BLUE HOUR

Blue Hour focuses on capturing the brief, atmospheric window just before sunrise or just after sunset when the sky takes on deep blue, indigo, and violet tones. Images submitted for this theme must be clearly photographed during true blue hour, where the cool ambient light is dominant and artificial or warm light sources, if present, are used intentionally to complement the scene rather than overpower it.

Strong attention should be paid to exposure control, colour balance, and composition, as blue hour demands technical precision to preserve subtle tonal transitions and mood. As always, the image should tell a story—whether quiet and contemplative or dynamic and urban—and not rely solely on colour alone. Thoughtful execution in camera is essential, as blue hour is fleeting and cannot be convincingly recreated after the fact.

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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.