Photography and literature

An international photography competition dealing with the challenge of literature.

We read – we read a lot, and often. – Words, texts, writings.
But what about the language of images? – An image can say more than a thousand words.

„… literature is one-eyed. The laughing eye is missing“ (Erich Kästner)

This competition is aimed at photographers, and is for works inspired by specific works of literature. The choice of literary form (poetry, prose, drama etc.) is open. Only one entry per person will be accepted. The entry shall not exceed 9 MB.

10 winners will be chosen by the jury Gabriele Rothemann, Klaus Feichtenberger and Eva Asaad.

An exhibition of the winners will take place during the days of Geman Literature in the Hafenstadt from 16^th June until 16^th July, 2021 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.

Deadline : 17 may 2021 , 10 pm

Application - contribute

The main prizes are

800€ for First Place,
500€ for Second Place,
and 300€ for Third Place,

sponsored by KELAG.

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Photography and literature

We read – we read a lot, and often. – Words, texts, writings. But what about the language of images? – An image can say more than a thousand words.

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We read – we read a lot, and often. – Words, texts, writings.
But what about the language of images? – An image can say more than a thousand words.