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Month
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Subject
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Definition
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February
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Travel
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- Photo travel is a portrayal of the real world we live in, with no geographic limitations.
- Photographs of cityscapes, landscapes and seascapes are allowed, but must include characteristic and distinctive physical features that impart a sense of place.
- Photographs of people are allowed, but must illustrate the distinctive culture of the country, region or continent, and must provide sufficient context to make it obvious that the image was not taken in a studio setting.
- Photographs of animals are allowed, as long as they are in their native environment and characteristic of the country, region or continent.
- Images of events or activities arranged for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography are not allowed.
- Post-processing is limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, although conversion to monochrome is allowed.
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March
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Reflections
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Any image that captures a reflection, such as in water, glass or metal.
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April
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Self Portrait
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- Turn the camera on yourself to create an image that expresses who you are. Create an image in which you are the unmistakable focal point, with your face and/or body clearly visible. Use composition, lighting, environment, and styling to showcase your individuality and creative vision.
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May
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Movement
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- Capture the energy, flow, and rhythm of motion in a way that the movement is visibly expressed in the image. Images that use short shutter speeds to freeze fast-moving subjects are not permitted — instead, use techniques such as motion blur, panning, long exposure, or multiple exposure to convey a clear sense of action.
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June
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Recreate a Famous Painting with a modern twist
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- Choose an iconic artwork from any era and reimagine it through the lens of contemporary life. The challenge is to capture the essence, composition, and mood of the original painting while introducing a distinctly modern element — this could be updated fashion, technology, setting, cultural references, or social commentary. The result should be instantly recognisable as inspired by the original work yet transformed to reflect today’s world. The artwork that inspired your image must be included in the image title.
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July
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Multiple Exposure:
In Camera
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- Any image that uses the technique of capturing multiple exposures in a single frame. Note that the multiple images need to be taken in camera, and not combined in post-processing.
- Only basic post-processing is allowed, including conversion to monochrome.
- A guide to this technique can be found here: https://youtu.be/5gSBfoNRxXE?si=9nGBw2svbHHLL7Ri
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August
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From Above
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- Capture an image from a viewpoint looking down on your subject. This can be taken from any height — whether from a drone, aircraft, building, bridge, ladder, or simply standing above your subject. The perspective should clearly convey that the viewer is looking downward.
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September
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Night
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- Explore the beauty, mystery, and mood of the world after dark. Your photograph should capture the unique atmosphere of nighttime — from vibrant cityscapes lit by neon to serene rural skies filled with stars, to the subtle glow of moonlight on a quiet street. Use light, shadow, and colour to convey the feeling of the night, whether through long exposures, creative lighting, or candid moments.
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October
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Abstract
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- Any image where the subject and context are not immediately obvious, and that the viewer is invited to make their own interpretation of what has been captured.
- Any in-camera or post-processing technique is allowed in the creation of the abstract image.
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