Theme Challenges
Theme Challenges
Theme Challenges Theme Challenges are a fun way to participate in the Montreal Camera Club, share images, and receive feedback. There are five Theme Challenges each year, two in the fall and three in the winter. Photographic matters of composition, style, intent of the photographer, camera settings, and editing techniques are all discussed.
All the images will be presented and discussed, but no marks given. The aim is for members to discuss our images in a casual manner in which we can all learn from each other.
Margaret White
challenge@montrealcameraclub.com
| Challenges | Information & References |
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F1 Suggested Themes: Candid Persons, Nostalgia, or Dramatic Contrast & Shadows |
This theme is based on the CAPA Competition—Monochrome 5 Tips for Black and White Photography by Hugh Brownstone for B&H Photo Video Pro Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDJpXlCQSjI The Secret to Mastering High Contrast Black & White Photography by Alvin Turner – Providence Photography DFW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdNlBS8OAYg |
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F2 Suggested Themes: Abstract, Landscape or Still Life |
This theme is based on the CAPA and SPPQ Competitions A different approach to Abstract Photography! By Julian Sandro Fine Art – Long Exposure Photography by Ian Worth Street Photography without the People by Sean Tucker |
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W1 Suggested Themes: Seasonal Transitions, Cultural Events, or Close-up |
This theme is based on the CAPA Competition—Colour 10 Tips for Fall Landscape Photography by Matt Zefi for B&H Photo Video Pro Audio Best Camera Settings for Event Photography by Jesse DeYoung The Best Camera Settings for Macro and Close-Up Photography by Spencer Cox |
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W2 Suggested Themes: Differences in Building Structures, Nature Scene, Abstract Transformation |
This theme is based on the CAPA Competition—Triptych – Three Images Create a Triptych in Lightroom by Scott Barrett Simple Triptych in Photoshop by Eric Renno Using the Frame Tool by Stephen Nowotarski |
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W3 Suggested Themes: Natural Minimalism or Architectural / Urban Minimalism |
This theme is based on the CAPA Competition—Minimalism Minimalist Landscape Photography by Thomas Heaton 7 Street Photography Tips – Minimalistic Approach by Peter Forsgård |
Rules:
- Each photographer may enter a maximum of three (3) images per Challenge
- Images previously entered in a Montreal Camera Club competition are NOT eligible
- Images that have been entered into the Theme Challenges may be submitted to Montreal Camera Club competitions that are being scored
- Digital images must be submitted as indicated on the MCC website by the deadlines established—see calendar for details
- Images should be submitted with their EXIF. This info is used to identify duplicate submissions, perform searches in the archives, and aid judging comments. Only f-stop, speed, ISO, focal length, and date are extracted
- Digital images should be submitted with a minimum width of 1920 pixels and/or a minimum height of 1080 pixels
- Files should be saved as .jpg images with a high-quality setting
- Diptych and Triptych images will be accepted as one image for all the Theme Challenges