Contest Topics

Year 2004 - 2005

In the unenhanced division the standard is a 4 x 6 Color print. In the enhanced division the standard is an 8 x 10 mounted or matted color print with matting not to exceed 11" x 14". See the description of the two classes at the following website.
Date
Topic with Explanation
Format
Sept 1

Judging for best "Photo of the 2003-2004 Year"

Photograph of another photograph or picture (Only Nonenhanced this month)

Standard
Sept 15 Human Bust portrait: Close-up portrait, known as a bust shot Color, 5x7
Oct 6 Shadows: Photograph where shadows and light play a prominent part of the composition B & W, 4x6
Oct 20 Store Window: Photo of any retail or wholesale store window where the window is the predominant part of the composition. Standard
Nov 3 Steeple or Parapet: Photo of a steeple or parapet of a court house, prison, church, city hall or commercial building, etc. Color, 8x10 mounted on 11x14*
Nov 17 Flower Close Up: A close-up (macro) of 1 or more live flowers Standard
Dec 1 Open: Photographers choice. Photo must be taken within past 2 years. 8x10
Dec 15 Christmas Party  
Jan 5 Scenery: Any choice of land, sea or air where the predominant part of the photo is nature. Photo must be taken within past 2 years. Color, 8x10 mounted on 11x14*
Jan 19 Still Life: Any small(ish) composition that would be the focal point of the photograph. (e.g. bowl of fruit, bottle of wine on a plain table for 2 or 16 persons) Standard
Feb 2 Flash Photograph: Any subject where it is necessary to use a camera flash. (Fill in or bounce flash is permitted Standard
Feb 16 Artistic Nature: Photo of an artistic nature (Use blurring, sunsets, fog or lenses) Color, 5x7
Mar 2 A Night Photograph: A photograph taken at night time without the use of a flash (does not include twilight scenes). Standard
Mar 16 Photo Journalism: Any collection of photos that tell a story Color, mounted on an 11x14 or smaller board.
Apr 6 Old Florida: Any photograph that would represent 1950's Florida or older Standard
Apr 20 A Backlit Subject: Photographers choice

Standard

May 4 Water scenery: Water scene which includes sun light or moonlight reflecting off the water. Meeting at the Savanah Center. Color, 8x10 mounted on 11x14
May 18 Final meeting and luncheon. Choose 'Photographer of Year' based on points earned during the current year.