Vienna Photographic Society 2024-25 Competition Schedule
October 16, 2024 Judge: Denise Silva
Macro
Extreme closeup photography concentrating on the smallest details. Sometimes this results in an image that appears more abstract than representational. Photos can be of animate (living) or inanimate (not living) subjects. You do not have to have a macro lens to submit to this theme.
Water
The image must depict water as the principal subject of the photo, not just an element. The water depicted can be either liquid, gas, or solid.
November 20, 2024 Judge: Jennifer King
Autumn
While the image need not be created during the autumn season, it should feature autumnal themes such as colorful or dropping leaves, the harvest, Halloween, the passing of summer or the coming of winter.
Doors or Gates
The image must depict one or more doors or gates as the subject of the photo, not just an element.
January 22, 2025 Judge: Jamie Davidson
Abstracts (including in nature)
To create an abstract photo, the photographer captures elements of a scene (light, color, pattern, lines, shapes) is such a way that the final image is not at all representational. The image is meant to evoke the viewer’s imagination or sense of wonder. Abstract photography can be exciting and fun because you are not constrained by the regular photography rules. For more tips on creating an abstract image, see the link below.
https://www.adorama.com/alc/abstract-photography-for-beginners-9-tips-for-capturing-stunning-abstract-images//
Stormy Weather
The image must show an element of weather showing clouds, wind, rain, snow, or lightning.
February 19, 2025 Judge: Kristi Odom
Black & White
The image must display black and white tones that lack color and include neutral tones of black and white and intermediate shades of grey. Photographs in sepia tones are also acceptable. If you are converting your color image to B&W using Lightroom or something else, be sure to examine the converted photo and make additional adjustments as needed. There are many articles about B&W photography. Here’s a link to get you started:
https://photographylife.com/black-and-white-photography
Fill the Frame
The main subject must occupy a large portion of the image.
https://www.photoworkout.com/fill-the-frame/
May 7, 2025 Judge: Larry Treadwell
Night Photography
The image may not include light that directly comes from the Sun. An exception is moonlight which does of course come from the Sun. Images of the Moon or illuminated by the Moon are acceptable.
Architecture
The primary focus of the image should be a dwelling or other inhabitable structure or monument.
June 4, 2025
End of Year Competition