TRAVEL COMPETITION - OCTOBER 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association is having a Travel Competition for our members. It will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center.

The deadline for entry is October 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. All members are eligible to enter up to three photos for the $5.00 entry fee. 

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Entering a competition is a great way to get feedback on your images and learn how to create stronger photos. We encourage our members to enter, as each image gets a short critique from the judge. 

Travel is a reality-based class, so you will need to follow the rules as given below regarding the photos.

TRAVEL - A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic or distinctive physical features or distinctive culture of a country, region or continent as they are found naturally. There are no geographic limitations. Images from events or activities arranged specifically for photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography are NOT allowed. Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide information about the surrounding environment, so as to indicate they were not taken in a studio. Time exposures are allowed if they do not dominate the image as a special effect (no star trails, etc).

Note: An image taken just while traveling may or may not fit this definition. The primary elements of the image must be distinctive or characteristic with respect to features or culture.

Editing: As with all reality-based divisions (Nature, Photo Travel, and PJ), techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by croppying, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are the removal of dust, scratches, or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and complete conversion to grayscale monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. All allowed adjustments must appear natural. 

Note: Restoration of the appearance of the original scene may include techniques, such as HDR, focus stacking, and dodging/burning, provided they do not alter the contents of the original scene and the result looks natural.

Borders: Borders are optional, but must be 3 or 4 pixels in width and must be white or a shade of gray.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87841523471?pwd=qIF6jx4gDqY9Pu4A5n8xF7qgWEatDV.1