The competition seeks photographs that capture the exquisite flowering of the tajinaste and works will be accepted in five categories: landscape, nocturnal, creative and conceptual, macro and a special category for minors under 18 years of age.
The Cabildo, through Tenerife Tourism, has joined forces with the Vilaflor de Chasna Town Council to organise this event with the aim of promoting knowledge and respect for native flora and the environment in general.
The deadline to participate in this contest, which has the support of the Hotel Spa Villalba and the renowned night photographer Mario Rubio, will remain open until next Saturday, June 24.
Interested parties can register through the website www.fototajinaste.com.
David Pérez, CEO of Turismo de Tenerife, has highlighted the importance of the tajinaste as one of the most recognised emblems of his tourist destination. In this competition, the combination of photography and nature highlights the local authenticity and the characteristic endemic species of the region. Pérez stated that this competition will allow the best images of the iconic tajinaste to be selected, which will then be used to promote the destination, emphasising its authentic values.
Pérez also stressed that the valorisation of natural heritage is a commitment that they have assumed through Biosphere certification in order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For her part, Agustina Beltrán, mayor of Vilaflor, highlighted the importance of this contest, as it promotes local flora, especially the tajinaste, which is a great attraction for the municipality. She encouraged the population of the island to participate, take photographs and enjoy the charms that Vilaflor de Chasna offers, including its gastronomy and the beauty of its landscapes.
This ninth edition presents important new features, such as the creation of an exclusive category for photographs taken by minors under 18 years of age. In addition, more than 2,000 euros in prizes will be distributed, including 10 additional awards in the form of gifts, such as hotel nights, spa sessions, photography books and visits to wineries, among others.
Compared to previous editions, new sponsors have joined the event, such as Fotografiarte, a renowned national photography specialist store, and Tecnicam, a local company specialising in the repair and maintenance of photographic equipment. These sponsors join Bodegas Reverón, Aloe Park, the Academy of Photographers and the Hotel Spa Villalba.
The competition is seeking photographs that capture the exquisite flowering of the tajinaste and works will be accepted in five categories: landscape, nocturnal, creative and conceptual, macro and a special category for those under 18 years of age. Photographs that have not been previously published and that have been taken in previous years may be submitted.
The photograph chosen as the overall winner, regardless of the category in which it participates, will receive a prize of 1,500 euros, while second and third place will receive 500 and 250 euros respectively.
The jury will be made up of renowned photographers such as Mario Cea, winner of more than 90 international awards in the field of nature photography; Jesús García Flores, specialized in landscape photography, architecture and astrophotography, and winner of the Gold Medal at the International Pano Epson Awards; and Mario Rubio, expert trainer, creator of various photography conferences and specialized in photographic trips around the world.
Contest rules: HERE
INFORMATION: EUROPA PRESS
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