InterContinental and National Geographic Invite Shutterbugs
Luxury Hotel Brand and World Leader in Exploration Announce 'InSights' Photography Competition for T
APRIL 5, 2007. Get out the camera and shoot for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime. As part of a global partnership, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and National Geographic have announced 'InSights', a photography contest which invites amateur photographers to share their own insightful photographs taken during their travels. Just as InterContinental Hotels & Resorts shares local "in the know" knowledge with guests every day, the contest encourages photography and travel enthusiasts to share their personal "in the know" experiences as seen through their viewfinder.
Zoom. Whether it's prayer flags in China or children playing soccer in Brazil, now through 1st July 2007, travellers are invited to capture authentic moments on film and submit their photographs for a chance to win a 16-day expedition to Australia and hone their skills with National Geographic photographer, Roff Smith during a two-day guided tour of Sydney. In addition to spending quality time with a world-class photojournalist in the "land down under" with accommodations provided by InterContinental Sydney, the winner's photograph will appear in National Geographic Traveler in the United States, National Geographic magazine in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia, as well as on www.nationalgeographic.com, www.intercontinental.com and broadcast on the National Geographic Channel, in October.
The second place prizewinner will receive a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5/B digital camera and enjoy one complimentary stay of two nights at any InterContinental hotel or resort worldwide. The third place prizewinner will also enjoy one complimentary stay of two nights at any InterContinental hotel or resort worldwide and receive a copy of the award-winning National Geographic Eighth Edition Atlas of the World which combines state-of-the-art cartographic technology with dynamic cultural content.
Shoot. The competition will culminate with a traveling exhibition of the top 20 photo submissions touring InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in major global destinations throughout the world. To enter, contestants should simply visit www.intercontinentalinsights.com where they can complete an entry form and submit with a digital photograph. Entries may also be submitted in print and are limited to one photograph per person. For more information about the contest, check out the April and May/June issues of National Geographic Traveler and National Geographic magazines.
For competition details, entry forms and conditions visit www.intercontinentalinsights.com
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