First “Enlightened Xishan” Photography Award of Yada Yangxian Xishan Held Successfully

The First “Enlightened Xishan” Photography Award of Yada Yangxian Xishan has completed work review recently after three months’ collection. 62 pieces of photos from 48 candidates have stood out from 368 manuscripts submitted and won different awards.

1st Prize - Wonderland

The competition officially started on March 20th. The theme “Enlightened Xishan” origins from one description of the great writer Mr. Su Dongpo on Yixinglandscape “When I first came to Yangxian, upon my boat entering into Jingxi, I had heart-felt inspiration.”. It aims to deliver positive value through photos of beautiful life at Yangxian Xishan.

2nd Prize – Overlook Xishan

2nd Prize – Colorful Xishan

The Competition solicits manuscripts from the public without style limitation. The shooting places include Lakeside Park, Dongpo Pavilion, Reception Center, Town Center North Entry Square, Yada Culture & Art Center, Yada Academy, Yada Life Bookstore, Town Canteen, Yada Tea Garden, Yada Farm, Lake & Bamboo Demonstration Zones and etc.

3rd Prize - Orbicular Sky and Rectangular Earth

3rd Prize - Fun Running at Xishan

3rd Prize - Spring of Yada and Dragon Dance at Xishan

3rd Prize - Shuttling

3rd Prize – Hello Yada!

Crowds of excellent works were submitted with wide styles ranging from scenery, figure, architecture and activities, presenting Yada Yangxian Xishan’s beautiful scenery and harmonious humanity environment. The Competition selected 62 pieces of work for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and excellent prizes by expert judgement panel and online voting. The expert judgement panel invited by the Competition includes member of Chinese Photographers Society and Chairman of Yixing Photographers Society Mr. Xu Xingshen, member of Chinese Photographers Society and Yada Capital Administration Director Mr. Liu Xuezhong, member of Chinese Writers Association and Vice-Chairman of Yixing Writers Association Mr. Fan Shuangxi as well as Co-founder of Yada Academy Mr. Yang Kui.

Award-winning works will be on display at the Round Square of Yada Academy since June 20th.