(NADS) – "Always want to promote the beauty of the city named after Uncle Ho to all people across the country and international friends." That is the emotional confession that Photographer Kieu Anh Dung shared with reporters of Photography and Life Magazine when receiving the best award of the month in the "Beautiful Moments Around Us" contest.
Work "Nguyen Hue Giap Thin 2024 Flower Street - an attractive spring vacation destination in the city. HCM” made a strong impression on the jury, worthy of the Monthly Award. This is one of the best works at the present time among thousands of works being submitted to the Photo Contest with the theme "Beautiful Moments Around Us" coordinated by the Southern Delegation Department of Photography and Life Magazine. cooperated with the City Photography Association. Organized by HCM with the sponsorship of HNSNA Vietnam. The contest period takes place from June 17, 06 to June 2023, 17.
When asked what you like most and what message do you want to convey through this photo series?
Author Kieu Anh Dung said: “During the time Nguyen Hue flower street was being built, I felt a strong sense of pride in the city where I was born, because of its splendor. Because mEven though the city's economy Ho Chi Minh City is very difficult right now, but all businesses still accompany the city, and the result is a magnificent flower street for the public, the city's residents and expatriates to have a place to celebrate Tet. Traveling in spring, fully enjoying the spring atmosphere of Giap Thin.
TFor many years now, I have been photographing Nguyen Hue Flower Street because I always want to introduce to people across the country the unique cultural beauty and development of Ho Chi Minh City through the iconic flower street project. ”.
Mr. Kieu Anh Dung further shared that to make this work, he had to stay up from early morning to record moments from sunrise to sunset for many days in a row just to find the most unique features.
As a photography artist who regularly submits great works to Photography and Life Magazine and won this award, Photography Artist Kieu Anh Dung still could not hide his joy when excitedly sharing:
“I have long collaborated with Photography and Life magazine because I want to bring the beauty and characteristics of each region to people throughout the country and to international friends.
And with this contest, it is a great opportunity for photography artists like me to have the opportunity to express our hearts and bring the breath of life in the places we visit closer to the public and I am proud to contribute. give society the works I am most passionate about."
Total prize is more than 150 million VND
The first "Photography and Life" contest with the theme "Beautiful moments around us" will be held from June 17, 6 to June 2023, 17.
Throughout the contest period, the Organizing Committee will award monthly, quarterly and annual prizes with a total prize of 150 million VND. Of which, the special prize is worth 35 million VND, including: Special Prize Medal from the Organizing Committee, a Canon EOS R100 kit 18-45mm camera, and 15 million in cash.
There are still 2 months left in the competition until the finals of the year. The organizing committee continues to accept photo entries HERE.
