The 55 monochrome images in the competition included examples of nearly all the standards – landscape, portrait, natural history, documentary, urban environment, travel, abstract, record, minimalism, high-key, low-key, action.
Without the intrusive effects of colour members were able to appreciate the structure of many of the images and see the importance of getting the light right.
The majority were left impressed with the way the monochrome challenge had been met.
5. Man in Shades
Laine Baker was highly commended for a beautifully caught portrait, 'Man in Shades'. Photo: Laine Baker
6. Those Rocks
David Burn was highly commended for ‘Those Rocks’ - the rocks being on the beach under Dunstanburgh Castle but looking impressively like a volcanic lava flow. Photo: David Burn
7. Picnic on the Steps
Dawn Robertson was highly commended for ‘Picnic on the Steps’, a pool of light shot. Photo: Dawn Robertson
8. Stay Safe January 2021
George Nasmyth was commended for ‘Stay Safe January’ a thoughtful image drawn from lockdown. Photo: George Nasmyth