“Low-Key“ Low-key is a term that describes images that are dark and contain few highlight areas. The use of low-key lighting, as a creative visual tool, accentuates the shape and contour of a subject. Additional lighting, such as a fill … Continue reading →

It is recognized that many members will be unable to go too far afield to shoot this coming season. Therefore, the “time” restriction for the Assigned Category will be eased for the coming season. Images that have been taken within … Continue reading →

Trying to chose an image for competition involves considering the Impact, Technical Merits, and Composition. Ron Goodlin has distilled the considerations into “Top 25 Things When Choosing an Image for Competition.” A pdf copy of his presentation is available to … Continue reading →

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It is recognized that many members will be unable to go too far afield to shoot this coming season. Therefore, the “time” restriction for the Assigned Category will be eased for the coming season. Images that have been taken within … Continue reading →

Rules for the Nature Trophy Competition Nature Definition Nature Photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology. The image can include landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and … Continue reading →

“Liquids” Depicts images where the main subject matter is of an element in a liquid state or where the main interest is the result of the interaction of the liquid with another object or subject. It must be clearly evident … Continue reading →