Competition Assignments 2011-12

See also Assignments for 2012-13

1. September, 2011 - TRAINS, PLANES, AND BOATS

   The photograph must include all or part of one or more trains, airplanes or boats. The train, airplane or boat does not have to be operational or in its normal environment (e.g. boat doesn't need to be in the water) and cannot be a toy or model. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

2. October, 2011 - OPEN

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2010.

3. November, 2011 - DOMINANT COLOR

   A dominant color must be used to emphasize the main compositional element of the photograph. Therefore, NO black & white or monochrome images are permitted in this assignment.* (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

4. December, 2011 - REFLECTIONS

   The main feature of the photograph must be a reflection. This is not intended to be a purely abstract photograph and therefore it must contain a recognizable element. The medium for the reflection may be anything that reflects such as water, glass, metal, or mirror. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

5. January, 2012 - DRAMATIC SKY

   The main subject itself must be the sky. The sky must have a dramatic quality. The photograph may be taken at any time of the day or night. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

6. February, 2012 - CELEBRATION

   The subject(s) should be clearly participating in or observing a celebration. The main subject of the image must be limited to one, two, or three people. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

7. March, 2012 - MYSTERY

   The photograph must have an element of mystery which may be achieved through the use of compositional approaches, subject matter choices, lighting, or atmospheric conditions. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.)

8. April, 2012 - OPEN, FIVE YEARS

   Any photograph taken on or after June 1, 2006.

9. May, 2012 - HIGH KEY OR LOW KEY

   Use Low Key or High Key photographic, processing and lighting techniques to convey a particular mood. (Must have been taken on or after June 1, 2010.) For more information, see The Photographic News, Volume 52, page 267 at Google Books.

The Board of Directors approved the assignments for the 2011 - 2012 season
which were selected by a committee of NBCC members:
Chris Hanessian (Chair), Bill Olson, Stu Reiter, and Cheryl Naulty.

* Assignment changed to exclude B&W / monochrome images by Board of Directors informal decision at the December 2010 meeting.