EU residents are invited to participate in a photo contest highlighting development projects.

The European Commission launched a photo contest on Facebook called "Europe in My Region."

Photos should be of projects which include evidence of EU regional funding (e.g. featuring a billboard, signpost, plaque, etc., with the EU flag and funding information in the pictures).

There are two categories: 'My Project,' for organizations that have benefited from EU regional funding (i.e. from the European Regional Development Fund or the Cohesion Fund) and 'Eyewitness,' open to anyone living in the EU who spots a project either in their region or when visiting another region. Photos will be judged on their aesthetic quality, creativity and relevance to EU regional policy.

The winners will receive EUR€1,000 (about US$1,225) worth of digital camera equipment, plus a trip for two to Brussels.

Deadline for entries is August 27.

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