Competition Assignments 2008-9

1. September, 2008 OPEN

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2007.

2. October, 2008 SHADOWS

   A shadow or shadows must be an important element of the composition. The object(s) that create the shadow(s) need not be included in the image. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

3. November, 2008 MOTION

   The image must portray motion. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

4. December, 2008 THE HUMAN FORM

   Sculptural aspects of the living human body(ies) in full or partial view. Both realism and abstraction are acceptable. Creative and dramatic lighting may be utilized. Portraits are excluded. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

5. January, 2009 OPEN

   No date restriction. A photograph taken at any time which is not otherwise restricted or disqualified.

6. February, 2009 TREES

   The subject of the image must be a tree or trees. The photograph may be taken in any weather, at any location, and in any season. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

7. March, 2009 INCLEMENT WEATHER

   Image must be taken during inclement weather, such as fog, rain, sleet, snow, or storm. Effects cannot be created in the computer except for entries to be submitted in the Altered category. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

8. April, 2009 NATIONAL PRIDE OR PATRIOTISM

   Examples of images reflecting national pride or patriotism would include the use of the flag or other symbol of a nation or of a nation’s history, or faces of spectators at a parade or other public event. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2007.)

9. May, 2009 OPEN

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2007.

The Board-approved assignments for the 2008 - 2009 season were selected by a committee of NBCC members:
Barbara DeLouise (Chair), Lucia Goldman, Jean Yuan, Ken Briefel and Bill Richards.