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It is a season that’s special for many—a season filled with cheer and with another amazing Questmas where 500px has collaborated with some of your favorite brands in the spirit of giving.
This year’s edition features 12 exciting photo Quests over 12 days, offering 12 opportunities to win big. What a time to be festive and merrily show off your photography skills—you know you want to…
What’s in store this Questmas
12 Days. 12 Quests. 12 Chances to Win!
This holiday season, Questmas 2024 brings you 12 exciting opportunities to level up your photography game! From December 1–12, showcase your talent by submitting your best shots across 12 challenges. Compete for premium prizes from top industry brands and make this a season to remember for your photography journey!
The Quests and prizes
Minimalist
Sponsored by Fractals
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Discover the art of less is more. Minimalism may seem simple to create at first glance, but it challenges photographers to strip away distractions and focus on the essentials—crafting images that resonate through simplicity in subjects, colors, and narratives. It’s a true test of your eye, editing, and storytelling skills.
Submit your best minimalist shots and you will stand a chance to win three packs of Fractals’ award-winning classic prism filters! Known for transforming everyday scenes into jaw-dropping works of art, these filters will elevate your photography from meh to magnificent.
Ready to see your vision shine? Let’s make minimalism powerful!
Explore Fractals’ award-winning prism filters
Adventure
Sponsored by Lowepro
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Adventure photography has the power to transport viewers to far-off places and thrilling moments—and we can’t wait to journey through your lens! If you’re always chasing adventure and capturing it along the way, this challenge is for you.
Submit your best adventure shots for a chance to win the Lowepro PhotoSport PRO, a backpack designed for photographers on the go. Lightweight yet rugged, it offers unmatched comfort and protection, making it the ultimate companion for your next expedition.
Ready to inspire wanderlust? Let the adventures begin!
Learn more about Lowepro’s photography backpacks
Aerial
Sponsored by F-stop
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Take us to breathtaking new perspectives! Whether it’s drone shots, mountain vistas, or high-rise views, this competition celebrates the art of top-down aerial photography that wows and inspires. Our creative community has mastered the art of showcasing the world from above—now it’s your turn to shine!
Submit your best high-altitude imagery for a chance to elevate your gear collection with the Dyota 20L Camera Bag and Accessory Pouch from F-stop. Designed with adventurers in mind, this duo keeps your gear safe and organized wherever your next shoot takes you. Let’s see the world from your vantage point!
Learn more about the Dyota 20L Camera Bag and Accessory Pouch by F-stop
Streetlife
Sponsored by Joby
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Hit the streets and show us what makes your city come alive! Whether you document urban life, showcase street style, craft editorial-worthy scenes, or freeze candid moments in time, the possibilities are endless. Street photography holds a special place in the hearts of our 500px community, and we can’t wait to see how you bring this genre to life.
Submit your best street shots for a chance to win the versatile JOBY GorillaPod® 5K Kit. This portable, adaptable tripod offers unparalleled stability, making it your perfect companion for capturing the ever-changing rhythms of street life. Let’s see your city, your way!
Check out the JOBY GorillaPod® 5K Kit
Landscape
Sponsored by Xpozer
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Landscape photography captures our hearts daily—and for good reason. It connects us all to the beauty of our surroundings and offers a creative playground for photographers of every skill level. Whether you’re just starting out or constantly refining your craft, landscapes are an endless source of inspiration. We hope this challenge sparks your imagination and encourages you to immerse yourself in the natural world.
But capturing beauty is only half the journey—displaying it completes the story. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Xpozer for this prize. Their innovative print and floating frame system transforms your work into gallery-worthy pieces, combining stunning sharpness, vibrant colors, and a sleek, reflection-free finish. Let’s bring your landscapes to life!
See Xpozer’s print and frame system for photographers
Perspective
Sponsored by AstrHori
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Perspective isn’t just a mindset—it’s a game-changer in photography. By playing with angles, height, distance, and depth, you can turn everyday scenes into extraordinary works of art. Perspective photography invites you to explore new viewpoints, transforming the ordinary into the unexpected and revealing fresh ways of seeing the world.
Show us your unique perspective for a chance to win the AstrHori Full-Frame Tilt Lens. This one-of-a-kind lens lets you push creative boundaries, offering wide apertures for dreamy blur effects and tilt-shift capabilities to completely transform the focal plane. It’s a tool that will inspire you to see—and capture—the world like never before!
Check out the AstrHori Full-Frame Tilt Lens
Animals
Sponsored by 7artisans
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From the untamed wilderness to the comfort of our homes, animals captivate us with their personality, movement, and beauty. Whether it’s a powerful wildlife encounter, a serene moment in nature, or a heartfelt pet portrait, animal photography connects us to the extraordinary bond between creatures and the world around them.
Join the Animals Quest, created in partnership with 7Artisans, and share your best shots of animal life. The prize? A remarkable medium telephoto lens from 7Artisans—an essential addition to any wildlife photographer’s kit. Its precision and versatility will elevate your work, helping you capture the animal kingdom like never before.
Didn’t know you needed it? Now you do—so submit your shots and get closer to making it yours!
Discover the 7Artisans medium telephoto lens
Faces
Sponsored by Viltrox
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Faces are windows to emotion, each one telling a story that’s uniquely human. From powerful portraits to candid expressions or fleeting moments of joy and introspection, face photography captures the essence of connection and emotion in its purest form.
Take on this Quest and show us the power of your portraiture for a chance to win the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount, paired with a Protection Filter. This dynamic duo ensures high-quality, crystal-clear captures, featuring an autofocus motor for smooth, precise, and noiseless focusing. Ready to bring stories to life? Let’s see your best work!
Learn more about the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Lens
Motion
Sponsored by Crucial
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Motion photography captures the energy and excitement of life in motion, freezing moments that showcase the dynamism of the world around us. Whether it’s the hustle of a city street, the raw power of athletes in action, or the flowing grace of nature, these shots bring stories to life with every frame.
Submit your best motion-filled images for a chance to win the Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD. This compact, palm-sized powerhouse ensures you’ll never have to worry about running out of storage space again, giving you the freedom to focus on your craft. Ready to capture life in motion? Let’s see your energy in action!
Explore the Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD
Reflections
Sponsored by Calibrite
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Reflections reveal hidden worlds in still water, glass, or any reflective surface, offering a unique way to showcase both your subject and its surroundings. These images create visually stunning compositions that play with symmetry and perspective, challenging the viewer’s perception and adding depth to your work.
Still unsure whether to enter your reflective shots? Let us give you another reason to—accuracy. The ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 and Display Pro HL from Calibrate will ensure your colors are pure and true from capture to edit. The winning photographer will receive this powerful duo, giving you the tools to perfect your color workflow and bring your vision to life with precision.
Ready to see your reflections in their truest form? Submit your shots today!
Check out the Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2
Architecture
Sponsored by Manfrotto
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Architecture photography reveals the artistry and craftsmanship behind the spaces we inhabit, from sweeping cityscapes to intricate details. It showcases the design, form, and context of manmade structures, telling the story of human creativity through every angle.
Submit your best architectural shots for a chance to win the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Tripod. With its precision engineering and adaptability to all photo orientations, this tripod will elevate your photography practice. If you’ve never used a tripod before, you’ll quickly discover how it transforms your shots and opens new creative possibilities.
Ready to capture the beauty of design? Let’s see your architectural vision come to life!
Learn more about the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Tripod
Texture
Sponsored by Great Big Photography World
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Our world is rich with textures, and we want to see how you capture them! Texture photography highlights the tactile quality of surfaces, bringing ordinary objects to life by showcasing the patterns, lines, and materials that surround us. From the roughness of bark to the smoothness of a pebble or the delicate intricacies of fabric, every shot invites the viewer to experience the world in a new and sensory way.
If your images bring the sense of touch to life, you could be the lucky winner of a 3-year community membership to a leading platform dedicated to photography development. This is your chance to take your texture photography to the next level and connect with a vibrant creative community.
Ready to let your images speak through texture? Submit your best shots today!
Learn more about Great Big Photography World membership
Now that you know about the incredible prizes and exciting Quests, it’s time to showcase your photography skills. Join the Questmas Challenges today for your chance to win amazing gear from top brands like Fractals, Lowepro, F-stop, and more.
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