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Subject
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Definition
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February
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This is Australia
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An image that represents some aspect of this country we live in. You are not limited by genre - submissions can include images as diverse as landscapes, nature, street photography, architecture, portraits, sports and still life. Whatever genre is chosen, the image should portray some aspect of Australia or Australian life.
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March
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Scapes
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A pictorial representation of land, sea, seashore, or urban environments that captures the aesthetic appeal of these outdoor settings. It brings the viewer into the scenery and perfectly captures the setting, mood, and feeling in the location. It can focus on wide-angle shots of landforms, rivers, estuaries, seas, seashores, city skylines, streetscapes and the like. It may also involve closer shots of features of these environments. If humans or animals are in the image, they should not be the main foci, but rather be intentionally present to give a sense of scale to the image.
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April
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Portrait
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A ‘Portrait’ is defined as any image which has the intent of displaying a likeness, personality, mood, emotions or lifestyle of a person, in such a way that the person can be readily identified from the image. The focus of the images ought to be on the subjects face, although the whole form may be included, the face and facial expression should be the most important parts of the image. Both studio and environmental portraits, formal or informal, are acceptable; with the image being presented in either ‘Landscape’ or ‘Portrait’ format. The person must be the main subject matter within the image. The subject must be human – sorry animal shots will not be accepted.
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May
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Our Brisbane
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You may capture any aspect of Brisbane – everyday occurrences, fleeting moments, unusual places, intriguing characters, the diversity of cultures or subcultures, celebrations or rituals, natural or artificial environments. As long as the image is shot in Brisbane and captures a specific aspect of Brisbane.
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June
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Nature
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Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.
• Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
• The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
• Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story. Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
• Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.
EDITING GUIDELINES - Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed. Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of an image is NOT allowed, except for cropping and straightening. (APS definition)
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July
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Windows
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Any photograph in any genre that predominantly features a window. The photo may look inside or outside through a window – or may feature a window/s as an architectural feature. |
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August
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Sport
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An image featuring a person or people participating in some form of sporting event. |
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September
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Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)
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Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is a photography technique where the photographer deliberately moves the camera body or zoom lens during the exposure. The movement creates a blurred effect that can range from a slight smudging of the image to complete abstraction. The goal of ICM is to capture the essence and mood of a scene, rather than its literal appearance, by incorporating the element of motion into the image. It can be used to convey a sense of energy, speed, or to evoke an emotional response in the viewer.
Note that the use of a slow shutter speed to convey a sense of motion is not allowed.
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October
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Photojournalism
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Story-telling photographs such as are seen in the news media and periodicals, which may include documentary, contemporary life, illustrative, spot news or human interest. In the interest of credibility, contrived situations or photographic manipulations which alter the truth are not acceptable. The story telling value of the photograph shall be weighed more than the pictorial quality.
EDITING GUIDELINES - Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed. Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of an image is NOT allowed, except for cropping and straightening. (APS definition)
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