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
Round | Date | Critique by | PDI | |||||
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1 | March 6th | Roger Smith ABIPP | Open | Architecture | ||||
2 | May 1st | Zaid Meherali | Motion | Open | ||||
3 | July 3rd | Jon Mitchell | Open | Silhouette | ||||
4 | November 6th | Mike Cullis ARPS | Waterscape | Open |
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.