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Uncover the "Monument in the Foreground" Photography Competition: Haunted Mazovian Heritage

This unique photography challenge invited participants to capture and describe Mazovia's haunted historical sites.

Delve into the "Monument in the Foreground" photography competition, an initiative focused on documenting Mazovia's rich historical landscape. Participants were challenged to capture original images and compelling descriptions of castles, palaces, and ruins believed to hold intriguing local legends or ghost stories. This contest celebrated creativity and the cultural heritage found within Mazowsze.

About Konkurs fotograficzny „Zabytek na pierwszym planie” at Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

This page details the 'Monument in the foreground' photography competition, themed 'Catch the ghost,' inviting participants to photograph and describe haunted historical sites in Mazovia. The competition encourages original shots and descriptions, with prizes awarded for the best entries submitted by November 30, 2014. It is open to photographers across Poland, with special provisions for those under 18.

Curatorial context

The 'Monument in the foreground' photography competition, under the evocative theme 'Catch the ghost,' encourages photographers to explore and document the historical and potentially supernatural allure of Mazovia's monuments. Participants are invited to submit original photographs of castles, palaces, manors, or ruins that hold an atmospheric sense of bygone eras or local legends. Alongside the visual capture, contestants are asked to provide a written description that delves into the history, mysteries, or ghost stories associated with their chosen site, aiming to intrigue readers and inspire visits. The competition emphasizes creativity, quality of both photography and written text, and is judged by an independent commission. It is open to all Polish photographers, with parental consent required for individuals under 18. Submissions were to be emailed by November 30, 2014.

Admission and ticket notes

Details regarding entry, prizes, and submission guidelines are provided, with specific instructions for submitting entries via email and downloading an application form from the specified website. The competition aims to award prizes such as gift cards for photographic equipment and book stores.

Konkurs fotograficzny „Zabytek na pierwszym planie” key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 30, 2014 – Nov 30, 2014
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