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.

 

ABSTRACT COMPETITION

For this competition, we thought we would give you a free creative rein and ask you to capture some inspirational abstract images.

Abstract photography emphasises textures, forms, shapes and colours rather than an object or view that is easily recognisable.

To capture these images, you may choose to use any or all of the tools at your disposal – texture, light and so on to produce an ambiguous visual impression that produces a strong emotional response from the viewer.

You may choose to change the viewpoint you use, zoom in on details or textures, use the available light creatively to highlight a certain feature or another technique.

Your challenge for this competition is to enter ABSTRACT images that create a strong composition. We look forward to receiving your images that show how you have creatively used the tools at your disposal to draw an emotional response to your images.

Image (C) Ruth Bourne

This competition will close on 31st May 2026 (GMT)

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Prize

The prize for 1st place is £50 in vouchers or your local currency via Paypal

Competition Judge

Julie Morgan

I’ve loved photography for as long as I can remember. Even before I owned a camera, I was captivated by photographs and the stories they held. My early attempts at taking pictures came when my daughters were very young, using simple disposable cameras that were tossed away once the film was developed.
Everything changed at Christmas 2010 when my husband gifted me my first real camera—an entry level DSLR. I spent the whole holiday experimenting with its controls, and from that moment I was hooked. In January 2011, I joined Abergavenny Camera Club, determined to learn as much as I could about the art and craft of photography.
In 2018, I achieved the AWPF (Associate of the Welsh Photographic Federation) accreditation with a panel of 12 images featuring jazz musicians and their instruments. The panel can be viewed on my website: www.juliemorganphotography.com.
A few years later, I became a mentor for the WPF, helping other photographers work towards this prestigious distinction. Of the six photographers I’ve mentored so far, all have successfully gained their accreditation—something I’m extremely proud of.
For the past four years, I’ve also served as a Welsh Federation judge, assessing around 30 club competitions to date, including inter club battles. In 2025, I was honoured to be invited by the Welsh Federation to judge their annual salon.
At the end of 2025, I was awarded BPE1 (British Photographic Exhibitions), which is granted once a photographer achieves 25 acceptances in recognised exhibitions.
I remain an active member of Abergavenny Camera Club and have served for several years as both Chair and Competition Secretary—demanding roles, but ones I truly enjoy.
For anyone interested in seeing more of my work, I share a selection of images on my website: www.juliemorganphotography.com

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