Canon has simultaneously held its third Canon Photo Marathon India, a photography contest in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. This contest was open to all camera users and attracted more than 2,000 entries.
The format of the Canon Photo Marathon 2011 involved each contestant being judged on three theme-based competition that were held from 9.00 hrs-17:00 hrs. The contestants were given approximately two hours to create photographic masterpieces, in line with assigned three themes. The highlight of the event was the grand prize of an 8-day Photo tour to Australia under the guidance of renowned photographer Triston Yeo for top two winners, from each country. The other winners would be rewarded the EOS 1100D, EOS 550D and EOS 600D from the exciting range of Canon cameras. The " Most Inspiring Photograph of the Day " from each city would also win an ESO 1100D from the kitty of Canon.
Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India, said, "Photo Marathon is Canon's flagship endeavour to add to the excitement and challenge of photography enthusiasts for shooting beautiful pictures and explore their skills. This year's three-city Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru Marathon evidently proves the drastic increase in the number of participants. The Indian people are getting more and more familiar with photography and enjoy it as a medium of creative expression. This competition is an experience for people and we are confident of witnessing some of the best talents of India clicking some of the most creative pictures."
Canon Photo Marathon in India was held at St. Xavier's college, Mumbai, where the event was flagged off by Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India, and fashion celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani. In Delhi, the event was held at Kalka Public School, New Delhi, and was flagged off by Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Sr. Vice-President, Canon India, and leading Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan. In Bengaluru, the event held at St. Joseph's Indian High School, Vittal Malya Road was flagged off by Aindrita Ray.
Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Senior Vice-President, Canon India, said, "The Photo Marathon is a very unique concept to help create 'photo culture' and passion in photography in India. Rapid progress in digital photographic technologies coupled with increasing population of young Indians with higher disposable incomes are providing compelling propositions for 'experience'. Canon is a leader in photography and offers exciting ways to enjoy photography and bring out the best creative skills in photo enthusiasts. This is third year we have organized this event in India. We try to provide platforms and opportunities for wider and deeper level photo indulgence for Indians. The response in India is overwhelming, and we are delighted to see how photography has gained acceptance in the country and is growing from a hobby to a new culture."
