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Chance to capture magic moments

July 9 - 15, 2008
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A BIRD in the hand is worth two in the bush and talented Muadh Naeem Ahmed Mahmood Muastafa Nin Abdullatif is hoping his wonderful image of Bahrain's favourite feathered hunter - the falcon - will help him secure a trainee photographer's position with GulfWeekly.

The 22-year-old former Al Iman School pupil has captioned his entry: 'Pride is not only with sight'.

He says he was delighted to read that Bahrain's favourite community newspaper was offering a local youngster the chance to shine behind the camera lens.

"It's a very nice offer. I'm pleased to see someone is interested in photography, finally!"

GulfWeekly launched the photographic contest last week offering the top prize of a JOB!

We will be creating a trainee news and sport photographer's position and YES, you could WIN that position by simply sending us your best photograph along with a caption of not more than 100 words.

A talented young Bahraini is just one frame away from securing the chance of pursuing the career of his or her dreams and working alongside our chief photographer Sophie Middleton.

Editor Stan Szecowka said: "We want to find an enthusiastic photographer who wants to develop the art of picture-taking and can go on to capture the magic moments that mean so much to our family of readers."

The competition is open to all Bahrainis aged 25 or under. To enter you simply have to send us one of your favourite photographs, a caption and your CV by email to editor@gulfweekly.com

We will publish a selection of photographic entries over the coming weeks and invite a panel of judges to shortlist three young photographers for interview.

The young photographer who shows the most drive, ambition and ability during the interview process will secure an 18-month trainee contract.

GulfWeekly is searching for a sharp-shooting young Bahraini who wants to become the best news photographer in the kingdom. Don't delay - send you top image, plus a few words describing it - to editor@gulfweekly.com







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