Natural beauty: The photograph depicts a peaceful countryside at the exhibition.

QUANG BINH  (VNS) — One hundred and twenty-five photographs capturing sea, landscapes, cultural activities and people in central region provinces are on display for the public in Quang Binh Province.

The photographs were selected from among 1,240 entries submitted by 200 photographers, who are based in the provinces of Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Tri, Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An and Thanh Hoa.

The Viet Nam Photographers Association had selected excellent photographs for the exhibition. The association also awarded one gold, two silver and three bronze prizes to photographers from Nghe An, Quang Binh and Thua Thien-Hue. Other five photographers received encouragement prizes as well.

This is an annual event held to highlight the contribution of local photographers towards cultural life in the region.

The exhibition opens for free to the public in Quang Binh Province's General Museum and will close on Sunday. — VNS