Challenge – “Abstract” 24
28 June 2024 @ 19:00
The Online Challenge brief for June is as follows:
Theme – Abstract
We have had a few ABSTRACT-themed challenges and exhibitions over the years and it’s a subject that never gets old and one that everyone can relate to.
Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.
Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental or conceptual photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials.
A quick test to establish if an image can be considered abstract is; If you look at a photo and there’s a voice inside you that says ‘What is it?’….Then you’re probably looking at an abstract photograph.
Key elements of a good Abstract Photo
- Simplicity
- Composition
- Angle of View
- Lighting
- Harmony
- Mystery
Also, for beginners may also like to contemplate these points too:
- Start with everyday objects
- Use elements of design to your advantage
- Go macro
- Shoot through objects
- Capture motion
- Practice the art of subtraction
- Customize your lighting
- Experiment with different shooting styles
- Post-process your images
Rules
- Photos must be your work and not previously exhibited or displayed in APG events.
- Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
- Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be in Landscape or Portrait formats.
- Maximum of Two Images per Member.
- Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Astract-the unknown-joe-blogs.jpg
Order of Merit
- All Images Submitted for this Challenge will accrue (1 – One) Merit point each.
- The top 3 images (selected by Guest Judge) will accrue (5 – Five) Merit Points each.
Deadline for Entries
- The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 25th June 2024
How to Submit your Entries
- Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Abstract
Exhibition Go-Live
- The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 28th of June 2024
We look forward to seeing your entries.
