If you have not heard 2015 is The International Year of Light! A global initiative adopted by the United Nations to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, education, agriculture, communications and health.
OSKAR the student chapter of The Optical Society is hosting a wonderful opportunity for Light Painters with their photography contest and exhibition in Karlsruhe, Germany June 26th-29th 2015.
They are inviting “photograph professionals and hobby-artist from all around the world to make a photo contribution to the International Year of Light 2015.”
OSKAR says: “We welcome photographers to use their camera to capture role of light in their lives. Send in your photos for any of the themes “Light in society”, “Light in Science” or “Light in Art”. This is a great opportunity to connect globally and illuminate your awareness of the basic component of your life – the light.”
Submissions are free, and it looks like a great opportunity to showcase your light painting work! Head over to OSKAR to get all the details on how to submit your images!