Competition Assignments 2009-10

1. September, 2009 LONG SHUTTER TIME

   Must show evidence that the shutter was open 0.5 second or more while the camera remained still. Examples of evidence: something moving in the photo, star trails, a low-light post-sunset scene, metadata. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

2. October, 2009 OPEN

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2008.

3. November, 2009 AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, AND MOTORCYCLES

   All or part of one or more vehicles, in motion or still. The vehicle does not have to be on a road. No other types of vehicles are permitted. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

4. December, 2009 MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, STATUES, BRIDGES, AND WELL-KNOWN BUILDINGS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

   The primary subject must be located within the District of Columbia, although the photograph can be taken from Maryland or Virginia. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

5. January, 2010 NATURE IN THE WILD

   Included: You may photograph plants, animals, or insects (or any other critter or natural thing found in the wild, including water, sky, natural formations, landscapes, or seascapes) without the "hand of man."
   Excluded: You may not enter photographs of: cultivated plants and flowers, e.g., from someone’s garden; domesticated, zoo, or any captive animals or insects. You may not enter any studio photos. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

6. February, 2010 FASHION STATEMENT

   The subject of the image should be a fashion statement as intended by the wearer, e.g., clothing, jewelry, or hairstyle, tattoos, painted face, etc. At least part of the person must be included in the photo. Still-life, such as of jewelry and accessories on display, is excluded. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008)

7. March, 2010 PEOPLE IN PHYSICAL SPORTS

   Must include at least one person in the photo, and the person or persons must be the dominant subject. Scenes of just spectators are excluded. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

8. April, 2010 OPEN, FIVE YEARS

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2004.

9. May, 2010 TEXTURE

   A picture in which texture is the dominant attraction or theme. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2008.)

The board approved the assignments for the 2009 – 2010 season were selected by a committee of NBCC members:
Roy Sewall (Chair), Nikhil Bahl, Chris Hanessian, Cynthia Keith, and Jean Yuan.