Author: ksccc

The list of our Monthly Challenge topics follows:

June /July/August – Through the Looking Glass

For the meeting on September 12th – Submit by September 5

• Experiment with reflections through mirrors and other reflective surfaces to create intriguing compositions.

September – Monochrome Madness

For the meeting on October 5th – Submit by September 26

• Limit participants to capturing images in black and white. This can help them focus on contrast, tones, and composition without the distraction of colour.

October – Minimalism

For the meeting on November 7th – Submit by October 31

• A minimalist image is one where over 50% of the image is made up of “negative” space.

November – Night Photography

For the meeting on December 5th – Submit by November 28

• Explore the world after dark. This could include capturing cityscapes, starry skies, or creative use of artificial lighting..

December – Unusual Perspectives

For the meeting on January 9th – Submit by January 2

• Challenge participants to capture scenes from unique and unexpected angles. This could involve shooting from the ground, from above, or incorporating unusual camera orientations.

January – Shadows

For the meeting on February 6th – Submit by January 30

• Hard light creates hard well-defined shadows and soft light ones that are soft and less defined.  Shoot for the shadows, but the subject creating the shadows can be included.

February – Portals / Portholes – Windows and / or Doors

For the meeting on March 6th – Submit by February 27

• Portals and doors are things we go thru to achieve something or go somewhere.  Portholes and windows are things we look through and wish we cold get there.

March – Solitude – Serene

For the meeting on April 10th – Submit by April 3

• Images that evoke the state or situation of being alone.  Could be wilderness, empty city streets, etc.

April – Colour Splash

For the meeting on May 1st – Submit by April 24

• Challenge members to capture photos where one specific colour stands out prominently. This can be achieved through composition, subject choice, or post-processing.

May – Visions of Canada

For the meeting on June 5th – Submit by May 29

• Images that say, “That’s my Canada”.  Could be food (poutine, beavertails, Sugar Shacks), events, locations.