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National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest 2019 Winners’ Exhibition will be held at Gallery by the Harbour from April 2 to 19, 2020.

A picture speaks a thousand words. National Geographic and Wheelock Properties is partnering for the third time and supported by Gallery by the Harbour and Harbour City, the winners exhibition offers an international platform not only for Hong Kong photographers aged 16 and above to showcase their awe-inspiring work, but also to reveal the best of The Oriental Pearl to the world.

Themed “Hong Kong Story: Nature, City and People”. The National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest 2019 is divided into five categories: “Nature”, “City”, “People”, “Mobile Photography” and “Monochrome Photography”. This year, the competition has received almost 3000 submissions from both photography enthusiasts and professionals from a total of 15 countries such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China, Spain, USA, Hungary and more.

The judging panel this year comprises National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow; renowned Hong Kong ecology photography Samson So; and Lee Yungshih, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine Chinese edition.

Karnow says: “With the clever use of light and shadow, photographers chronicle the moving details of daily life. Like love letters, their work proclaims the most charming and vibrant side of Hong Kong. Both the winners’ and finalists’ works are not only memorable, but also exhibit outstanding skills and boundless creativity that inspire viewers’ emotions and make us reflect on our society.”

So adds: “The diverse works that we got this year portray the details of Hong Kongers’ daily lives; they convey the rhythm of the city and illustrate what it means to clash old with new as history turns one page after another. With their unique life experiences and perspectives, photographers bring a different story that broadens our knowledge of Hong Kong.”

Li from Taiwan says: “This year’s works were impressive in terms of materials, techniques and messages conveyed. We’re also excited for the participants coming from different sectors; and hope that future works will continue to spotlight on this dazzling city and reflect on the myriad features Hong Kong has to offer.”

Wheelock’s Chairman Leung Chi-Kin says: “We’re honored to have partnered with National Geographic for the third year in the ‘National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest’. As a revered industry event in the city, we hope to help talented photographers realize their dreams through this photography competition and to reveal spectacular images and stories to our audiences. We hope this competition can span internationally so people around the world can learn of Hong Kong’s authentic beauty.”

The winning works will be exhibited at Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui from April 2 - 19. The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public.

National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest 2019 Winners’ Exhibition
Date: April 2 - 19, 2020
Venue: Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

Media Inquiries:
National Geographic︰ Phone︰+852 6819 3898 / Email︰project@NatGeoMedia.com

For more information about “National Geographic Wheelock Hong Kong Photo Contest 2019”, please visit www.hkphotocontest.com