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.