Photo Education

Show us your best images of Lighthouses. Only images that have not been entered in any previous challenges.

Show us your best images of Canals. Make sure it is a man made canal and not a river or stream. ONLY IMAGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ENTERED IN ANY CHALLENGE IN THE PAST YEAR. (It does not have to be the exact image just anything of the same scene/location from yourself is not permitted which was previously entered in the past year)

Let's see your best images of colour rich natural landscapes.

Show us your near mirror-like reflections. ONLY IMAGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ENTERED IN ANY CHALLENGE IN THE PAST YEAR. (It does not have to be the exact image just anything of the same scene/location from yourself is not permitted which was previously entered in the past year) The reflection can include the source or just be the reflection itself.

Show us your best example of a backlit subject which is not in silhouette. You should be shooting into the light but the light source should not be seen in the shot, be that the sun or other source. Make sure it is not a side-lit shot.

Submit pictures on the theme of 'winter walks'.

Submit images on the theme of 'Derelict'.

Submit pictures on the theme of 'new beginnings'.

Submit images on the theme of 'a long journey'.

Let's see images where two distinct lines dissect each other to form a 'cross' of some kind. This can be a cross similar to a 'X' or '+', the orientation does not matter, just so the lines dissect, preferably at near equal angles (though not mandatory). See the sample images. The 'cross' should form a significant part of the image.

The S-curve is a composition technique that can be used in many different genres of photography, though it is particularly useful for landscape photography. It is a type of leading line which, when used strategically, can greatly enhance your overall composition. Let's see images where an 'S' curve forms a significant and clear part of the composition.

One thing about diagonal lines that differentiates it from other composition techniques is that the lines help create movement in the photograph even when your subjects are still. This is a great tip for photographers that want to step outside of perfect compositions yet still create appealing photography compositions with the help of diagonal lines. Enter an image with clearly defined...

Including some foreground interest in a scene is a great way of adding a sense of depth to the scene. Photographs are 2D by nature. Including foreground interest in the frame is one of a number of techniques to give the scene a more 3D feel. Let's see images that have a clear foreground interest and background interest.

Leading lines are vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines that attract a viewer's attention and lead the eye to critical areas in your image. Leading lines are an effective tool for landscape photographers looking to create depth in their photos, and to draw the viewer deeper into the scene