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Science Photo Hunt
Nature is full of intelligent designs, strong structures, and efficient systems. For this challenge, observe the natural world around you and capture a photograph that shows how nature solves problems through balance, strength, protection, movement, or smart design. Your photo may feature a spider web, bird’s nest, honeycomb, tree roots, leaf patterns, shells, or any other natural structure that demonstrates engineering in nature. Include a short caption explaining the design or function visible in your photograph.
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Tip: Look around you. Science is everywhere!
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Objective
Encourage observation, creativity & understanding of science through photography.
Who Can Participate
All registered PSC volunteers, members & team.
Theme
Theme: Engineering in Nature
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📤 Submit till 31 Jul · 🗳 Vote till 07 Aug
Challenge Overview
Take original photos that show any science concept in your daily life — physics, chemistry, biology, environment, engineering or technology.
Examples:
- Shadow & light
- Plant growth
- Water droplets
- Simple machines
- Rusting
- Natural patterns
- Anything that shows science!
Rules
- Photos must be original and clicked by you.
- Do not copy from internet or use AI-generated images.
- No Photoshop / heavy editing — only minor color grading & brightness is allowed.
- Upload the original file so its camera data (EXIF) stays intact as proof.
- Each photo must include a title and explanation.
- No inappropriate or unsafe content. Respect privacy — no faces or private info.
- Only 1 photo per contest. All entries reviewed by the PSC team.
Timeline
- ●14 Jul 2026Submissions open
- ●31 Jul 2026Submissions close · Voting opens
- ●07 Aug 2026Voting closes · Judging by score
- ●WinnersTop 3 announced 🥇🥈🥉
How to Participate
Login to your PSC account
Open the Photo Contest page
Upload your photo (1 per contest)
Add title & explanation
Submit your entry
Prizes & Rewards
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1st Position
+100 XP
+ Certificate
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2nd Position
+50 XP
+ Certificate
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3rd Position
+30 XP
+ Certificate
Every approved photo earns +10 XP. Top entries featured on PSC channels.
Wing of an Airplane
How pressure difference is used to "lift" a plae's wing
I find aeroplanes weirdly interesting, mimicking the motion of a bird, it can be said that they go against the motion of gravity. The wing of a plane...
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max ISO 160 1/23s f/1.6
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Voting opens 31 Jul
The repetition of branches to form a shade
Branches and Shade
As a tree grows its leaves get more sunlight helping it in the process of photosynthesis. Branches spreading outward helps it gather more sunlight in...
Xiaomi M2006C3MG ISO 114 328/1000000s f/2.2
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Voting opens 31 Jul
Gecko Feet: Nature's Super Glue
Van der Waals Force
A gecko has 4-5 toes. On each toe are hair-like strands, setae. The end of every seta breaks down into hundreds of more parts, called spatulae. These...
HUAWEI STK-L21 ISO 64 30000000/1000000000s f/1.8
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Voting opens 31 Jul
The spider web
Tensile strength and geometry
This is a spider web. Spiders are natural engineers. The silk they make is super strong - even stronger than steel, but it’s very light. The lines in...
HUAWEI LDN-L21 ISO 100 4020344/1000000000s f/2.2
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Voting opens 31 Jul
The Living Fortress
Swarm Intelligence & Collective Engineering
Thousands of honey bees have gathered to form a temporary swarm while searching for a new nesting site. Instead of relying on a single leader, each be...
Canon Canon EOS REBEL T3i ISO 1000 1/200s f/5.6
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Voting opens 31 Jul
Nature's Master Architect
Biomimicry & Structural Engineering
Hidden among the tall grass is a beautifully woven bird's nest, built entirely from natural fibres and leaves. Without using any tools, the bird caref...
Cam 3200 ISO 100 10/2800s f/2.8
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Past Contests & Winners
Science Photo Hunt Challenge # 1 Theme: Science Around Us · Jul 2026
Judges' Choice Award
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Waning Gibbous Moon's Cratered SurfaceFajr Rauf
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Nature's Recycling: Leaf Senescence in Arid LandsHafsa Ijaz
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SunsetInaya Hashmi
People's Choice Award
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