Photographic competitions occur monthly and are focussed toward pre-selected categories and within three different member groups. Descriptions of our competitions can be found within our Competitions Page. Our competitions are a means for members to expand and improve their photographic art and stimulate discussion within our membership

Our most recent competiton was Pictorial photography. A pictorial is defined as a visually impactful photograph which projects emotional intent and/or artistic quality, and through the photographer’s efforts, emphasizes beauty of subject matter, tonality and composition.  This category offers artistic freedom: the “digital dark room” is allowed, as long as the compositional reality of the photograph is maintained.  Entries should be a faithful representation of the original scene, and localized adjustments can be used appropriately.
This competition was judged by Richard Cannon and, discussion and awards were presented on October 20, 2021.

There are three competition groups within Padre Trails Camera Club labeled Red, Green and Blue. Each Club member is placed within one of these competition groups in order to fairly distribute members into competitive peer-groups. This is intended to level the competition field, giving everyone a more equal opportunity to succeed in our monthly competitions. At the beginning of each new Club year, members are grouped into competition peer-groups based on their adjusted average star score from the preceding year. Prospective new members may select a peer group placement where they may feel most comfortable in competing.