Triptych
December 8, 2021
Three photos with a single theme. Image may be a larger image broken into three individual images or three separate images that are clearly associated with each other. All three must be on a single final image.
Abstract
November 10, 2021
Should express ideas and emotions in a photographed image without the intention of creating a traditional or realistic image. While many commonly observed photography rules don’t apply, a good abstract photo always has a clear, structural design. Much thought goes into the order, placement, and balance between shapes, patterns, textures, and colors within an abstract image.
Reflections in a Puddle
October 13, 2021
Image should be readily identifiable as a puddle and may be any liquid, inside or outside your home. May be naturally occurring or human made.
Automobile Emblem
September 1, 2021
May include something like the flying lady (Spirit of Ecstasy) on a Rolls Royce, or the symbols used to identify makes or models. May be from an old or newer car.
Wood
August 11, 2021
Wood should be the major focus whether as the building component or the natural product itself.
Silhouette
July 14, 2021
Main image must lack all detail. May be black or another pure color (NO SHADING).and surrounded with white or another highly contrasting color (white or another pure color OR RANGE OF COLORS)
Patterns
June 9, 2021
Our eyes are predisposed to recognizing patterns. When we capture a repetition, it can create a powerful image. To create even more interest, offer up that pattern, make it prominent, but you may somehow break the repetition.
Collection
May 12, 2021
Should contain multiple items of similar size or category, yet each component is an individual subject collected by a human collector whether intentional or not. Think kitchen utensils, stamps, or coins. It could even be crazy big like someone’s automotive collection.
Symmetry
April 14, 2021
Our eyes are naturally drawn to things that are symmetrical. A composition with two equal or close to parts does seem to conflict with the rule of thirds. If you’re going to break a rule, be sure and shatter it. Post processing flipped images NOT ALLOWED.
Perspective
March 10, 2021
Image should utilize an angle from down, up, above, leading lines, etc. Though all images must be from some perspective, here the perspective is more important than the element being captured. Should be creative and obvious.