QNL to launch photography competition from August 1-15

Qatar National Library (QNL) will launch a photography competition from August 1-15 on the architectural design of the library, where competitors will submit artistic images that highlight the aesthetics of the library’s engineering and design.The pictures could be of the external view or the internal library courtyards, from a unique and creative perspective.Participants must be residents of Qatar with a valid Qatar ID, and must be 18 years and above. Each participant must submit up to four photographs. Photos must focus on aspects of the library’s architecture. They must be original and taken by the participant, at QNL. Photos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are not permitted.The photographs must be of high-quality and high-resolution, so that they can be edited or colour-graded for enhancements. There are no limitations on the device used to capture the photos; they can be taken with a phone or a professional camera.The submission requirements specify that the photos must be published as a new post on Instagram. The images can be old or new but the Instagram post must be published during August 1-15. Profiles must be set to the public to view the entries. The caption of the post must include the hashtag #QNLThroughMyLens to be a valid entry.The judging will be based on the unique perspectives and creativity in composition, the quality of the photo in terms of focus, lighting, and exposure.All entries must be published on the participant’s Instagram account by Thursday, August 15. The winner will receive an iPhone 14 Pro. The winner will be announced on August 18 (World Photography Day), on QNL social media channels. The winner’s photos will be featured on QNL social media.By entering the competition, participants agree to grant QNL the right to use the submitted photos for promotional purposes, with full credit given to the photographer, QNL said on its website.