The One Shot Competition

 

The due date for entries will be in the Spring of 2026. Exact date to be announced.

Rules

  • Submit one picture for each of the 12 categories listed below. Be creative and aim for a quality image that fits the category.
  • Nouns can be pluralized.  For example, you could interpret category no. 5, BRUSH, as either "brush" or "brushes."
  • All images must have been taken on or after May 25, 2025. Older images are not allowed.
  • Images may be shot on film or digital. All entries must be in JPG/JPEG format.
  • Images can be modified in Photoshop or another image editor as follows:
    Okay Cropping, saturation, lightening or darkening, and sharpening.
    It's okay to use layers to do these changes if you want.
    Not Allowed Cloning, healing, multiple captures, or any form of copying and pasting. No AI. The content of the original images should not be changed. For example, cloning out a branch or pasting in a new sky are not allowed.
  • Submitted images must be the same size as in PCC competitions: 1920 px max width, 1080 px max height.
  • Name each image file you submit with the category number, your name, and the image title. For example, category no. 3 is PURPLE so a member named Ansel Adams would name his file:
    03-Ansel-Adams-Lavender-Waves.jpg.
  • For the category TITLE SLIDE, the picture should clearly identify you, the photographer. For example, you could shoot a self-portrait for TITLE SLIDE.
  • You do not need to have an image for every category (there are 12 total). If you've only got, say, 9 or 10 entries, go ahead and enter!

Submitting Your Images

Submit your images online by emailing them to pccupload@gmail.com

The deadline is [to be announced].

All submitted images will be shown at the One Shot Competition meeting on [date to be announced] (in person). The judges will pick a winner for each of the 12 categories.  Each winner will have a chance to become a millionaire....

2026 One Shot Categories

Remember: images must have been taken on or after May 25, 2025.

For a printable PDF of the categories: click here.

  1. TITLE SLIDE (identifies you, a self-portrait, etc.)
  2. TWILIGHT
  3. PURPLE
  4. HAT
  5. BRUSH
  6. WINDOW
  7. SUMPTUOUS
  8. SPARKLE
  9. REPEATING
  10. COARSE
  11. CURVY
  12. GRAVE MATTERS