Competition Topics
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| Month | Topic | Definition |
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| January | A photograph that is characterised by sparseness and minimal use of elements within. The emphasis i | |
| February | OPEN |
Any subject matter may be entered. The Club reserves the right to reject any image which may be deemed offensive. Judge - Bert Hoveling |
| March | FLORA AND/OR FAUNA |
An image of any flower, plant, tree, fungus, animal, bird, fish, reptile, insect, spider or crustacean. Photographs of mounted specimens, domestic pets and obviously set arrangements are ineligible. Photographic manipulations which alter the truth are not acceptable. A perpetual trophy is awarded for the best image in this subject each year. Judge - Ruth Woodrow and Paul Dodd |
| April | The Emotion Of Colour |
An image where the use of colour has emotional impact. For monochrome, the print should emphasise mood and emotion. Judge - Lyn Haywood |
| May | LANDSCAPE / SEASCAPE |
A landscape/seascape is a photograph of natural scenery with land, sea and/or sky based elements displayed in a pictorial fashion. It may include evidence of man, people or animals, provided that none of these additional elements dominate the photograph. A perpetual trophy is awarded for the best image in this subject each year. Judge - Rob Sloane
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| June | OPEN |
Any subject matter may be entered. The Club reserves the right to reject any image which may be deemed offensive. Judge - You Vote! Club members to vote on the night. |
| July | MACRO & CLOSE-UP |
An image where the subject is depicted in very close detail. Judge - Trish McKeown |
| August | PHOTOJOURNALISM / SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY |
Story-telling photographs such as are seen in the news media and periodicals, which may include documentary, contemporary life, illustrative, spot news, sporting events or human interest stories. Alternatively, the photograph may be concerned with the portrayal and interpretation of society encompassing both human and non-human subject matter. In the interest of credibility, contrived situations or photographic manipulations which alter the truth are not acceptable. The story telling value of the photograph shall be weighed more than the pictorial quality. A perpetual trophy is awarded for the best image in this subject each year. Judge - Neil Butcher (Knox CC) |
| September | Portrait |
A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a head study to full body length. This definition includes candid photographs and formal portraits. Judge - Mentor/tyro nominated by APJS |
| October | Architecture |
An image depicting the interior or exterior of any built structure. The emphasis is on the building/s to feature the form and character of the structure and how it might relate to the environment around it. Judge - Mentor/tyro nominated by APJS |
| November | END OF YEAR |
END OF YEAR: Entries of the best prints/digital projected images of the year. All entries must be presented exactly as originally submitted. No remounting, further manipulation, adjustments or changes to the titles. |
| December | ||
| End of Year | Open |
The best images from the monthly competitions. |