Nikon has kicked off their Photo Contest International for 2006-2007. The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike. The theme for the 2006-2007 contest is “At the heart of the image.” Entry deadline is 30 November 2006.

“At the heart of the image” is not only the brand statement of Nikon Imaging Company, but it is also the theme for the 31st contest, in which entries are invited in two categories. The first category is free subject and the second is entitled “Smile, Smile, Smile!” and entries to each category are accepted as prints sent by conventional mail or as JPEG images sent via the Internet. With this theme and these categories, Nikon looks forward to receiving expressive images from around the world that are true to people’s emotions.

The Nikon Photo Contest International is open to all photographers, professional or amateur, from any part of the world. See site for guidelines.