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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 - Sunrise/Sunset (9/22-9/28)

    Sunrise/Sunset This is one of my most favorite topics, because we usually get a lot of amazing photos. Your photo must clearly show a scene at sunrise or sunset. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period...
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    Photo Contest - What Time Is It? (9/15-9/21)

    What Time Is It? We are back! Before we went on hiatus, I asked for how heavy you are. To bookend the hiatus, I will now ask for what time it is. The theme is on time-measuring device. Your photo must clearly show a device that measures either a period of time (egg-timer, pendulum, stopwatch)...
  3. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest On Hiatus 8/25-9/14

    Our PF Photo Contest will go on hiatus from today, Aug. 25, till Sept. 14, 2018. I will be leaving for my vacation later in the week, and will not have much internet connection during my Alaskan cruise. We will be back on Sept. 15. Zz.
  4. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - How Heavy Are You? (8/18-8/24)

    How Heavy Are You? Well, no. I'm not interested in knowing your weight. This week, our focus is on weight-measuring instrument. Your photo must have, as its main subject, an instrument that measures the weight of something. Please note that this must be an instrument that has been designed...
  5. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Night Light (8/11-8/17)

    Night Light This week, your photos must depict a scene at night with illuminated objects, either by its own light, and/or light from another source. You must clearly show that this was taken at night, so it must show an outdoor scene. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...
  6. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Chocolates (8/4-8/10)

    Chocolates While it is toxic to most dogs, we human loves chocolates (or at least, I do). This week's contest is all on chocolates. It can be a chocolate cake, a chocolate candy or bar, a hot cocoa, a chocolate truffle. It can even be a cocoa plant, cocoa seed, cocoa powder... anything that...
  7. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Up Close And Personal (7/28-8/3)

    Up Close And Personal This week, make use of the macro feature of your device or camera, and snap a photo of something really up close. 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...
  8. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Happy (7/21-7/27)

    Happy This week's theme should be very easy. Post a photo that makes YOU happy. Note that this is not a photo on "happiness", i.e. the photo need not convey the sense of happiness. Rather, this is a highly-personal reaction of happiness from you when you look at the photo that you submit...
  9. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Flotation Device (7/14-7/20)

    Flotation Device The theme this week is on things that float on the surface of water. This can be anything from a humongous cruise ship to a kayak to a rubber ducky to a dead leaf. The object must be floating in the picture, so a photo of a ship in a dry dock does not qualify. Animals swimming...
  10. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Bad Photo (7/7-7/13)

    Bad Photo This has always been a popular theme, and it allows for everyone to participate because we all have taken bad photos before. Your photo must be something that didn't turn out the way you expected. Maybe it is bad exposure, bad timing, bad lighting, not focused, or someone just walked...
  11. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Wallpaper (6/30-7/6)

    Wallpaper Find a photo that will be suitable as a wallpaper for your mobile devices, or even for an actual wall!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...
  12. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Spin Angular Momentum (6/23-6/29)

    Spin Angular Momentum Your photo must have, as its main subject, something that spins on its axis. For example, a windmill. You do not have to capture a photo while it is spinning. It is sufficient to show that the objects "normal behavior" is to spin on its axis. If, however, you are showing...
  13. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - If You Steal My Sunshine (6/16-6/23)

    If You Steal My Sunshine Your photo must show a scene in bright sunshine. The photo must also be taken in bright sunshine (i.e. you can't snap a photo of the outside from inside a room).Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within...
  14. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Have A Seat (6/9-6/15)

    Have A Seat For this week's contest, we focus on one of the most common objects that we see everyday - a seat. Your photo must have, as its main subject, one or more chairs, benches, barstools, thrones, sofas, loveseat, wheelchairs... anything that was designed specifically for people to sit...
  15. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Before And After (6/2-6/8)

    Before And After In this contest, you must submit TWO photos in succession, in a single post. Your photo must show something, or a scene, before and after. What actually changed must be dramatic enough to be easily seen.Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to...
  16. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Flags Of Nations (5/26-6/1)

    Flags Of Nations For this contest, your photo must show at least one flag of a nation. The flag nationality need not correspond to yours, or the place you currently live in. But here's the required challenge: the flag must be displayed in such a way that one can identify the country it...
  17. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Me And My Shadow (5/19-5/25)

    Me And My Shadow For this week's contest, the photo MUST feature your shadow as you are taking the photograph. It must be a shadow, not a reflection.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...
  18. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Hug A Tree (5/12-5/18)

    Hug A Tree It is all about trees this week. Your photo must have, as its main subject, a tree, or trees. The trees may be in full bloom, or dormant.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...
  19. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Run Around In Circles (5/5-5/11)

    Run Around In Circles This week, our theme is on the geometric CIRCLE. Your photo must show, as its main subject, something that has this geometric shape. It may contain just one circle, or multiple, overlapping, etc. circles.Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo...
  20. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - You Don't Bring Me Flowers (4/28-5/4)

    You Don't Bring Me Flowers This topic is one of my favorites, and usually brings out some of the most amazing photos for this contest. And since it is the middle of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is time to bring back our theme on Flowers. Please remember that this must be real flowers...
  21. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Alphabets Association (4/21-4/27)

    Alphabets Association ... or AA! :) We have had contests on the Alphabets where each photo posted must have a theme in sequence with the alphabets. We also had separate contests on photo association, where subsequent photo must have a clear association with the previous on. In this contest...
  22. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - See The Light (4/14-4/20)

    See The Light How about I just leave the theme as is, and let you come up with creative interpretation of it? But please ensure that the main subject of your photo shows a clear and unambiguous connection to the theme without you having to explain it.Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...
  23. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Climb Every Mountain (4/7-4/13)

    Climb Every Mountain This week's theme is easy. It is on Mountain/s! A mountain, or mountains, should be the main subject of your photo.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...
  24. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Panorama (3/31-4/6)

    Panorama Most of our smartphones and cameras have the ability to allow us to take a panoramic shot, often by simply scanning and moving our devices. So, for this contest, show us your best or favorite panorama shots. These panorama photos may be taken with the help of your devices, or it may be...
  25. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest-Just The Two Of Us (3/24-3/30)

    Just The Two Of Us This week, your photo must show TWO of something. While there may be other items or objects in the photo, there must be a clear depiction of two of something that belong together. For example, if your photo has a picture of a lot of trees in the background, and your subject...
  26. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - It's Not That Easy (3/17-3/23)

    It's Not That Easy Your photos must show something that is hard or difficult, i.e. not that easy to do, master, perform, complete, etc. (BTW, "hard" does not refer to texture in this case.)Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...
  27. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest-Through The Looking Glass (3/10-3/16)

    Through The Looking Glass Our contest this week is on scenes or entities seen through a transparent or semi-transparent objects. For example, a photo of a scene through a glass window, or of an object behind a glass case. It is anything that is seen through something transparent or...
  28. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest-Turning Over A New Leaf (3/3-3/9)

    Turning Over A New Leaf This week, we will focus on leaf/leaves from plants and trees. Your photo must have, as its main subject, a leaf, or leaves. The leaves may still be connected to the plant or tree, or not. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the...
  29. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Sharp (2/24-3/2)

    Sharp Our theme this week is titled "Sharp". I'll leave it at that. 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 suitable, check with me first...
  30. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Fowl Play (2/17-2/23)

    Fowl Play From Miriam-Webster definition of a "fowl": 1 : a bird of any kind — compare waterfowl, wildfowl 2 a : a cock or hen of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus); especially : an adult hen b : any of several domesticated (see 1domesticate 2) or wild gallinaceous birds — compare guinea...
  31. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Stop Wining (2/10-2/16)

    Stop Wining! This week, the "wining" refers to the delectable wines. Your photos must have, as its main subject, wines! These wines may be depicted in glasses, in barrels, in boxes (ugh!), or still in bottles. Empty wine bottles or other vessels do not qualify. Grape juice that has not been...
  32. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Counting Numbers (2/3-2/9)

    Counting Numbers This theme is similar to our previous theme on the Alphabets (and Reverse Alphabets). However, this one is all about numbers and quantities. The photos will start with "1" and will sequentially increase by one, so the next photo will be on "2", the next one will be on "3"...
  33. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest-Peace and Tranquility (1/27-2/2)

    Peace and Tranquility Your photo this week must convey the feeling of peace and tranquility. 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...
  34. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Pyramids (1/20-1/26)

    Pyramids This week, our focus is on the geometrical shape of a pyramid. Your photo must clearly show objects, buildings, etc. that is in the shape of a pyramid. Good luck! Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest...
  35. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Baby, It's Cold Outside (1/13-1/19)

    Baby, It's Cold Outside! As a reminder, IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE CONTEST, please, please, please read the contest rules before participating. We welcome new participants very much, but I'm sure it is discouraging for all parties if your submission has to be disqualified. This is a photo contest of...
  36. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Water, Water, Everywhere (1/6-1/12)

    {Hope everyone is voting for the contest to win Orodruin's book} Water, Water, Everywhere! We are back with our regularly-scheduled photo contest. Anyone missed me? As a reminder, IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE CONTEST, please, please, please read the contest rules before participating. We welcome new...
  37. Orodruin

    Photo Contest - Physics+Maths (12/23-1/5, win a book)

    The photo contest of this week will have some additional stakes apart from the usual right to brag for a week. In connection to the publication of my new textbook Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, CRC Press has graciously offered Physics Forums three free copies of it to use as...
  38. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Reverse Alphabets (12/9-12/22)

    Administrative Note: I'm on vacation (hooray!). So this week's contest will run for 2 weeks instead of 1. Reverse Alphabets We had a contest on the Alphabets recently, and this contest will be similar to that one except that we will go backwards, i.e. start from the letter "Z" and work our way...
  39. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Holidays At Night (12/2-12/8)

    Holidays At Night It's December. It is not only the start of the Holiday season, but also the start of our Holiday-themed contests. Please note that while this is the month for holidays related to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc., the holiday theme is not restricted to only these holidays...
  40. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - The Alphabets (11/25-12/1)

    The Alphabets We had this theme a while back, and it produced quite an interesting result, so we will do it again this time. Each photo must have, as its main subject, the sequential letter of the alphabets. The first photo posted in this contest must have a subject starting with the letter...
  41. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Technicolor (11/18-11/24)

    Technicolor This week, your photo can be on any subject. However, there is one very strict requirement. Your photo must have as many varied and different colors as possible. This is to be one very colorful photo contest. Please note that if your photo does not contain "sufficient" number of...
  42. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - I Love The Nightlife (11/11-11/17)

    I Love The Nightlife This is a night time photo contest. Your photo must clearly be taken during the night. 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...
  43. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Photo Association (11/4-11/10)

    Photo Association We had great responses and a lot of fun the last time we ran this theme. So here it is again, back by popular demand. The rules are the same. Each photo must have a clear association with the photo immediately before. So once a photo is posted, the next photo must have a...
  44. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Under The Sea (10/28-11/3)

    Under The Sea Your photo this week must have, as its main subject, things or scenes that are typically found or expected in an ocean or large bodies of water. If it is an object or an entity, it need not be photographed in the water. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...
  45. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Halloween (10/21-10/27)

    Halloween It is that time of the year for many ghoulish delights. Your photo must have a clear and strong connection to Halloween. 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...
  46. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Falling Autumn (10/14-10/20)

    Falling Autumn The theme this time is all about Autumn, Fall, and that time of the year. Your photo must show a clear depiction of this season. 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...
  47. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Skyscrapers (10/7-10/13)

    Skyscrapers This week we all will have to look up. It is on Tall Buildings, y'all! Your photo must have, as its main subject, a skyscraper or skyscrapers. Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case...
  48. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Purple People Eater (9/30-10/6)

    Purple People Eater No, no, no... don't even hum that tune or you'll never get it out of your head. This week, your main subject is the color Purple! Certainly there can be variations to this color, and computer displays can change the color from one display to another. So try as much as you...
  49. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - You're Hot (9/23-9/29)

    You're Hot! No, this is not in the figurative sense, but in the literal sense. Your photo must have, as its main subject, something that is hot, as in temperature. Of course, "hot temperature" is subjective to a certain extent, but use your judgement. Furthermore, please make sure that your...
  50. ZapperZ

    Photo Contest - Going Up (9/16-9/22)

    Going Up! This week, our theme is on something that takes you up higher in elevation. It can be a set of stairs, an elevator, or even an airplane. 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...
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