UPDATE FOR THE 12 MONTHS OF 2010
GCPS MONTHLY COMPETITION SET SUBJECTS
January 2010 – December 2010
Each month’s competition consists of an ‘Open” Competition as well as a “Set
Subject” competition for B Grade, AB grade and A
Grade members in the categories of Mono Prints, Colour Prints and Digital Projected Images. The monthly Set Subject topics for 2010
are set out in the table below.
MONTH of COMPETITION
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SET SUBJECT TOPIC
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DEFINITIONS
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14 January
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“Nature”
(both for ICC 2010
and PSQ2010)
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APS Definition: Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and
uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of
natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs. Photographs of animals which are domesticated, caged or under any form of
restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible.
Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as
barn owls or storks, adapting to an environment modified by humans, or
natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it. The original image must have been taken by the photographer, whatever
photographic medium is used. Any manipulation or modification to the
original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter
the content of the original scene. After satisfying the above requirements,
every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all
nature photographs.
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11 February
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Creative
(PSQ 2010 topic)
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The photographer may apply any artistic creativity or manipulation
that they wish to an image. The original image must have
been taken by the photographer and the creative work or manipulation
must have been carried out by the photographer. Judging will take into
account the creative and artistic ideas displayed in the image and the
technical skills employed in the creative process.
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11 March
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Land / Sea / Urban Scapes (for ICC 2010) and Streetscapes (for
PSQ 2010)
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Landscape: A picture featuring the natural scenery of the terrain. A tree or trees people or buildings may be included
but should not dominate the subject
Seascape: A picture in which the sea or waves predominate. Coastal
features or the shoreline may be included but should not dominate the
subject.
Urbanscape: A picture showing an area of high or medium building density or an
aspect of life associated with such an area.
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08 April
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Abandoned
(ICC 2010)
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No definition as yet
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13 May
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Photograph for a Recipe Book (ICC 2010)
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No definition as yet
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10 June
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Emotion
(ICC 2010)
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No definition as yet
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08 July
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Portrait/People
(ICC 2010 and PSQ 2010 topics)
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A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a head shot to
a full length study. This section includes both
candid photography and formal portraits.
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12 August
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“Related Images”
(GCPS topic)
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Due to the popularity of this topic in 2009 we are repeating it in
2010. A series of up to 4 images that are related in theme or that
form part of an overall picture.
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09 September
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Painting with Light
(GCPS)
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Pick you subject and use your flash and multiple bursts of light - or
other illumination such as a torch - to “paint with light” to reveal your
subject.
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14 October
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Close Up
(GCPS)
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Not necessarily a Macro shot. Just get in close to isolate some
interesting detail or subject matter.
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11 November
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Banana
(GCAP)
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The interpretation of this topic is up to you.
Let your imagination run free. However a banana, or part thereof, must
be a key element in the image.
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09 December
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END OF YEAR COMPETITION
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Entries based on images that have been awarded a Merit or Honour during the current year. There will be separate
instruction issued for this competition in due course but details are also
included in the document “Competition Rules for 2010” and on the GCPS
Website.
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“ICC ” is the annual InterClub Competition
(basically clubs in Brisbane and environs)
“PSQ” is the Photographic Society of Queensland Annual Competition.
Regards
Ken Sparrow. E&OE
Ver. 1.1 10th October, 2009.