Summer Scavenger Hunt 2026

Contest rules and deadline

Any member may participate, from any place you may be this summer.  There is no requirement to get every topic, and you may submit an image at any time.  The deadline for entries is Friday, August 28th, 2026.  The Scavenger Hunt show will take place at the September 15th meeting.

How to submit entries

You can enter your scavenger hunt images by clicking on one of the topics below; you will be taken to a web page where you may submit one image for that topic.

If submitting a landscape format image, please crop it to 16 x 9 format and please resize your images to 1080 pixels high to match the club's digital projector. For any other format, please resize your images to 1080 pixels high. If you are having problems resizing your image, please read "Resizing Digital Images" in our "Tips and Tricks" section.

Please remember to rename your files to include your name and the topic category. If you are having problems renaming image files, check out "Renaming Files for Digital Entry", also in our "Tips and Tricks" section.

Topics

• Topic #1: Something Melting
  Ice cream, popsicles, candle wax, fog lifting, melting tar, etc.

• Topic #2: A Sign of Summer
  Flip-flops, beach towels, fireworks stands, lemonade stands, sunscreen, bicycles, patio lights, etc.

• Topic #3: Reflection
  Puddles, sunglasses, lakes, windows, mirrors, chrome surfaces. Great for symmetry and abstraction.

• Topic #4: Motion
  Splashing water, cyclists, insects, carnival rides, wind in grass. Practice shutter speed techniques.

• Topic #5: Golden Hour Glow
  Capture early morning or evening summer light. Focus on mood rather than subject matter.

• Topic #6: Nature Taking Over
  Wildflowers through pavement, vines on fences, abandoned objects reclaimed by nature.

• Topic #7: A Summer Texture
  Sand, peeling paint, weathered wood, cracked earth, seashells, rust, or fabric details. 

• Topic #8: Cooling Off
  Swimming, sprinklers, cold drinks, shade, fans, lakes, or pets in water.

• Topic #9: Only One Color Dominates
  Create an image where one color visually dominates.

• Topic #10: Unexpected Summer
  Something that feels out of place in summer — fog, storm clouds, winter clothing, or abandoned seasonal objects.