SPECTRA '25 is international contest of art photography, organized by The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
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The contest is divided into the following sections:
• Open Color
• Open Monochrome
• Nature & Wildlife
• Travel & Street
• Photojournalism
• Glamour and Fine Art
• Conceptual & Creative
• Mobile Phone Photography
• Amateur Color (Only for Sri Lankan Students)
• Amateur Monochrome (Only for Sri Lankan Students)
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Closing date: December 31 2025
Judging date: January 5 2026
Notification date: January 15 2026
Delivery date: February 25 2026
Gallery publish date: February 25 2026
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The entry fee depends on the number of sections the participant enters. The fees are as follows:
• 1-2 sections = 6 EUR
• 3-5 sections = 10 EUR
• 6-8 sections = 15 EUR

The entry fee can be paid in the following ways:
• PayPal - through our website: https://theiaap.com/e/spectra

For Sri Lankan Participants;
Both Amateur Sections Rs. 800

Open Sections :
One Sections = Rs 1000
Each additional Section = Rs 400(per sections)
All Sections = Rs 3500

Payment Details (Bank Deposit Only):
• Bank: Sampath Bank PLC, Borella, Colombo 08
• Account No: 000460002133
• Account Name: The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
• Important: Local entrants pay by direct bank transfer and must email payment proof to [email protected]
Note:
• Students entering Amateur Color/Monochrome (Sections 9 & 10) cannot enter Open Color/Monochrome (Sections 1 & 2). However, they may participate in other Open sections (Sections 3-8) by paying applicable Open section fees.
• A valid Student ID must be emailed along with the payment proof for all Amateur section entries


Images from participants who have not paid the entry fee will not be considered.
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PREVIOUSLY AWARDED IMAGES IN ANY OF NPAS COMETITIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED!

The contest is open to anyone (amateur and professional photographers from all over the world);
Amateur sections (Sections 9 & 10) are eligible only for Sri Lankan school and university students (a valid Student ID must be provided)

however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the contest rules and conditions.
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Photographs must be in JPEG format, with dimensions 1920x1080 pixels at 300, JPEG compression (if Photoshop used for export): 7-12, file size maximum 4 Mb. Each image must have a unique title. Titles must not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames). No title or identification of the maker shall be written anywhere on the face of an image.
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The judging will be done by remote online judging. All judges will be using equipment capable of displaying images at 100% of the image resolution. Judges will be using color calibrated equipment. Target Range will be max 30%.
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By entering this contest, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including physical addresses, email addresses, being held, processed and used by the contest organizers for purposes associated with this contest. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this contest. You acknowledge, agree and accept that by entering this contest, your participation status which includes your first and last name, name of the country used during registration at the contest, number of sections entered and number of photos entered in those sections will be made public in a published status list and that the results of your entry shall be made public in exhibition gallery, exhibition catalog.
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• Ahmed Mohamed Hassan; EFIAP/ g - APSA - PIPC Horus - MPSA - BPSA - GPU CR 2 - GPU Hermes - GPU VIP 3 - A.APS - AAPG - E.NPS - AICS - AAPAM - ASWAN - AUSPA - BEAPF - BEPSS - Hon.CPE - ES.CPE - E.CPE - EFIP Gold - EFMPA - EH (Egypt)
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• Stefan Stuppnig; GMPSA/s; BPSA; EFIAP/p; GPU CR 5; GPU VIP 5; GPU Zeus; RISF Silber OR-ISF: D.ISF (Austria)
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• Alexis Saveriades; EFIAP/d1
GPU CR-2, GPU-VIP-2, GPU-ZEUS (Cyprus)
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The judges of the event will present the following awards:
10 x NPAS Gold Medal, 10 x NPAS Silver Medal, 10 x NPAS Bronze Medal, 30 x NPAS Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
10 x IAAP Gold E-Certificate, 10 x IAAP Silver E-Certificate, 10 x IAAP Bronze E-Certificate, 30 x IAAP Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
10 x PIPC Gold E-Certificate, 10 x PIPC Silver E-Certificate, 10 x PIPC Bronze E-Certificate, 30 x PIPC Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
10 x FPC Gold E-Certificate, 10 x FPC Silver E-Certificate, 10 x FPC Bronze E-Certificate, 30 x FPC Honorable Mention E-Certificate,
Overall Best Author,
Total 241 awards.
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The organizer reserves the right to adjust the number of awards based on the total number of entrants.

1. Open Color
Images captured in full color without restriction on subject matter. Photographs should demonstrate technical proficiency, creative vision, and compelling composition. Digital processing is allowed to enhance artistic intent.

2. Open Monochrome
Black and white images consist of tones from deep blacks to bright whites, including all shades of grey. Monochrome images that are fully toned in a single color remain eligible for this section. Images with partial toning or additional colors must be entered in Open Color.

3. Nature & Wildlife
The diversity of the natural world, including animals, plants, and wild places. Entries may feature wildlife in any environment, from wilderness to urban settings. Landscapes, seascapes, forests, mountains, and botanical subjects are also welcome. Only wild animals are permitted; images of captive, domesticated, or zoo animals will not be accepted. Editing is limited to basic adjustments for realism, with no addition, removal, or manipulation of elements.

4. Travel & Street
Document life, culture, and candid moments. Showcase places, cultures, traditions, and authentic street photography, capturing unposed moments, daily life, and human interactions in public spaces. Storytelling through real-life scenes is central. Images may highlight vibrant city life, quiet rural landscapes, travel adventures, festivals, or personal journeys—always focusing on genuine human experience and atmosphere.

5. Photojournalism
Images that tell a news story, document events, or chronicle significant moments in society. Photojournalism captures real-life situations with minimal post-processing, presenting truthful visual narratives about people, places, events, or social issues. Images must maintain journalistic integrity and authenticity.

6. Glamour and Fine Art
This category is for photos that show style, beauty, and strong visual impact. You can submit fashion, creative portraits, or expressive images that highlight mood and elegance. Use creative ideas with light, setting, and pose to capture artistic or sophisticated looks. Photos may explore themes of beauty and form if presented tastefully.

7. Conceptual & Creative
This section is for images where visual storytelling is driven by imagination and artistic interpretation. Photographs may incorporate staged scenes, surreal compositions, or experimental techniques to convey ideas, emotions, or abstract concepts that go beyond traditional documentary photography.

8. Mobile Phone Photography
This category is open to any photograph taken with a mobile phone or tablet. You may submit images of any subject, style, or mood. The focus is on creative vision and spontaneous moments captured with mobile devices. All photo files must include the original metadata; images missing metadata will not be accepted.

9. Amateur Color
Open to Sri Lankan amateur photographers (school and university students). Submit any full-color image, with no restriction on subject. Same rules and definitions as the Open Color section apply. A valid Student ID must be uploaded at entry.

10. Amateur Monochrome
Open to Sri Lankan amateur photographers (school and university students). Submit any monochrome image, following the same monochrome definition as Open Monochrome section. A valid Student ID must be uploaded at entry.
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Notification cards will be sent by email.

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Chamara Ranathunga
Salon Chairman

email: [email protected]
website: npassrilanka.org
Mobile: 94771739354
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