Photographic Competition 2025

This year’s competition will take place on Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 May.

The theme for the Competition this year is CHANGING SEASONS. Details about the competition, including requirements and submission times, will be advertised soon. Time to get snapping!

The theme for the 2025 Competition was inspired by the work of Camile Pissarro. The changing seasons were a recurring theme in the paintings of Pissarro (1830-1903), who used the seasons to symbolize the passage of time and the ebb and flow of life. Pissarro’s paintings of the seasons often depicted the following:

• Spring: A time of rebirth and renewal
• Summer: A time of activity and vibrancy
• Autumn: A time of maturity and harvest
• Winter: A time of rest and contemplation

Pissarro’s use of Impressionist techniques, such as loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, helped him capture the changing seasons with realism. He also paid close attention to detail, using perspective and composition to convey the mood of each season. For example, in his winter scenes, he often used a monochromatic palette of whites, grays, and blues to create a sense of stillness and coldness.

Pissarro’s love of nature was a source of inspiration for his work, and he believed in the peaceful coexistence of man and nature. He often painted the same scene at different times of the day and in different seasons to highlight the ever-changing face of nature.