"Nature in the City" invites you to explore the quiet coexistence—and sometimes contrast—between the natural world and urban environments. From weeds growing through cracks in the pavement to trees framed by concrete buildings, this theme challenges you to find and highlight moments where nature reclaims space or softens the hard edges of city life. It’s a chance to capture beauty in the unexpected and tell visual stories about resilience, harmony, and contrast.
Please note that for this session, we will address ‘Nature’ as vegetation and NOT animals.
Remember, a theme is merely a tool for storytelling in your image—it should enhance the narrative, not be the sole focus. The theme itself is never the final goal; rather, it serves as a guide to help convey meaning and emotion.
TimeLine: Fridays: 7:00 am PST Cut-off date for submitting an image. An Image Request email will be sent out to those that have opted to submit an image and have been selected. Mondays: An email reminder is sent out to all registrants that have signed up thus far. Tuesday Mornings: Registration closes and a secure link is sent out to all registrants an hour or two before the session. *If you are a subscriber through PATREON, you do not need to register anew every week. A link will be emailed to you automatically every Tuesday morning. However, as a Patreon, if you wish to submit an image to be SHOWCASED, you will need to register in the form below.
Tuesday Afternoons: registration opens for the following week’s session.
