Capture the beauty, power, and wonder of physics in a single frame! The Australian Institute of Physics's ACT Branch is excited to invite photographers, scientists, students, and physics enthusiasts across the country to enter the AIP-ACT Branch Photography Competition.

Whether you're snapping light refraction through a prism, the intricate mechanics of a machine, or stunning astronomical phenomena, we want to see physics through your lens.

Key Highlights

• Free Entry: There is no fee to enter.
• Open Nationally: Anyone currently residing in Australia (with an Australian bank account) can participate. Entrants under 18 are welcome with parent or guardian consent.
• Multiple Submissions Allowed: Submit multiple entries in a single registration or enter multiple times while the online form remains open.
• Keep Your Copyright: You retain full ownership of your photos! Winners simply grant a non-exclusive license to help promote physics and future AIP events.

Prizes

• $250 Grand Prize
• $150 School Student Prize
• $150 University Student Prize

Judging & Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by the AIP-ACT Branch Committee based on two key criteria:

• Relevance to Physics: How well the image captures physical concepts, phenomena, or principles.
• Artistic Merit: Composition, creativity, and visual impact.

Winners will be notified via email within one month of the competition closing date.

Photo Submission Rules

• Original Work: Photos must be your own original creation, and you must own all rights to them.
• Permissions: If people are recognisable in your photos, please ensure you have their consent before submitting.
• Content: Submissions must be appropriate and free of illegal or offensive content.

How to Enter

• Get out your camera or phone and capture your best physics-themed shot.
• Fill out and submit the online entry form before submissions close.

Got questions? Reach out directly to the AIP-ACT Branch Committee at actbranch@aip.org.au.