Competition

Competitions promote learning through feedback from judges, and reward success through peer recognition. Read the NBCC Competition Rules (PDF document). NBCC conducts monthly photographic competitions in eight categories:

• Traditional Electronic Images (Novice and Advanced)
• Unrestricted Electronic Images (Novice and Advanced)
• Traditional Prints (Novice and Advanced)
• Unrestricted Prints (Novice and Advanced)

Competition Assignments

• (Current Year) Competition Assignments for 2011 - 2012
• (Next Year) Competition Assignments for 2012 - 2013

Electronic Image Competition (EIC)

In 2005 NBCC began formal competition in "electronic images" - so called because members submit computer data. This electronic data remains intangible until displayed or projected, and then we see an image. Such images are NOT just from digital cameras - they can be scanned from film or photographic prints.

All Electronic Images are submitted into the competition as email attachments. As a reminder, check for updates to the EIC guidelines and procedures before submitting. Learn more at the Electronic Image Competition Page.

Monthly Competition Awards and Standings

• September 2011 (PDF)
• October 2011 (PDF)
• November 2011 (PDF)
• December 2011 (PDF)
• January 2012 (PDF)
• February 2012 (PDF)

For previous years' results, see the Competition History page.

External Competitions

NBCC sometimes participates as a group in external competitions, most notably the Camera Club category of Nature's Best Photography Magazine International Photography Contest. External competition affords members and the Club a chance to be recognized at a broader level. The aforementioned Nature's Best competition draws entries from all over the world, and NBCC was honored to receive the First Place award in the inaugural competition for camera clubs. View the winning images here.