Epson announces The International Pano Awards 2024 Call for Entries

Epson SureColor P5360

After a decade and a half of continued success the Epson International Pano Awards are back for a milestone fifteenth successive year. Testament to the awards' success and in a major boost for the Pano Awards, Epson Australia is this year joined by Epson Southeast Asia as main sponsors of the awards that Epson has helped grow into the world's largest competition devoted to the craft and art of panoramic photography. With that in mind Epson and The Pano Awards have launched this year's call for entries.

The Pano Awards' Curator, David Evans, said, "We are incredibly excited to have Epson Southeast Asia join Epson Australia as a major sponsor of The Pano Awards, reflecting the growth and interest we are seeing from this region. We're thrilled to strengthen our collaboration with Epson with this partnership, which has been growing strong since our inception in 2009. With the addition of Epson Southeast Asia to Epson Australia as major sponsor, we are also very pleased to announce a record US$50,000 prize pool that includes $15,000 in cash and an array of prizes including three professional Epson photo printers and an Epson projector. So, it gives me great pleasure to officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the 15th Epson International Pano Awards. Early-bird entries are open until Monday 24 June 2024 with and final entries due in by Monday 15 July 2024."

2023 was another great year for The Epson International Pano Awards with 4414 entries images submitted from 1,104 photographers in 102 countries. It's very likely that these numbers will be exceeded again this year, particularly with the significant growing interest in Southeast Asia.

Epson corporate marketing manager (A/NZ) Priscilla Dickason said, "The International Pano Awards represent the pinnacle of creativity and excellence in panoramic photography. They are an inspiration for amateurs and professionals alike and Epson Australia is and continues to be a very proud partner and sponsor of these wonderful awards."

The SureColor P5000 series stands out as a 17" (432 mm) large format printer tailored for premium photo printing and fine art reproduction. It offers excellent versatility, accommodating a wide array of standard and specialised media in both roll and sheet formats. Equipped with Epson's innovative Micro Piezo printhead featuring Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT), this printer excels in producing high-resolution images with remarkable detail and smooth tonal gradation.

Epson raises the bar again with its cutting-edge design of the high quality A2+ photo printer, the Epson SureColor P906, which delivers professional features including high-capacity cartridges with an expanded colour range, new printing modes, networking and wireless connectivity, large touchscreen display, plus advanced media handling. UltraChrome® PRO10 pigment ink, combined with Epson's innovative MicroPiezo print head, enables the SC-P906 to produce gallery-quality black and white output, plus improved vivid colour prints with breathtaking blues and violets thanks to the new Violet ink that is now on board.

Users of the Epson EB-1795F Ultra Slim Projector enjoy superb image quality and impressive natural colours with an equally high white and colour light output of 3,200 lumens thanks to Epson's 3LCD technology. Epson's patented technology delivers a faithful reproduction of colours as they are meant to be and with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, projected images are crisp and clear. The ultra-slim form factor and lightweight design makes this the ideal projector for photographers on the move.

Jocelyn Tan, Senior Regional Manager, Commercial Products, Epson Southeast Asia, shared, "We are thrilled to support the 15th edition of The Pano Awards and are excited to take the stage with Epson Australia as one of the sponsors of the competition that recognises the incredible talent here in Southeast Asia. Epson is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in photography and this collaboration underscores our dedication in supporting artists and photographers in bringing their visions to life."

The judging panel for The 2024 Pano Awards includes some of the world's top photographers and industry professionals.

To hear more about and from previous Pano Awards winners, please visit the following links:

Compilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0AkDxLUuY 

David Evans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjL4DoQIHwY 

Paul Hoelen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZruUuixGId4 

Mieke Boynton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYmOTASl9Q 

Tom Putt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTt81uAfsls 

Early-bird entries for the 2024 Epson Pano Awards are open until Monday 24 June 2024 with and final entries due in by Monday 15 July 2024.

To enter The 2024 Epson International Pano Awards go to: https://thepanoawards.com/enter-2024-awards 

Picture credits
The Pano Awards 2024 logo
Epson SureColor P5360 printer
Epson SureColor P906 printer
Epson EB-1795F Ultra Slim Projector
 

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Epson established its first overseas manufacturing site in 1968 in Singapore, and Epson Singapore was accorded the status of regional headquarters in 2001. With a presence in Southeast Asia spanning over 30 years, Epson has a comprehensive infrastructure of service outlets, solution centres and manufacturing facilities supporting customers in the region. Today, the company continues to exceed customer expectations with its wide range of high-precision, energy-efficient products in the region.
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