Photography buffs are being invited to take part in the 2004 Commonwealth Photographic Awards, the grand prize of which is the enviable sum of £2000.

Cash prizes will also be awarded to regional winners.

The contest, to be held under the theme "Youth", is being organized by the Commonwealth Press Union in collaboration with the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.

Entrants are being invited to interpret the theme as freely as they like. Photos will be judged on both technical quality and interpretation of the theme.

Deadline for submission of entries is May 30, 2004.

Although the contest is open to Commonwealth residents only, pictures may have been taken anywhere in the world. Only one print per person is permitted.

Photographs may be in black & white or colour. The recommended print size is 8î x 12î (20.5 cm x 31 cm) although most print sizes will be permitted with the exception of particularly large ones.

Digital images are not eligible.

Entrants should hold the copyright of the picture submitted.

Entrants should print their names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers on the back of the photographs.

They should say how they heard of the Awards and also include a paragraph of approximately 50 words explaining why their photos are significant and giving details of what they show.

Entries will not be returned or acknowledged. Only winners will be contacted.

Most of the winning photographs will be featured in a television programme based on the Awards and made available for broadcast in over 40 countries around the Commonwealth. There will also be several exhibitions taking place in Commonwealth cities featuring the wining images.

A special category has been created for the 2004 Awards for children aged between 12 and 18 on September 1, 2004. The prize will be announced at a later date. The same entry details above apply to this category.

All entries should be forwarded to: Photoawards 2004, Commonwealth Press Union, 17 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AA.

Tel: 44 20 7583 7733, Fax: 44 20 7583 6868, e-mail: cpu@cpu.org.uk

Full details on Awards as well as previous winning images can be viewed at www.cpu.org.uk

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