2027 DIGITAL TOPICS
Digital Competition #1: Water
Images Due: January 10
Any photo where the primary subject of the photograph is water.
Digital Competition #2: Urban or Rural Life
Images Due: April 10
Urban photography is the art of capturing life, architecture, culture, and activity within cities and built environments.
Rural photography is the art of capturing everyday life in countryside or non-urban areas. This can include agriculture, farm animals, architecture (such as barns or silos), etc.
Urban Life:
Digital Competition #3: Nature’s Wonders
Images Due: August 10
Capture the beauty of landscapes, flora and fauna.
Images Due: January 10
Any photo where the primary subject of the photograph is water.
- Includes (but not limited to) lakes, rivers, oceans, pools, ponds and waterfalls.
- Water photos could include kids playing in water, people walking in the rain, dogs playing in a sprinkler, water splashes or drops.
Digital Competition #2: Urban or Rural Life
Images Due: April 10
Urban photography is the art of capturing life, architecture, culture, and activity within cities and built environments.
Rural photography is the art of capturing everyday life in countryside or non-urban areas. This can include agriculture, farm animals, architecture (such as barns or silos), etc.
Urban Life:
- Captures the essence of city living, showcasing daily routines and interactions.
- Highlights the contrast between nature and urban environments.
- Utilizes architectural elements to convey the character of urban spaces.
- Emphasizes the fast-paced lifestyle and energy of metropolitan areas.
- Documents the relationship between people and their urban surroundings.
- Captures the essence of countryside living, showcasing landscapes and natural beauty.
- Highlights the daily activities and traditions of rural communities.
- Emphasizes the connection between people and their environment.
- Reflects the simplicity and slower pace of life outside urban areas.
- Often features agricultural practices and the relationship with nature.
Digital Competition #3: Nature’s Wonders
Images Due: August 10
Capture the beauty of landscapes, flora and fauna.
- Flora includes trees, shrubs, flowers, fungi, grasses, and other vegetation.
- Fauna encompasses mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and aquatic life.
- Landscapes capture natural scenes, emphasizing the beauty of the outdoors including elements like mountains, forests, rivers and skies.
- Evidence of the “hand of man” is not permitted.
- No zoo, pet, farm or feral animals.
- Follow ethical practices, respecting wildlife, vegetation and natural habitats.
- This is Nature’s Wonders so your image must appear natural.
