Jan |
Silhouette |
A silhouette is a dark image of a subject against a bright background. In reality silhouette
images are often pictures which are more semi-silhouettes where the main subject is not quite solid jet
black but very close. |
Barry Whisson |
11 January |
14 December 2021 |
Feb |
Negative Space |
“Negative space” as opposed to “Positive Space” is the area which surrounds the main
subject of interest in your photo. “Negative space” defines and emphasises the main subject of a photo,
drawing your eye to it. It provides "breathing room", giving your eyes somewhere to rest and preventing
your image from appearing too cluttered. All of this adds up to a more engaging composition. |
Travis Lord |
08 February |
11 January |
Mar |
Climate Change |
Is considered a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to
define Earth's local, regional, and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed effects
that are synonymous with the term.
Frequently used images fall into the “negative impact” category such as imagery depicting the most visible
and disturbing impacts of climate change: extreme weather, historic droughts, temperature records, ice-free
Arctic summers, rising seas, melting glaciers, coastal erosion, storm surges, forest fires, ruined crops, food
riots, dried riverbeds, forced migration and refugees; etc.
In contrast, photographers can consider “positive impact” images to shift the global climate change
conversation from despair to optimism, from apathy to action and to celebrate the many opportunities such
as economic, environmental and health which can be gained from transitioning to a clean energy economy.
Creative photography such as Composites and Photo-manipulations are accepted in this category. |
Graham Harris |
08 March |
08 February |
Apr |
Portrait of (mood / emotion / drama) |
A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a
head study to fill body length. This section includes candid photographs and formal portraits which show
some sort of emotion, drama, or mood. E.g., a couple in a romantic setting; a happy child at Christmas or
someone who looks obviously sad or angry etc; or people in a dramatic scene. |
Angela Gregory |
12 April |
08 March |
May |
Scapes (land / sea / city) |
An image featuring an expansive view without any humans dominating the
scene. Urban, Rural, Sea, Sky Scapes, and traditional Landscapes are all included in this
category. |
Lyn Romano |
10 May |
12 April |
Jun |
Stranger (tell their story) |
The definition of a stranger is a person you do not know, someone unknown in a place or a community, or a person who is unfamiliar with something. Tell their story in the image. |
Simon Cox |
14 June |
10 May |
Jul |
Bridges |
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as: the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, and the material used to make it and the funds available to build it.
The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. |
John Stewart |
12 July |
14 June |
Aug |
Water |
Water is an essential ingredient to life. Photograph water in any form the appeals to you; be it, the local creek, water drops, the surf in the ocean, ice cubes, bath tub full of water in a paddock etc. Use your imagination. |
Roberta Edwards |
09 August |
12 July |
Sep |
Disappearing technologies |
Disappearing technology relates to practical items that were once in daily use but are now largely obsolete. The image must feature a invention that is now discontinued or obsolete.
Examples include but not limited to: typewriters are now not commonplace. Corded home telephones, mangle washing tubs, CRT Television, VCRs |
Tryg Helander |
13 September |
09 August |
Oct |
Duplicates |
An item or article consisting of two corresponding or identical parts or examples.
Something that resembles or corresponds to another thing, such as two white cars, made by the same manufacturer.
Or, two things alike and usually produced at the same time or by the same process. An additional copy of something (such as a book or stamp) already in a collection. |
Sue Chen |
11 October |
13 September |
Nov |
Abandoned Buildings |
The abandoned building must appear to be unoccupied and in a state of significant disrepair. It may be surrounded by occupied buildings or in a field but it must be the main subject of the image. |
Allan Rosser |
08 November |
11 October |
Dec |
End of Year |
Eligible entries:
Members are permitted to submit up to four images using any image entered into the Monthly Club Competitions from January to November of that year. Note: Alice Black and Graham Burstow winners from the aggregate competitions MAY be entered into the end of year competition categories.
Non-Eligible entries:
Images can not be entered into multiple sections (EG: Open and Creative, or converting a colour image to mono and entering in both). ALL other images are not eligible to be entered, including Images entered into previous end of year competitions.
Other:
Prints can be submitted, however they will be judged against digitals within the same category. Prints will be judged based on the physical print, not the digital representation. Images entered into the aggregate competition can be re-edited and submitted into the end of year competition. This will give members the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned throughout the year and action on judging feedback. |
External - Matt Edwards of Matt Edwards Photography Toowoomba |
13 December |
08 November |