The Al-Thani Award for Photography 2009 Opens

The Al Thani Award for Photography 2009

Sheik Saoud Al-Thani from Qatar is an international art collector and founder of this award organized by the Qatar Photographic Society.

There is a General theme section for all genres of work and this year a special theme titled 'The Animal Kingdom - Images of Wild Creatures'.

As well as the $80,000 cash prizes and a limited edition Leica M6, all top award winners will be invited to the exhibition and award giving ceremony in Doha. A 176 page book of the winning images will also be sent to every entrant.

The closing date for entrants is the 2nd November 2009.

For more information visit www.al-thaniaward.com

Image credits:
Gary Brennand
Vinod Chandra
Albert Peer

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