Theme Definitions & Hand-in Deadlines
We have just four themes for the 2023/24 season. Each theme runs for a little longer than previous years and the choice of themes was dictated by comments made in the survey last season. Images entered into the competitions must be taken any time on or after 1 June 2023. You may and are encouraged to enter two images into each round.
Macro / Close-up 21/09/23 – 26/10/23 (Images in by 19/10/23)
This theme is all about the details or everyday items from a different viewpoint. Using Macro lens, Macro tubes, magnifying filters or any lens at minimum focusing distance and cropping. Take us into a world of magnification and close-up details.
Portraits 02/11/23 – 14/12/23 (Images in by 07/12/23)
A camera club theme on portraiture is a photography assignment that focuses on capturing images of people as the main subject. It encourages club members to explore various techniques, styles, and compositions to create compelling and visually engaging portraits. The theme provides an opportunity for photographers to showcase their creativity in capturing the unique personalities, emotions, and expressions of their subjects through the lens of a camera.
Depth of Field 04/01/24 – 15/02/24 (Images in by 08/02/24)
The aim of this theme is to help members understand how their choice of aperture effects which parts of an image are in focus and how to use the depth of field to create an interesting image. Entries to the competition may of any subject, but should show good use of depth of field.
Street Photography Definition 29/02/24 – 02/05/24 (Images in by 25/04/24)
Street Photography generally, aims to capture candid or posed images of people in public spaces. It tells the stories of ordinary, everyday, public interactions and places through the creative use of perspective, light and shadow, timing and composition. Street Photography often incorporates elements of photo-journalism, documentary photography, portrait photography, fashion photography and architectural photography.
Street Photography does not have to include people, providing the image tells a story about how people interact with the space being photographed.
