Develop a visual story through the power of three interconnected images that both stand independently and weave together into something greater than their parts. The triptych format challenges photographers to transcends the single frame, creating sophisticated narratives that invite viewers to linger, discover, and reflect.

Ensure your images have:

• A natural flow which guides the view through your story.
• Ensure each image holds own while contributing to the collective impact.
• Transform everyday moments to narratives.

Check the Triptych Photography Examples and Ideas webpage

For those who have not created a triptych, here are some instructions on who they can be created using Photoshop and Lightroom (English) (French).

Submitted images must fall within one of the following themes:

• Difference in Building Structures – Images captured the distinct architectural character of urban, rural, and industrial environments, showcasing how different building styles, materials, and purposes create unique visual narratives.
• Human Connection – Images that capture the movement of humankind through the world of domesticity, the frenetic pace of public spaces or the hustle and bustle of work environments.
• Nature Scene – Capture three aspects of nature ranging from dramatic landscapes to intimate details, showing the patterns and transformations found in the natural world.
• Abstract transformation – Transform that turns the familiar into the interesting with everyday objects by revealing unexpected patterns and perspectives.

For a full definition of each theme and rules for this competition can be found on the CAPA website, https://capacanada.ca/2026-triptych-the-art-of-three-competition/.

Note: Although the CAPA rules state no borders are permitted this does not refer to the border around the individual images, therefore it is permitted to add a key line around the individual images in the triptych but not around the overall image. 

It is the photographer’s responsibility to ensure that the images they are submitting meet the CAPA criteria. 

Note:  CAPA’s full submission criteria can be found on the CAPA website at https://capacanada.ca/capa-competitions/capas-eligibility-criteria/  and CAPA’s new AI requirements at https://capacanada.ca/updated-ai-requirements-on-capa-competitions/.

Submissions to CAPA are uploaded to their database which requires that they must meet the following requirements.

Maximum horizontal size – 1400 pixels

Maximum vertical size – 1050 pixels

Maximum file size – 1.8 MB

File format – .jpeg or jpg

Image Titles – The file name must include the photographer’s name and the image title, with no symbols such as /-_ or “.

An image’s title may be used by the judges in evaluating a submission, so ensure your title complements or contributes to the vision or message being presented in the image. 

As a CAPA club member we are entitled to submit 6 images, from 6 different photographers, all images submitted to our External Competition Chair will be adjudicated, and the best images will be submitted on behalf of the club. You will be notified if your image is selected as one of the club’s submissions.

Images are to be submitted to the externalcomp@hcpclub.ca by April 9, 2026.

The CAPA due date for this competition is April 15, 2026 and results will be shared approximately 2 weeks after this date. The results will be a numeric score out of 30 only and these results will be shared with the individual members via email when received.