Oman has a lot of beautiful places and tourist attractions that features Middle Eastern and modern designs which is haven for the photography enthusiast. It is blessed with a huge range of unique architecture that varies in style and colour from wilayat to wilayat. There are ancient forts and tombs, abandoned villages, residences of every description, modern businesses and offices including iconic buildings such as the Royal Opera House Muscat and the new International Airport.
These constructions and buildings all serve a purpose, and their design, placement and surroundings can be used to capture a moment, make a statement or even tell a story.
I know that there are a lot of OFWs in Oman who are into photography, now there is this great opportunity for you to showcase your work of art as the Al Zubair Photography Competition, one of the biggest photography competitions in the GCC, was unveiled by Bait al Zubair Foundation on Wednesday.
According to Muscat Daily, the competition was launched on behalf of H E Mohammed al Zubair to recognise talent in visual arts in Oman and award captivating photography in the region.
The Al Zubair Photography Competition will grant one of the biggest prize packages ever awarded for a photography competition in Oman and the GCC. Three winners will be selected, with RO4,000 awarded for the winner, RO2,000 for the first runner-up, and RO1,000 for the second runner-up.
H E Mohammad al Zubair’s professional photography has earned him numerous awards and several published photobooks dedicated to capturing the beauty of Oman.
Describing his inspiration and reasoning behind the launch of the competition, H E Zubair said, “This competition was created to recognise and award photographers dedicated to refining their craft and showcasing a unique perspective. It’s a chance for them to channel their artistic outlook by telling a visually compelling story through a single still photograph. This competition also serves as an opportunity for us to showcase the power of the medium in telling Oman’s story.”
The competition will explore the theme of architecture in Oman.
Submissions can be made on the competition website, www.alzubairphotography.com, from January 23 to March 31. The finalists and winners will be announced in April.
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