See all finalists at theprintspace exhibition (20 February to 4 March)

LONDON (14 FEBRUARY 2015) — National Geographic Traveller (UK) has announced Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi as the winner of its Travel Photography Competition 2015 with her image of New Year traditions taken in Comanesti, Romania. Her winning shot will appear in an exhibition dedicated to the shortlist of the competition at London’s theprintspace. And for the first time ever, the shortlisted entries are available to buy through a unique collaboration with theprintspace.

Alecsandra’s image captures the New Year ritual bear dances in Romania. She said: “Participants dress in furs which have been preserved for hundreds of years — they’re not from bears killed as part of the ‘ritual’ nor were they killed especially for it. The bear is a symbol for Romania, and when I discovered this tradition, I was fascinated.”

Chris Hudson, Art Editor, National Geographic Traveller said: “This was one of our favourite images as soon as it was entered. There’s a captivating story being told here, making the viewer want to know more. At National Geographic Traveller, we pride ourselves on documenting the world around us — from the compelling to the controversial — and Alecsandra did just that.”

The winning shot and 18 of the most accomplished images submitted in this year’s competition will be on public display at theprintspace from 20 Feb to 4 Mar 2015, Mon to Fri, 10-7pm.

And for the first time ever, National Geographic Traveller (UK) is pleased to announce the winners and selected works from the 2015 shortlist are now available to buy as high quality prints from theprintspace’s dedicated online art-sales platform thehub. To order the winning images visit: http://art.tt/8vs

Pat Riddell, Editor, National Geographic Traveller said: “National Geographic Traveller is proud to be working alongside theprintspace and to give the photographers the recognition and promotion they deserve. The standard this year has been extraordinary and we’re excited at the prospect of our first exhibition and to partner with the UK’s biggest professional photo and art printing service.”

National Geographic Traveller (UK) launched its annual photo competition last September, sponsored by theprintspace, Viking River Cruises, Foto Ruta and Tatra Photography. UK photographers submitted their entries in one of six categories: Action, Animal, People, River, Rural, and Urban.

To view the shortlist, visit: http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/photo-competition-2015/shortlists/.

The winning photos can also be seen in a free photography supplement with the April 2015 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), on sale 5 March 2015, priced £3.95.

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The six finalists (category winners)

Action: Yanick Targonski and his shot, Train from Ella to Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Animal: Barry Robertson and his image, Bleaker Island, in the Falkland Islands. (Pictured, right)
People: Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi and New Year’s Traditions, taken in Comanesti, Romania. (Pictured, main image)
Rural: Chris Miller and Son Doong Cave, shot in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam.
Urban: Philip Braude with his image Urban Trees, London.
River: Claire Carter and Reflections on a Melting River, in Rio de las Vueltas, Argentinian Patagonia.
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theprintspace –  Launched in 2007, theprintspace has quickly grown to become the UK’s biggest professional photo and art printing service. They offer printing, mounting and framing, both online and in-house in Shoreditch, London. A firm favourite with creative artists and photographers, theprintspace’s award winning service offers gallery standard quality at affordable prices, which is why Turner Prize-winning artists and National Portrait Gallery award-winners consistently choose them. For more information, visit theprintspace.co.uk. For specific media requests, please contact: Leo Scott. E: [email protected]

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under license by APL Media Limited, from the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. It became the 15th local-language edition when it was launched in December 2010. The magazine is also available in China, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Israel, Poland, Latin America, Armenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Indonesia, Romania and South Africa. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives, all focused on the brand’s theme “All Travel, All the Time.” natgeotraveller.co.uk

National Geographic Traveler (USA) is the world’s most widely read travel magazine, created in 1984. It championed sustainable travel before it was cool and, eight times annually, celebrates journeys that are about place, experience, culture, authenticity, living like the locals and great photography. It makes a distinction between tourism and travel and stresses inquisitive, not acquisitive, trips. It employs storytelling and outstanding photography to inspire readers to pick up and go, eschewing fashion and fluff in favour of articles that offer a strong sense of place, inspiring narratives that make readers take trips, and solid service information to help them plan those trips.

The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organisations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. National Geographic reflects the world through its magazines, television programs, films, music and radio, books, DVDs, maps, exhibitions, live events, school publishing programs, interactive media and merchandise. National Geographic magazine, the Society’s official journal, published in English and 33 local-language editions, is read by more than 40 million people each month. The National Geographic Channel reaches 370 million households in 34 languages in 168 countries. National Geographic Digital Media receives more than 15 million visitors a month. National Geographic has funded more than 9,600 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geography literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com

 

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