2025 Competition Results

Photographer of the Year
Winning Image
2026

Brian Steeper

Best Print Image

Best Projected Image

18+ Point Scoring
Images


January 29th
Monochrome

An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no colour (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one colour across the entire image.


February 26th
Creative

Creativity of an image is a dominant consideration in the competition, as exhibited by imaginative content and skill, originality of expression, unusual juxtapositions, uniqueness of vision and editing/processing skills. The image should surprise the viewer (and the judge).


March 26th
Landscape

An expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view. We would like you to produce a photographic image that captures the spirit of the outdoors. An area of land, wild, cultivated, or even industrial it’s up to you


April 30th
Minimalist

Like other forms of minimalist art, minimalist photography is about stripping a subject down to its essence. Create photos that cut through the clutter with clean lines, empty spaces and only the essential elements.


May 28th
Wildlife

As the name suggests


June 25th
Streetlife

People, human activity. Life as lived by ordinary people in urban streets. We would like you to produce a photographic image of people going about their day to day business in the streets of a city, town or village


July 30th Sporting Events

A sports photograph should be taken during a sporting event – that’s the main thing that defines a sports photo!


August 27th
Flora

Flora includes all plant life in or away from its environment. The plant or flower itself must be the focus of your image. Any animals, insects or other objects should only be peripheral if included as an essential part of the plant’s environment. You may also decide to zoom in on a small detail of the plant.


September 24th
Portrait

Portrait is an artistic representation of a person or persons in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality and mood of the person. The portrait may be formal or informal, indoors or outdoors, natural or artificial light. Glamour and nude photography is eligible providing it is tasteful and artistic – decision of suitability rests with the Competition Secretary. Ensure that the background is only included if it compliments the subject.


October 29th
Open

Anything goes but members are encouraged to try techniques & subjects which show their creative & technical skills.


November 26th
POTY

All the 1st & 2nd placed images from Prints and DPI sections of the internal competitions of the past year are to be independently judged to ascertain the best printed image, the best DPI image and finally the Best overall image.