Contest Categories for 2023-2024

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September, 2023 - Images due by September 1
OpenREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The major part of each image must have been captured by light sensitivity. Photographs may be modified using digital image editing programs. A scanner may also be used as a camera to capture photographs of objects placed on the scanner glass. [...]
Perchance to DreamSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Attempt to create a dream-like scene, anything from soothing to nightmarish. [...]
NatureINTERNET - 2 images + Comments
ADDITIONAL NATURE competitions will be evaluated by a panel of judges on-line. These extra competitions are designed to help increase available selections for club submissions to outside Nature contests. The rules are the same as for regular Nature competitions which you can review by clicking on this link: View full Nature Regular Category Definition [...]
October, 2023 - Images due by October 1
TravelREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
A Photo Travel image is a portrayal of the real world we live in, as it is found naturally. There are no geographic limitations. [...]
Panning/ICMSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Portraying motion by combing a slow shutter speed and camera motion is at the core of this category. [...]
November, 2023 - Images due by November 1
NatureREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
Restricted to the use of the photo process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation [...]
Shallow Depth of FieldSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Resist the temptation to have all parts of the image in focus. Learning to use a wide aperture to draw attention to a small part of the scene, or a specific part of a larger subject (person or thing) can be a very effective means of focusing the viewer’s eye where you would like. [...]
December, 2023 - Images due by December 1
OpenREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The major part of each image must have been captured by light sensitivity. Photographs may be modified using digital image editing programs. A scanner may also be used as a camera to capture photographs of objects placed on the scanner glass. [...]
MonochromeSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Images display varying amounts of light, all of the same hue. [...]
January, 2024 - Images due by January 1
OpenREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The major part of each image must have been captured by light sensitivity. Photographs may be modified using digital image editing programs. A scanner may also be used as a camera to capture photographs of objects placed on the scanner glass. [...]
Human EmotionsSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
The image can show any human emotion from happiness to sorrow, form contentment to rage with all the stops in between. Of course good taste is required and no political content please. [...]
NatureINTERNET - 2 images + Comments
ADDITIONAL NATURE competitions will be evaluated by a panel of judges on-line. These extra competitions are designed to help increase available selections for club submissions to outside Nature contests. The rules are the same as for regular Nature competitions which you can review by clicking on this link: View full Nature Regular Category Definition [...]
February, 2024 - Images due by February 1
CreativeREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The PSA definition of Creative is Altered Reality. The image may be of any subject matter and must obviously display a change in natural color, form, shape or any combination of these three. [...]
Leading LinesSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Images should feature lines (straight or curved) that guide the viewers eye to a point of interest. [...]
March, 2024 - Images due by March 1
OpenREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The major part of each image must have been captured by light sensitivity. Photographs may be modified using digital image editing programs. A scanner may also be used as a camera to capture photographs of objects placed on the scanner glass. [...]
IncongruitiesSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Images in which something seems out of place (due to time, place, age, style, spiecies, etc...) create a natural curiosity and therefore interest in the mind of the viewer. The brain wants to figure out “What doesn’t belong and why?” This category wants you to create an image that asks that question. [...]
April, 2024 - Images due by April 1
PortraitREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
Image of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. This is done through the use of effective lighting, backdrops, and poses. [...]
MusicSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
Images of musical instrument/s, sheet music, records etc. in a still life, or even better being played are all possibilities in this category as are images of people singing or dancing or both. [...]
May, 2024 - Images due by May 1
OpenREGULAR - 2 images + Comments
The major part of each image must have been captured by light sensitivity. Photographs may be modified using digital image editing programs. A scanner may also be used as a camera to capture photographs of objects placed on the scanner glass. [...]
Seascapes and CityscapesSPECIAL - 1 image, No Comments
This category includes vista or “vista-ish” images of either the ocean or cities. This is popular and common theme for many of us. This is a “comfort food” reward for stretching your brain in the special categories all year long. [...]