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Have you ever been captivated by the haunting beauty of decay, the silent stories held within forgotten structures, or the raw power of time reclaiming its domain? The Abandoned Landscape 2025 online exhibition, presented by the SE Center for Photography, invites photographers worldwide to explore the profound effects of time and neglect on the world around us. This call is a tribute to the beauty found in the ravages of time, whether in rural decay or urban decline.
The SE Center for Photography welcomes submissions from photographers of all skill levels and locations, regardless of age. The exhibition is focused on a single, evocative theme: “The Abandoned Landscape.” They are looking for images reflecting the effects of time in rural or urban settings capturing the ancient or the recently abandoned. With a paid entry fee of $35 for up to 5 images, this competition offers a platform to showcase your work to a discerning audience. For those seeking compelling best photography competitions to enter, contests like this, focusing on evocative themes, provide unique opportunities for exposure.
Selected images will be featured in the SE Center’s virtual gallery, gaining online visibility and exposure to potential buyers. The first-place winner receives a significant prize: an online solo exhibition. The Abandoned Landscape 2025 is accessible to photographers passionate about capturing the beauty and stories within abandoned landscapes.
The Abandoned Landscape 2025 Prizes
The Abandoned Landscape 2025 online exhibition offers selected photographers valuable opportunities for exposure and a premier prize for the top entry.
The main prize is awarded to the top selected photographer:
- First Place: An online Solo Exhibition hosted by the SE Center for Photography.
For all selected photographers (typically 35-40 images are chosen for the exhibition), the benefits include:
- Exhibition of their selected images in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month.
- Feature of selected images on the SE Center social media accounts.
- Inclusion of selected work in an archived, online slide show and a video walkthrough of the exhibition.
The SE Center encourages sales during exhibitions and receives 0% commission on work sold, meaning the artist receives 100% of the sale price for any prints purchased. If a print is sold, it will be ordered from the photographer at the time of sale.
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The Categories of the Abandoned Landscape 2025
The Abandoned Landscape 2025 exhibition is structured around a single, defined theme: “The Abandoned Landscape.” This invites photographers to explore and capture images that reflect the effects of time and neglect in various environments.
The theme encompasses a wide range of abandoned settings, including:
- Rural abandoned places.
- Urban abandoned places.
- Abandoned areas in deserts or jungles.
- Landscapes showing the effects of time, from ancient ruins to recently left structures.
The core concept is appreciating the “ravages of time” and creating compelling images that reflect these effects around us. The exhibition welcomes submissions in color or black and white, using analog, digital, or antique processes.
Abandoned Landscape 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
The key dates for the The Abandoned Landscape 2025 exhibition are:
- Submissions Close: June 15, 2025.
- Selections Announced: June 30, 2025.
- Exhibition: August 1 – 30, 2025.
Entry Fees:
- Standard Fee: $35 for up to 5 images. An additional $6 is charged for each image submitted beyond the initial 5, up to a maximum of 15 images.
- Members Fee: Members of the SE Center for Photography pay $28 for up to 5 images. An additional $5 is charged for each image submitted beyond the initial 5, up to a maximum of 15 images.
How to Enter:
To submit your photographs for The Abandoned Landscape 2025 online exhibition, you will use the Smarter Entry online platform.
Prepare your images: JPEG format, sRGB color space, 1200 pixels at 72 dpi on the longest side.
Name your files using the format: Aband.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (e.g., Aband.Smith.J.Image1.jpg).
Go to the Smarter Entry website (www.SmarterEntry.com).
Complete the online submission form and upload your prepared images (up to 15 total, based on the fee structure). Pay the required entry fee.
About the Jury
The Abandoned Landscape 2025 online exhibition is juried by Constance Lewis. She holds a Fine Art degree in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute and has a background in curatorial work and visual literacy.
Constance Lewis founded Opal Gallery, an artist collective, and has curated exhibitions in various cities internationally. She has also published photographic books and collaborated on multiple book projects with renowned photographers. Her passion includes highlighting marginalized artists and promoting photography within a broader context. She currently offers advising and curatorial services through Opal Art Management. As the juror, Constance Lewis will evaluate submitted photographs based on her extensive experience as a photographer, curator, and educator, selecting the images and the first-place winner for The Abandoned Landscape exhibition.
Why Enter Abandoned Landscape 2025?
Entering The Abandoned Landscape 2025 exhibition offers photographers a dedicated platform to showcase work focused on a compelling and visually rich theme. It’s an excellent opportunity for artists who appreciate the beauty of decay, ruins, and the impact of time on landscapes and structures. Being selected for this exhibition provides valuable online exposure through the SE Center for Photography’s virtual gallery, reaching an audience interested in fine art photography. Your work will also be featured on the SE Center’s social media and in online slideshows and videos, increasing visibility. As one of the photo challenges to participate in available in the Deartline calendar, it offers a specific theme and clear benefits.
The first-place prize, an online solo exhibition, is a significant opportunity to showcase a larger body of work and gain dedicated attention. Being selected by juror Constance Lewis, an experienced curator with a passion for promoting photography, adds prestige to your acceptance. The potential for exposure, direct sales, and a solo exhibition prize makes it a worthwhile opportunity for photographers passionate about this theme.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of The Abandoned Landscape 2025 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
The Abandoned Landscape 2025 online exhibition is open to all photographers regardless of location, age, or skill level. The theme is “The Abandoned Landscape,” seeking images reflecting the effects of time. Submissions are online via Smarter Entry. Images must be JPEG, sRGB, 1200 pixels @72 dpi longest side. Files must be named Aband.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg. The fee is $35 for up to 5 images ($28 for members), plus additional fees per image up to 15 total. Fees are non-refundable. Submissions open March 29, 2025, and close June 15, 2025.
Copyright and Image Usage
The artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use these images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs (website, social media). Usage is granted without further compensation. The SE Center encourages sales and receives 0% commission on work sold; the artist gets 100%. If a print is sold, it’s ordered from the photographer.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
