đ˛ Nature & Landscapes
Your landscapes are getting buried on social. Submit them here where they shine â and get seen by people who care.
đž Animals
Pet pic perfection? Wildlife captured mid-pounce? Donât let them sit in your camera roll. Share your best furry shots here.
đ§ââď¸ People
Portraits with soul deserve more than a scroll-by. Enter this category and join a community that celebrates human stories.
đ¨ Elements of Design
You’re seeing patterns others miss. Show off your eye for line, shape, texture, and composition in a space that gets it.
𧪠Techniques / Digital Darkroom
Youâre not just taking pictures â youâre crafting visual experiences. Enter your edits, tricks, and artistry here.
đ§ Travel & Place
Instagram travel pics come and go. But here, your place-based photo becomes part of something bigger. Show us where youâve been.
đ¸ Flowers
Youâve captured floral magic â now let it bloom beyond your gallery app. Submit your best blossom and get inspired by others.
đŹ Details & Macro
You zoom into the tiny stuff â we love that. Enter the macro and detail category where little things get BIG appreciation.
đď¸ Man-Made & AI
Youâre fascinated by what humans build â or what machines create. Hereâs your category for both.
đ Catch-All
No box fits your image? Perfect. Our catch-all category is a home for the bold, the weird, and the brilliant.
Final Thoughts Before You Enter
This contest is open to everyoneâwhether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started behind the lens.
Sometimes, a single photo could fit into several categories. For instance, imagine a shot you took in Tibet: a sweeping landscape with leading lines that draw the eye toward a person in the frame. That image might fit under Nature & Landscapes, People, Elements of Design, or even Travel & Place.
But hereâs the key:
đ You can only submit each photo to one category per month.
You canât re-enter the same image across different categories over time. So take a moment to review past winners, think about what makes your photo shine, and choose the category that highlights its strongest qualities.
What Doesn’t Influence Judging
We judge based on image quality and artistic meritânot on gear, background, or how âseriousâ the subject is. Hereâs what we donât consider when placing or scoring a photo:
- Whether the image was digitally edited
- Whether itâs black & white or color (unless itâs a themed category)
- Whether it’s humorous or dramatic
- Whether youâre a pro or a hobbyist
- Whether you used a DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone, or anything else
A Note on Digital Editing
Digital manipulation is totally fineâas long as the subject matter fits the category. If you used editing techniques (like compositing, special effects, or major retouching), we ask that you briefly describe those in the image description. Transparency is appreciated, and our judges wonât penalize you for creativity.
Use the Categories as a Guide
The category system is here to helpânot to restrict you. These categories are flexible guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. That said, we reserve the right to reassign a photo if it clearly doesnât fit the category it was submitted under.
One Last Nudge…
Now that you know what weâre looking forâand what weâre notâget out there and shoot with intention, joy, and curiosity. When you’re ready, submit your photo and let it shine.
Still unsure? Check out the full Photo Contest Guidelines to learn more about what makes a winning entry.