Photography Contest

PATTERNS and SHADOWS

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

PATTERNS and SHADOWS

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

This Call for Entries is open worldwide to both amateur and professional photographers.

Entry Fees |

$35 / 3 images

Prizes |

Exhibition
The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.). Winners will receive a total of $4,000 in cash awards, be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and Award Winners Catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page.

​ PATTERNS AND SHADOWS:

Walking anywhere in the world at different times of day you can see dramatic changes as the light goes from midday bright to dusk. Early morning/late afternoon light can transform a simple scene to one of great interest as shadows grow longer and shorter. Consider city streets with shadows of tall buildings crossing sidewalks, cars, busses and people. Similarly bright light casting shadows on a flight of stairs creates a canvas of black and white stripes. Just as powerful are shots where the impact of the image is derived from patterns in the composition such as the line-up of palm trees in the tropics with the shadows cast along a sandy beach, rows of theater chairs etc. Different images, interesting interpretations of your own shadow are welcome as well. Be creative - send us your best.

EXHIBITION AND AWARDS:

There will be 10 cash prizewinners, 20 Juror Selections and 20 Honorable Mentions

  CASH PRIZES: 

Grand Prize: One photographer will receive $1,100. The image will be featured on the home page of the NYC4PA website.
First Prize: 3 photographers will receive $400.
Second Prize: 3 photographers will receive $325.
Third Prize: 3 photographers will receive $250. ​