Pixels 2026
The Department of Photography, BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, presents you the 13th edition of our Annual Photography Exhibition and competition - Pixels '26, on the occasion of World Photography Day.
Themes for Pixels 2026
Vultus
"Vultus" encourages you to explore raw emotion revealed through the expressions of a face. From the weathered wisdom and unbridled joy of a human subject to the piercing, instinctual gaze of any living being, each frame should tell an intimate story through profound and expressive portraiture.
Kinesis
"Kinesis" invites you to immortalize the fleeting poetry of a world in flux. From the crisp suspension of mid-air action and wildlife in flight, to the kinetic blur of rushing urban transit, each frame should celebrate the sheer thrill of momentum; whether freezing a split second in time or painting with motion to bring speed vividly to life.
Primal
"Primal" is where the wild reigns supreme. Celebrate the beauty, power, and diversity of Earth's fauna through captivating images of animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and marine life. From fierce encounters to quiet moments of grace, reveal the untamed spirit of nature in its most authentic form.
Pangea
"Pangea" invites you to capture the world, in all its breathtaking scale. Encompasses landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, skyscapes, and every vista that reveals the grandeur of our planet. From towering mountains and endless deserts to sprawling skylines, dramatic coastlines, and quiet horizons, celebrate the beauty, depth, and sheer magnitude of the places we inhabit.
Candescence
"Candescence" celebrates the spirit of light. Light is more than illumination; it shapes mood, depth, and wonder. Explore the interplay of brightness and shadow through golden hours, glowing cityscapes, dramatic silhouettes, reflections, celestial skies, festivals, flames, flares or any moment where light - subtle or spectacular, becomes the subject itself.
Terms and Conditions
- All submitted images must be the sole work of the entrant, and the entrant must hold full copyright to exhibit them.
- Entries submitted in past editions of Pixels will not be considered for evaluation if submitted again.
- There is NO entry fee of any kind to participate in the competition or exhibition.
- Photographs must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format, and each image file must not exceed 10 MB.
- Each submission form allows a maximum of 5 entries, and all entries within a single form must belong to the same theme.
- To submit more than 5 entries for a theme or enter multiple themes, participants must submit the form separately for each theme in batches of up to 5 images at a time.
- Rename your files as "Theme_YourName_SerialNumber" (e.g., Vultus_JohnDoe_01.jpg) before uploading to ensure each entry is uniquely identified.
- Entries may be in color or monochrome/black & white. There is no overall limit on the total number of entries a participant may submit across all themes.
- Images must not contain watermarks, signatures, or personal photographer identification embedded on the photo.
- Submissions must not contain obscene or vulgar content.
- Basic photo editing (brightness, contrast, color correction, cropping) is permitted. However, layer editing, composite manipulation, or AI photo manipulation is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
- Entries will be judged based on idea/concept, image quality, theme relevance, and composition.
- Copyright & Usage: If an image is selected, the entrant authorizes The Department of Photography to display the work on physical walls, online platforms, websites, and official publications.
- No individual assessment of entries will be provided; the decision of the selectors is final and binding.
- The Organizers reserve the right to accept or refuse any submission and modify rules or event timelines if required.
- The top entries from each theme will be put on display on World Photography Day, with results announced on our official social media channels.