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'Jump' from Álvaro Sánchez-Montañés, wins the first prize at the III contest Epson's Digital photography

09/03/2009

March 9, 2009

During the gala awards ceremony of the III contest Epson's Digital photography, held on 27 February in Madrid, the comments could not include best and clearest adjectives for what has been the evolution of this third edition: original, elaborate, and quality. The contest has become a clear reference in the field of the national picture. A factor which, obviously led to that passionate about digital imaging to work your pictures to the highest quality. Also, evidence of the tremendous success and the great annual reception of this contest has been impressive obtained response, with more than 6,700 pictures registered to contest, from Spain and Portugal.

The jury composed by Claude Bussaco, Director of PhotoEspaña; NAIA del Castillo, multidisciplinary artist; Lola Garrido, an expert in art and photography; Enric Galve, President of the Sonimagfoto show and EGM laboratories Color Manager; Manuel López, director of the magazine picture; Sérgio Mah, curator of photography; and Juan Coromines, President and CEO of Epson Ibérica, highlighted the excellent quality of the prints and the tendency of this contest to win not only participation, but originality and artistic work. These concepts a summary of the success of the competition and achieve its main objective: promote the art of photography through an initiative to encourage digital imaging enthusiasts to share their experiences and views of the world.