Foliage Photo Contest Rules

This nomination is dedicated to the leaf as an independent subject of photography. Form, texture, vein structure, color, and light-shadow patterns become the primary expressive means of the image. The leaf serves as the main compositional and semantic element, not as part of a landscape or a secondary detail. Works of any genre are accepted: macro photography, still life, product photography, portraits with a leaf as a plastic accent, studio and outdoor shooting. Leaves from trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and houseplants are permitted. The key requirement is the leaf as a botanical object. A thoughtful authorial approach is welcomed: working with depth of field, light, form, space, and composition.

Accepted:

Photographs in which a leaf or leaves are the main subject of the frame

Not accepted:

Flowers, buds, inflorescences, and compositions where the main subject is a flower
Landscapes where foliage is part of the overall natural view
Shots where the leaf is not the compositional center
Photographs where the leaf is used exclusively as a background for another subject

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, Product Photography
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/page/rules/
They are binding and take precedence for all participants, regardless of whether specific provisions are mentioned on the contest page.

Foliage

Foliage Photo Contest Rules

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