Rooted in Strength, Rich in Story: Enter the “Tree Trunks” Photography Challenge
Solid. Silent. Timeless. Tree trunks are more than just the backbone of forests—they are living sculptures shaped by time, weather, and life itself. Each scar, ring, and texture tells a story of endurance, growth, and quiet strength.
This challenge invites you to turn your lens toward the grounded giants around us. Whether it’s the gnarled bark of an ancient oak, the slender rise of a birch in morning light, or the rich patterns hidden in shadows and close-ups, tree trunks offer endless inspiration for those willing to look closely.
You don’t need to travel far. Nature’s art is all around you, waiting to be seen from a new angle, under a new light. Show us the beauty in the rugged, the strength in stillness, the elegance in simplicity.
Submit your photos and be part of a celebration of nature’s resilience and raw artistry.
Strong. Silent. Powerful. Just like your photography can be. Ready to get to the root of it? Good Luck, and we look forward to seeing your submissions.
Rules
- Photos must be your work and not previously exhibited or displayed in APG events.
- New 1-Year Rule applies. (This means taken from January 2024 to date)
- 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 “Image Title by Firstname Lastname.jpg” For example Tree Trunks by Joe Blogs.jpg
- AND PLEASE ENSURE YOUR IMAGES HAVE THE TITLE IN IT WHEN YOU SEND IT. (NOT THE CAMERA NUMBER, OR CAMERA BRAND!!)
Order of Merit
- All Images Submitted for this Challenge will accrue (1 – One) Merit point each.
- The new placing system 1st to 5th will be in place (selected by Guest Judge) and will accrue (25,20,15,10,5) Merit Points each
- All images will be given a critique by our guest judges.
Deadline for Entries
- The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Friday, 12th of December 2025
How to Submit your Entries
- Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Movement
Exhibition Go-Live
- The Online Gallery will be available as follows:
- For checking that images are in the gallery & Judging at Saturday, 13th of December 2025
- Published at 19:00 on Friday, 26th of December 2025
We look forward to seeing your entries.