
Abhivyakti / 2024
अभिव्यक्ति
Welcome to Abhivyakti, the annual photography competition organized by the National Academy of Audit and Accounts in Shimla, India.
8th-9th September 2024
Gaiety Theatre Shimla

About
Abhivyakti
Celebrating Photography and Creativity
ABHIVYAKTI 2024, is a Photography competition and exhibition event being organized by the Indian Audit & Accounts Service Officer Trainees (2023 Batch). This event is open to the entire Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Thus, all Indian Audit and Accounts Department Officers and staff whether working in the department or on deputation, are invited to participate and give expression to their creativity. This year we are also inviting entries from immediate family members i.e.spouse and children of all Officers and staff.
COMPETITION DETAILS
For this year’s competition there are 4 themes
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India's Cultural Opulence
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Monuments and Marvels: Architectural Heritage
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Parallel Worlds: Contrasting Realities
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Harmony of Habitat: Coexistence in Nature
THEME DESCRIPTION
India's Cultural Opulence
In this theme, we seek images that encapsulate the grandeur and richness of India's heritage. It could be majestic palaces, intricate temples, opulent traditional attire, vibrant festivals or any other facet of our culture.
Monuments and Marvels: Architectural Heritage
Showcase rich architectural heritage through photographs of historical monuments, palaces, forts, and ancient ruins. Highlight the intricate craftsmanship, grandeur, and historical significance of these architectural marvels.
Parallel Worlds: Contrasting Realities
Highlight the juxtaposition of different worlds or realities within the same frame. This theme encourages photographers to capture scenes where contrasting elements coexist—wealth and poverty, nature and urbanization, tradition and modernity, urban and rural.
Harmony of Habitat: Coexistence in Nature
This theme encourages photographers to capture moments that depict the harmonious coexistence between different species and their natural habitats. Photographs should showcase interactions between wildlife, birds, insects, or plants within their ecosystems, emphasizing the delicate balance and interconnectedness of life in nature. The images should convey a sense of mutual respect, adaptation, and symbiosis that characterizes healthy and sustainable ecosystems.

RULES
Submission of Entries
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Each participant can send one entry per sub theme (including entries by immediate family members i.e. spouse and children). This means maximum 4 entries by each participant. The entries by family members should be sent through the concerned employee only.
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Under each theme, there will be three prizes, which are to be adjudged by eminent photographers.
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The last date for submission of entries is 15th August 2024.
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Each photograph should be accompanied by a minimum one-line description to be included in the certificate of authenticity.
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Photographs submitted must strictly be taken by the photographer himself/herself.
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The participants are also requested to not send any photographs that they have submitted in the previous editions of Abhivyakti.
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Participants will retain copyrights to their photographs. However, the National Academy of Audit and Accounts, Shimla reserves the right to use them for non- commercial purposes (which may include exhibiting on NAAA magazine/website and others)

RULES
Prize & Recognition
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Winners will be awarded a cash prize and certificate of recognition from the National Academy of Audit & Accounts.
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Winning entries will be displayed on the official website of the National Academy of Audit & Accounts.
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Selected entries will be exhibited at the famed Gaiety Theatre, Shimla.
Other Details
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The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject any submitted photograph. Submissions containing any inappropriate content or not conforming to the above specified rules will be rejected.
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A Screening Committee will be constituted to shortlist the photographs under each theme. The shortlisted entries will be presented to the judges for adjudication.
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Submission of the entries for ABHIVYAKTI 2024 would be presumed to mean that the participant has agreed to all the above-mentioned rules.
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In case of any change which may be deemed necessary in the due course of events, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to make required changes in the Rules and Regulations of ABHIVYAKTI 2024.