BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fd96 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Australia\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of \;Australia \;(1 ope n subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 28th of January 2026. Definition:The topic can showcase and portray our diverse country in all its conditions\, from the seasons to fire\, drought \, and flood\, as well as its flora and fauna\, its people\, and its struc tures — be they railways\, buildings\, bridges\, or more. \; DTSTART:20260128T110000Z DTEND:20260128T110100Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fdf8 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Minimalism\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of Minimalism (1 open subject i mages\, 1 set subject Images) are due by 9PM Wednesday\, 25th of February 2026. Definition:An image making that relies on simplistic compositions\ , heavy use of space and elimination of clutter. The main subject is often kept small in then frame or its presence kept to a minimum and exceptiona lly simple.  \; DTSTART:20260225T110000Z DTEND:20260225T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe12 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Nautical\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of \;Nautical \;(1 open subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 2 5th of March 2026. Definition: Relating to ships\, sailors\, sailing a nd navigation of the sea. DTSTART:20260325T110000Z DTEND:20260325T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe25 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"People\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of \;People \;(1 open s ubject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 22n d of April 2026. Definition: A photograph of one person or more that m ay range from a head studies to full body length.This section includes can did photographs and formal portraits.This may include accessories and back grounds in character with the subject.The image may be taken in a formal s tudio setting or in the community at large.It may be in colour or monochro me.Must be a live human being (mannikins\, statues or ornaments will not b e accepted). DTSTART:20260422T110000Z DTEND:20260422T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe39 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Monochrome\" DESCRIPTION: \;Your images for the set subject of \;Monochrome  \;(1 open subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wedn esday\, 27th of May 2026.Definition:An image containing tones of only one colour.This includes black-and-white photography (shades of neutral grey r anging from black to white) as well as images toned in sepia\, cyan\, blue \, brown etc.Partial toning or the addition of an extra colour is not allo wed.  \; DTSTART:20260527T110000Z DTEND:20260527T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe4c SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Animal/s\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of \;Animal(s) \;(1 ope n subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 24th of June 2026.Definition:Images of living untamed or domesticated anim als (including pets) in natural or other outdoor environments that may inc lude objects made by humans.Images may feature single or multiple animals. An animal (for the purpose of this topic) is defined as a living being (ex cept for humans) that can breathe\, move\, eat\, reproduce and react to th e world through its senses (eg sight\, smell\, hearing).Therefore mammals\ , birds\, reptiles\, insects\, fish are all animals for the purpose of thi s topic.It is acceptable that evidence of a human environment the animal f requents is included\, along with any supporting manmade accessories altho ugh photographs may not include people. DTSTART:20260624T110000Z DTEND:20260624T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251221T210153Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe60 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Scapes\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of \;Scapes \;(1 open s ubject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 22n d of July 2026.Definition: A pictorial representation of land\, sea\, se ashore\, or urban environments that capture the aesthetic appeal of these outdoor settings.It brings the viewer into the scenery and perfectly captu res the settings\, mood\, and feeling in the location.It can focus on wide -angle shots of landforms\, rivers\, estuaries\, seas\, seashore\, city sk ylines\, streetscapes and the like.It may also involve closer shots of fea tures of these environments.If humans or animals are in the image\, they s hould not be the main foci\, but rather be intentionally present to give a sense of scale to the image.  \; DTSTART:20260722T110000Z DTEND:20260722T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe73 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Reflections\" DESCRIPTION: \;Your images for the set subject of Reflections \;(1 open subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday \, 26th of August 2026.Definition:Where the reflections of a subject provi de the centre of interest.They may be produced by water\, windows\, metal etc. Mirror reflections are excluded.  \; DTSTART:20260826T110000Z DTEND:20260826T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe85 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Close Up\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of Close Up \;(1 open subje ct images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 23rd of September 2026.Definition: Is a type of shot that tightly frames a pers on or object.Close-ups display the most detail\, but they do not include t he broader scene.  \; DTSTART:20260923T110000Z DTEND:20260923T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fe98 SUMMARY:Entries Due - \"Triptych\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of Triptych \;(1 open subje ct images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 28th of October 2026.Definition: A triptych photo is created from three separat e photographic panels\, which can either be three distinct images that sha re a common theme or a single larger image divided into three sections.  \; DTSTART:20261028T110000Z DTEND:20261028T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0fea9 SUMMARY:Entries Due - Annual Competition DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of Annual Competition \;(1 open subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday \, 11th of November 2026.Definition: Only images captured within the pas t 12 months from submission date are eligible.Images that have received an Honour or a Merit may also be submitted into this competition.The Competi tion Categories (one Image per Category) are:• Print - Colour - Open Sub ject• Print - Monochrome - Open Subject• Digital Image - Colour - Open Subject• Digital Image - Monochrome - Open SubjectThe competition is co nducted in two grades:• A grade members• B (includes both AB and B gra de members)  \; DTSTART:20261111T110000Z DTEND:20261111T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f74d4d0febc SUMMARY:Competition Entries Due - \"Nature\" DESCRIPTION:Your images for the set subject of Nature \;(1 open subject images\, 1 set subject Images) are due by \;9PM Wednesday\, 9th of De cember 2026.Definition: Nature photography records all branches of natur al history except anthropology and archaeology.This includes all aspects o f the physical world\, both animate and inanimate\, that have not been mad e or modified by humans. Nature images must convey the truth of the s cene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to ide ntify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the su bject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed. The most important part of a Nature image is the nature st ory it tells. High technical standards are expected\, and the image must look natural. Objects created by humans\, and evidence of human activit y\, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of th e Nature story. Photographs of human-created hybrid plants\, cultivated plants\, feral animals\, domesticated animals\, human-created hybrid anima ls and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed. Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions\, such as zoos\, are allo wed. Controlling live subjects by chilling\, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.EDITING GUIDELINES Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible\, exc ept that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed. Allowed editing techniques: Cropping\, straightening and perspective correction. Re moval or correction of elements added by the camera or lens\, such as dust spots\, noise\, chromatic aberration and lens distortion. Global and se lective adjustments such as brightness\, hue\, saturation and contrast to restore the appearance of the original scene. Complete conversion of col our images to grayscale monochrome. Blending of multiple images of the s ame subject and combining them in camera or with software (exposure blendi ng or focus stacking)\; Image stitching – combining multiple images wi th overlapping fields of view that are taken consecutively (panoramas).  \; DTSTART:20261209T110000Z DTEND:20261209T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251214T212720Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR