Alicante old town photography competition offers €900 in prizes

Photographers are being challenged to capture the character of Alicante’s historic old town in black and white, with €900 in prize money available. The 19th Autumn in the Old Town photography competition runs throughout November, inviting amateur and experienced photographers to explore the city’s historic streets, architecture and atmosphere through their camera lenses.

Three photography prizes worth €300 each

The 19th Autumn in the Old Town photo competition is open throughout November, with entrants invited to submit photographs taken in the city’s historic quarter.

Three prizes of €300 will be awarded, covering the best photograph of the old town, the best image capturing the atmosphere during a special concert, and the best old town photograph by someone under 36.

The different categories give photographers the opportunity to focus on the area’s historic surroundings, capture a live cultural event or compete in the category aimed at younger entrants.

All photographs must be in black and white, encouraging participants to concentrate on the shapes, contrasts and details that give Alicante’s old town its distinctive appearance.

Beatles tribute concert offers photography opportunity

The special concert takes place at El Claustro at lunchtime on Sunday, November 22, when The Liverpool Band will perform its traditional Beatles tribute.

The performance will provide the setting for one of the competition’s three categories, with photographers challenged to capture the atmosphere of the event.

It also adds a musical element to the photography competition, bringing together two creative interests in the heart of Alicante.

Entries accepted until November 30

Entrants must be aged at least 16, with parental or guardian permission required for under-18s.

Each person can submit up to two digital or analogue photographs, which must be their own work.

Entries can be submitted online until 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30, at elclaustro-alicante.es/concurso.

Winning photographs to feature in exhibition

The winners will be announced on December 17 at Palacio del Portalet LAB15.

A selection of 24 of the best photographs will also feature in an exhibition at El Claustro from December 17 until January 7.

The exhibition will give visitors an opportunity to see Alicante’s historic quarter through the eyes of the photographers who take part in this year’s competition.