Photo Categories

Animals

Animal photography captures the beauty, energy, and emotion of the creatures that share our world. Whether it’s a candid shot of a curious squirrel, a regal lion basking in the sun, or a pet rabbit caught mid-hop, these images showcase personality and spirit. Submissions in this category can include wildlife, pets, birds, and other living creatures in their natural or domestic environments. Photos can be close-ups, action shots, or quiet moments that highlight the wonder of animals. Let your lens show us how animals inspire awe and connection.

Flowers

This category celebrates floral beauty in all its forms — from blooming tulips to delicate cherry blossoms and vibrant wildflowers. Flower photography is about capturing colors, textures, and the fragile brilliance of nature's most iconic symbols of life and growth. Submissions can feature garden scenes, bouquets, or artistic close-ups of individual petals or arrangements. Whether you shoot in a botanical garden or your own backyard, let your floral photos speak to the calming power of petals and patterns.

Oceans

The ocean category is your chance to showcase the majesty and mystery of water. From serene beach sunsets to powerful crashing waves, or underwater coral reefs teeming with life, this section is for capturing the essence of the sea. You can submit shoreline views, boats in harbor, sea animals, tidepools, or even abstract reflections. The ocean offers a vast canvas for storytelling through light, motion, and mood — give viewers a window into the deep, blue world.