The Top 100 Shots From Our Photography Contests in April 2011

Another month of thrilling photography contests has ended! We’ve collected the 100 highest scoring entries from the Pxleyes photography contests that were active during the month April 2011… This list is ranked by the final scores of the entries.
The most spectacular pictures were submitted in the non electric, selective blue, pxl promo, deriliction and bare feet contest.

… Keep up the good work and good luck in next month’s photography contests!

100. Symmetry in building


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that is symmetrical. Minor differences are allowed, but the overall result has to be symmetrical. Surrounding objects are allowed as well, but focus your camera on the symmetric subject.

 

Symmetry in building photoshop picture)
Author: fredtrappenburg, created for: symmetry 2 photography contest

99. Lounge sessions…


Contest goal:
Where is the place you relax on a daily basis? Is it your couch, your bed, a particular room that the sun shines in, an outdoor bench… Please do not enter a vacation destination- it must be a place readily available to you and you don’t have to drive to. If you live on the beach and can walk there, please explain!

 

Lounge sessions... photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: relaxation photography contest

98. My choice


Contest goal:
In this contest, you can post ANYTHING related to cola… You can use any brand you like. Glass bottles, collectibles, fountain soda, anything with the brand name on it.

 

My choice photoshop picture)
Author: robvdn, created for: cola photography contest

97. Trees


Contest goal:
No matter where they come from: the sun, lamps, lanterns, … you have to capture them in your photo. This might be a little difficult to realize, but it also gives a lot of satisfaction. So, no matter if it is natural or artificial light, show us the rays it makes. No humans in the photo! Also, photos with only a light source, showing no rays, are not valid. The light source can be in the picture as well, but the rays should be the main focus. For an example, check out the following photo

 

Trees photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: light rays 2 photography contest

96. Play?


Contest goal:
This contest is all about toys that are made for our dear pets. Take your most creative shot of any toy made for any kind of pet. The only restriction is – no people are allowed in the picture – animals can be shown. Good luck and if you need an idea, just check out your local pet store.

 

Play? photoshop picture)
Author: dem90, created for: pet toys photography contest

95. Fetch


Contest goal:
This contest is all about toys that are made for our dear pets. Take your most creative shot of any toy made for any kind of pet. The only restriction is – no people are allowed in the picture – animals can be shown. Good luck and if you need an idea, just check out your local pet store.

 

Fetch photoshop picture)
Author: dem90, created for: pet toys photography contest

94. Milk and ???


Contest goal:
Show us your most artistic shot of something representing ebony and Ivory. That usually means black and white contrast, but in this contest it needs to be just be a dark color against a light color. Here is an example . Black and white photos are allowed in this contest.

 

Milk and ??? photoshop picture)
Author: captgeo, created for: ebony ivory photography contest

93. Trapped


Contest goal:
Take a shot of something funny that will put a smile on people’s faces. It can be an animal doing something unusual, a child making faces, a person slipping,… or anything that you consider as funny. Funny is subjective, but to increase your chances of winning, make your photo appealing to as many people as possible. Voters: take into consideration the quality of the shot AND the amount of funny!

 

Trapped photoshop picture)
Author: TwilightMuse, created for: simply funny 2 photography contest

92. Happy BIRTHday!


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

Happy BIRTHday! photoshop picture)
Author: creativefreedom, created for: innocent photography contest

91. Fiber Optics


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

Fiber Optics photoshop picture)
Author: Glockman, created for: lighting photography contest

90. Sunset


Contest goal:
In this contest, you can post ANYTHING related to cola… You can use any brand you like. Glass bottles, collectibles, fountain soda, anything with the brand name on it.

 

Sunset photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: cola photography contest

89. Young boar


Contest goal:
It’s Spring time in the northern hemisphere and the animals are spoutin off their young ! Post your best pictures of a baby animal being the FOCUS of the picture. No eggs will be allowed unless they are cracked open with the baby in it showing.

 

Young boar photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: baby animals photography contest

88. American Badass


Contest goal:
Let’s forget music videos for a while… let the picture sing the song! Take any song title and make a photo to express it! You must name the song and singer in your description, or let others guess it. Don’t forget to reveal it before the contest ends. If you do not post the song title and singer in the title or description (so others can guess) you MUST post the title and singer as a red flag for the mods to see.

 

American Badass photoshop picture)
Author: magicsteve, created for: song title 2 photography contest

87. Orange


Contest goal:
This contest is about motion, and how to best pause it in your photos! Entries should focus on capturing a moment that is normally too quick for us to pick up on naturally: a person running, a bird mid-flight, water dripping, etc.. The sharper, the better. Make us believe that time has stopped!

 

Orange  photoshop picture)
Author: maclu2iaf, created for: stop motion photography contest

86. Blue Strings


Contest goal:
What is more romantic than seeing a girl in a summer dress playing the piano while the birds are singing in the garden? Let’s try to recreate somehow that dreamy sight by taking some pictures of one or more musical instruments being played by someone. Your photo has to contain at least one instrument and one person playing it. Good luck!

 

Blue Strings photoshop picture)
Author: adeincyprus, created for: instrument play 2 photography contest

85. tender moments


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

tender moments photoshop picture)
Author: Momof4boyoboys, created for: innocent photography contest

84. plop


Contest goal:
This contest is about motion, and how to best pause it in your photos! Entries should focus on capturing a moment that is normally too quick for us to pick up on naturally: a person running, a bird mid-flight, water dripping, etc.. The sharper, the better. Make us believe that time has stopped!

 

plop photoshop picture)
Author: xogx2002, created for: stop motion photography contest

83. Inhale


Contest goal:
Take a professional looking portrait of yourself- DISGUISED. The goal is to make yourself look like someone else so nobody knows who the portrait is of. Please make this as professional looking as you can. You may use wigs, make-up, sunglasses…. BUT NO MASKS.

 

Inhale photoshop picture)
Author: TwilightMuse, created for: self disguised photography contest

82. Bubbles are the key


Contest goal:
With technology today there are MANY types of keys out there that start/open many different things. The goal is simple: Show a great shot of a key or multiple keys.

 

Bubbles are the key photoshop picture)
Author: Angloaussiekiwi, created for: keys photography contest

81. Shadow


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

Shadow photoshop picture)
Author: sanjaydp, created for: orange black photography contest

80. To stop and smell the Flowers


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

To stop and smell the Flowers photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: innocent photography contest

79. White on White


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

White on White photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: fashion photography contest

78. Bucharest


Contest goal:
Street photography is well known. Let’s give it a shot here. Show us a shot of everyday life on the streets near you. Nothing should be staged for these, just show us everyday life. There’s one exclusion – NO street performers!

 

Bucharest photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: street life photography contest

77. Bucket of Sunshine


Contest goal:
Coffee cans, Peanut Cans, Old Saltine Cans… the older, the better. Take a shot of a metal/can container. No soda/beer cans allowed. No people or animals in the shot and you MUST be able to read the label still!

 

Bucket of Sunshine photoshop picture)
Author: magicsteve, created for: metal container photography contest

76. Sky Walking


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

Sky Walking photoshop picture)
Author: rbsgrl, created for: bare feet photography contest

75. All about the attitude


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

All about the attitude photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: fashion photography contest

74. Look into my eyes


Contest goal:
Take a professional looking portrait of yourself- DISGUISED. The goal is to make yourself look like someone else so nobody knows who the portrait is of. Please make this as professional looking as you can. You may use wigs, make-up, sunglasses…. BUT NO MASKS.

 

Look into my eyes photoshop picture)
Author: ibmaxed, created for: self disguised photography contest

73. Almostt obsolete


Contest goal:
Technology is simply something that makes a job easier than it would be without its use. For example, computers make computations and writing easier, but we could still do those things if computers had never been invented. Show us an artistic shot of your top choice for your candidate of what the number one, most useful, NON-ELECTRONIC piece of technology is. Whether hand-held, or hand manipulated, your choice can not have any source of energy or power other than human muscle. In your description, tell us why you think this item is THE most important human invention.

 

Almostt obsolete photoshop picture)
Author: friiskiwi, created for: non electric photography contest

72. Thinking with myself


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Thinking with myself photoshop picture)
Author: dem90, created for: fashion photography contest

71. Red


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Red photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: fashion photography contest

70. Glass


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

Glass photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: lighting photography contest

69. water for life


Contest goal:
Technology is simply something that makes a job easier than it would be without its use. For example, computers make computations and writing easier, but we could still do those things if computers had never been invented. Show us an artistic shot of your top choice for your candidate of what the number one, most useful, NON-ELECTRONIC piece of technology is. Whether hand-held, or hand manipulated, your choice can not have any source of energy or power other than human muscle. In your description, tell us why you think this item is THE most important human invention.

 

water for life photoshop picture)
Author: carnivalofmemories, created for: non electric photography contest

68. candlelit vino……….


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

candlelit vino.......... photoshop picture)
Author: adeincyprus, created for: lighting photography contest

67. Dawn into the clouds


Contest goal:
Take a shot of what seems to be paradise to you! a beautiful landscape, an isolated room, a flower garden…. Its up to you to decide what is your paradise! Good luck!

 

Dawn into the clouds photoshop picture)
Author: DML, created for: paradise 2 photography contest

66. Opposites


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

Opposites photoshop picture)
Author: creativefreedom, created for: innocent photography contest

65. Walk Away


Contest goal:
Let’s forget music videos for a while… let the picture sing the song! Take any song title and make a photo to express it! You must name the song and singer in your description, or let others guess it. Don’t forget to reveal it before the contest ends. If you do not post the song title and singer in the title or description (so others can guess) you MUST post the title and singer as a red flag for the mods to see.

 

Walk Away photoshop picture)
Author: dem90, created for: song title 2 photography contest

64. Freedom


Contest goal:
Show us your best teddy bears in a themed way. Make them look alive and like they are doing something. Having a tea party, watching tv, making a pyramid or whatever, as long as it’s not just the teddy bear just sitting there on a shelf or on a bed (unless it’s posed as if to be sleeping). Good luck.

 

Freedom photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: teddy bears photography contest

63. Puddle Jump


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

Puddle Jump photoshop picture)
Author: TwilightMuse, created for: bare feet photography contest

62. Fire


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

Fire photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: orange black photography contest

61. PXLBURN


Contest goal:
The goal is to promote Pxleyes in the most positive way you can. You must integrate the PXL logo in your shot; how you do this is up to you: FI it can be a flag, a tattoo or a 3D object (made out of wood or so). The ultimate goal is to turn your photo into a mock advertising in the next issue of PXL’s own magazine “The EYE”. Herefore we also want you to make a text suggestion in the description, this is not required though. If not we will come up with something. The top entries will be posted in the next issue of our magazine (which will be released in July) and will be changed into mock advertizings. Requirements: aspect ratio of your entry: 8.5 x 11 and it has to be shot / cropped in portrait, meaning 11 high and 8.5 wide. Make sure the ratio of your entry is correct (meaning 8.5 x 11; this equals US letter size ratio with a small bleed). Please post the largest high res as you can. Have fun and good luck!

 

PXLBURN photoshop picture)
Author: Ory, created for: pxl promo photography contest

60. Rays in the church


Contest goal:
No matter where they come from: the sun, lamps, lanterns, … you have to capture them in your photo. This might be a little difficult to realize, but it also gives a lot of satisfaction. So, no matter if it is natural or artificial light, show us the rays it makes. No humans in the photo! Also, photos with only a light source, showing no rays, are not valid. The light source can be in the picture as well, but the rays should be the main focus. For an example, check out the following photo

 

Rays in the church photoshop picture)
Author: patty, created for: light rays 2 photography contest

59. innocent dreamer


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

innocent dreamer photoshop picture)
Author: vlewis25, created for: innocent photography contest

58. Burghead Masts


Contest goal:
Show us your best photo of antennas. TV antennas, car, mobile phone, large or small. Antennas of insects are off-theme. Example.

 

Burghead Masts photoshop picture)
Author: jeaniblog, created for: antennas photography contest

57. science comes to life


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

science comes to life photoshop picture)
Author: whimsicalb, created for: orange black photography contest

56. Ada


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Ada photoshop picture)
Author: anapt, created for: fashion photography contest

55. Martyna


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Martyna photoshop picture)
Author: anapt, created for: fashion photography contest

54. A baby..but also an angel 🙂


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

A baby..but also an angel :) photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: innocent photography contest

53. King


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

King photoshop picture)
Author: robvdn, created for: lighting photography contest

52. WALL-E


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

WALL-E photoshop picture)
Author: SekiHara, created for: orange black photography contest

51. big/little


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

big/little photoshop picture)
Author: frelbow, created for: bare feet photography contest

50. Underwater Bottle


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

Underwater Bottle photoshop picture)
Author: wiseman, created for: lighting photography contest

49. Lonely Sentinel


Contest goal:
Show us your best photo of antennas. TV antennas, car, mobile phone, large or small. Antennas of insects are off-theme. Example.

 

Lonely Sentinel photoshop picture)
Author: locksmagic, created for: antennas photography contest

48. In Session


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

In Session photoshop picture)
Author: wolfrun0, created for: orange black photography contest

47. Falcon’s view


Contest goal:
“Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park. With Fred Archer, Adams developed the Zone System as a way to determine proper exposure and adjust the contrast of the final print. The resulting clarity and depth characterized his photographs and the work of those to whom he taught the system. Adams primarily used large-format cameras despite their size, weight, setup time, and film cost, because their high resolution helped ensure sharpness in his images. Adams founded the Group f/64 along with fellow photographers Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham, which in turn created the Museum of Modern Art’s department of photography. Adams’s photographs are reproduced on calendars, posters, and in books, making his photographs widely distributed.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams) Let’s Pay tribute to a legend. We are embarking on the anniversary of Adams’ death, and how better to celebrate his life than by trying to imitate his style. Lets see your best black and white landscapes done in the style of Ansel Adams.

 

Falcons view photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: ansel adams bw photography contest

46. wrong way


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

wrong way photoshop picture)
Author: petersheep, created for: fashion photography contest

45. Snowy Trail


Contest goal:
“Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park. With Fred Archer, Adams developed the Zone System as a way to determine proper exposure and adjust the contrast of the final print. The resulting clarity and depth characterized his photographs and the work of those to whom he taught the system. Adams primarily used large-format cameras despite their size, weight, setup time, and film cost, because their high resolution helped ensure sharpness in his images. Adams founded the Group f/64 along with fellow photographers Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham, which in turn created the Museum of Modern Art’s department of photography. Adams’s photographs are reproduced on calendars, posters, and in books, making his photographs widely distributed.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams) Let’s Pay tribute to a legend. We are embarking on the anniversary of Adams’ death, and how better to celebrate his life than by trying to imitate his style. Lets see your best black and white landscapes done in the style of Ansel Adams.

 

Snowy Trail photoshop picture)
Author: jeaniblog, created for: ansel adams bw photography contest

44. Marta


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Marta photoshop picture)
Author: anapt, created for: fashion photography contest

43. Pointy End


Contest goal:
Take a shot of something funny that will put a smile on people’s faces. It can be an animal doing something unusual, a child making faces, a person slipping,… or anything that you consider as funny. Funny is subjective, but to increase your chances of winning, make your photo appealing to as many people as possible. Voters: take into consideration the quality of the shot AND the amount of funny!

 

Pointy End photoshop picture)
Author: smokebigbird, created for: simply funny 2 photography contest

42. Big Girls Don’t Cry


Contest goal:
Let’s forget music videos for a while… let the picture sing the song! Take any song title and make a photo to express it! You must name the song and singer in your description, or let others guess it. Don’t forget to reveal it before the contest ends. If you do not post the song title and singer in the title or description (so others can guess) you MUST post the title and singer as a red flag for the mods to see.

 

Big Girls Dont Cry photoshop picture)
Author: andrewskristen, created for: song title 2 photography contest

41. Night Life


Contest goal:
Imagine you are working for your local newspaper and are asked to go out on an assignment. Your assignment is to take a high quality photo of a local bar. There is controversy over the smoking laws in the bars and the newspaper is running an article about the pros and cons of smoking in bars. The photo must be taken at night and it must be taken from outside the bar. You may show the inside, but you also must be able to tell that the picture is taken from the outside. The focus cannot be of the bar’s sign because the newspaper doesn’t want to promote a particular bar, but the sign can be in the photo. Connecting buildings can be in a very small part of the photo but is not recommended. The newspaper wants the focus to be on the bar, not other surrounding businesses. A good example of a photo the newspaper is looking for is of a man smoking a cigarrette just outside the door while looking through the window wanting to be inside with his friends. VOTERS: please take into consideration the ASSIGNMENT and whether the entry meets this criteria. Just because it looks like a cool picture, doesn’t mean you should vote high on this one—this one is about following the directions of the theme and being a quality photo. All credits to win in this contest will go to the 1st place winner of the contest.

 

Night Life photoshop picture)
Author: locksmagic, created for: bar assignment photography contest

40. Balancing Act


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Balancing Act photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: fashion photography contest

39. Alien contact


Contest goal:
Show us your best photo of antennas. TV antennas, car, mobile phone, large or small. Antennas of insects are off-theme. Example.

 

Alien contact photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: antennas photography contest

38. Feeling the Sun


Contest goal:
What is more romantic than seeing a girl in a summer dress playing the piano while the birds are singing in the garden? Let’s try to recreate somehow that dreamy sight by taking some pictures of one or more musical instruments being played by someone. Your photo has to contain at least one instrument and one person playing it. Good luck!

 

Feeling the Sun photoshop picture)
Author: MaiconLima, created for: instrument play 2 photography contest

37. Someone’s Grumpy!


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

Someones Grumpy! photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: orange black photography contest

36. I smell a smile 🙂


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

I smell a smile :) photoshop picture)
Author: andrewskristen, created for: innocent photography contest

35. African Sunset


Contest goal:
No matter where they come from: the sun, lamps, lanterns, … you have to capture them in your photo. This might be a little difficult to realize, but it also gives a lot of satisfaction. So, no matter if it is natural or artificial light, show us the rays it makes. No humans in the photo! Also, photos with only a light source, showing no rays, are not valid. The light source can be in the picture as well, but the rays should be the main focus. For an example, check out the following photo

 

African Sunset photoshop picture)
Author: Brandon, created for: light rays 2 photography contest

34. Pearls


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

Pearls photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: lighting photography contest

33. peacock


Contest goal:
A chance for people to show off something blue… The goal is simple: take a b&w image and selectively color 1 or more objects in your picture. For example: color only a certain piece of clothing, leafs on a tree, clouds, etc…)

 

peacock photoshop picture)
Author: kathyw, created for: selective blue photography contest

32. Got thirsty?


Contest goal:
In this contest, you can post ANYTHING related to cola… You can use any brand you like. Glass bottles, collectibles, fountain soda, anything with the brand name on it.

 

Got thirsty? photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: cola photography contest

31. one more baby


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

one more baby photoshop picture)
Author: friiskiwi, created for: innocent photography contest

30. just precious


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

just precious  photoshop picture)
Author: Momof4boyoboys, created for: innocent photography contest

29. Back in the days


Contest goal:
Time to showcase all those lovely items you have that are on a shelf in your home or workplace! Anything can be on the shelf, FI: books, toys, collectibles, pottery, plants, candles, etc. Whatever is on your shelf, plus the shelf has to show in your photo. Make sure you dust ’em first and remember, Have fun!

 

Back in the days photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: shell life photography contest

28. Playing alone


Contest goal:
Show us your best teddy bears in a themed way. Make them look alive and like they are doing something. Having a tea party, watching tv, making a pyramid or whatever, as long as it’s not just the teddy bear just sitting there on a shelf or on a bed (unless it’s posed as if to be sleeping). Good luck.

 

Playing alone photoshop picture)
Author: SekiHara, created for: teddy bears photography contest

27. High Beam


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

High Beam photoshop picture)
Author: locksmagic, created for: lighting photography contest

26. Fine lines.


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

Fine lines. photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: lighting photography contest

25. lite’m up


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

litem up photoshop picture)
Author: Remsphoto, created for: lighting photography contest

24. David vs. Goliath


Contest goal:
Lighting can make, or break, a photograph. Low key, high key, forming shadows, creating mood – the possibilities are almost endless. Your job in this theme is to take a shot of any everyday object and make it dramatic by creative use of lighting. The emphasis needs to be on the object, not the light, so any light can be used except – natural light! No shots lit by the sun or moon. It must be an artificial, man-made light source. Also, no people or animals in the shot.

 

David vs. Goliath photoshop picture)
Author: captgeo, created for: lighting photography contest

23. Oil Mills


Contest goal:
Derelict buildings make great photographic subjects. Enter your artistic images of old falling down properties, inside or out but remember to wear a hard hat!

 

Oil Mills photoshop picture)
Author: dualster, created for: deriliction photography contest

22. The keeper…


Contest goal:
With technology today there are MANY types of keys out there that start/open many different things. The goal is simple: Show a great shot of a key or multiple keys.

 

The keeper... photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: keys photography contest

21. A view I’ll never forget


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

A view Ill never forget photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: orange black photography contest

20. why so serious?


Contest goal:
Take a professional looking portrait of yourself- DISGUISED. The goal is to make yourself look like someone else so nobody knows who the portrait is of. Please make this as professional looking as you can. You may use wigs, make-up, sunglasses…. BUT NO MASKS.

 

why so serious? photoshop picture)
Author: Karol, created for: self disguised photography contest

19. Old house in Toscane


Contest goal:
Derelict buildings make great photographic subjects. Enter your artistic images of old falling down properties, inside or out but remember to wear a hard hat!

 

Old house in Toscane photoshop picture)
Author: fredtrappenburg, created for: deriliction photography contest

18. change our minds


Contest goal:
Technology is simply something that makes a job easier than it would be without its use. For example, computers make computations and writing easier, but we could still do those things if computers had never been invented. Show us an artistic shot of your top choice for your candidate of what the number one, most useful, NON-ELECTRONIC piece of technology is. Whether hand-held, or hand manipulated, your choice can not have any source of energy or power other than human muscle. In your description, tell us why you think this item is THE most important human invention.

 

change our minds photoshop picture)
Author: Remsphoto, created for: non electric photography contest

17. Sunset light


Contest goal:
Show us your best photo of antennas. TV antennas, car, mobile phone, large or small. Antennas of insects are off-theme. Example.

 

Sunset light photoshop picture)
Author: wind, created for: antennas photography contest

16. Scarpa stiletto…


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

Scarpa stiletto... photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: bare feet photography contest

15. Urban Fashion


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Urban Fashion photoshop picture)
Author: locksmagic, created for: fashion photography contest

14. The potion vial…


Contest goal:
The green and yellow contest has produced some amazing photos. Let’s try another color combination, Orange and Black. However, in this contest NO FLOWERS allowed. Here are some examples.

 

The potion vial... photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: orange black photography contest

13. Rosārium


Contest goal:
We have many different religions all over the world. Show us an object representing your religion or belief. No churches or temples… Show us a cross, budha, a mandala, a prayer book, a religious jewel, a wicca object or prayer flags. It would be nice to tell us something about your photo, so we know what it stands for.

 

Rosārium photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: religion 2 photography contest

12. –


Contest goal:
A chance for people to show off something blue… The goal is simple: take a b&w image and selectively color 1 or more objects in your picture. For example: color only a certain piece of clothing, leafs on a tree, clouds, etc…)

 

- photoshop picture)
Author: Rad-Vila, created for: selective blue photography contest

11. Debris


Contest goal:
This contest is about motion, and how to best pause it in your photos! Entries should focus on capturing a moment that is normally too quick for us to pick up on naturally: a person running, a bird mid-flight, water dripping, etc.. The sharper, the better. Make us believe that time has stopped!

 

Debris photoshop picture)
Author: maclu2iaf, created for: stop motion photography contest

10. Ocean of blue.


Contest goal:
A chance for people to show off something blue… The goal is simple: take a b&w image and selectively color 1 or more objects in your picture. For example: color only a certain piece of clothing, leafs on a tree, clouds, etc…)

 

Ocean of blue. photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: selective blue photography contest

9. Week Old Toes


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

Week Old Toes photoshop picture)
Author: locksmagic, created for: bare feet photography contest

8. So far…innocent


Contest goal:
Take a photo of something that best describes the word “innocence”. We’ll use the following definition: the quality or state of being innocent; freedom from sin or moral wrong. Interpret this definition as you like. If it’s not obvious in your photo, make sure to mention some information in the description box. Good luck!

 

So far...innocent photoshop picture)
Author: Remsphoto, created for: innocent photography contest

7. what a gem……


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

what a gem...... photoshop picture)
Author: adeincyprus, created for: fashion photography contest

6. Off to an evening out


Contest goal:
Fashion photography is a style of photography that captures not just the beauty of the model, but the clothing or accessories as well. check out this wiki entry on the definition of “Fashion Photography” . The Goal of this contest is to do your best “FASHION” shots you can. Make your shots look like they belong on the cover of Vogue or any other upscale fashion magazine. Your model(s) can be male and/or female. Some inspiration of the style of photography can be found on the following links. – Example 1Example 2Example 3

 

Off to an evening out photoshop picture)
Author: friiskiwi, created for: fashion photography contest

5. Daddy’s Little Girl


Contest goal:
Take a creative photo of feet. Other things can be in the photo but the main focus on the feet. (no shoes allowed)

 

Daddys Little Girl photoshop picture)
Author: MnMCarta, created for: bare feet photography contest

4. Cliffe sunshine


Contest goal:
Derelict buildings make great photographic subjects. Enter your artistic images of old falling down properties, inside or out but remember to wear a hard hat!

 

Cliffe sunshine photoshop picture)
Author: dualster, created for: deriliction photography contest

3. It’s how you look at it…


Contest goal:
The goal is to promote Pxleyes in the most positive way you can. You must integrate the PXL logo in your shot; how you do this is up to you: FI it can be a flag, a tattoo or a 3D object (made out of wood or so). The ultimate goal is to turn your photo into a mock advertising in the next issue of PXL’s own magazine “The EYE”. Herefore we also want you to make a text suggestion in the description, this is not required though. If not we will come up with something. The top entries will be posted in the next issue of our magazine (which will be released in July) and will be changed into mock advertizings. Requirements: aspect ratio of your entry: 8.5 x 11 and it has to be shot / cropped in portrait, meaning 11 high and 8.5 wide. Make sure the ratio of your entry is correct (meaning 8.5 x 11; this equals US letter size ratio with a small bleed). Please post the largest high res as you can. Have fun and good luck!

 

Its how you look at it... photoshop picture)
Author: Lelaina, created for: pxl promo photography contest

2. Just Sad


Contest goal:
A chance for people to show off something blue… The goal is simple: take a b&w image and selectively color 1 or more objects in your picture. For example: color only a certain piece of clothing, leafs on a tree, clouds, etc…)

 

Just Sad photoshop picture)
Author: dem90, created for: selective blue photography contest

1. Hand drill


Contest goal:
Technology is simply something that makes a job easier than it would be without its use. For example, computers make computations and writing easier, but we could still do those things if computers had never been invented. Show us an artistic shot of your top choice for your candidate of what the number one, most useful, NON-ELECTRONIC piece of technology is. Whether hand-held, or hand manipulated, your choice can not have any source of energy or power other than human muscle. In your description, tell us why you think this item is THE most important human invention.

 

Hand drill photoshop picture)
Author: karaflazz, created for: non electric photography contest

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