Tourism Bureau names photo contest winners

2015/11/09

The winners of a national photo competition showcasing the unique cultural heritage and natural beauty of Taiwan’s northern coastal and Guanyinshan areas were unveiled by the Tourism Bureau Nov. 5 in Taipei City.

Organized by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, this year’s competition saw a record 2,348 entries battle it out for three cash prizes totaling NT$60,000 (US$1,830).

After a final round of judging by scholars and photography experts, Wen Shao-liang claimed first place for a picture of a concert held at twilight in Yehliu Geopark.

The judges commended the piece for its “rich composition, robust vitality and masterful use of light and shadow to accentuate the geological wonders of Yehliu.”

Second place went to Lu Jen-yin for her photo of Yehliu at sunrise, with the judges praising “her sophisticated skills in capturing the exquisite detail” of the stunning natural scene. Yu Mei-man, meanwhile, earned the third prize for spotlighting the beauty of a submerged coastal terrace covered with moss at Heping Island in Keelung City.

In addition to the three photos, 35 and 55 other submissions were selected for merits awards and honorable mentions, respectively.

According to the organizer, the winners will be honored Nov. 25 in Taipei City, while 93 photographs from the competition will be on display Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 in the main concourse of Taipei Main Station.

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=238601&ctNode=2194&mp=9)