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PhotoCON (フォトコン, Fotokon) is a Japanese photography magazine that emphasizes the participation of and contests for its readers. Its title alludes to "photo contest".
The magazine has a complex history. Photo Contest (フォトコンテスト, Foto Kontesuto) was a monthly magazine whose first issue was dated September 1956. This turned into the much more ambitious and very different Camera Age (カメラ時代, Kamera Jidai), a monthly magazine that ran from January 1966 till January 1967. The earlier magazine returned as the twice-monthly Junkan Foto Kontesuto (旬刊フォトコンテスト) from May 1967, from January 1968 till October 1973 Gekkan Foto Kontesuto (月刊フォトコンテスト) and from January 1974 until December 2007 Japan Photo Contest Monthly (formally 日本フォトコンテスト, Nihon Foto Kontesuto; normally フォトコンテスト, Foto Kontesuto).

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  1. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - It's A Jungle Out There (9/22-9/28)

    It's A Jungle Out There! This week, it's all about jungle, forest, wooded area, etc. Good luck! Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the...
  2. micromass

    Photo Contest - Delicious Food (9/15-9/21)

    Delicious food Evo asked me to do this weeks photo contest. This week the topic is *delicious food*. Post anything that looks delicious or that makes other people really hungry. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within...
  3. Evo

    Photo Contest - Too cute (9/8-9/14)

    Too Cute This weeks contest should be easier, the topic is things that are just *too cute*. It may be living or an inanimate objects. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a...
  4. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Triangle (9/1-9/7)

    {Administrative note: I will be on vacation later this week. Evo has graciously agreed to run the contest and the polling while I am gone for the next 2 weekends.} Triangle This week, the focus is on the geometric shape Triangle. Your photo must have, as its main subject, this geometric...
  5. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - From A Distance (8/25-8/31)

    From A Distance From a distance The world looks blue and green And the snow capped mountains white From a distance The ocean meets the stream And the eagle takes to flight We will use a Bette Midler's hit this week as our theme. Pick a photo that satisfies the them of "From A...
  6. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Eeeeeeewwwwwww (8/18-8/24)

    Eeeeeeewwwwwww! This week, find a photo that makes the rest of us go "Eeeeeeewwwwwww!" For those who may not be familiar with such an expression, it means that the photo must be either icky, yucky, revolting, etc... While we are pushing the boundary of "good taste" here, please make sure...
  7. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Fountain of Youth (8/11-8/17)

    Fountain of Youth This week it is all about water fountain, big and small. Have fun! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the picture...
  8. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Go For The Gold (8/4-8/10)

    Go For The Gold The London Olympics is still on. It is time for us to Go For The Gold! Our theme this week is on either the color gold, or on gold itself, i.e. the element or the jewelry. Good luck! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to...
  9. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Sports (7/28-8/3)

    Sports In celebration of the London Olympics Games, our theme this week is on Sports. Photos related to any valid sports are acceptable. Good luck! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period...
  10. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - It'll Cost You An Arm And A Leg (7/21-7/28)

    It'll Cost You An Arm And A Leg I'm guessing that this might be one of the tougher themes, but then again, I thought the "Pillow" theme was easy and we had no entries. So who knows. The theme this week is on 2 particular human limbs - arms and legs. Your photo must have, as its main...
  11. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Fish Are Food, Not Friends (7/14-7/20)

    Fish Are Food, Not Friends! One of the most memorable and hilarious lines in the movie "Finding Nemo" was a group of sharks, led by Bruce, being in an AAA-type meeting to get rid of their "addiction" to eating fish. The mantra they were repeating was "Fish are friends, not food!", and...
  12. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Pillow Talk (7/7-7/13)

    Pillow Talk After last week's "emotional" theme, this week, we will tackle something often overlooked, significantly more benign, and never been a thematic focus for much of anything. This week, the focus is on PILLOWS! Yes, the same pillows that you sleep on, sit on, or sit against. It...
  13. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Love And Affection (6/30-7/6)

    Love And Affection The photos this week must convey the feeling of love and affection of the people in the photo, induce such feelings to the viewer of the photo. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the...
  14. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Turned Into A Statue (6/23-6/29)

    Turned Into A Statue This week, the main subject of your photos must be on statue/s. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the picture is...
  15. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - In The Summertime (6/16-6/22)

    In The Summertime Besides being a catchy, Mungo Jerry tune, this is also our theme for this week. It's summer in the northern hemisphere! Your photo for this contest must depict summer. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...
  16. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Cuts Like A Knife (6/9-6/15)

    Cuts Like A Knife Last week, our theme on flowers has plenty of colors and softness. This week, we go to the opposite extreme and find something "cold" and "steely". We are dealing with knives, folks. But unlike the advice given by your parents and teachers, this time, I want you to run with...
  17. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Flowers (6/2-6/8)

    Flowers This is the time of the year where flowers are in bloom. So no excuse for anyone not having any material for this week's contest. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case...
  18. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - A Man's Home Is His Castle (5/26-6/1)

    A Man's Home Is His Castle It's a common phrase that many of us have heard. This time, you get to interpret it in photos. Send in your best photo that that clearly reflects our theme. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...
  19. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Tools (5/19-5/25)

    Tools This week, your photos must have, as its main subject, tools! These are tools that you normally see in the Tools section of a hardware or home improvement store. Note that "kitchen tools", utensils, and implements such as knives, bottle opener, can opener, etc. do NOT qualify. Zz...
  20. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - A Place I Want To Go Back To (5/12-5/18)

    A Place I Want To Go Back To Think of a place that you had visited in the past that you would like to go back to for another visit. A photo of such a place is what we have in mind for this contest. Note that family homes (i.e. going back to your parents' home, for example), etc. do not...
  21. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - True Blue (5/5 - 5/11)

    True Blue This week's contest is brought to you by the color BLUE! Blue must be the predominant[/]b] color in your photo. While there can be many shades of blue, please make sure that the color/s is/are clearly within the blue family. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...
  22. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - When The Lights Go Down In The City (4/28-5/4)

    When The Lights Go Down In The City OK, so I took a line from a Journey's tune for this week's theme. You get to interpret this any way you want. Just be sure that there is a clear depiction of the theme in your photo. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...
  23. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Slippery When Wet (4/21-4/27)

    Slippery When Wet You have that theme to play with. Can you find a photo that has the best depiction of that theme? Good luck! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a...
  24. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Quantum Physics (4/14-4/20)

    Quantum Physics This week we will try something different, and can possibly be quite challenging. So let's see if you are up to the challenge. Our theme this week is "Quantum Physics". Your photo must show a visual depiction or an interpretation of quantum physics. For example, you put a cat...
  25. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Snug As A Bug In A Rug (4/7-4/13)

    Snug As A Bug In A Rug You get to interpret this anyway you want. But make sure that your photo has a clear depiction of the "theme" without requiring any written explanation. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...
  26. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest Rule Discussion - At What Point Is It A Photo Editing ?

    PF Photo Contest Rule Discussion - At What Point Is It A "Photo Editing"? It is inevitable that, at some point, we have to revisit the PF Photo Contest rules and modify or clarify the rules that we currently have. The current issue is with Rule #2 in the contest: As SecularSanity has...
  27. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Dirty, Disgusting Mess (3/31-4/6)

    Dirty, Disgusting Mess This week, we crank up the yuck factor. We usually have photos of lovely, beautiful, or serene things, scenes, or activities. For this one, we will go in the opposite direction. Find something or some scene that is a dirty, disgusting mess and show it here. Zz. Contest...
  28. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - It's Gonna Be A Bright, Sun Shinning Day (3/24 - 3/30)

    It's Gonna Be A Bright, Sun Shinning Day This week, you get to interpret this lyric from a classic tune in your photo. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or...
  29. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Paper Pusher (3/17-3/23)

    Paper Pusher This week's contest is made of paper. Your photo must have, as its main subject, paper/s! It can be ordinary papers or things made of paper. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest...
  30. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - The Light Of My Life (3/10-2/16)

    The Light Of My Life This week's theme is on light fixtures. It can be a ceiling light, a table lamp, a wall sconce, a street light, or multiple number of them. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the...
  31. Greg Bernhardt

    How do I clean dust inside my camera lens?

    I've had the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 for about a year and absolutely love it. However on my last trip I noticed some spots on my photos. Looking at my lens there appears to be specs of dust on the inside of my lens. It's past the first piece of glass and resting on the inside glass. Is...
  32. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Shopping (3/3/3/9)

    Shopping Any photos taken inside a retail establishment will qualify for this contest. This includes photos taken inside a shopping mall, department stores, grocery stores, outdoor farmers market, etc. Photos taken inside a service establishment (car rental, hairdressing salon, restaurants...
  33. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Science and Engineering (2/25-3/2)

    Science and Engineering Since this is technically a Physics/Science forum, we should periodically have themes that reflect that topic. This is one of them. Your photo must have clear presentation of something related to science and/or engineering. Please note that your photo must be taken...
  34. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Physics Forums (2/18-2/24)

    Physics Forums This week, it is a tribute to our most favorite physics forum, The Physics Forums! Show creative ways to display the Physics Forums website on any screen. Please note that you cannot use a screen capture. It must still be something that is photographed. Good luck! Zz...
  35. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Seeing Double (2/11-2/17)

    Seeing Double This time, your photo must have something that appears to be two identical items. This could be two of the same thing, or a pair of twins, or something that looks as if there's two of them. Note that double exposure, delayed exposure, or other photography tricks do not count...
  36. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Bad Photo (2/4-2/10)

    Bad Photo This has always been a fun and popular theme. Pick out one of your bad photos and proudly display them on here! Please note that such bad photos must not be taken on purpose! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will...
  37. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Ice, Ice, Baby (1/28-2/3)

    Ice, Ice, Baby No, this week's theme is not on the revival of Vanilla Ice, or bad 90's pop tunes. Rather, it is on frozen H2O. Your photo must have, as its main subject, ice! Note that ice cream, Popsicle, frozen drinks, etc. are not eligible. It must be something that we normally associated...
  38. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned (1/21-1/27)

    A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned This is a popular proverb that means that saving money is equivalent to earning it. This week's contest will have this theme. Based on your understanding of this phrase, you must to interpret it in your photos. Good luck! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any...
  39. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - It's A Plane (1/14-1/20)

    It's A Plane! This week, it is all about airplanes. Big, small, commercial, quirky, and everything in between. Toy or model airplane is also acceptable. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest...
  40. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Interior Decor (1/7-1-13)

    Interior Decor The contest this week focuses on interior decorations. This can be inside a home, office, or building. Anything that enhances the look, feel, comfort, etc. of an interior space, something that an interior designer or decorator would do. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any...
  41. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Happy New Year 2012 (12/31-1/6)

    Happy New Year 2012 Wow! How the year just flew by! Our theme this week is on the new year. It can either show clearly the number "2012", or on any kind of New Year-type celebration. Please make sure photos of a celebration must have a clear association with a typical New Year party...
  42. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree (12/24 - 12/30)

    O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree The theme this week is very simple - it is on Christmas trees. So show us your photo of christmas tree. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and a Joyous Holidays! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo...
  43. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Merry Christmas (12/17-12/23)

    Merry Christmas! With Christmas barely a week away, it is time to have our yearly contest with the Christmas theme. So any photos that clearly shows a Christmas theme qualifies for this contest. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme...
  44. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - In The Kitchen (12/10 - 12/16)

    In The Kitchen Our contest this week is quite simple. Your photos must be taken in the kitchen, and of stuff one would find in the kitchen of a home (not restaurants, or other business establishments). Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the...
  45. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - An Element Of Danger (12/3-12/9)

    A Element Of Danger You get to interpret this in your own way. However, please make sure that your photo can clearly be tied to the phrase of our theme without needing any explanation. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...
  46. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Nice Curves (11/26-12/2)

    Nice Curves Seen any curvy things lately? A good photo of one of those might be the winning photo for this week's contest. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area...
  47. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Stainless Steel (11/19-11/25)

    Stainless Steel Stainless steel? The metal? Yes, that's our theme for this week! Good luck! Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the...
  48. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - The Sky Is The Limit (11/12 - 11/18)

    {Administrative note: the rule on posting multiple photos in the contest thread has been made more explicit, and now includes a possible automatic disqualification for that contest}The Sky Is The Limit Your photo this week must have, as it's main subject, our sky! Good luck! Zz. Contest...
  49. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - 11/11/11 (11/5-11/11)

    11/11/11 The last day of this week's contest will fall on 11/11/11. So it should be appropriate that your photo must have the number "11" in it. Note that it must be 11, not 1, not 1111, not 1111111, not 34311322, etc. However, that number eleven can be with other numbers. It may also be in...
  50. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Stairway To Heaven (10/29-11/4)

    Stairway To Heaven Make your own interpretation of this theme. Just make sure there is a clear representation of it. Zz. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or...
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