Words Fall Short

About

For this year’s Dekunstrukt, the official photography folio of the students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, the theme captures moments that speak for themselves. With minimal narratives, each image invites you to pause, feel, and reflect. It values simplicity and presence in a fast-paced world, offering a visual experience that sparks curiosity and emotion through the power of the frame.

In this year’s Dekunstrukt, yield your creativity to the lens and let each shot become a canvas for bold expression and quiet meaning. Look not only at the photo, but beyond the context it dares to hold.

Entries

Photo by Hans Chua

Aftermath over climax.

Capturing the quiet stillness after the chaos.

For even seven words hold raw, bold meanings.

Photo by Hans Chua

Emotion through posture, gesture, space.

Quiet stories in posture and proximity.

Photo by Hailey Cruz

Roughness as character.

Imperfect shots evoke raw, honest, real memories.

Photo by John Cadungog

Tension in stillness.

Embracing imperfection as raw memory.

Frequently
Asked Questions

What kind of photo entries can I submit?

You can submit photos that suit the theme of “TL;DR” which could be photos recently taken or some from the archive. Submit images that could also be conceptual, street photography, or photojournalism, among other categories.

Where and how should I submit my entries?

For submissions, upload your entries to Google Drive using your Benilde mail. Make sure to adjust its sharing settings to “Anyone in this group with this link can edit.”

Copy the share link and paste it into its designated question in the submissions form. Make sure to fill up the other required details before submitting. The link to the submissions form will be posted on our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram (@thebenildean).

How many entries am I allowed to submit?

You can submit as many as you want. However, take note that you may only submit up to four (4) photos per entry. A maximum of four (4) photos would only be allowed for a photo series. The caption can either be per entry or per photo in a photo series.

Are there certain technicalities or rules I need to follow?

The photos submitted must be at least 1800px and in jpeg format. There are no restrictions regarding photo ratio.

How long is the caption?

All entries must have a caption. The caption is limited to a total of 7 words and it must be placed in the submissions form. The caption can be whatever you wish and can explain why you chose that certain photo and how you feel it relates to the theme.

If captions will be done per photo, the photos must be labelled with “Photo #.” In the submissions form, it must be shown like this:

[Photo 1]: This is my caption.
[Photo 2]: It motions me from A to B
[Photo 3]: The calling is calm.

Until when can I submit entries?

You can submit entries until July 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

When will Dekunstrukt be published?

Stay tuned for further announcements. Follow our social media accounts to get updates: Facebook and Instagram (@thebenildean).

How will I be notified if my work was or wasn’t chosen for Dekunstrukt?

The only way to find out is to wait for the online launch of the folio of Dekunstrukt: TL;DR. For updates, follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram (@thebenildean).

Who is eligible to submit?

Dekunstrukt: TL;DR will only accept entries from currently enrolled (3rd term, A.Y. 2024-2025), bonafide students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. This means if you are currently on LOA this 3rd term, you may NOT submit to Dekunstrukt: TL;DR.

What are your criteria in the selection process?

The main criterion is how the entry fits the theme of Dekunstrukt: TL;DR. All technicalities and requirements such as creativity, composition, originality, and uniqueness are also taken into consideration.

The selection process will be handled by the Photography Editor, Editor in Chief, Associate Editor for Print, and the Creative Director of the Benildean Press Corps.

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