First meeting of the month
January
Open
Bridges-Any bridge, wood, steel, stone, auto, train, foot, etc.
Formal Open
Bokeh Lights-Background must include out-of-focus light elements
Open
Faces in Things-Anthropomorphize something
Formal Open
Abandoned Structures-No longer in use, dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, being reclaimed by nature, etc.
Open
ICM-Intentionial Camera Movement
Formal Open
Bubbles
Second meeting of the month
Ephemeral-Lasting for a very short time
Open
Movement and Motion-Capturing the dynamism of moving subjects
Formal Open
Birds in Flight
Open
Black & White-Emphasizing contrasts, textures, and forms without color
Formal Open
Minimalism-Creating compositions with minimal elements, emphasizing simplicity and negative space
Open
Macro-Wildflowers and Woodland
Open
* Format is informal unless otherwise noted
* Due to inclement weather or other factors, meetings may be held virtually. When meetings are virtual, only PDI submissions will be accepted. For the end of year competition, a PDI submitted for a formal topic during a virtual meeting may be submitted as a print. All rules for formal prints will apply.
More information can by found on the Positive Critique Sessions page and in the Bylaws (Article VIII Section 2 and Article IX).