First meeting of the month
January
Open
Abstract-Encouraging creativity through abstract compositions that focus on shapes, colors, and textures rather than realistic representations
Distortion-Subject is distorted when viewed through water, hot air, etc.
Patterns/Broken Patterns-Repeating shapes, lines, textures, etc.
Stunning Textures-Makes you want to reach out and touch the photo, details of the world we see everyday, natural or man-made, abstract, depth, pattern, mood
Formal Open
Spheres-Roundness in three dimensions, orbs
Open
Rural Life-Any scene depicting rural life
Farm Animals-Livestock found on farms, such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, etc., in their natural setting on farmland
Formal Open
Churches-Classic or modern, interior or exterior
Open
Light Painting-Large scale or small
Formal Open
Keys-House, car, old, new, piano, computer, etc.
Second meeting of the month
Monochrome-Textures of rugged landscapes, details of flora, macro, etc.
Open
Things With Wings
Formal Open
Strange or weird animals or plants
Open
Arachnids
Formal Open
Straight Up, With Sky
Open
Leading Lines-Can be anything, but must have leading lines
Open
* Format is informal unless otherwise noted
* Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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).