The Singapore Tourism Board is calling all
professional photographers, photography enthusiasts and people who
simply love to take pictures to turn their lenses on “Singapore
Night Out” and stand a chance to win a Nikon Digital SLR camera.
Singapore in Pixels is a year-long online photo competition dedicated to uncovering unique and personal
perspectives of Singapore while showcasing existing and upcoming
photography talent.
Each quarter calls for photographs under a
different theme. The first theme, “Contrast”, ran from 11 February to 10 April and saw over three thousand photos submitted.
The second quarter’s theme, “Singapore Night Out” will run from
11 May to 31 July and aims to capture Singapore’s exciting
nightlife scene.
“The success of the first quarter of Singapore
in Pixels has definitely exceeded our expectations. Thousands of entries have been received with each photo featuring a unique
perspective of the Singapore experience, ranging from the
vibrant entertainment scene to the peaceful and serene nature
offerings. This photo competition serves as an ideal platform for
individuals to showcase Singapore in a personal, creative way
and for global audiences to share in this experience,” said Mr
Chang Chee Pey, Director, Brand Management, STB.
To join the
competition, residents and foreigners alike can simply log onto
www.visitsingapore.com/pixels and enter multiple photos in the
competition for a chance to win Nikon-sponsored cameras:
•
First prize - Nikon DSLR D300 • Second prize - Nikon DSLR D90
• Third prize x 2 - Nikon DSLR D60 • Merit prize x 4 - Nikon
Coolpix S610
A panel of judges from the STB will assess the
entries based on criteria such as relevance to the competition
theme; photography technique; innovation and creativity; and
poll results.
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