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Competitions Themes Announced for 2015/2016 Season

May 27, 2015 by Niamh Whitty 4 Comments

For those wishing to compete in the the themed sections of the IPF National Print & Projected Image Competition and the IPF National Nature Competition, the following are the themed sections for the coming year.

For more information about themes, please refer to ‘Competition Themes‘

Section/CategoryTheme
Colour PrintCreative/ Experimental Photography

Any printed colour image that complies with the general rules of the competition may be submitted under the Creative/Experimental Photography theme. Terms that cover this genre include abstract, altered reality, contemporary, creative, surreal, experimental. Images may be altered, either digitally or otherwise, by the maker, but all elements of the image must have been taken by the entrant (clip art, stock, licensed or copyright free ingredients are not allowed). Photographic content should predominate. The original image content may be changed with adjustments, scenes altered, elements added, removed or replaced. The only limit is your imagination.
Monochrome PrintEnvironmental Portraiture

Any printed monochrome image that complies with the general rules of the competition may be submitted in the Environmental Portraiture category. An environmental portrait is a portrait taken of one or more people in their usual environment, such as their workplace or home, and should, in essence ‘tell a story’ about that person. Travel and street photography may be considered part of this category. Studio portraiture is excluded from this category. Manipulation of images in this category is permitted but must be kept to a minimum.
Projected ImageThe Human Face and Body

Any projected colour image that complies with the general rules of the competition may be submitted under the Human Face and Body theme. The centre of interest in the image must the human face and/or body in all its forms and manifestations, including nude and creative compositions. Images in this category may be taken indoors, in studio, or outdoors, and may include more than one person in the image.
Nature - PrintFlora and Fungi

The use of cultivated plants and fungi is not permitted in this category. All images interested must be in the wild.
Nature - ProjectedIrish Wildbirds and Wildlife

Images entered in this category must have been taken in any part of the island of Ireland, its islands or seas. Images taken in any other part of the world, including Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) are not allowed. Images taken in Northern Ireland are eligible. Life forms such as fish, mammals, reptiles, insects and arachnids may be entered in this category. Captive and domesticated species are not permitted.

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  1. Patrick Kavanagh says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Is there a natural world theme?

  2. Niamh Whitty says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Hi Patrick,

    The Natural World is an open section only. It does not have a themed section.

    Regards,
    Niamh Whitty (IPF Webmaster)

  3. Gerry Butler says

    August 6, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Nature Print Competition

    Have the Competition Rules for the current competition been published ?

    Thanks Gerry

  4. Niamh Whitty says

    August 6, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Hi Gerry,

    Thank you for getting in touch. The rules for the 2015/2016 competition season will be published in early autumn. Meanwhile, you can familiarise yourself with the competition format by taking a look at last years rules which are available on the link below.

    http://irishphoto.ie/competitions/ipf-nature-competition/

    Regards,
    Niamh Whitty (IPF Webmaster)

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