Entry to Heat 3 of the PhotoClub247 Photographer of the Year 2026 competition is now open!

Entry to this competition is open to PhotoClub247 members ONLY.

We are delighted to welcome DxO Labs as the competition sponsor, with the prize of a NIK Collection software license for the overall winner!

DxO are offering PhotoClub247 members and viewers a15% discount. This is for NEW customers to DxO only (this means you just need to use an e-mail address that is not known to DxO when making the purchase). The discount can be applied to any / all of the DxO software EXCLUDING upgrades. To apply the discount just use the code DXOPHOTO15 when checking out. You can see all the DxO Labs products on their website – https://dxo.com

PhotoClub247 Photographer of the Year 2026 – Heat 3
Theme: Visual Art
Definition: Images may be based on one or more original photographic images i.e. a composite or use of textures.Creative photography communicating a unique artistic vision. Images should convey design, emotion, mood, or meaning, encouraging viewers to look beyond the subject. Inspirations may include art movements (surrealism, abstract, etc.). Images must be solely camera-produced or creatively altered by the photographer; no generative AI is permitted. Composites or texture use based on original photographic images are allowed.
Judge: Pat Couder
Closing Date: 11.59pm on 11th June 2026 (or when 35 entries have been received)
Judging Date: 18th June 2026

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