February – Close up
| Judge: | Chris Hillard |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 January 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 4 February 2020 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | A image that shows a subject closer and in more detail than we are used to seeing in everyday life. |
March – Photojournalism (monochrome)
| Judge: | Jose Aguiar |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 4 February 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 3 March 2020 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open print Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible. Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and conversion to greyscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. |
April – Architecture
| Judge: | Deb Mullins |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 3 March 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 April 2020 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image of one or more buildings or structures, or a portion of a building or structure. The image should emphasise significant architectural features, patterns, textures or the use of space in context. Human figures may be included, but not dominate. |
May – Iconic Melbourne
| Judge: | Sam Mariani |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 April 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 5 May 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image that conveys a notable and recognisable aspect of Melbourne, such as would be used on a postcard or in tourism materials. |
June – Decay
| Judge: | Gillian Turner |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 5 May 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 2 June 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | A subject, in a state of decay, which has declined from a sound or prosperous condition, fallen into disrepair or ruin, or declined in health, strength and vigor |
July – Animals (including pets)
| Judge: | Louise Sedgman |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 2 June 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 July 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image of living animals, birds or insects either confined or in their natural environment. Studio style images of animals are acceptable. |
August – Sunrises and sunsets
| Judge: | Ian Rolfe |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 July 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 4 August 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image where sunrise, sunset or the associated glow is a dominant component of the composition. |
September – Film noir (monochrome)
| Judge: | Brett Ferguson |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 4 August 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 1 September 2020 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Film noir is a style of American filmmaking from the 1940’s and 50’s characterized by dectective protagonists, seedy settings, shadowy lighting, and a fatalistic tone. |
October – Airborne action
| Judge: | Ricardo da Cunha |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 1 September 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image which portrays a subject in airborne action and/or motion. |
November – Phone photography
| Judge: | Lyn Haywood |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 27 October 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image captured on a mobile phone. Single capture only, editing limited to cropping, light and colour manipulations. Significant editing which removes, alters or introduces elements, (such as warping, compositing or cloning) is not acceptable. |
December – End of year
| Judge: | Peter Calder |
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| Entries due: | Tuesday 27 October 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 1 December 2020 |
| Sections: | Colour EDI Monochrome EDI Creative EDI President’s trophy |