Excuse me, things have been so hectic I couldn’t even talk about winning the Myisland photo contest organised by the French embassy and Artra magazine. For now, I’m posting this exciting email announcing the surprise (it’s my first award ever for photography!) and the winning photograph. I hope to be talking about it very soon in my next post.
French Spring Festival - Photography contest
Inbox
COLLARD Aurelia
Wed, Aug 18, 10:02 AM
to me, LELARGE
Dear Mr. Akmeemana,
Congratulations for winning the Grand prize for Best photography ! Your picture has stood out amidst almost 500 entries. Stephen Champion, professional photographer, judged your awarded photography as “an image of simplicity and quiet observation; so much a part of the photographic portrait tradition throughout the ages. It is quietly powerful and moving”.
You have won 1 night for 2 persons at a selected Jetwing hotel as well as the printing on archival matt paper and framing of your photography in 16x24’.
Please find attached the hotel gift voucher that can be used by contacting them through the number and e-mail specified. Regarding the printing and framing, could you send us a high quality resolution of your winning image (attached), as well as provide us with a delivery address? If you are located outside of Colombo, you will need to pick up the photography directly from the French Embassy. Please expect some delay given the current sanitary situation.
I remain at your disposal should you have any questions, via e-mail or by phone (077 350 2534).
Best regards,
Aurelia
AURELIA COLLARD
Attachée culturelle / Cultural Attaché
