usually have 5 to 10 years of photojournalism experience with other newspapers or magazines and have highly specialized their skills in areas such as wildlife, underwater, landscape, portraiture, cultural, geopolitics and aerial photography.
Who was the 1st Filipino photographer in the Philippines?
Félix Laureano
First Filipino photographer One of the first photographers of Filipino nationality was Félix Laureano. His pictorial compositions, such as En el baño (In the Bathroom) and Cuadrilleros (Laborers), focused on human forms, cockfights and bullfights in the Philippines.
Who is the famous photographer in Philippines?
Shaira Luna Shaira Luna is no stranger to society. In fact, she is perhaps one of the most prominent names in Philippine photography, having captured celebrated moments with celebrities, scions, and other notable names.
Does National Geographic hire photographers?
National Geographic magazine (NGM) selects photographers on an assignment-to-assignment basis. Story proposals are developed internally, with NGM editors meeting regularly to discuss possible story ideas or are submitted by approved photographers and writers.