Expanded Nature

Expanded Nature

At the March, May, July, and October Exhibition Nights this year, the traditional Nature Category will be expanded to include some subjects and techniques not previously allowed. During these months you are allowed (but not required) to submit Nature images that go beyond our current Nature Rules. You may also continue to submit images that meet the traditional requirements. This is not a new category. Images submitted under these rules will be scored as Nature submissions and no changes to end-of-the-year recognition are being made. Consider it as a few opportunities to expand what you present as Nature.

At three Exhibition Nights this year, the traditional Nature Category will be expanded to include some subjects and techniques not previously allowed. For exhibitions in March, May, July, and October this year, you may choose to submit Nature images that go beyond our current Nature Rules. You can also choose to continue to submit images that meet the traditional requirements. This is not a new category choose to submit Nature images that go beyond our current Nature Rules. You can also choose to continue to submit images that meet the traditional requirements. This is not a new category.

Here’s what you can do differently with your Nature submissions in those months:

Here are the specific rules for Expanded Nature:

  • The Expanded Nature option allows for the depiction of the intersection of nature and humans.
  • Images may depict subjects that have adapted to an environment modified by humans, where these human elements are an integral part of the nature story; or where the human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves; and…, well, it’s up to you.
  • Solid black and solid white backgrounds and studio shots are allowed in Expanded Nature.
  • Humans as non-essential subjects and/or human-made elements that contribute to the storytelling nature of the image are allowed.
  • The removal of minor, distracting elements or defects (dust spots) is also allowed.

    Note that all Expanded Nature images will be scored as Nature submissions and no changes to end-of-the-year recognition are being made… just a few opportunities to expand what you present as “Nature.”