Epson celebrates photography

New Delhi: FotoFlock.com by Epson, the portal dedicated photography, and now one of the most frequented sites on the subject, announced the 'Photo of the Year' contest.

Aimed at giving amateur photographers the ideal platform to showcase their talent and help them get the recognition they deserve, the contest has 48 finalists, short listed from over 11,020 entries which have been gathered over a period of over 365 days.

If getting into the finals was a difficult proposition, then winning the contest is going to be even tougher because the contenders have to woo the flock, the FotoFlock editors and the four celebrity judges-namely Daboo Ratnani, Subi Samuel, Fawzan Husain and Vikram Bawa in their pursuit to take the top honors in the contest.

Winners will take home a lineup of Epson's home theatre projectors and photo printers, a personally autographed photo by the internationally renowned photographer Steve McCurry of National Geographic fame and an opportunity to be noticed and recognized by the country's professionals, semi-pros and amateurs alike, providing a rare stepping stone to move into the big league.

Chosen after a yearlong process, during which 48 'Photos of the Month' were chosen and voted for by the community (popularly known as 'the flock'), the Photo of the Year contest is perhaps the most democratic of all photo contests. All members of this highly active community site, which total to almost three and a half thousand, will have a chance to vote for their favorite photo.