The Top 100 Shots From Our Photography Contests in June 2011
Another month of thrilling photography contests has ended! We’ve collected the 100 highest scoring entries from the Pxleyes photography contests that were active during the month June 2011… This list is ranked by the final scores of the entries.
The most spectacular pictures were submitted in the l is for, horror covers, angels, smoking and eye closeup contest.
… Keep up the good work and good luck in next month’s photography contests!
100. one, two…
Contest goal:
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Your miniature should have an approximate size of around 10x10x10 cm or 4x4x4 inches. Your miniature can be made out of glass, wood, stone and so on. Any material is allowed. No humans and animals allowed.
99. Mystery
Contest goal:
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
98. Camping Under the Stars
Contest goal:
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
97. The misty forest II
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
96. Nothing Up My Sleeve
Contest goal:
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
95. reflection
Contest goal:
As a direct contrast to the rush hour contest now we want to see a photo that conveys total relaxation, peace and tranquility where the stresses of everyday life are left behind even if just for a little while.
People and/or animals are welcome in the shot. The picture that represents peace and relaxation the most, will win.
As a direct contrast to the rush hour contest now we want to see a photo that conveys total relaxation, peace and tranquility where the stresses of everyday life are left behind even if just for a little while.
People and/or animals are welcome in the shot. The picture that represents peace and relaxation the most, will win.
94. grey
Contest goal:
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Get your 1980′s make-up kits out, create a dress out of paper, paint hair in 3 different colors and get your dogs covered in gel… This contest is about those shots: they MUST be posed and over-the-top, the more extreme the better.
Just an weird pose is not enough, it must be a combination of weird pose, extreme make up and or out of the ordinary clothes.
93. solitude
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
92. Zombies
Contest goal:
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Imagine you a freelance photographer who has just gotten a request from a production company to take a photograph for their upcoming horror movie. The Hollywood buzz is that this particular horror film may surpass all others before it in gross sales so the production company wants to make sure that the picture they use for the cover will be able to stand against the other classics for all time.
The ideal shot will be something that conveys the fact that it is a horror film without being too graphic. Also since this will be a classic style film the shot needs to have a classic feel to it. As with the last photo assignment contest, voters please take into consideration the ASSIGNMENT and whether the entry meets this criteria. Just because it looks like a cool picture, doesn’t mean you should vote high on this one. This one is about following the directions of the theme and being a quality photo.
91. The Subaru Sun Tint
Contest goal:
Take creative shots looking out a window with rain drops on it, or sprayed with a water hose for those not in their rainy season. It can be a window in your home, car, office building, any window is allowed. The rain or water must be on the window. People and animals are allowed.
Take creative shots looking out a window with rain drops on it, or sprayed with a water hose for those not in their rainy season. It can be a window in your home, car, office building, any window is allowed. The rain or water must be on the window. People and animals are allowed.
90. Pinkish.
Contest goal:
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
89. Jellyfish
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
88. Bugged Out
Contest goal:
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
You can show the glasses partly or complete, that’s up to you. You can not, however, enter photos from close up eyes.
87. All that Glitters
Contest goal:
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
86. l is for Lotus
Contest goal:
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
85. Wisteria
Contest goal:
Vines can take over an entire tree or cover a fence. Take a very pretty picture of a vine you come across in everyday life. We’re talking about the plant, a real plant, nothing else.
Vines can take over an entire tree or cover a fence. Take a very pretty picture of a vine you come across in everyday life. We’re talking about the plant, a real plant, nothing else.
84. Wings of Hope
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
83. autumn
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
82. Storm Brewing
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
81. Old Glasshouse
Contest goal:
Vines can take over an entire tree or cover a fence. Take a very pretty picture of a vine you come across in everyday life. We’re talking about the plant, a real plant, nothing else.
Vines can take over an entire tree or cover a fence. Take a very pretty picture of a vine you come across in everyday life. We’re talking about the plant, a real plant, nothing else.
80. Overdressed
Contest goal:
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Get your 1980′s make-up kits out, create a dress out of paper, paint hair in 3 different colors and get your dogs covered in gel… This contest is about those shots: they MUST be posed and over-the-top, the more extreme the better.
Just an weird pose is not enough, it must be a combination of weird pose, extreme make up and or out of the ordinary clothes.
79. Denied!
Contest goal:
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
78. Abandoned
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
77. The old book
Contest goal:
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
You can show the glasses partly or complete, that’s up to you. You can not, however, enter photos from close up eyes.
76. IT’S ALIVE!!!!!
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
75. Into the Iris
Contest goal:
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
74. Sconce
Contest goal:
Most photography discussions are about how the light in photos looks, but never about how the actual light source looks. In this contest, we’re giving attention to the objects that provide us the light. In other words, capture an actual light source on photo…
e.g A camera flash, a light bulb, a candle,… there can only be ONE visible light source in the photo and it has to be turned on.
Most photography discussions are about how the light in photos looks, but never about how the actual light source looks. In this contest, we’re giving attention to the objects that provide us the light. In other words, capture an actual light source on photo…
e.g A camera flash, a light bulb, a candle,… there can only be ONE visible light source in the photo and it has to be turned on.
73. Ghost Train
Contest goal:
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
72. Dusk light
Contest goal:
As a direct contrast to the rush hour contest now we want to see a photo that conveys total relaxation, peace and tranquility where the stresses of everyday life are left behind even if just for a little while.
People and/or animals are welcome in the shot. The picture that represents peace and relaxation the most, will win.
As a direct contrast to the rush hour contest now we want to see a photo that conveys total relaxation, peace and tranquility where the stresses of everyday life are left behind even if just for a little while.
People and/or animals are welcome in the shot. The picture that represents peace and relaxation the most, will win.
71. Makin A Splash
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
70. L for Lake
Contest goal:
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
69. nobody calls
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
68. GO GATORS!
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
67. Full Frontal
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
66. Seeds
Contest goal:
Create a stunning shot using the technique described here.
Create a stunning shot using the technique described here.
Go 3/4 of the way down the page to “Negative Space”. Your photo can include any subject but must also include negative space as described in the link.
65. Penn Station’s Monster
Contest goal:
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
64. Coming ‘Round the Mountain
Contest goal:
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Your miniature should have an approximate size of around 10x10x10 cm or 4x4x4 inches. Your miniature can be made out of glass, wood, stone and so on. Any material is allowed. No humans and animals allowed.
63. Alone with myself …
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
62. In the Cold
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
61. Early morning
Contest goal:
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
Star trails are a stunning form of photography, but there are not easy to capture. For the lucky ones who have the patience and the know-how, the result is always magical. Show us your best star trails picture. Good Luck!
60. Mixing up
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
59. solidão
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
58. Thumbs up
Contest goal:
Your goal is to take a shot of a person or animal and make it appear inanimate. It might be posing still or placed in a doll house, as long as the person/animal appears to be inanimate. Good luck !
PS: Sleeping people/animals are off theme.
Your goal is to take a shot of a person or animal and make it appear inanimate. It might be posing still or placed in a doll house, as long as the person/animal appears to be inanimate. Good luck !
PS: Sleeping people/animals are off theme.
57. I’m Itchy!
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
56. i think i love you…
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
55. Pink mask
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
54. nuances
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
53. Hopelessness
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
52. U.F.D.
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
51. Waiting on the lounge.
Contest goal:
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
50. Drop of Fragrance
Contest goal:
The purpose in this contest is to photograph a subject which looks deformed. The deformation has to be accomplished by holding for example a glass in front of the lens or shooting your object via a reflecting surface which isn’t flat.
The purpose in this contest is to photograph a subject which looks deformed. The deformation has to be accomplished by holding for example a glass in front of the lens or shooting your object via a reflecting surface which isn’t flat.
Using special lenses and (Photoshop-)filters is not allowed. Your subject can be anything you want, an object, a landscape, a person… and so on.
49. Lick, Sip, Suck….
Contest goal:
Your goal is to take a creative shot that goes well with the title “Salt Skin”. It might be a fish or simply salt on your skin… as long as it is creative and original. Everything that somehow represents salt AND skin is on-theme. If it’s not obvious, please explain in your description what you are trying to show. Good luck!
Your goal is to take a creative shot that goes well with the title “Salt Skin”. It might be a fish or simply salt on your skin… as long as it is creative and original. Everything that somehow represents salt AND skin is on-theme. If it’s not obvious, please explain in your description what you are trying to show. Good luck!
48. Beauty on a Bench
Contest goal:
I saw a photo today that was wonderful but simple. It was a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a suit and his tie looked like a small black stripe. It matched the wood slats in the bench.
I saw a photo today that was wonderful but simple. It was a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a suit and his tie looked like a small black stripe. It matched the wood slats in the bench.
Of course the quality of the photo was a very important factor. Take a professional looking photo of someone on a bench (like a park bench). Only one person on the bench and in the photo. Please try to make this as professional as possible! As if you were selling it to a magazine or a company for an ad.
47. Broken wing
Contest goal:
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Although angels come in many forms, in this case we are looking for pictures of winged beings ect. i.e. a picture of a small child that you consider a little angel will be considered off topic.
46. Silver
Contest goal:
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
45. The misty forest
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
44. Lips in Lamp Light
Contest goal:
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
43. Cry Just a Little
Contest goal:
Show us a picture of someone crying. Not sad but actually crying. Tears or tear streaks have to be in the shot . It must be evident they are crying and not just sad. People only.
Show us a picture of someone crying. Not sad but actually crying. Tears or tear streaks have to be in the shot . It must be evident they are crying and not just sad. People only.
42. American Elegance
Contest goal:
Take an artistic photo of cheese and wine. The cheese can be any type and in any form (block, sliced or crumbled) and the wine can be in a bottle or glass but it must be wine. For example: a block of cheese sitting on a cutting board next to a bottle of wine.
Take an artistic photo of cheese and wine. The cheese can be any type and in any form (block, sliced or crumbled) and the wine can be in a bottle or glass but it must be wine. For example: a block of cheese sitting on a cutting board next to a bottle of wine.
41. When is he coming home…
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
40. Step smoking
Contest goal:
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
39. handcrafted angel
Contest goal:
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Although angels come in many forms, in this case we are looking for pictures of winged beings ect. i.e. a picture of a small child that you consider a little angel will be considered off topic.
38. sundrops
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
37. Little Boy
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
36. Oil and water
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
35. Third try
Contest goal:
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
34. Glass of cold water
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
33. Ohhhh Pool Boy….
Contest goal:
It’s that time of year when people are out swimming, trying to keep cool from the summer heat. Well, while you are at it, why don’t you take your camera with you? Take pictures of fish swimming in the ocean, you and your friends doing underwater tricks, but they key is that your camera has to be in the water!
It’s that time of year when people are out swimming, trying to keep cool from the summer heat. Well, while you are at it, why don’t you take your camera with you? Take pictures of fish swimming in the ocean, you and your friends doing underwater tricks, but they key is that your camera has to be in the water!
If you don’t have a case for your camera, they make disposable cameras that can go underwater. Or, if you are willing to be daring, put a plastic bag around your camera (though I wouldn’t for obvious reasons). Have a great time swimming!
32. Her New Addition
Contest goal:
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
31. Black eyed vampire
Contest goal:
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Get your 1980′s make-up kits out, create a dress out of paper, paint hair in 3 different colors and get your dogs covered in gel… This contest is about those shots: they MUST be posed and over-the-top, the more extreme the better.
Just an weird pose is not enough, it must be a combination of weird pose, extreme make up and or out of the ordinary clothes.
30. Wench on a Bench
Contest goal:
I saw a photo today that was wonderful but simple. It was a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a suit and his tie looked like a small black stripe. It matched the wood slats in the bench.
I saw a photo today that was wonderful but simple. It was a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a suit and his tie looked like a small black stripe. It matched the wood slats in the bench.
Of course the quality of the photo was a very important factor. Take a professional looking photo of someone on a bench (like a park bench). Only one person on the bench and in the photo. Please try to make this as professional as possible! As if you were selling it to a magazine or a company for an ad.
29. Up Close
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
28. Twins
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
27. Weight toss
Contest goal:
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
Your goal in this contest is to show a person physically struggling with something (unscrewing a tight jar, climbing a rope, etc.). You may show animals and other objects in your photograph but it must be a HUMAN who is struggling (and therefore, the focus of the shot).
In order to improve your chances, make sure it is apparent that your subject is having a hard time with their task (tense neck muscles, squinched face, etc.).
26. Sculpted
Contest goal:
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
Use your imagination and capture some original water shots! It can be anything from a glass of water to huge oceanic waves. As long as there’s water in your photo.
25. Red Hot!
Contest goal:
Your goal in this contest is to take a shot of any substance in its liquid state, and also show its solid state. For example, you could take a shot of an ice cube in water. You should try to be more original though. Try to freeze coffee, tea, milk, etc, so as to improve your originality. Good luck !
Your goal in this contest is to take a shot of any substance in its liquid state, and also show its solid state. For example, you could take a shot of an ice cube in water. You should try to be more original though. Try to freeze coffee, tea, milk, etc, so as to improve your originality. Good luck !
24. Fall Beauty
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
23. Last Wish…
Contest goal:
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Browsing through portfolios of models, we see those extreme over-the-top posed photos. Poses we really never ever take even once in our lives, clothes we would never wear, make up in 3 inches thick… and if we do and get caught doing so on photo we are embarrassed for the rest of our lives.
Get your 1980′s make-up kits out, create a dress out of paper, paint hair in 3 different colors and get your dogs covered in gel… This contest is about those shots: they MUST be posed and over-the-top, the more extreme the better.
Just an weird pose is not enough, it must be a combination of weird pose, extreme make up and or out of the ordinary clothes.
22. PAPER WEIGHT
Contest goal:
Take a a creative shot which includes a pencil and a paper. Anything goes as long as the pencil (pens are not allowed) and the paper can be easily seen. Good luck!
Take a a creative shot which includes a pencil and a paper. Anything goes as long as the pencil (pens are not allowed) and the paper can be easily seen. Good luck!
21. Hey…where’s the E
Contest goal:
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
Photograph a scene through a pair of glasses. This could be glasses you wear in normal day life, sunglasses or reading glasses. Contact lenses, magnifying glasses, protection glasses are off theme.
You can show the glasses partly or complete, that’s up to you. You can not, however, enter photos from close up eyes.
20. Call me
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
19. And the time.. stops
Contest goal:
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Imagine you a freelance photographer who has just gotten a request from a production company to take a photograph for their upcoming horror movie. The Hollywood buzz is that this particular horror film may surpass all others before it in gross sales so the production company wants to make sure that the picture they use for the cover will be able to stand against the other classics for all time.
The ideal shot will be something that conveys the fact that it is a horror film without being too graphic. Also since this will be a classic style film the shot needs to have a classic feel to it. As with the last photo assignment contest, voters please take into consideration the ASSIGNMENT and whether the entry meets this criteria. Just because it looks like a cool picture, doesn’t mean you should vote high on this one. This one is about following the directions of the theme and being a quality photo.
18. Light pen
Contest goal:
Most photography discussions are about how the light in photos looks, but never about how the actual light source looks. In this contest, we’re giving attention to the objects that provide us the light. In other words, capture an actual light source on photo…
e.g A camera flash, a light bulb, a candle,… there can only be ONE visible light source in the photo and it has to be turned on.
Most photography discussions are about how the light in photos looks, but never about how the actual light source looks. In this contest, we’re giving attention to the objects that provide us the light. In other words, capture an actual light source on photo…
e.g A camera flash, a light bulb, a candle,… there can only be ONE visible light source in the photo and it has to be turned on.
17. Haunted Halls
Contest goal:
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Imagine you a freelance photographer who has just gotten a request from a production company to take a photograph for their upcoming horror movie. The Hollywood buzz is that this particular horror film may surpass all others before it in gross sales so the production company wants to make sure that the picture they use for the cover will be able to stand against the other classics for all time.
The ideal shot will be something that conveys the fact that it is a horror film without being too graphic. Also since this will be a classic style film the shot needs to have a classic feel to it. As with the last photo assignment contest, voters please take into consideration the ASSIGNMENT and whether the entry meets this criteria. Just because it looks like a cool picture, doesn’t mean you should vote high on this one. This one is about following the directions of the theme and being a quality photo.
16. Street performer
Contest goal:
Your goal is to take a shot of a person or animal and make it appear inanimate. It might be posing still or placed in a doll house, as long as the person/animal appears to be inanimate. Good luck !
PS: Sleeping people/animals are off theme.
Your goal is to take a shot of a person or animal and make it appear inanimate. It might be posing still or placed in a doll house, as long as the person/animal appears to be inanimate. Good luck !
PS: Sleeping people/animals are off theme.
15. The Huckleberry Railroad
Contest goal:
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
Trains have been a major source of transportation for over 200 hundred years. Whether it’s an old broken down steam powered locomotive, a graffiti-ed freight train, or a brand new rapid transit commuter train. Enter your best picture of a train! (No toy/model trains allowed)
14. colourful and cold
Contest goal:
Your goal in this contest is to take a shot of any substance in its liquid state, and also show its solid state. For example, you could take a shot of an ice cube in water. You should try to be more original though. Try to freeze coffee, tea, milk, etc, so as to improve your originality. Good luck !
Your goal in this contest is to take a shot of any substance in its liquid state, and also show its solid state. For example, you could take a shot of an ice cube in water. You should try to be more original though. Try to freeze coffee, tea, milk, etc, so as to improve your originality. Good luck !
13. Preying at the Cemetery
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
12. Over the rainbow
Contest goal:
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
What happens if you drop milk into water? Or paint, dye, grease… Right, they form flows of 2 (or more) different colored liquids mixing up. This contest is about photographing these flows. You can find an example here. We can find better angles, colors and liquids to mix up and produce some awesome looking photos. Have fun!
11. Mean Green Eating Machine
Contest goal:
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
In this contest, you can enter ANY photo you like. Your photo does not have to fit any theme. Get your best recent shots and compete with other people’s top photos. Good luck!
10. Inked Beauty
Contest goal:
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
The goal of this contest is to take a picture of a tattoo. A tattoo that is not only interesting, but also taken in a unique way.
9. Road tripin…
Contest goal:
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Small copies of bigger objects like trains, chairs, houses and so on are what this contest is about. The full size object which your miniature represents should be a ‘normal’ object in everyday life. Meaning for instance no miniatures of movie and television characters.
Your miniature should have an approximate size of around 10x10x10 cm or 4x4x4 inches. Your miniature can be made out of glass, wood, stone and so on. Any material is allowed. No humans and animals allowed.
8. Bittersweet symphony…
Contest goal:
Take an artistic photo of cheese and wine. The cheese can be any type and in any form (block, sliced or crumbled) and the wine can be in a bottle or glass but it must be wine. For example: a block of cheese sitting on a cutting board next to a bottle of wine.
Take an artistic photo of cheese and wine. The cheese can be any type and in any form (block, sliced or crumbled) and the wine can be in a bottle or glass but it must be wine. For example: a block of cheese sitting on a cutting board next to a bottle of wine.
7. Here in the dark…
Contest goal:
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
Take a picture of any scene that denotes loneliness. The photo can have people in it, but doesn’t necessarily have to. Make sure the photo has an aura of loneliness and creates a feeling of emptiness, like in the examples here.
6. fragile
Contest goal:
Show us a picture of someone crying. Not sad but actually crying. Tears or tear streaks have to be in the shot . It must be evident they are crying and not just sad. People only.
Show us a picture of someone crying. Not sad but actually crying. Tears or tear streaks have to be in the shot . It must be evident they are crying and not just sad. People only.
5. Looking
Contest goal:
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
This contest is about photographing your own or someone else’s eye. Just 1 eye may be visible, a small part of the nose (not the bridge of your nose) and the eyebrow. It must be a human eye, so animals not allowed. A nice visible and recognizable reflection in it is a plus but not required.
4. Moments…
Contest goal:
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
Fewer people smoke these days… show us a photo of somebody (or several people) smoking. Cigarettes, pipes and cigars are all allowed. Good luck!
3. The Fallen
Contest goal:
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Whether you believe in their existence or not, angels are an important and interesting part of human culture. Your goal is to take a photograph of something that depicts an angel. This can be a person in a costume, a ceramic figure, a statue, etc.
Although angels come in many forms, in this case we are looking for pictures of winged beings ect. i.e. a picture of a small child that you consider a little angel will be considered off topic.
2. Deadly innocence.
Contest goal:
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Horror movies have some of the most iconic and memorable covers and posters. Some unforgettable examples are: Frankenstein, The Amityville Horror, The Silence of The Lambs, Child’s Play, and Psycho.
Imagine you a freelance photographer who has just gotten a request from a production company to take a photograph for their upcoming horror movie. The Hollywood buzz is that this particular horror film may surpass all others before it in gross sales so the production company wants to make sure that the picture they use for the cover will be able to stand against the other classics for all time.
The ideal shot will be something that conveys the fact that it is a horror film without being too graphic. Also since this will be a classic style film the shot needs to have a classic feel to it. As with the last photo assignment contest, voters please take into consideration the ASSIGNMENT and whether the entry meets this criteria. Just because it looks like a cool picture, doesn’t mean you should vote high on this one. This one is about following the directions of the theme and being a quality photo.
1. L is for Light
Contest goal:
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
Photograph anything that starts with the letter “L” in the English language. Plain and simple.
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