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Exhibition Night – “Black & White”

As we leave the 2021 Summer behind, and we start to slowly get back into the swing of things, we’re happy to announce the Black and White theme is now upon us.
This is a classic theme that we all love and hope that many of you will take the opportunity to submit images.

Brief – Black and White

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

Black and white photography is the art of using different tones of grey, ranging from white to dark, to create compelling and impacting images. This genre has a very long history – as long as photography itself. Black and White images had been around for 35 years before the first colour image was captured in 1861. When shooting Black and White, you should always ask yourself, Why do I need to eliminate the colour from this subject? And also, What is the importance of shooting your subject in that manner?

When taking your photos, pay attention to the following key points in Black and White photography:

Shadows
Contrast
Tones
Shapes
Texture
Composition
Emotions

Remember that you don’t have to shoot directly in black and white in your camera. Many prefer to maintain the option of shooting in colour and then converting to black and white in post-production. The vantage of this is to have the option of putting back the colour at a later date. Shooting black and white when taking the photo means that the colour is not captured.

Rules

Photos must be your work
Image must have been taken in the last 2 years
Photos must only be black and white (not monochrome or colour).
Maximum of Two Images per Member (but please only submit a second when requested).

Voting

Voting will be in the usual fashion, by public vote.
Presential votes will count to this year’s Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for the first call for entries is Thursday the 16th September 2021 – (please email your image titles and image format Landscape/Portrait to the usual e-mail address).

Frame Change Thursday

Frame Changing will take place on Thursday 30th September from 10:00 -13:00

Exhibition Night

Gallery Doors open at 19:00 on Friday 01st October 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

We welcome the general public to come along and support as they vote for their favourite 3 entries, enjoy some finger food, ambient music with bar available and free admission.

IMPORTANT: Please note that although COVID Measures are not as restrictive the main event will continue to be held outdoors for the time being with social distancing, as well as the use of face masks, will be required when in the gallery.

See you there!

Challenge – “Portraits of Humans”

Your next Online Challenge brief is here:

Brief – PORTRAITS OF HUMANS

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

A PORTRAIT is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a subject, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the subject. For this reason, in photography, a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of the subject in a still position. A portrait often shows the subject looking directly at the painter or photographer, in order to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer.

For this challenge, we are asking for the subject to be HUMANS. (Not Animals, or fish or anything else, just HUMANS).

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Portraits-of-Humans–Me-Myself-And-I-joe-blogs.jpg

Voting

There will be no contribution to the Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 24th August 2021

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Portraits of Humans Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 27th August 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Exhibition Night – “Tattoos”

The pressure is on to display high quality, creative images to follow on from May’s successful “Rocks” Exhibition.

Brief – Tattoos

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

A Tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, and/or pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin. The art of making tattoos is tattooing. As such Tattoos fall into three broad categories:

purely decorative (with no specific meaning);
symbolic (with a specific meaning pertinent to the wearer);
and pictorial (a depiction of a specific person or item).

In addition, tattoos can be used for identification such as ear tattoos on livestock as a form of branding, so don’t just limit yourselves to human tattoos. Inclusive are also items or tools used or associated with the art of Tattooing.

This is a challenging topic, one that may not appeal to everyone, but please keep an open mind while searching for your imagery.

Rules

Photos must be your work
Image must have been taken in the last 2 years
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.

Voting

If a presential exhibition is permitted, voting will be in the usual fashion, by public vote.
Presential votes will count to this year’s Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for the first call for entries is Thursday the 8th July 2021 – (please email your image titles and image format Landscape/Portrait to the usual e-mail address).

Frame Change Thursday

Frame Changing will take place on Thursday 29th July from 10:00 -13:00 (further information will be provided based on the number of entries)

Exhibition Night

Gallery Doors open at 19:00 on Friday 30th July 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

We welcome the general public to come along and support as they vote for their favourite 3 entries, enjoy some finger food, ambient music with bar available and free admission.

IMPORTANT: Please note that due to updated COVID Measures, the main event will be held outdoors and social distancing, as well as the use of face masks, will be required when in the gallery.

See you there!

Challenge – “Travelling Light”

Your next Online Challenge brief is here:

Brief – TRAVELLING LIGHT

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

TRAVELLING LIGHT is defined as bringing or taking very few things with you when you go somewhere. This gives you one angle of attack for images. You could also look at it as TRAVELLING LIGHT as the movement of light too. This then sheds more light on the topic and opens a whole new door. We don’t mind which one your decide to go for (maybe both if you are feeling courageous), but we still want to see your work at the top of your game.

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Travelling Light-Wide-Open-View-joe-blogs.jpg

Voting

A Guest Judge will be asked to select their favourite 4 images. The Guest Judge will be nominated by Algarve Plus magazine and selected images will be published in the August edition.
There will be no contribution to the Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 22nd June 2021

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Travelling Light Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 25th June 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Exhibition Night – “Rocks”

So it’s finally time to get back to printed photos – HOORAY!! And what better topic to kick it all off again than this one…Rocks.

Brief – Rocks

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

A Rock is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter covering part of the earth’s surface. Rocks are usually grouped into three main groups: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks.

We want you to show us your best photos of rocks in all shapes and sizes, locations or regions. So show us your best work!

Rules

Photos must be your work
Image must have been taken in the last 2 years
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.

Voting

If a presential exhibition is permitted, voting will be in the usual fashion, by public vote.
Presential votes will count to this year’s Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for entries is Friday the 21st May 2021 – (please email your image titles and image format (Landscape/Portrait) to the usual e-mail address).

Frame Change Thursday

Frame Changing will take place on Thursday 27th May from 10:00 -13:00 (further information will be provided based on the number of entries)

Exhibition Night

Gallery Doors open at 19:00 on Friday 28th May 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

We welcome the general public to come along and support as they vote for their favourite 3 entries, enjoy some finger food, ambient music with bar available and free admission.

IMPORTANT: Please note that due to updated COVID Measures, we are required to register ALL visitors in advance and control entries. Therefore, and to avoid disappointment, if you are intending to come along, please please send us an e-mail so that we can take your details in advance as we do have limited space although the main event will be held outdoors.

See you there!

Challenge – “Open Doors”

The Open Doors Theme will be an Online Challenge and again will prove to test our members technically and creatively to show us their work.

Again, we will have a Guest Judge who will be nominated by Algarve Plus Magazine to select their favourite four images which will then go on to feature in June’s edition of the magazine.

Brief – Open Doors

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

OPEN DOOR: “A means of access or admission to…” One could say that the actual door itself should be visible otherwise it is an opening through which something or someone can pass unrestricted. The doors can act as prevention of that access should they be closed, however, we want to see them OPEN. Immediately we think of everyday material in our households, but spare a minute to think about it. Try and explore further afield and see what you come up with. Good Luck!

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Open_Doors-Wide-Open-View-joe-blogs.jpg

Voting

A Guest Judge will be asked to select their favourite 4 images. The Guest Judge will be nominated by Algarve Plus magazine and selected images will be published in the June edition.
There will be no contribution to the Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 27rd April 2021

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: OPEN DOORS Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 30th April 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Challenge – “Wheels”

A topic with a massive amount or room for scope and one that will create great interest as top images will feature in May’s Edition of the Algarve Plus Magazine. It is still too early to say if this will go ahead as an Exhibition in the Museum or as an Online Challenge, but members should still proceed to get their images ready.

Brief – Wheels

Entries for this theme will depict images that fall under the following description.

Wheel: a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle. When we think of a wheel, we immediately think of cars, bikes or transport in general, but wheels can be found in many more places and situations. So think about it a little bit and give yourself time to prepare to photograph something interesting, Remember to try different angles, lighting and colour.

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, black & white or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Wheels-Around-we-go-joe-blogs.jpg

Voting

If a presential exhibition is permitted, voting will be in the usual fashion, by public vote.
If an online challenge transpires then a guest Judge will be asked to select their favourite 4 images. The guest judge will be nominated by Algarve Plus magazine as the selected images will be published in the May edition.
There will be no contribution to the Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

The deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 23rd March 2021

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Wheels Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 26th March 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Challenge – “Face Masks”

This topic was selected from a wide number of nominations. Not only is it a theme that is current, it’s also one that is readily available during the current social situation which means folks can adhere to it without too many challenges.

Challenge Brief – Face Masks

Exhibition entries for this theme will depict images that show face masks. A face mask is a device or product that you wear over your face, for example, to prevent yourself from breathing bad air or from spreading germs, or to protect your face when you are in a dangerous situation. Your image doesn’t need to be the medical type that we are all currently familiar with, it can also be a facial cleansing type or any other variant that is used on the face.

Remember to give your image purpose, feeling, emotion and creativeness is naturally always welcome in any image.

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, Black & White or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Face-Masks-I-can’t-breathe-joe-blogs.jpg
There will be no voting on this Exhibition and, as such, this will not contribute to the Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

Deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Face Masks Challenge Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 26th February 2021

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Online Exhibition – “Liquids”

Exhibition Brief – Liquids

Photographing liquids requires a certain amount of precision, copious amounts of patience and naturally, a little bit of luck too. It can be very much as frustrating as it is messy, but with advanced and careful planning, taking these types of shots can be incredibly rewarding and provide some really wonderful results.
Exhibition entries for this theme will depict images that show any form of liquid. Think outside the box a little bit and get creative but anything liquids is what we want. Free falling, compact, frozen-in-motion etc. You might want to even consider mixing liquids to create something a little abstract (water and oil) springs to mind as an idea.

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, Black & White or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Liquids-Splash-joe-blogs.jpg
There will be no voting on this Exhibition and, as such, this will not contribute to the new Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

Deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 27th October 2020

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Liquids Online Exhibition Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 30th October 2020

We look forward to seeing your entries.

Online Exhibition – “Leading Lines”

The APG traditionally does not hold any events in August as it’s a holiday month. However, we thought we’d give it a go and hold an Online Exhibition in August for the first time. If members are travelling, they can still participate if they wish.

Exhibition Brief – Leading Lines

Exhibition entries for this theme will depict images that uphold a technique of composition where the viewer of your photos attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image. A leading line guides a simple walkway for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo. Commonly they start at the bottom of the frame and guide the eye upwards and inwards, from the foreground of the image to the background, typically leading toward the main subject.

When you’re setting up a shot, take time to spot the scene for its prominent lines. Notice what your eyes are naturally drawn to and where they are, then frame your shots to maximise these elements. Pay attention to element nature provides such as; Rivers, trees, sun-rays, cliffs. Alternatively, Man-Made objects such as; roads, fences, lamp posts, or anything in a row will all help you to take a shot that says “Leading Lines”.

Rules

Photos must be your work
No restriction on when the photo was taken.
Photos can be colour, Black & White or any monochrome colour.
Photos must be at least 1800px on the longest edge and can be Landscape or Portrait formats.
Maximum of Two Images per Member.
Entitle your image “Exhibition-name-image-title-firstname-lastname.jpg” For example Leading-Lines-We -Road-to-Nowhere-joe-blogs.jpg
There will be no voting on this Exhibition and, as such, this will not contribute to the new Order of Merit.

Deadline for Entries

Deadline for entries is 17:00 on Tuesday 25th August 2020

How to Submit your Entries

Please send your images to the following e-mail “membership(at)algarvephotographersgroup.org”
with the Subject: Leading Lines Exhibition Entry

Exhibition Go-Live

The Online Gallery will be published at 19:00 on Friday 28th August 2020

We look forward to seeing your entries.