Photo contest Mushrooms - 35AWARDS

Mushrooms are not just gifts of the forest or a culinary ingredient, but an amazing world of complex shapes, textures, and hidden life. This contest is dedicated to the aesthetics of the fungal kingdom in all its diversity: from fragile forest finds and macro details of their growth to exquisite still lifes, gastronomic compositions, and creative portraits. We are looking for works where the mushroom acts as the absolute main subject or key semantic element of the frame, revealing its natural beauty, mystery, or artistic expressiveness. The main condition is that the viewer's attention must be riveted on this object, whether in the wild, on a kitchen table, or in an artistic image.

Accepted:

Works of any genre where mushrooms are the main subject and the center of the composition

Not Accepted:

Landscapes and wide shots where mushrooms are just a minor detail in the background
Cluttered frames where mushrooms get lost among other objects
Photographs where mushrooms are absent or are not the main focal point

Vote

Viewers' votes are accepted during the submission period and for several days after completion.

Prize

Increase the limit to the load for the main contest 35AWARDS. Extensive coverage of the winner photos, as well as 10 of the best photos of the competition.

Rules

photo - 1500 pixels on the longest side
Genre photo - Macro, Still Life, Portrait, etc.
photo should be no copyright marks, add borders, etc.
entry fee - free

Not accepted:

Similar images (similar combination of objects, cropping, different shooting angle, or change of photo tone)
Artificial color changes in graphic editors
Collages and composite images

* A photo that has won in other 35AWARDS contests cannot enter the best photos of this contest. Only one photo of the author can enter the number of the best photos of this competition.
** Images that do not match can be removed from the competition.

This is Express Contest, launched in test mode. This is a thematic photo contest with slight modifications, where we are trying out a new voting system. Despite these innovations, the essence of the contest remains the same—to share your best photos on a given theme and be inspired by the works of others.

During the contest, we will closely monitor participant activity and feedback. We may make adjustments to make the contest even more interesting and engaging for everyone. Please be aware that some errors or issues may arise during the process. We are promptly addressing them and strive to quickly implement any necessary changes.

Mandatory condition: in addition to the rules of this contest, the general rules of the 35AWARDS platform apply — https://35awards.com/en/page/rules/
They are binding and take precedence for all participants, regardless of whether specific provisions are mentioned on the contest page.