Reflections

Competition

The Photographic Angle regularly runs photographic competitions which are open and accessible to everyone, regardless of their location, ability, experience, equipment or age.

Each competition has a theme, chosen by our Head of Design, and we welcome submissions that illustrate this theme showcasing originality and a unique viewpoint. The competitions are free to enter and TPA enlists the help of an independent judge who is given the responsibility of selecting the winning entries. One photographer whose entry is deemed the best representation of the competition theme will be awarded a prize.

Throughout the year, our Head of Design will also choose a selection of the best entries submitted to various competition themes for inclusion in one of our future photographic exhibitions. The chosen images will then be printed by the charity and exhibited at no expense to the photographers. If your work is chosen for inclusion you will be contacted via email and asked to send us high resolution versions of your work.

REFLECTIONS COMPETITION

Reflection photography, also called mirror photography, uses reflective surfaces that occur in nature, such as a still lake or man-made objects, like a city centre building for example, to create interesting compositions.
Reflections are incredibly beautiful tools to use in photography, and once you start looking for them, you might be surprised to discover how plentiful they are.
As you might expect, the most beautiful reflections are found on the surface of water. But remember, tiny puddles are also perfect for reflection photography.
In addition to a still surface of water, you can find great reflections on glass surfaces, cars, wet tarmac, ice or anything that has a mirrored effect.
It can be tempting to focus purely on the reflection. However, for the best results, your reflection photos should show a mix of reflection and reality.
It’s also important to remember that reflections don’t need to be perfect. In fact, reflections become so much more interesting when they are unpredictably distorted.
Symmetry is one of the most powerful tools in reflection photography. Most reflection photos have a degree of symmetry, and it can be cleverly emphasised to create a dramatic and powerful composition.
Your challenge for this competition is to enter images that use Reflections to create a strong composition. We look forward to receiving your images that show how you have creatively used Reflections to draw an emotional response to your images.

This competition will close at midnight (GMT) on Friday 28th February 2025

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Prize

The prize for the winning entry will be a £50 (or equivalent value for your Country) Amazon Gift Card or Voucher.

There is no alternative prize and the judge’s decision is final.

Competition Judge

Paul Branchflower

Paul Branchflower LRPS is a British photographer based in Swansea, South Wales. He is a keen amateur photographer, with a wide range of photographic interests, and has been judging club competitions for Welsh clubs for several years.

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