Things that Starts with "B” – ball, bird, bug, beach, bloom, boardwalk etc. Be as imaginative/creative as you like when interpreting the theme.

Reminder The date range of 12 months APPLIES - i.e. earliest date for capture is 01 JANUARY 2025

COLOUR, MONOCHROME AND MANIPULATION ALLOWED

Leading lines in photography is a composition technique using natural or man-made lines (like roads, rivers, fences, or architecture) to guide the viewer's eye through the photo towards the main subject, adding depth, perspective, and a sense of visual journey or story. These lines can be straight, curved, diagonal, or even implied, creating a path that enhances focus and impact.

captures the intersection of wildlife, plants, and natural elements within city environments, focusing on the contrast and coexistence with man-made structures, using techniques like framing with urban objects, finding leading lines in paths or branches, emphasizing details with macro lenses, and shooting during golden hour for dramatic light to reveal nature's resilience and beauty in unexpected places. It involves exploring parks, back alleys, and rooftops for subjects like urban foxes, birds, or flowers pushing through concrete, often requiring patience and ethical practices.

Minimalist photography is a style focused on extreme simplicity, using few elements, clean lines, and ample negative space (empty areas like sky, walls, or water) to create impactful, uncluttered images that highlight a single subject or subtle details, evoking calm or isolation by removing distractions and emphasizing composition, light, and contrast. It's about making deliberate choices to find beauty in sparseness, stripping away the "white noise" to create strong visual statements.