Current and Historic Set Subject Definitions are as follows.
| Competition | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apr 2027 | Juxtaposition |
| Definition: Where two unexpectedly different things in the same image relate to each other, creating a visual tension that adds depth, meaning and storytelling. It cannot be a composite photo (i.e. two photos placed into one) to get the two items into the one photo. |
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| Jun 2027 | Still Life |
| Definition TBA | |
| Aug 2027 | Slow Shutter / Long Exposure |
| Definition TBA | |
| Oct 2027 | Storytelling |
| Definition TBA | |
| Apr 2026 | Love Is |
| Definition: An image that evokes an emotional response characterised by intimacy, passion, commitment, care, affection, closeness, protectiveness, attraction or admiration from an animal or human | |
| Jun 2026 | Odds |
| Definition: An image capturing objects of an uneven number, e.g. 3 birds, 9 flowers, etc. Composition is a key element | |
| Aug 2026 | Structure Of |
| Definition: The arrangement of, and relations between, the parts of something complex, or something constructed from several parts. The subject may be a built structure, such as a bridge or building, or might demonstrate the structure of a natural or man-made object. | |
| Oct 2026 | Panning |
| Definition: An image that has captured the tracking of movement. The subject should be against a blurred background, conveying a sense of movement to emphasise speed e.g. a vehicle, animal or bird. The blurred effect created from panning must have been created in-camera and in one image only. No editing programs used to create blurred movement or compositions will be accepted. The original raw file may be required for clarification. | |
| Apr 2025 | Water |
| The image must contain water in any of it’s many forms. It’s presence and dynamic form needs to be obvious within the image. e.g. fog, mist, snow, ice, condensation, water droplets, ocean, rivers etc | |
| Jun 2025 | Macro |
| Photographs of a subject at a 1:1 magnification ratio or higher. The image should capture subjects at a very close range, with a high level of detail, to make them appear larger than life. The goal being to reveal intricate details (that might not be visible to the naked eye) of any everyday item such as insects, flowers, droplets of water or textures etc | |
| Aug 2025 | Double Exposure |
| A photograph that combines any two different images into one frame, creating a surreal or artist effect. The technique can be achieved in camera or via digital post processing | |
| Oct 2025 | Flora or Fauna |
| The photograph should capture a plant/plants (flora) or an animal/animals (fauna) in any environment. The subject needs to be the main centre of interest | |
| Apr 2024 | Monochrome |
| Any photograph containing shades of only one colour. If toning is carried out, it must be over the total photograph - partial toning and/or the addition of one extra colour is not acceptable as a monochrome. A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category. (For example, by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) | |
| Jun 2024 | Product Photography |
| A form of commercial photography that has the goal of presenting a product in the best possible photographic representation, and involves photographing products with the intention of displaying, promoting, and highlighting certain features of a product. Great product photography takes into careful consideration the tools of proper lighting, background materials, sharp camera focus with proper depth of field, advantageous camera angles and careful editing.with the aim of creating images at a decisive or poignant moment" | |
| Aug 2024 | Portrait |
| A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a head study to full body length. This includes candid photographs and formal portraits. (APS) | |
| Oct 2024 | Negative Space |
| Related to minimalist photography. It emphasizes not just the subject but also the empty space around the subject. The viewer’s eyes may focus on a key subject but the large section of emptiness that surrounds the subject helps defines and emphasise that figure. The space is essential to the overall story of the image |