The way we capture and produce Black and White images have changed over time, but it is still a substantial part of photographic art. It allows us to look at light and form in such a different way when void of color. Black and white images are not usually starkly contrasted. They combine black and white in a continuum producing a range of shades of gray. Gray tones often become an important part of a good Black and White image when not capturing color.

“Reflections” Reflections make for a very unique subject in photos. Whether the reflection is in a mirror, water, glass window, or something else, it can add an element to a photo that makes it stand out. Once again, this is not limited to a particular genre of photography, let’s see what you can come up with, let this be a “reflection” of your creative ability (pardon the pun).

DEADLINE: Deadline to enter is Nov 3, 2016 (General Meeting.)

“Beat the Heat” We all know about the Summer heat in the Ozarks and there are many ways to Beat the Heat other than just staying indoors. Is it at the local lake or river or maybe by the water sprinkler. Or maybe it doesn’t involve water, let’s see how many ways to cool off during a hot Summer’s day.

DEADLINE: Deadline to enter is June 7, 2016 (General Meeting.)

“The Water’s Edge” This is a competition for everyone, not just Nature Lovers. Take your best shot of something happening along The Water’s Edge. Photos must simply show where the water meets land and you can use your own creativity to determine if something happens there or you see wildlife there or you just see a beautiful scene. This could be Nature Photography, Landscape Photography, Wildlife Photography, Glamour Photography, or any type genre that you see fit that happens at The Water’s Edge.

DEADLINE: Deadline to enter is April 5, 2016 (General Meeting.)

“Long Exposure” Good things come to those who wait. While there is no real definition to “Long Exposure” you all know what that refers to, shots that usually require the use of a Tripod. Long exposure photography is taking photographs by using longer exposure times than needed to obtain a correctly exposed photograph, either during daylight with the use of filters or else during the night with or without the use of filters, with the deliberate intent to create an effect on any moving object that is typical for long exposure photographs. Effects like blurred skies with streaks of clouds, smoothed out water like if it was frozen, blurred ghostlike people, star trails, moon trails and light trails, using an exposure time that is deliberately prolonged to achieve this effect.

DEADLINE: Deadline to enter is Feb 2, 2016 (General Meeting.)