Competition Set Subjects
Competition nights are held the third Tuesday of each month. The subjects for the monthly competitions have been set by the committee and are as follows.
Please pay careful attention to the definitions:
2025 Monthly Club Competition
EVENT
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
DIGITAL IMAGE DUE DATE
COMPETITION DATE
February
2025
Nature – Plants in a natural habitat
Nature Plant photography depicts living and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat outdoors. Visual texture, colour, and value structure are important elements used in representing nature.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 9th Feb 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 18th Feb 2025
March
2025
This is Australia (2025 APS Australia Cup)
Showing Animal/Human and landscape interaction. Living visual elements add a whole new dimension into a landscape photograph. This can either be a human element in frame, or an animal that brings the environment to life. Entries must be a single image as captured by the camera.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 9th March 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 18th March 2025
April
2025
Monochrome – Urban shadows
Shadows can be used to create dynamic frames that capture the viewer’s attention. The interplay of natural light and shadows can turn an ordinary scene into a compelling narrative
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 6th April 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 15th April 2025
May
2025
Character Portrait – Old Age
A portrait in which the character of the subject or the character being portrayed by the subject is made evident by suitable lighting, pose or expression. Costume, props or scenery are acceptable aids.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 11th May 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 20th May 2025
June
2025
Fashion – Street Fashion
A picture featuring a display of fashion in wearing apparel that would be seen walking on the street.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 8th June 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 17th June 2025
July
2025
Close-up/Macro – Something metallic
A tightly cropped shot that shows something metallic up close and with significantly more detail than the human eye usually perceives.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 6th July 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 15th July 2025
August
2025
Landscape – Rocks and Natural Formations
(The Grace Munday Landscape Award) An image showing a recognizable rock formation. A rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 10th August 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 19th August 2025
September
2025
Car Study – Something New
A study of a part or the whole of a car that reflects something new. The car maybe be static or moving.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 7th September 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 16th September 2025
October
2025
Outdoor Activities – Outdoor water sports
An image depicting a person or people engaged in some form of outdoor water sports as recreation or organised sport.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 12th October 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 21st October 2025
November
2025
Architecture – A Building Feature
An image of a building feature or structure (ancient or modern, interior or exterior); architectural features means a prominent or characteristic part of a building. Examples of architectural features are windows, columns, awnings, marquee and fascia.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 9th November 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 18th November 2025
December
2025
2025 End of Year Awards – Best Digital and Print Photographer of the Year. Also Judging of members Best Digital and Best Print of the year Awards.
Digital Image Due Date –
Midday Sunday 23rd November 2025
Competition Date –
Tuesday 2nd Dec 2025