National Geographic Abu Dhabi has invited photographers from around the region to take part in its annual Moments award.

The fifth edition of the National Geographic Abu Dhabi Moments Awards, under the them ‘Arab Cities: The City through your Eyes,’ will seek to encourage photographers to go beyond simply taking a photograph to dig deep into their creativity and tell a story that tugs at both their hearts strings and ours, said a statement.

The competition has grown from strength to strength demonstrating the enthusiasm and affinity towards photography and amazing talent from this region, it said.

Over the past four years the contest has seen over an incredible 154,000 entries from around the Arab region.

The winning photographer should be able to share his personal journey in one fluid image while he captures this inspirational theme.

Sanjay Raina, general manager, Fox International Channels Middle East, said: “We want to engage with our viewers at all levels and this competition is the perfect platform to showcase young talent in the Arab region and support our neighbour countries by featuring the beauty that they hold.

“Our content is geared towards featuring Arab talent, with local programming which represents and promotes Arab cities in all their beauty.”

The entries will be judged by a team of experts, including Alsaad Omar Almenhali, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Abu Dhabi Al Arabiya; Hussam Abdulqader, head of Communications and PR, Almarai Company; and Randy Olson, award winning photographer, specialising in editorial, commercial and advertising photography.

In addition to having their photograph featured in National Geographic Abu Dhabi Al Arabiya Magazine, this year’s winner will win a photography hamper to the value of $7,500 and photography expedition to one of the most popular African Safari destinations in the world: Tanzania.

The trip will be an 11-day photo safari expedition where the winner can have the opportunity to witness  some of the world’s most spectacular environments.

The second and third place winners will also be chosen to receive photography hampers to the value of $5,000 and $2,500 respectively. - TradeArabia News Service