B&W TIPS FROM THE JUDGES

LESLEY DOWNIE

Composition is very critical, especially when presenting an image in monochrome. Cropping successfully to isolate the main elements of the image without including superfluous aspects which can detract from the strength of the image is important. Too often, images contain too much competing information which weakens the image.

MATT PALMER

Capturing the behaviour and connection of a subject is vitally important, and even a landscape is alive and can tell a story through its behaviour.

ALEX CEARNS

For black-and-white animal images, texture stands out best, so seek subjects which have detail in their fur or skin, and