There are only a few days left to enter the amazing Nikon photo contest which closes for entries Thursday, January 31, 2019.

History
The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich image-making culture for professionals and amateurs alike.

In the last 10 years, with the wide penetration of digital cameras with video capabilities, the environment surrounding image-making has dramatically changed. Adapting to this change, the 34th contest was re-conceived, changing its name and its structure, and it continues to evolve to create new standards and provide new opportunities for discovery.

Vision
The Nikon Photo Contest nurtures an aspirational community that supports photographers and filmmakers who wish to share important stories and influence the way people think through images.

Prizes
Grand Prize（No. of Prizes : 1）

• 500,000 yen in cash (Japanese yen)

Gold Prize（No. of Prizes : 1 per category/format, total 5）or

• Nikon D850
  AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
• Nikon Z 7
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Silver Prize（No. of Prizes : 3 per category/format, total 15）or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Bronze Prize（No. of Prizes : 5 per category/format, total 25）

• Nikon D7500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

NPC 50th Anniversary Prize (No. of Prizes : 1)or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Participants’ Choice Prize (No. of Prizes : 1)or

• Nikon D500
  AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• Nikon Z 6
  NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

THROUGH THE GENDER LENS: ACTION, PARTICIPATION AND THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN WATER

WIN is excited to launch the 2019 instalment of our annual photo competition! See last year’s top 10 images.

We want photographers to capture the relationship between gender, participation, and the fight against corruption in different ways, across various cultures and locations. Participants are invited to submit up to two photographs that examine these complex elements through your own lens, and we encourage photographers to share your vision of a world working toward increased water integrity, and improved participation across genders such as:

• Non-traditional community leaders improving integrity and transparency
• Participation of all genders in management and decision-making around services
• Activists striving to hold service providers and government to account
• Overcoming obstacles to achieve equal access and fair distribution
  

Our jury of water and media specialists will select the winning photos from the two categories; Best Overall Photo, and Best Smartphone Photo. Winners will be announced on World Water Day 2018, 22 March 2019. All shortlisted photos will be displayed on the WIN website.

PRIZES

Best Overall Photo: three prizes will be awarded in this category, one for first place, and two runners up.

• 1st Place – $1,000 voucher for photography equipment/software.
• Runners-Up – $250 voucher for photography equipment/software.

Best Smartphone Photo: one prize will be awarded in this category.

• 1st Place – $100 voucher for smartphone photography equipment/applications.