Print and PDI Competitions 2025

These will be held as four separate rounds throughout the year. There will be 2 Open Rounds and 2 Themed Rounds for both the print and the PDI competitions. The subjects and dates for 2025 are:

2025 Print & PDI Competitions - Dates & Themes

RoundDateCritique byPrintPDI
1March 6thRoger Smith ABIPPOpenArchitecture
2May 1stZaid MeheraliMotionOpen
3July 3rdJon MitchellOpenSilhouette
4November 6thMike Cullis ARPSWaterscapeOpen
Subject Definition:

Open: The subject content is unrestricted and may include creative images.

Architecture: Architecture photography involves images of building exteriors & interiors, bridges, cityscapes, and other notable structures.

Motion: The image needs to convey a sense of movement through the creative use of Shutter Speed. For example, panning or Intentional Camera Movement can help by adding a storytelling element to your picture.

Silhouette: A solid, dark element of the subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures can be simple but dramatic.

Waterscape: Waterscapes are landscapes that include an element or body of water, such as oceans, seas, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams & waterfalls. Seascapes are part of waterscapes and are acceptable and focused on the seashore.