Home Ministry Invites Entries for “Minivan Ufaa” Photography Competition

Photo: United Photographers Association
Ministry of Home Affairs and United Photographers Association (NGO) unite to organise the upcoming “Minivan Ufaa” Photography Competition and Exhibition, providing photography enthusiasts in the Maldives with an exciting opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity while celebrating the vibrant spirit of independence in the country.
މިނިވަން ދުވަހާ ގުޅިގެން ކުރިއަށްގެންދާ ފޮޓޯ ނެގުމުގެ މުބާރާތުގައި ބައިވެރިވުމުގެ ފުރުޞަތު ހުޅުވާލުން. ބައިވެރިވެ ފޮޓޯ ހުށަހެޅުމުގެ ފުރުޞަތު ޖުލައިމަހުގެ 15 ވަނަ ދުވަހުގެ ނިޔަލަށް.
— Home Ministry, MV (@HomeMinistrymv) June 26, 2023
މުބާރާތުގެ ޤަވާއިދާއި،ބައިވެރިވުމާއި ފޮޓޯ ހުށަހެޅުމަށް 👇https://t.co/fkJpYXVDYx pic.twitter.com/FkFfxJjZ2s
The competition invites both amateur and professional photographers to capture the diverse aspects of the theme “Minivan Ufaa” through their lenses. Participants are encouraged to explore various elements that define the essence of independence in the Maldives, such as cultural celebrations, natural landscapes, historical landmarks, traditional practices, underwater wonders, beaches, and the overall happiness that characterizes Maldivian society.
Technical Requirements
- File Format: JPEG or PNG
- Resolution: Minimum 3000 pixels on the longest side
- File Size: Minimum 3MB – Maximum 10M
Judging Criteria
- Relevance to the theme (30 Marks): How well the photograph captures the essence of independence in Maldives.
- Composition (20 Marks): The visual arrangement and balance of elements within the frame.
- Technical Excellence (20 Marks): Image quality, lighting, focus, and overall technical proficiency.
- Creativity and Originality (30 Marks): Unique perspective, artistic interpretation, or innovative approach.
Prizes
- The first prize winner receives MVR 15,000, the Second prize 2 winners receive MVR 7,000, Third prize 3 winners receive MVR 3,000. The judges will select their favorite images for the exhibition, showcasing the exceptional talent and artistry of the chosen participants. All winners will be granted the opportunity for exhibition and publication.
With the submission deadline set for July 15, 2023, photographers have ample time to curate their best shots. The competition is open to all Maldivian citizens aged 18 years and above, regardless of their photography background. Whether one is a hobbyist photographer, a photographer seeking to improve their skills, or a seasoned professional, residing in the Maldives, all are welcome to participate and share their unique perspectives.
Each participant can submit up to three (3) photographs, providing ample opportunity to display a range of captivating images capturing the essence of independence in the Maldives. The competition promises to be a platform for photographers to express their creativity and contribute to the visual narrative of their country’s independence.
The Photography Competition and Exhibition “Minivan Ufaa” presents a unique chance for photographers to showcase their talent and artistic interpretation. By participating in this initiative, they can contribute to the appreciation of Maldivian culture, heritage, and the remarkable beauty of the islands.