Chairman's Challenge
Competition Date - Monday 3rd November 2025
This is an annual competition open only to PDI entries.
You can enter up to 3 PDI's
The Chairman chooses a theme - this year it is “Monochrome - any subject"
It's not just black and white:
While black and white is the most common form, monochrome photography can also use variations of other single colors, such as sepia (brownish tones) or cyan (blue tones).
How it's created: Photographers can achieve a monochrome effect either by capturing a scene that is already monochromatic or by using post-processing software to strip the color from a regular photo.
What it emphasizes: The absence of color can draw a viewer's attention to the essential elements of the image, such as light and shadow, shape, and texture.
Why it's used: It is used to create a specific mood, highlight dramatic elements, or convey a timeless quality that colour photography may not achieve.
Interpret the subject as you wish but you need to demonstrate an understanding of Monochrome techniques.
1. Subject matter. Generally monochrome works best with a strong primary element in the image, one that captures and holds attention. A strong subject matter can anchor monochrome photography, taking advantage of its ability to emphasize the foreground.
2. Tonal range. Ensure that monochrome photography doesn’t just show one shade of color by using it to capture scenes with a wide variety of tones.
3. Lighting and shadows. are also important when shooting monochrome as they will provide the contrast on which monochrome thieves. Ensure contrast is set appropriately on your digital or analog camera.
4. Textures, lines, and angles play out dramatically in monochrome photography.
5. Shapes and patterns are also beautifully captured by monochrome, and do well situated behind prominent subjects
Submit up to three PDI's using Pixoroo Portal
Judging: The Chairman together with Stewart Stevens will decide on the winner of a handsome Trophy
to be presented at the Annual Exhibition Awards Evening>
It's not just black and white:
While black and white is the most common form, monochrome photography can also use variations of other single colors, such as sepia (brownish tones) or cyan (blue tones).
How it's created: Photographers can achieve a monochrome effect either by capturing a scene that is already monochromatic or by using post-processing software to strip the color from a regular photo.
What it emphasizes: The absence of color can draw a viewer's attention to the essential elements of the image, such as light and shadow, shape, and texture.
Why it's used: It is used to create a specific mood, highlight dramatic elements, or convey a timeless quality that colour photography may not achieve.
Interpret the subject as you wish but you need to demonstrate an understanding of Monochrome techniques.
1. Subject matter. Generally monochrome works best with a strong primary element in the image, one that captures and holds attention. A strong subject matter can anchor monochrome photography, taking advantage of its ability to emphasize the foreground.
2. Tonal range. Ensure that monochrome photography doesn’t just show one shade of color by using it to capture scenes with a wide variety of tones.
3. Lighting and shadows. are also important when shooting monochrome as they will provide the contrast on which monochrome thieves. Ensure contrast is set appropriately on your digital or analog camera.
4. Textures, lines, and angles play out dramatically in monochrome photography.
5. Shapes and patterns are also beautifully captured by monochrome, and do well situated behind prominent subjects
Submit up to three PDI's using Pixoroo Portal
Judging: The Chairman together with Stewart Stevens will decide on the winner of a handsome Trophy
to be presented at the Annual Exhibition Awards Evening>
