Fig: 1 - Society is often divided among people from different backgrounds but there is strength in this diversity.

PICTURING SEGREGATION OF THE SOCIETY

Mounted is a part of Uni devising opportunities for Photographers to reflect their ideas, thoughts, and interpretations of capturing the real world through digital lenses. The forum allows enthusiasts and professionals from the world over to share their outstanding bodies of work.

Picturing Awards - aims to promote photography and photographers. Our idea is to create new opportunities to present valuable work to audiences all over the world. We aim to build a place where photographers can show different points of view and thrive through online exchanges.

The winners of the Professional and Student categories will receive rewards and cash prizes. Our judging panel will comprise highly acclaimed industry professionals, including gallery owners, publishers, editors, and renowned photographers. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in one of the most prestigious photography contests in 2021.

Fig: 2 - All members of society come together to protest against the injustice faced by vulnerable individuals.

CAPTURE THE DIVIDE THROUGH A PHOTO SERIES

Throughout the world, humankind has divided itself into separate sections of society based on culture, race, ethnicity, gender, income, and so on. Segregation in society has constantly led to conflicts, war and widespread unrest in the world. It has affected the lives of countless people, putting their survival at risk. Inequality in opportunities, income, and way of living has a detrimental effect on the well-being of people. In the contemporary world, we are facing threats on a global level, and a united stand by humanity against them is the hour of the need. But to bring peace and cohesiveness to humankind, we must be able to identify the segregation that is deeply embedded in society, mental and physical.

The brief/theme of the challenge is to make a picture story of the segregation that is seen in the society around you, using not more than 8 images – along with a concept note. This concept note can be added in the journal section that covers a description of your picture story.

OBJECTIVES

1. Submit a set of 8 (Max) pictures or less to deliver a photo story.
2. Each image should be less than 10MB and 2800px x 3500 px size, portrait, or landscape.
3. Title and subtitle of the project on the project page.
4. A concept note about 500 words in the journal section.
5. Both items are in sync with the theme of streets.

MEDIUM

Any kind of camera is permitted, from phones to DSLR. The photos can be retouched in lightroom however, photoshopping certain elements or lassoed graphics are not allowed.

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