The monthly theme for March gives you plenty of scope to use your imagination to experiment with colours. While to many colours can cause confusion, the use of few can be easier to control and be more effective. The subject matter is open, it’s just the clever use of colour that we’re looking for.

Inspired by Ian’s recent Forum post entitled ‘The fetish of sharpness isn’t new’ I’ve decided use this topic as February’s theme. So don’t worry what a judge might say,  just use your focusing techniques to create a pleasing effect for yourself and share it with our members. Here’s a chance do try something a bit […]

Happy New Year! A new year. A fresh start. New Year resolutions and all that stuff. What does thoughts does January bring to your mind? Sales, bad weather, early spring flowers, exercise? Demonstrate your ideas in this post.

The theme for December 2015 is ‘Christmas’. Firstly, let me apologise for kicking off this months’ theme a few days late, but it’s been worth the wait. I’ve chosen the seasonal theme of Christmas to get everyone in the festive mood. It’s a simple enough theme that everyone can find all around them so it […]

The theme for October 2015 is Neighbours The theme of neighbours is open to your own interpretation . Not just the obvious neighbours in your street or the soap opra you may watch! Use your imagination to seek out how neighbouring objects interact with each other and show us how you understand their connection. Good […]

The theme for August 2015 is ‘Shadows’ August”s monthly theme is a bit more challenging. However, it gives you the opportunity to think of the different ways shadows can be used in your photographs. You can use them to lead in to the main subject or take them on their own or show how they […]

The theme for June 2015 is Transport Post your images as replies to this post. (Make sure you’ve read the Guidelines first.) We’re all surrounded by transport of many different types. From a small bike to an articulated lorry so there’s plenty of choice. Your mission is to record a form of transport as your […]

The theme for May 2015 chosen at random is INTERIORS If you like a challenge, and enjoy honing your skills, join in our members’ Monthly Theme activity. You’ll find guidelines to get started here. We all have access to an interior, but not just buildings, anything with an exterior has an interior. So let your […]

The theme for April 2015 chosen at random is Warm If you like a challenge, and enjoy honing your skills, join in our members’ Monthly Theme activity. You’ll find guidelines to get started here. The weather’s getting warmer so it’s easier to get out and interpret this theme as creatively as you like. Look out […]

Theme for March 2015 If you like a challenge, and enjoy honing your skills, join in our members’ Monthly Theme activity. You’ll find guidelines to get started here. The topic for March is “Vibrant” Lots of ways of being Vibrant in March – all you have to do is find as many as you can! Have fun!