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CdCC Club Competitions 2011
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
Geologic |
Focus is on natural geological formations. (Check Webster's Dictionary for a
definition of geologic and geology.) |
| February |
Individual Portrait |
Head and/or upper torso of a single human or animal.
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| March |
Water |
Water in any form originating from any source that is still or in motion. The water's location may be anywhere. |
| April |
Multiple Colors |
Images that use a large number of VIVID colors.
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| May |
Artful Trash |
A discarded object that is presented in an artistic way.
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| June |
Lighthouses |
The main focus is a lighthouse.
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| July |
EMS & Their Stuff |
People and/or things associated with police, fire companies, first aid squads and
other emergency responders. |
| August |
Ant's Eye View |
Images taken from ground level that give an ant's perspective. |
| September |
On the Beach |
Images taken of or on the beach.
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| October |
Weather |
Dramatic images related to weather.
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| November |
Foot Paths |
Physical foot paths used by people or animals.
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| December |
Abandoned Decay |
Buildings, structures or items in a state of abandoned decay. |
CdCC Club Competitions 2010
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
Still Life |
A tabletop arrangement in which diverse inanimate objects, such as food, plants and
artifacts, are depicted. |
| February |
Movie Titles |
Title of the photo must be the name of a movie. The title describes the photo.
No made-for-TV movies. |
| March |
Textures |
The focus is on the texture of the object and not the object itself. |
| April |
Standing Out |
People or things that significantly stand out from their surroundings. |
| May |
Macro Abstracts |
Extreme close-ups which are highlighted by shapes and colors rather than by
recognizable objects. This might best be defined as "What is it?" |
| June |
In-Flight |
Any man-made, inanimate object that is completely surrounded by air and physically
unconstrained by tethers or other mechanisms. |
| July |
Weathered Objects |
Objects or people that have degraded through the weathering or aging processes. |
| August |
Fungus Among Us |
The focus and significant element of these photos is of Fungi and Mushrooms.
(May be found anywhere. Must be natural, not man-made, e.g., ceramic.) |
| September |
Squirrels
Chipmunks |
Self-explanatory. Animals must be living - no roadkill! |
| October |
Amusement Parks |
Activities at amusement parks, county fairs and festivals. The focus is the activity
and not the individuals. People may be included in the image. |
| November |
Signs |
The focus is on man-made signs that advertise, inform, or notify. |
| December |
Black & White |
Image coloring must only consist of black, white and shades of gray - no sepia. |
CdCC Club Competitions 2009
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
Portraits |
Poised human head or 3/4 shots. |
| February |
Emotion |
The title must identify the emotion in the photo. |
| March |
Doors &
Windows |
Photos of doors or windows, either externally or through but the door or window
must be identified in the photo. |
| April |
Winter
Scenes |
Scenic photos with significant snow or ice elements. |
| May |
Broken |
Things that no longer work (i.e. junk cars, old farm equipment, broken pottery, etc.)
The item(s) must be readily recognizable as broken or non-working. No people. |
| June |
Clouds |
Day or Night, Sunset/Sunrises or clouds. The main focus of the picture is of dramatic
images of the sky. |
| July |
Railroads |
Includes all railroad related activities (tracks stations, equipment, trains, can include
toy or real life). Although people may be included the focus is not of the people as in
portraits. |
| August |
Animals |
Wild, captured or domestic mammals (no house pets). |
| September |
Patriotic |
Photos must convey a sense of Patriotism. |
| October |
Grand
Landscapes |
Landscapes/Seascapes - A view or vista of scenery on land and /or sea. |
| November |
Maritime |
Includes all maritime related activities and equipment (Marinas, docks, boats, equipment,
etc). Although people may be included the focus is not of the people as in portraits. |
| December |
City/Town
Scapes |
Day or night (from activities on city streets to views of the city skyline and
everything in between). |
CdCC Club Competitions 2008
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
Architectural
Elements |
An element or part of a larger man made structure. |
| February |
Ultra Macro/
Abstracts |
Extreme close-ups which are highlighted by shapes and colors rather than by
recognizable objects; might be best defined as “What is it?”. |
| March |
Walls |
The main focus must be of a “wall”. Ranging from a landscape such as
Hadrian’s Wall; to a view of the texture/feature of a wall; to a graffiti covered wall. |
| April |
Water |
Prominent focus must be the water. |
| May |
Toys |
Main focus is of children’s' toys, models or board games. Ride-able motorized vehicles,
bicycles, scooters etc don't qualify. |
| June |
Patterns |
Prominent focus’ is of repetitive elements. |
| July |
Diners |
Interior or Exterior but obvious that it is of a diner. |
| August |
Macro Flowers |
Close-ups of flower(s) or parts of flowers. |
| September |
Insects |
Focus is of insects or insect life. Insect like creatures and their nests
(i.e., Caterpillars, Millipedes, Spiders, Daddy-Long-Legs, Wasp Nests, etc.)
qualify. |
| October |
Wild Birds |
Prominent focus uses one or more wild birds as its theme. Wild birds in captivity
do not qualify. |
| November |
No Hand of Man |
A nature photograph that shows nothing man-made or shows no evidence of mankind. |
| December |
Fall Season Colors |
Colorful Elements or Activities of the Fall season. |
CdCC Club Competitions 2007
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
Reflections |
Reflected images; be creative, you can see reflections in many things other than water. |
| February |
By the Light
of the Candle |
Anything illuminated by the light of one or more candle(s). Image can include the
flame or not. Romance, seasons, holidays, still life. Real candles only, no artificial
candles. |
| March |
Shadows |
The focus is on the shadow created by any subject. |
| April |
Comedy |
Make us laugh; remember the WOW! Factor. |
| May |
Manipulated |
Manipulated in the camera (double exposure, zooming with slow shutter speed etc) or
afterwards, with editing programs like Photoshop & Elements. Creativity is the key to
this theme. Use your imagination. |
| June |
Domestic Animals
With Personality |
Domestic animals with personality; includes pet animals found in the home, farm animals
or those pets that you see in the local park. Zoo animals and wildlife are NOT included
in this theme. |
| July |
Transportation |
Boats & trains & aero planes etc, etc. ... any mode of transportation, other than feet.
Structures and/or buildings are not the focus of the theme. |
| August |
Down by the
Waters Edge |
Nautical, Maritime theme including boating on fresh water lakes & ponds. By the coast,
a lighthouse, seascapes, lake-scapes, ships or boats, ropes, locks, etc., etc. - all
things nautical or the elements of these things. |
| September |
Urban Nightscapes |
Urban (city or town) landscape lit by natural or artificial light at night. |
| October |
Stop Action |
Freezing an object in motion; taking a sharp picture of an object that is in motion. |
| November |
Cemeteries |
Focusing on headstones and monuments honoring our dead, military or civilian, landscape
or not, close-ups or not. |
| December |
Places of Worship |
Religious structures and items; internal or external; pieces, whole thing, contents,
main element can be landscape or not, people are not the focus of the theme. |
CdCC Club Competitions 2006
| Month |
Theme |
Definition |
| January |
— |
No competition this month. |
| February |
Open |
Any photograph that meets the “good taste” Club standard. |
| March |
Wild Birds |
Main theme of photograph uses one or more wild birds as its theme. |
| April |
Bridges |
Uses one or more bridges, or a substantial part of a bridge, as its theme. |
| May |
Sport Action |
Key word is ACTION. Theme of this competition is catching sports in action. |
| June |
Flower |
Macro photography theme is close ups of flowers. |
| July |
Fireworks |
Night photography of fireworks in action. |
| August |
Insects |
Macro photography theme is close ups of Insects. |
| September |
Barns |
Landscape theme which includes a main element of one or more barns or outbuildings. |
| October |
Moving Water |
Key work is MOTION. Theme is the capture of moving water. |
| November |
Halloween Portraits |
Portraits of the ghosts, ghouls and goblins (any Halloween costumes). |
| December |
Holiday Themes |
Any image with any holiday theme but not your vacation shots. |
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