Photo of this year’s Castell de l’Olla, where you can see the splendor of fireworks launched from the sea and the large audience on the beach, The work of Roberto Riera Roselló from AlteaWinner of the Castell de l’Olla 2023 photography competition held in July. Fraternity Amics del Castell de l’Ollain cooperation with Altea Ministry of CultureDonate a total of 1,000 euros in fraternity-funded awards.
award ceremony It was held this Friday night as an event prior to the opening of an exhibition of fifteen highest rated photographs at the Casa de Cultura. It will be shown next September 29. Roberto Riera received a prize money of 500 euros. The second hidden photograph, by Antonio Pérez García of Callos, won a prize of 300 euros. Eric Lanneau from Altea won the third prize with an economic donation of 200 euros.
Rejected Photos
58 participants applied to the competition call with a total of 157 photographs; because according to the rules, each could submit a maximum of three photos. These bases also stated that the photos should be taken with a digital camera. Jury rejected 63 photos of 24 contestants who took their photos with mobile phones.
During the opening ceremony, José Pérez, President of the Amics del Castell de l’Olla Fellowship “Picarraco” noted that the exhibition “closes this 35th edition of Castell de l’Olla, which was a complete success with the poster writers and the company’s announcement”. illustrator Miguel Calatayud And journalist FJ Benitorespectively and Vulcan pyrotechnics put on a spectacular fireworks display. “I congratulate the authors of these amazing photos that perfectly show what Castell is like, appreciate the intense participation of photographers, and invite them to participate again in the next edition of 2024.”
on his behalf, “When José Vicente Llopis, member of the Fellowship of Amics del Castell de l’Olla, suggested that we organize the competition, I did not hesitate for a moment to support this initiative,” said Pepa Victoria Pérez, Member of the Cultural Council. photography. As Castell de l’Olla is the most important tourist event we organize in Altea throughout the year, it is very important to thank the Brotherhood for the work it has developed. “It’s a night when the whole town is paralyzed for a few minutes just to be able to enjoy this fireworks display.”
The mayor concluded his speech by saying: This photo contest “reflects the Brotherhood and the City Council’s efforts to transform this magnificent scene into the most spectacular magical summer night in Altea”. I congratulate the photographers for their participation and the winners for the beauty of their images showing this unique fireworks display across Spain in all its glory”.