Theme Night is a digital projected competition for images representing assigned themes, and this is not part of our four regular competitions.

Members may enter up to 3 images per theme (2 themes). Only photographs that were taken after January 27, 2024,
and before December 31, 2024, are eligible. 

We put you, the members, in the judges’ chair and asked you to vote on the most appealing images. 

The three top-voted photos are the winners. Ties are allowed, and the same member may be awarded more than once. 

It is also possible to enter theme photos into regular DMCC competitions.

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Yellow and Purple  – Deadline for entry: December 31, 2024

Attractive African American woman in stylish vintage clothing isolated on black.

Playing with a colour theme in photography is a fun and creative way to challenge yourself and produce visually striking images. Focusing on The “Yellow and Purple” theme allows you to explore the complementary nature of these colours to create vibrant and dynamic photos.

Look for natural scenes where yellow flowers contrast with purple hues in the background, or seek out urban environments with these colours in murals, graffiti, or signage. You can also experiment with lighting and post-processing to enhance the interplay between your images’ yellow and purple tones. Whether photographing still life, landscapes, or portraits, incorporating these two colours adds a playful and artistic touch to your work.

Enjoy discovering new scenes and perspectives that bring this vivid colour combination to life!

Beautiful, Fully Open Bunch of Colourful Parrot Style Tulips.

Fat Tuesday carnival texture is yellow, purple and green.

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Hands  – Deadline for entry: December 31, 2024

Close-up elder family couple sitting on a sofa, holding hands, caring for each other.

Photographing hands can be an engaging and expressive experience for any photographer. Hands can convey many emotions and stories, from moments of tenderness and connection to creativity and hard work. Whether you’re capturing the gentle touch of a loved one, the skilled fingers of an artist at work, or the strength of hands in action, there are countless opportunities for impactful imagery.

Experiment with different angles and lighting to emphasize each subject’s hands’ unique lines, textures, and gestures. Get creative with props or natural backgrounds highlighting the hands’ movements and expressions.

Photographing hands offers endless possibilities for storytelling and artistic exploration—so dive in and discover the beauty and power of hands in your photos!

Top view of couple holding hands isolated on white

Hands, trust and promise of women friends for pledge of intimate secret, confession and bond.

People, trust and hands together below for community, unity or team agreement to support collab.

*** If you have questions about your photograph and whether it may or may not be suitably appropriate for submission, please contact the VP of Competitions.