BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 23. The national
photography contest “FotoBax” has officially been launched in
Azerbaijan as part of the international “Children’s Eyes on Earth”
project, Trend
reports.
“The project, under the patronage of Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and leader
of the IDEA Public Union, represents a strategic collaboration
initiated by world-renowned visual artist Reza Deghati and his
“Reza Visual Academy” association.”
According to IDEA Public Union, the contest is organized in
partnership with the union and is focused on the theme “I Love
Nature – Azerbaijan.” The competition officially commenced on March
23, 2026, and prospective applications must complete the submission
process by September 21, 2026.
The contest invites children and teenagers under the age of 18
to cover Azerbaijan’s natural splendor across the spring and summer
seasons. Participants are invited to capture Azerbaijan’s rich
natural landscapes, including forests, rivers, lakes, flora, and
fauna, through their lenses.
The contest aims to support young photographers by providing a
platform for creative expression expression, while promoting
environmental awareness among children and teenagers. Through the
competition, children and teenagers will share their unique
perspectives on nature, highlighting the vital importance of
environmental protection.
The “Children’s Eyes on Earth” initiative, implemented in
partnership with IDEA Public Union and led by by world-renowned
visual artist Reza Deghati, seeks to showcase children’s views of
the environment through photography. Held internationally, the
project has already gathered more than 7,000 photographs from over
100 countries.
For contest rules, photo submissions, and more detailed
information, participants are encouraged to visit the official
website: https://www.fotobax.az/
