Deadline: September 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Water in All Shapes and Forms
Photos that showcase water in any of its natural or man-made states, including clouds, rain, ice, snow, oceans, lakes, rivers, fountains, or any other expression of water.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: October 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Monochrome
Photos created using only shades of a single color, most commonly black and white, but can also include other monochromatic color schemes, emphasizing contrast, texture, and composition without the distraction of color.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Deadline: November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Architecture
Photos that highlight the design, structure, and aesthetic of buildings or constructed spaces, focusing on elements such as form, lines, materials, and details that define architectural styles.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Urban Scene
Photographs capturing scenes of city or town life, emphasizing the human-made environment, activity, and atmosphere of urban areasβexcluding skyline shots, and instead focusing on street scenes, people, or urban details.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Skyline photos are not permitted
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Reflections
Photographs where the main subject or a significant element is seen reflected in a surface such as a mirror, glass, water, or any reflective material, often creating symmetry or abstract effects.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Unique Travel
Photos that document unusual, quirky, or unexpected sights encountered while traveling or moving from place to place, such as roadside attractions, peculiar buildings, interesting signs, or distinctive people.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: March 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Topic: S or C Curve(s)
Photos that prominently feature S-shaped or C-shaped curves within the composition, using these flowing lines to guide the viewer's eye, add movement, or enhance visual interest. These can be as literal as an individual letter or as subtle as a river bend.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
Deadline: April 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Topic: Flower(s)
Photos featuring flowers as the main subject, interpreted broadly to include realistic, abstract, stylized, macro, single, bouquet, or manipulated representations, allowing for creative approaches beyond traditional floral photography.
Submission Limits: One in Topic β’ Two in Open
Image must start from a photograph taken by the submitter
Photographs can be color or monochrome
No Submissions Required
Awards Presentation and Potluck
Presentation of all accepted images for the year with judge presenting their choices for awards and honorable mentions from accepted images.