2020 October Competition
Set Subject “Single Tree” Trees are a classic photography subject. Besides being beautiful, they work great in a wide range of moods, conditions, and genres. They’re photogenic in all kinds of weather, from heavy snow to scorching heat, and they work great as the background, foreground, or sole subject of a photo. They have texture, colour, and basically everything you could want from a subject. Winners: Digital – ‘Bramston Beach Qld’ by Allan Davis (click on any image to view as a slideshow) ‘Bark’ by Robert Scholes’Bramston Beach Qld Sunset’...
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Set Subject “Morning Light” Golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset. Many photographers see it as the best time to take photos as it is when the sun gives off a softer, reddish-pink light that effortlessly makes for dramatic and artistic images that are perfect for various photography niches like portraiture, landscape, and wedding photography. Winners: Digital – ‘Water Tank On A Foggy Morn’ by Felicity Johnson(click on any image to view as a slideshow) ’12 Apostles At Sunrise’ by Norm Stimson’A Winters Morning’ by...
Read More2020 June Competition
Set Subject “Puddles” Puddles are an incredibly useful if perhaps surprising source for reflections. Puddles are generally shallow and found in protected areas or depressions, which means that they are likely to hold smooth, still water. They can also be found in many different locations, providing a variety of options for subjects and compositions. Finally, puddles are so mundane and small that they are often overlooked, so you can create unique and surprising images that others likely missed Winners: Digital – ‘Rock Puddle’ by Justin Stenning(click on any image to...
Read More2020 April Competition
Note re Prints: the judge derived the scores based on the print but reminded us that the digital image should be exactly the same as the print. In many cases, the crop and/or the exposure were different in the print and digital, and the judge has made some recommendations in those cases but this did NOT impact on the score. Set Subject “Self Portrait” / “Crowds” Self Portrait: A genre of art in which the artist depicts his or her self-image. Most often composed in paintings or photographs, artists have used both photorealist and expressionist styles to...
Read MoreCompetition Entry Updates
As VAPS has changed the specifications for the submission of photos for their annual competitions we are passing this on to you and will also take the opportunity to remind you of the best practice for entering prints and digital photos. Print Entries A video on mounting your photo on a mat with a backing board: You do NOT need to tape your photo all the way around. One or two pieces of tape at the top of the photo is enough to fix it in place and will allow it to hang so it will not buckle. Matts We periodically place an order for mats from The Mat Cutting Company . 2018 prices were as...
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Set Subject “Abstract” Sometimes called non-objective, experimental, conceptual or concrete photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials. Winners: Digital – ‘Abstract 1’ by Coral Symons, Print – ‘Abstract’ by Ian Priestly(click on any image to view as a slideshow) ‘Abstract 1′ by Coral Symons’Abstract’ by Ian Priestly’Autumn Blaze’ by Graeme...
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