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Dec
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Fri
December Assignment – Anything Festive
Dec 20 @ 6:30 am – 7:00 am

holidayFind a shot for anything festive, that’s this month’s assignment.

Remember that the images have to be yours.

Be certain to upload your images by the 20th.

Jan
20
Mon
January Assignment – Contrasting Colours
Jan 20 @ 11:45 pm

contrast
Our assignment for this month is contrasting colours. Objects of different color in a picture can sometimes create a combination that draws attention. This challenge is about finding the right combination of very different hues that can make a good picture.

Here’s two links that you may find helpful:

  • Digital Photography School – [Link]
  • Photoshop Tutorials – [Link]

Please ensure that all parts of your submissions are your own.

 

Feb
20
Thu
February Assignment – Nautical
Feb 20 @ 11:45 pm

blockFebruary’s Assignment is Nautical and that’s quite wide open for subject material.

Our rules for assignments are on the Assignment page [Link]

Here are links to sites with great examples of nautical images

Silken Photoshelter – [Link]

Fine Art America – [Link]

Be certain that your submissions are entirely your own work.

 

Mar
20
Thu
March Assignment – Soup Cans
Mar 20 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

March’s Assignment is Soup Cans.  Your imagination is the limit.  They can be new, old, stacked, lined up, whatever!soupcans

Our rules for assignments are on the Assignment page [Link]

Be certain that your submissions are entirely your own work.

 

Apr
20
Sun
April Assignment – Painting with Light
Apr 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

night-photography-1Our April assignment is painting with light or night photography if you’re more comfortable with that approach.  Here are links to sites that may be helpful with suggestions.

Digital Photography School – Night Photography

Nikon suggestions – Painting with Light

Our rules for assignments are on the Assignment page [Link]

Be certain that all your submissions are entirely your own work.

May
20
Tue
May Assignment – Flowers
May 20 @ 11:45 pm

flowerShooting Flowers

It is spring and there are tons of new blooms coming so there’s lots to choose from for this assignment.

Remember that all components of your submissions should be taken recently.  Here’s a link to the guidelines for Colour, Black & White and Digital Art.

If you would appreciate some professional help with shooting, here’s a few more links

 

Jul
1
Tue
July Assignment – Photographer’s Choice
Jul 1 – Jul 20 all-day

It’s up to you to pick something you really like.  Be creative, be you. Just remember to use a recent photo and to follow the rules for assignments shown on the assignments page.

Aug
1
Fri
August Assignment – Faces
Aug 1 – Aug 20 all-day

IMG_8211 (300x200)Faces – You see them everywhere, on the street, in statues – send in your best.  See the rules on the assignment page.

Sep
1
Mon
September Assignment – Frozen in Time
Sep 1 – Sep 20 all-day

This is a wide open assignment. You are only limited by your imagination.  Rules for the assignment can be found on the assignment page.

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Oct
1
Wed
October Assignment – Markets
Oct 1 – Oct 20 all-day

There are lots of markets at this time of year.  Find some good shots.  Rules for the assignment can be found on the assignment page.