2027 VP Photo Exhibition - Categories and Descriptions

Thoughts to remember when photographing:

• keep your image clean, simple and sharp
• be intentional in what you are photographing, is it clear what your subject is?
• tell a story or try and evoke emotions with your photos
• zoom in and out accordingly
• black & white is allowed in any category but is it more impactful than a colorful image?
• look for inspiration on google, dpchallenge.com, & other photographer's images

2027 Competition Category Descriptions

Blue Hour: The blue hour is the time just before sunrise and just after sunset when the sun is

below the horizon and the sky (generally) turns an amazing shade of blue. Your image should have an interesting focal point, but feature the blue sky.

Weather: The image should clearly reflect weather conditions as the subject, and above all

have impact. This could include: snow, rain, temperature extremes. Also the effects of

changing weather such as icicles, wet streets or tornado damage, rainbows, storm clouds.

Reflections: Use mirrors, windows, water, or other reflective surfaces. Images can show an

object/person/animal and its reflection, or it can be one with just the reflection which can be a clear copy or distorted with ripples, oil deposits, curved glass, etc.

Shadows/Silhouettes: A shadow or silhouette should be a distinctive shape that is instantly

familiar. People, animals, structures, cyclists, birds.

Bridges: This category is self defined. Be sure your photograph is well composed and sharp.

Look for an interesting angle or beautiful lighting.

Curves: Curve(s) as a dominant element of your image. A winding road, a stack of old tires,

curved windows in a city building or the building itself, an elephant’s trunk, curl of a giant

wave, a close view of a head full of curls.

Patterns: Pattern in photography is a regularity within a scene that repeat themselves in a

predictable way. Generally it will be the pattern within the photograph that will become the

most prominent part of it.

Travel Photo: Images must showcase distinct, recognizable physical features of a location,

or portray the unique culture of a region.

Nature Landscape: Scenes displaying natural scenery such as mountains, lakes, meadows,

forests, etc. Man made items such as fence, bridges can be included but not as the main

focus. No Cityscapes or Waterscapes.

My Best Shot: Replacing OPEN. We all have a wonderful photograph that has never fit into a

competition category. Choose your best photo – not necessarily your favorite photo – for this

entry.