2023 Competition Themes
The competition themes for 2023 are shown below. You can download a pdf of the list here. You can download a pdf of the Inter-Club category definitions here.
At the bottom of the page there is a link to the competition rules that sets out the maximum print sizes, file dimensions for email submission etc.
To submit your entries please send them to projected(at)gladstonecameraclub.org.au
(Please note the email address on this website is NOT a hyperlink and contains (at) instead of "@" to stop it being collected by spam web crawlers, please substitute with the "@" symbol when emailing the club)
At the bottom of the page there is a link to the competition rules that sets out the maximum print sizes, file dimensions for email submission etc.
To submit your entries please send them to projected(at)gladstonecameraclub.org.au
(Please note the email address on this website is NOT a hyperlink and contains (at) instead of "@" to stop it being collected by spam web crawlers, please substitute with the "@" symbol when emailing the club)
February
(submit photos by Sunday 05th February 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Animals - Can be Colour or Mono.
*Animals
Images of living untamed or domesticated animals (including pets) in natural or other outdoor environments that may include objects made by humans. Images may feature single or multiple animals. An animal (for the purpose of this competition) is defined as a living thing (with exception of humans) that can breathe, move, eat, reproduce and react to the world through its senses (eg sight, smell, hearing). Therefore mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fish are all animals for the purpose of this competition and may be wild or domesticated.
It is acceptable that evidence of a human environment the animal frequents is allowed, along with any supporting man-made accessories, however, images should not include people as part of the subject or as supporting cast. Indoor set-ups with natural or artificial lighting are not allowed. Creative post-processing, including composites, is allowed.
March
(submit photos by Sunday 05th March 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
High Key - Can be Colour or Mono.
*High Key
An image which consists of light tones only, with the exception that some small area may be black or near black.
April
(submit photos by Sunday 02nd April 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Water in Motion - Can be Colour or Mono.
*Water in Motion
A picture featuring water, fresh or salt, which gives the impression that it is moving. Water in any form or location is acceptable.
May
(submit photos by Sunday 30th April 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Scapes - Can be Colour or Mono.
* Scapes
A pictorial representation of land, sea, seashore, or urban environments that captures the aesthetic appeal of these outdoor settings. It brings the viewer into the scenery and perfectly captures the setting, mood, and feeling in the location. It can focus on wide-angle shots of landforms, rivers, estuaries, seas, seashores, city skylines, streetscapes and the like. It may also involve closer shots of features of these environments. If humans or animals are in the image, they should not be the main foci, but rather be intentionally present to give a sense of scale to the image.
June
(submit photos by Sunday 04th June 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Portrait - Can be Colour or Mono.
* Portrait
An image of a person or persons from the waist up only, not a full length shot. This may include accessories and backgrounds in character with the subject. The image may be taken in a formal studio setting or in the community at large. It may be in colour or monochrome. Must be a live human being (mannikins, statues or ornaments will not be accepted).
July
(submit photos by Sunday 02rd July 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Social Documentary - Black and White (grey tonal range).
* Social Documentary
Social documentary photography is the recording of what the world looks like, with a social and/or environmental focus, and aims to draw the public's attention to ongoing social or environmental issues. It is often associated with the photographer providing a critical review / assessment of these issues and how people act on them. In these cases, the photographer also often advocates for the people impacted, trying to draw the public’s attention to the topic documented. Images need to be black and white (grey tonal range) and not toned with any colour.
August
(submit photos by Sunday 30th July 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Reflections - Can be Colour or Mono.
*Reflections
An image that shows any type of reflection. Reflections may be found in water, mirrors, windows and any other type of reflective surface.
September
(submit photos by Sunday 03rd September 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Close Ups - Can be Colour or Mono.
* Close Ups
An image that shows the subject closer and, in more detail, than we are used to.
October
(submit photos by Sunday 01st October 2023)
Open - Any subject. Can be Colour or Mono.
Low Key - Can be Colour or Mono.
*Low Key
An image that emphasizes darkness and shadow. Contains predominately dark tones and colours with striking contrasts created though reduced lighting. The primary element of the composition are shadows.
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