Located among Afyonkarahisar, Eskişehir, Ankara, and Kütahya provinces, the Phrygia Valley, which was promoted with the efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, could be web hosting neighborhood and overseas picture artists on June 15 and June sixteen. At the second International Phrygia Photofest, more than six hundred pictures fans from Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, and Turkey will get together.
With the collaboration of the Governorship and Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ATSO), the festival will take area in Phrygia Valley, Eber Lake, and Akdağ, and the pageant aims to promote the vicinity. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, the mission coordinator and Afyonkarahisar Phrygia Photography Foundation Chairman of the Board, Murat Özçelik, mentioned that Phrygia has a three 000-yr record and has a critical cultural history.
Noting that the part of the valley within the district of İhsaniye commenced turning into a center of appeal in terms of nature, records, and culture tourism, Özçelik added, “Both Phrygia Valley and Afyonkarahisar are areas precious for usa. We prepared the first Phrygia Photofest Ultimate 12 months nationally and hosted 430 photography fans in Afyonkarahisar in the festival’s scope. In 12 months, more than six hundred picture fans registered for our global festival this year. Our visitors from Azerbaijan, Iran, and Russia may be collected with us these 12 months.”
Rock tombs and fairy chimneys
Özçelik cited that Phrygia is a geography with a unique landscape, and the competition attendees can view the vintage cities, rock-carved tombs, and fairy chimneys. Özçelik similarly said that the pageant would be a full competition of days. The honorary guest of this year’s festival might be İzzet Keribar, the Presidential Culture and Arts Award winner. Also, Erdal Kınacı, Burak Şenbak, and Özlem Gün Bingöl can attend the competition.
There may be “Infrared” and “Creative Photography” workshops along with discussions. The competition members get the threat to enjoy the rich visual beauties of the valley, and they can do night shoots and superstar publicity. “Since that is residing geography, individuals will get the threat to take photos of the villages in the valley, as well as nature and history photographs. We may even photograph the herbal beauties of Eber Lake and Akdağ,” stated Özçelik. Photographer Hatice Köken stated she had been an image enthusiast for the past five years, and Phrygia Photofest in Afyonkarahisar has added much to her.
Köken stated that they’d be selling Phrygia Valley in the finest way possible during the festival and said they’re watching for lots of participation in the pageant. “We will go to the natural and ancient beauties of Phrygia Valley and Afyonkarahisar, especially. We could be delighted to welcome images, lovers, for artwork in our metropolis,” Köken delivered. Photographer Sedat Buğa stated that participation in the 2nd International Phrygia Photofest has doubled considering that closing year. “I believe photographers can discover everything they want in Phrygia. Objects appropriate for nature, records, ornito, macro, and many other picture kinds are available here. We can say there may be nothing missing right here. Hopefully, this company may be a fulfillment,” Buğa stated.
