Embark on a creative quest! This year’s Treasure Hunt challenges you to capture five unique images—each inspired by a specific word starting with the letter “G”: The Letter G, Green, Gallop, Goat, and Guitar. All images must be original, taken by the entrant, and submitted together as a single series. Show us your interpretation, stretch your imagination, and have fun hunting for the perfect shot!
- The Letter G
- Green
- Gallop
- Goat
- Guitar
- Submissions: 1 digital image per topic (set of 5 images must be submitted)
- Titles: Use the category name as the title
- File Names: Use the category name as the file name. When uploading the name will automatically be renamed to the category too
- Deadline: TBA
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The Letter G
Description:
This topic challenges you to capture a subject that visually represents the letter “G”.
Creative Ideas:
- A curled vine forming a natural “G”
- A storefront sign or architectural detail shaped like the letter
Review Guidelines:
- Use your own photographic elements—no clipart or AI images allowed.
- Keep the composition strong and relevant to the theme.
Green
Description:
Explore the color green as the dominant visual element in your photograph. Whether in nature, fashion, food, or lighting, green should command attention and support your composition’s message.
Creative Ideas:
- A forest glowing in golden-green sunlight
- Urban graffiti in vibrant lime tones
- Monochrome-style compositions in varying shades of green
Review Guidelines:
- Green must clearly be the primary color—not just a background accent.
- Black-and-white with selective coloring is not permitted unless done in-camera or within club editing rules.
- Avoid oversaturation—judges will look for natural balance and photographic quality.
Gallop
Description:
Capture the energy and movement associated with galloping.
Creative Ideas:
- A horse in full stride across the prairie
- Motion blur of legs during a sprint
- Abstract impressions of speed through long exposures
Review Guidelines:
- You are encouraged to use techniques like panning, slow shutter, or freeze-frame motion.
- AI-generated motion effects or synthetic speed lines are not allowed.
- Ensure the subject expresses “gallop”—not just stillness or walking.
Goat
Description:
Show us your best capture of a goat—be it domestic, wild, young, or majestic. Goats offer texture, personality, and often unexpected moments. Try to portray character or habitat, rather than just a snapshot.
Creative Ideas:
- A goat silhouetted on a rocky ridge
- A humorous expression captured at feeding time
Review Guidelines:
- Goats must be the central subject.
- Images must be taken ethically—no baiting or harm permitted per SPC nature photo standards.
- Zoo or sanctuary photos are allowed if the environment is natural and unobtrusive.
Guitar
Description:
Strum up some creativity by photographing guitars in artistic or documentary ways. Focus on detail, storytelling, or symbolism. Whether acoustic or electric, whole or fragment, new or worn—guitars offer endless visual opportunity.
Creative Ideas:
- A close-up of tuning pegs and strings
- A street performer mid-song
- A forgotten guitar collecting dust in a corner
How many photos can I submit?
You will submit 1 digital image per topic (set of 5 images must be submitted)
Digital Image Submissions
File Type
- Images must be submitted as JPEGs. Mac users must add .jpg or .jpeg extension.
Method of Submission
- Images can be uploaded via our Submissions Page no later than 10pm on the submission deadline date.
- Remember that only club members can submit to any club competitions.
File Requirements
- We strongly recommend that you send us your full resolution photo.
- Images must be in the proper orientation for viewing when projected.
- Images do not have to have a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- We do not limit the file sizes when submitting
Minimum File Requirements for our Projector
- The optimal viewing area is 1280 x 800 (width x height) per image
- Vertical images have a minimum height of 800 pixels tall.
- sRGB
- Image submitted smaller than these resolutions will be shown at their submitted dimensions