The assigned categories for 2014 have been decided and are listed below. This list is also published on the Competition Info Page for reference at any time. If you have any questions regarding any of the topics please don’t hesitate to ask Robert or Jim for clarification.
Jan Landscapes
Feb Vertical Composition (Present a strong composition in vertical orientation)
Mar White on White or Black on Black (Image may contain some color but must be primarily a white subject against a white background or a black subject against a black background)
April Story Board ( 3-5 images that when presented together tell a story)
May Animals in action (Not standing still or dead on a plate)
June Abstract (The use of color, tones, shapes, patterns, etc in your photograph to represent a subject without necessarily providing recognizable visual references for the viewer)
July Display of Human Emotion (People displaying a recognizable emotion, not an image of some other subject intended to to evoke an emotion in the viewer)
Aug Macro
Sept Adventure sports (This does not mean organized, team sports like baseball, football, soccer, etc. Think rock-climbing, skydiving, white-water rafting, mountain biking, snowboarding, etc)
Oct Emulate the masters (Create a photo that emulates the work of a recognized master in any form of the visual arts. Be certain to bring a photo of the master’s original work for comparison)
Nov Photograph a public performance (Photograph a dance performance, theatrical play, music concert, etc)