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CAROLINE NADER AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES HONOURABLE
MENTION IN INTERNATIO
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By Caroline Nader
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CAROLINE NADER AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES HONOURABLEMENTION IN INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Sydney artist Caroline Nader was awarded an Honourable Mentionin the International Photography Awards (IPA) 2005 Competition.
Los Angeles, California, 2005 - Caroline's photos in the'Architecture in non-professional' category, won her anHonourable Mention for her series of images titled "In Search ofa Holy Space, Spain." The 2005 IPA Competition drew an avalancheof images from around the world - 16,648 entries and across 32countries.
The outpouring of these thousands of photographs from cities,towns and small villages continues to prove the global power andpresence of the still image. Susan Baraz, one of the competitionjudges, said: "as one of the IPA judges, I was overwhelmed bythe incredible talent displayed by all who entered."
About Caroline Nader
Caroline was born in Lebanon, and spent her early childhood inNigeria and England, before settling in Australia at the age ofeight. It seems that travelling was always in her blood.
Although titled "In Search of a Holy Space", it was Caroline'slove of football that originally took her to Europe. "I guessthat's the joy of travelling, you find something special thatyou never originally sought," she said.
The legendary Santiago de Compostela provided the perfectphotographic setting. "Places of worship have a certain magic, araw energy. People's fears, hopes and dreams are captured withina holy space."
Are there any more Spanish adventures in the future? "Seville isa dream, the blending of Spanish, Arabic and Northern Africancultures."
Currently Caroline is the Creative Director at Etcom, aspecialised multicultural communications agency. Etcom is partof the Worldwide WPP Group as well as the STW Group in Australia.
About Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Since the 12th century, thousands of pilgrims have completed the"Camino de Santiago". The final destination is the cathedralcontaining the scared relics of the apostle St. James. Santiagois the second largest Catholic Pilgrimage centre after Rome.
About IPA
IPA is comprised of 18,000 members and affiliates from aroundthe world. IPA's mission is to salute the achievements of theworld's finest photographers, to discover new and emergingtalent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since2003 IPA has acknowledged photographers' achievements fromaround the world in various categories. The 2005 gala LucieAwards ceremony will be held in October, New York.
Visit www.photoawards.com
For more information, please contact:
Guadalupe Millan PR Manager, Etcom, Australia etcom@etcom.com.au+61 2 9568 8398
Caroline Nader caro_nader@yahoo.com mobile: +61 (0) 422 458 969
IPA Contact: Clio Van Ert press@photoawards.com 310-659-0122(USA)
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