Nikon, the world leader in photography, announced the winners of the 30th edition of the Nikon Photo Contest International on July 11, 2005. The Nikon Photo Contest International is an important program within the Nikon Spirit Initiative and has been considered one of the largest and most prestigious photography contests in the world. The contest, which is held on a biennial basis, provides an opportunity for photographers from around the world to share their pictures and experiences with other photo enthusiasts. Nikon received more than 31,000 photo entries from 117 different countries and regions — the largest number of nations ever represented in the contest’s 36-year history.
The theme for this year’s contest, “At the heart of the image” allowed photographers the creative venue to show emotion through images capturing different aspects of human nature. This year’s Grand Prize was awarded to Mr. Vincent Maure of Norway for his submission entitled “Malnutrition in the Congo (DRC) Girl is Taking Care of Orphan.” For his grand-prize winning submission, Mr. Maure was awarded $10,000 in Nikon imaging products and exhibition of his photo on the contest website, https://nikonimaging.com/global/activity/npci.
A team of ten internationally acclaimed photographers who were appointed as judges chose winners from two categories: Art and Documentary. For the first time a newly created award prize, “Emerging Talent Award,” was presented to young photographers who submitted outstanding photographs that show a fresh perspective and demonstrate a high level of expressive power. With over 65 percent of the entries submitted via the Internet, Nikon Photo Contest International continues to achieve its mission of providing an international forum in which photographers can communicate their visions through the art of photography.
NPCI 2004-2005 Winners
Grand Prize
Malnutrition in the Congo (DRC) Girl Is Taking Care of Orphan – Mr. Vincent Maure (Norway)
First Prize – Art Category
The Fantasy Park – Mr. Kousuke Inaba (Japan)
First Prize – Documentary Category
Refugee’s Kindergarten- Mr. Andrea Oschetti (Hong Kong)
Emerging Talent Awards
Volcanic World on Java – Ms. Jean Balke (Germany)
Through the Eyes – Mr. Patrick Dilkie (Canada)
Tree’s Victory – Ms. Ran Zhao (Singapore)
Myself – Ms. Satoko Fujimoto (Japan)
About Nikon Photo Contest International
Established in 1969, Nikon Photo Contest International’s goal has been to be an international photographic contest that also serves as an occasion for photographers around the world to communicate and exchange their photographic visions — irrespective of their professional or amateur status. It is our hope that this objective will contribute to the enrichment and expansion of global photographic culture.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix® compact digital cameras; Coolscan® digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; powerful and effective Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative™, the company plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit https://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the web’s most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
This article was last modified on January 7, 2023
This article was first published on September 2, 2005
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