The list of our Monthly Challenge topics follows:
June /July/August – Negative space
For the meeting on September 8th – Submit by September 1st
- Negative space photography emphasizes not just the subject, but the empty space around the subject. The viewer’s eyes may be drawn to a central figure, but they can’t help noticing the large section of emptiness that surrounds and defines that figure. The emptiness (whatever form it takes) gives definition and emphasis to the subject.
September – Contrasts
For the meeting on October 6th – Submit by September 29th
- Images that contain two opposing parts – wrinkled/smooth, young/old, clean/dirty, big/small, etc.
October – Leading Lines
For the meeting on November 3rd – Submit by October 27th
- Leading lines are a compositional technique where human-made or natural lines lead the viewer’s eyes through a photograph to the subject or the heart of the image.
November – Impressionist/Creative Processing
For the meeting on December 1st – Submit by November 24th
- Impressionist photography is broadly defined as a genre of photography that attempts to convey the general feeling of a scene rather than a literal representation. Photos often lack detail while emphasizing light and colour, and are often soft, dreamy or have a painterly effect. In-camera techniques such as intentional camera movement (ICM), panning, selective focus, and long exposures are often used. Creative post-processing can also be used to create impressionist photos. Try to use both in-camera techniques and post-processing to make creative compositions.
December – Motion/Stillness
For the meeting on January 5th- Submit by December 29th
- An image that shows things moving (slow shutter speed/panning?) or at rest. Why not challenge yourself by taking a photograph that includes both motion and stillness.
January – Emotions
For the meeting on February 2nd – Submit by January 26th
- People or animals showing joy, sadness, puzzlement, etc.
February – People in Landscapes
For the meeting on March 1st – Submit by February 23rd
- People are not typically included in landscape imagery. However, incorporating people into your images is a unique way to tell a story. They can play a main part in your landscape or be a small part of it that helps to emphasize your story and to help to personalize the beauty of the environment.
March – Repetition
For the meeting on April 5th – Submit by March 29th
- Repetition in photography means using repeating shapes or a repetitive pattern inside the frame as part of the composition. Repetition can also be the image’s main subject instead of just being a tool for photography composition.
April – Strange things or “What am I?”
For the meeting on May 3rd- Submit by April 26th
- An image that makes you ask “What is that?”
May – The 3 A’s: Aged/Antiquated/Abandoned
For the meeting on June 7th- Submit by May 31st
- Items that demonstrate one or more of the 3 A’s.
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