It’s time to reveal the finalists of MedFoto 2023!
Today, Saturday, July 1st, MedFoto, the world’s first contest focused exclusively on the Mediterranean Sea and its relationship with people, has released the 36 images and the 3 stories finalists of its third edition. This year, the jury, composed of six experts in the field of photography and the marine environment, had to select from nearly 1,400 submitted images. In addition to their quality, the jury members have also evaluated the ethical treatment provided to the photographed plants and animals.
In this third edition, the contest has achieved record participation figures, surpassing the number of entries from the previous call by 50%. Furthermore, it has increased its international dimension with images received from countries such as France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Turkey.
Vote for your favorite image!
The publication of the images on the contest’s Instagram account, co-organized by Fundació Alive and Club Nàutic l’Escala, marks the beginning of the voting period that will reveal the winner of the Popular Vote award. This prize, consisting of a cash prize of 200 euros, will be given to the image that receives the most “Likes” on the same Instagram account. The popular voting period will remain open from July 1st to July 15th, the day when the winner will be announced.
The best photograph of the 2023 edition, as well as the winners of the eight MedFoto categories and the special awards, will be announced on Friday, August 4th, during the prize-giving ceremony. The event will take place at Club Nàutic l’Escala and will inaugurate the exhibition of the finalist images of this edition, which will be available to visit until Tuesday, September 5th, at the meeting room of the sports club in l’Escala.
An edition with innovations
MedFoto 2023 is heading towards its culmination. This year, the contest, which explores the theme “The Sea and People,” will distribute nearly 4,000 euros in cash prizes among the winning photographs, in addition to two special awards. The best image taken within the photographic boundaries of the Costa Brava will win a weekend in a bungalow at Camping la Ballena Alegre for four people. The winner of the L’Escala division will enjoy a special experience in L’Escala for two people, including a hotel night with breakfast, a lunch or dinner, and a visit to either the Museu de l’Anxova i de la Sal or the Alfolí de la Sal – Museu de l’Escala.
This year, a new category has been introduced as well. Under the name “Photographic Story,” it will reward the best report composed of six photographs on a subject related to the Mediterranean, evaluating not only their photographic quality but also the interest of the story and its narrative treatment.
A joint initiative
MedFoto is an initiative born from the collaboration between Alive Foundation and Club Nàutic l’Escala and aims to highlight the fragile relationship between people and the sea, as well as promote the natural values of the marine environment and encourage a responsible attitude of all agents operating in the marine world and the general public. With the collection and dissemination of the visual material of the contest, the contest aims to contribute to the knowledge and preservation of the marine environment.
In this edition, the event has the support of the City Council of L’Escala, Ports de la Generalitat of Catalonia, La Ballena Alegre campsite, Portalblau Festival and Improcat.
