Preserving History
Preserving history through PHOTOGRAPHY of historic landmarks, etc.
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Once Upon A Hero
Firemen, Police Officers, Military personnel, Medical personnel, Teachers, and others ar…
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Hanging Out By The Water
We want to see your buildings on the water's edge. It can be a lake, a river, the ocean …
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Old Farmhouses
Every country of the world has farmhouses. Some are very tiny, and some are very large. …
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Nostalgic Family Photos
This is a challenge we have every once in awhile where we allow you to enter photos you …
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Black and White Doors and Windows $20.00 - Voucher Challenge
In keeping with the Preserving History theme, please submit your best photos of black an…
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The Board of Education
This challenge is about things connected to education. Examples might be schools, books,…
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Old Advertising Pieces
These can be on products, signs that advertise a product, magazine ads, any kind of adve…
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It's MILLER Time!
This challenge is for Old Mills... Any kind of mill''' grist mills-lumber mills- steel m…
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People in *CULTURAL* Clothing
This challenge *DOES NOT INCLUDE* reenactments or costumes of any kind. It *DOES INCLUDE…
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Houses of Prayer
This is open to all types of places of prayer. Churches, Synagogues, Temples, Mosques, P…
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Heart of Stone Challenge
THIS IS A $20.00 REDBUBBLE VOUCHER CHALLENGE - The focus of your photograph must be made…
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LARGE Old Homes
Beautiful *LARGE OLD* homes - NO CASTLES - These can be any style and made from any mat…
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"REV" Up Your Vintage Engines!
This challenge is for "restored" vintage cars and trucks. So shine them up and get them …
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Charming Staircases
These can be *inside* or *outside* stairs. Please submit your best work and please be su…
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Majestic Ceilings
Churches, public buildings... wherever you found that beautiful, painted, decorative cei…
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Beautiful Silhouettes
Your most beautiful photograph featuring a silhouette of a building, bridge, statue, or …
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Cobblestone Streets
They are beautiful, quaint, and reminiscent of a simpler time. Please submit your best w…
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I Am Just A Memory
(Photo Must Be Accepted In Group) This challenge is for photographs of buildings, sta…
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Colorful Holidays and Celebrations - You MUST be a Group Member to participate.
This challenge is for ALL holidays... National, Regional, Traditional, or Religious in A…
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Australia/Oceania
Please submit your very best photographs in keeping with the Preserving History theme. K…
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The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Please submit your very best work and be sure your photographs are in keeping with our P…
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Gone Forever Captures
Your entry MUST BE of a structure that has been torn down since you took the photograph.…
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South of the Border
This challenge is for Mexico - Central America - and South America and islands off their…
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Classic Cars
We have so many artists that do phenominal work with classic cars, and we want you to su…
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Old Bridges
Bridges date back to the earliest of times. Let's see your oldest and best bridge shots!
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FEATURE BANNER CHALLENGE
It’s time for a new FEATURED banner. Since so many people like to place their winning ba…
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Barns and Sheds
Everyone loves barns and sheds. So let's see your best in keeping with our Preserving Hi…
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Houses of Prayer
Down through the ages people have designated places where they worship, including church…
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Special 2011 Featured Works Challenge
If you have had a Preserving History feature/s in 2011, enter this challenge. Any en…
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Unusual Architecture
Submit your best work of a piece of unusual architecture. Odd shapes, strange designs, w…
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My Life is in RUINS
All entries must be RUINS of an earlier time. Building ruins are most common but it may …
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Antiques
Photographs of specific antiques. The antique MUST be the main focus of the photograph.
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WINGS
This challenge is all about aircraft.On the ground or in the air. Submit your best work!
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Black and White Buildings
Submit your best black and white in keeping with our Preserving History theme. Any type …
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Statues of Heros
Countries around the world give honor to men and women who have played an important role…
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New Challenge Banner
It's time for a new banner. Since so many people like to place their winning banners on …
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Interiors
Interior shots of homes, churches, other buildings that fit our Preserving History theme…
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Where Would You Like to be Right Now?
This is one of those special challenges. It does not have to be an historic place, altho…
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Our FIRST YEAR Challenge
Hard to believe we are a year old... but we are! For this challenge please enter your fa…
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Where I Live
For this challenge please submit a photograph of something near your hometown.Please kee…
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FOODS from EVERYWHERE
We all love food and each country has their own special dishes. Please submit your best …
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JAPAN - An Honor and Celebration Challenge
Japan has suffered such a horrible tragedy... I want to honor the country and its people…
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Reenactments, Festivals, Fairs and places where people dress in historic clothing
This should be a fun challenge. Submit your best work of a person/s dressed in historic …
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HDR Challenge
We have a lot of members doing some great HDR work. PLEASE submit your best HDR piece wh…
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Colors of the World
The world is full of color and this challenge is designed to share that color! Please su…
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I've Got Wheels!
WHEELS are the qualifier for this challenge. We are allowing gears to pass for wheels. T…
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Resting Places
Please submit your very best photographs of cemetaries and tombs where those who lived l…
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"Retired"
Submit your best photo of vintage (or even ancient) businesses, no longer in operation o…
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Gardens of the World
Public and private gardens date back centuries. People have always loved gardens. Please…
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Wonderful Store Fronts
Submit your best photograph of a vintage (or older) store front. It does not have to be …
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Old HOMES around the world
Please submit your best photographs of "old homes." They can be tiny or huge or somewher…
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Cover Up
Submit your best photo of any kind of head covering. A hat, crown, helmet, scarves, etc.…
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Steeple Chaser Challenge
We all love Beautiful Steeples. Submit your best work! -------- If you have a steeple…
Closed almost 2 years ago
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Castles
Castles and castle ruins. Please submit your best! Remember to include the name and loca…
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Rusty Relics
The title sums it all up! Give us your very best rust shots!! If the item is not easily …
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The Next Generation's History
Submit entries you believe are excellent representations of the present to be preserved …
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Structural Arches
Throughout the world there are buildings with beautiful arches, adding grace and symmetr…
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Geometric Shape Challenge
The challenge is to find beautiful geometric shapes in buildings, inside or outside. Thi…
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The Family Album
This is a special challenge! Old pictures from the family album. If you are in the pictu…
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National or State Parks
Please place the name of the park and the country in the description. In this instance y…
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A banner for TIES in challenges
We need a banner - 300 x 225 that reads: Congratulations! You have tied in a Preservi…
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History in Black and White or Sepia
Your very best black and white (or sepia) work representing the Preserving History theme…
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Top Ten Banner
We need a top ten winner banner.It should be 300 x 225. The wording should state "You ha…
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Tools of the Trade
Every occupation has tools. Writers use pens, Bakers use ovens and pans, Teachers, Artis…
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United States History
July 4th celebrates the Independence of the US. Please submit your best representing US …
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Canada Day (Canada Through History) Challenge
July 1st is Canada Day and we want to honor Canada and our Canadian members with a speci…
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Muscle Cars
Muscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles. At its …
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Amazing Architecture
Your best example of Amazing Architecture through the ages, temples, pyramids, churches,…
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Colors of the World
We live in a bright and beautiful world. Please submit your brightest, most colorful pho…
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The Written Word
Books, scrolls, parchment/w text, historic documents, etc. must hold a prominent place i…
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Doorway to...
Beautiful doors... The door or doors must be the main focus of the photograph. Remember …
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Traditional Clothing
Around the world festivals are held celebrating the traditions of our cultures and ances…
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Old Shops - Interiors and storefronts
PLEASE... stores should be a minimum of 25 years old to qualify - the older the better …
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Gears and Dials and Wheels and Pieces and Parts
How about some great macros and closeups of bits and pieces of what makes History tick!!…
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The Wings Challenge
This challenge is for WINGED aircraft...no helicopters please. Remember our theme is pr…
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On the Water
Keeping with our historic theme this may include older sailing vessels, moats, historic …
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My Favorite Place
Please submit your favorite place, be it home, or your local museum, a thousand miles aw…
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Flags Flying
Photographs of flags flying on historic buildings, monuments, museum displays, or histor…
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A Bridge to...
BRIDGES... we all love them! Please include in the description the names of the location…
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My Life is in Ruins
The title says it all. The main focus of the photo must be in ruins... can be home, bri…
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Windows to the Past
The main focus must be a window or windows. These may be as elaborate as stained glass i…
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Black and White Challenge
Black and white photography has seen a resurgence in popularity. Enter your best black a…
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Lighthouses Around the World
Lighthouses are popular subjects of photographers everywhere. PLEASE put the location so…
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Picture Perfect Postcard Challenge
Select one of your works that you believe would be a perfect postcard and give a small d…
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We need a Challenge Winner banner...
We need a 300 x 225 Challenge Winner Banner... Easy to read font, but be creative...mus…
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Iron Horse Challenge
It's all about trains.
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Places of Worship
Down through the ages people have designated places where they worship. Churches, synago…
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Passing of Time Challenge
Each entry must have an element of TIME. A watch, clock, hourglass, etc.
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Transportation Through the Ages Challenge
Everything from wagons, stagecoaches, horses (saddled), cars, to trains and ships and al…
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Rock of Ages Challenge
The focus of the photograph must be made primarily of NATURAL rock or stone. NOT manufac…
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"Featured" Banner Challenge
We need a "Featured" banner. 300 x 225. It must say something like "Congratulations! You…
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Someone Used to Live Here Challenge
Photograph must contain a former residence be it elegent or humble, "someone used to liv…
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What's all this then? Challenges are a great way to give this group something to focus on — hone your skills, work towards something and have some fun!