Category Archives: Competitions

National Geographic Traveller Competition

Great news. I’ve been shortlisted in the People category in the National Geographic Traveller 2012 Photo Competition. The judges are still making their final decisions, but in the meantime, my image will appear in a photography supplement to go out … Continue reading »

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Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Canon EOS competition category winner

Your EOS Adventure Essentials of Photography competition category winner I entered the Your EOS Adventure Essentials of Photography competition in November, and I’ve just heard back from Canon, the organisers. I was really pleased to hear that I’m one of … Continue reading »

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Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Shortlisted in Stylist competition

I’ve just heard I’ve been shortlisted for Stylist magazine’s first travel photography competition. The prize is a trip to Paris. The shortlist was created by the Contemporary Art Society who whittled down all the entries to 20 finalists who really … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Winner of MaltaToday competition

I’ve just heard some great news, I won MaltaToday’s Air Malta travel competition! I entered an image I took earlier this year in India at the colourful Holi Festival. The picture is of a boy I met in Vrindavan, who … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 27, 2011 by Jim Shannon

2010 review

My year started with a short trip to Egypt to photograph Cairo and the White Desert. I had a great time walking and talking my way around — and managed to come back with quite a few shots I was … Continue reading »

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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Highly Commended in Conde Nast Traveller competition

Conde Nast Traveller photography competition results announced The results of the Conde Nast Traveller, Sony and Visit London photography competition were announced last night at a private view at the Sofitel St James Hotel in central London. Howell Wong won … Continue reading »

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Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Pieto Masturzo wins World Press Photo 2010

Italian photojournalist wins with an image from Iran The World Press Photo 2010 exhibition recently arrived in London. Once again it’s a strong show, with work reflecting all aspects of photojournalism. Pieto Masturzo’s image from Iran won the top prize. … Continue reading »

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Posted on November 20, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Conde Nast Traveller photography competition 2010

Finalist in the Conde Naste and Sony photography competition I’ve just heard I’m one of the finalists for the Conde Naste Traveller Visit London and Sony photography competition. My image will be part of a week long exhibition at the … Continue reading »

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Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Winner of the STA Travel Exotic Cultures Photographic Competition

I’m really happy to announce that after a nail-biting, X-Factor style count-down, I won the STA Travel Exotic Cultures Photographic Competition 2010. It was particularly nice to win as there were so many strong entries (they filled two large rooms … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jim Shannon

STA Travel exotic cultures photographic competition 2010

I received an email yesterday from the judges of STA’s competition to let me know that I am one of fifty finalists. This means the image I entered will be exhibited in the Mosaic Rooms in Kensington, London for two … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jim Shannon

The Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year 2009

I saw the exhibition of selected entries to the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition last night. This free show is worth a look — especially if you combine it with a visit to the World Press Photo exhibition at … Continue reading »

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Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jim Shannon

World Press Photo 2009

I saw the The World Press Photo Contest exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall last night. It’s free and well worth a visit. The exhibition is currently on tour, taking in 100 cities in 45 countries. Its likely to be … Continue reading »

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Posted on December 3, 2009 by Jim Shannon