The Mpls. Photo Center in Minneapolis, MN seeks entries for a photography exhibition, June 24 - August 13, 2011.
"Photography is not an intellectual medium but an emotional one. It can't tell you why something happened, but it can show you what it felt like when it happened better than any other medium. Unless the photographer can harness the viewer's emotions there's really little point in taking the photograph. I also firmly believe that photographing what you know and understand generally produces more profoundly moving images than trying to capture something you've never experienced before and know little about. The most successful photographers are the ones who know and comprehend their subject matter. This doesn't mean you only have to shoot in your hometown, although there's a wealth of material waiting for you there if you do."
First Place $400, Second Place $300, Third Place $200, Honorable Mentions (3) $100.
Juror: Peter Howe, Former Photo Editor of the New York Times Magazine and Director of Photography for Life Magazine.
"Early Morning, After Dark: Dawn's First Light to Dusk's Last is a broad topic for a photographer to undertake. This has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side it allows for an almost inexhaustible range of subject matter. The downside is that it makes it difficult for the photographer to focus his or her creativity into one area that adequately represents the theme."
$35 first 5 images, $10 each additional.
Visit website for more info and submission guidelines.
Deadline: April 25, 2011.