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The North Shore Photographic Society hosts this competition every year.
This competition is open to clubs and individuals in B.C. and the Yukon. Club members who are not resident in B.C. ARE eligible because they are members in VCC. The sponsoring Club hires judges from outside of the eligible jurisdictions. The results will be shown in an on-line show March 6th, 2027. The evening program begins at 7:00 p.m. In addition to revealing the scores of entries, selected images will be discussed by the judges. This is a fun event. There is an attendance fee of $10.00, but if you enter as an Individual (and pay a $20 entry fee) you can attend at no additional expense.
Clubs must enter 6 images from 6 different photographers. Clubs must enter their images by January 17th, 2027. You must submit your entries to the VCC no later than November 30th, 2026, in order to give the External Competition Committee time to select the VCC entries. We have made the due date to VCC a little earlier this year to spread out due dates to various competitions. Your Club pays the fees for Club entries. Members who belong to more than one club may enter ONLY for one Club.
Individuals may submit 2 images to this competition. To enter, one must either live in BC or the Yukon, OR be a member of a Club in BC or the Yukon, so all VCC members may enter. Visit their web page for details. Individual entries are due to NCPC no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, January 17, 2027. An individual entry fee of $20.00 is payable via PayPal. The fee covers up to 2 images, and admission to the gala final on March 6th, 2027. Individuals must not submit images selected to be submitted by their Club.
Definition
This year there are two "themes": Open, and Wildlife.
"Open" includes landscapes, portraits, architecture, nature, abstract art and altered realities. Nature includes domestic, feral and invasive species. Images containing disturbing or explicit adult content may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Challenge organizers.
"Wildlife" is limited to untamed mammals, birds, and marine life in their natural habitats, as well as insects, reptiles and amphibians (such as frogs, snakes, lizards, butterflies, and beetles). Scientific bands or tracking tags are permitted, but harnesses and tethers are prohibited.
Editing
The rules are different for each theme.
For the “open” competition, in-camera and post-capture manipulation is allowed, including sky replacement, provided the replacement sky was photographed by the same photographer. Lightroom and Photoshop non-generative presets are permitted. Composites are allowed provided all imagery was photographed by the entrant.
For "wildlife", ethical guidelines for the treatment of subjects apply. (See CAPA wildlife rules.) Sky replacements, composite images, and multiple exposures are NOT allowed.
For all images, Generative AI cannot be included in images submitted. Key Line neutral gray borders (3-5 pixels wide, RGB 128-180) are permitted to separate dark edges from background. All images will be examined for compliance, and if questioned, RAW images MUST be provided within 48 hours of being requested. The Challenge follows CAPA rules with respect to all aspects of AI. Images must not identify the photographer. Decorative frames, borders and matts are not allowed.
Judging
A panel of qualified judges will score each image out of 40. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded in both the Club and Individual sections for both Open and Wildlife. Medal winners will also win free entry to North Shore Photographic Society guest speakers for the remainder of their 2026-27 season. There will also be a "Best in Show" Certificate award of $150 and other benefits still to be announced.
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