In January, the assigned theme for the photo competition is "Still Life." If you haven't ever photographed a still life, there are a number of things to learn if you want the best results you can achieve. One way to start would be to check out the videos and other sources of information on the web. (Many are for artists, but the advice is equally helpful to photographers.) Also, we're planning on a workshop for later this year where we will point out some basic tips and answer any questions you may have.
In the meantime, you might want to check out the first link below. This link will allow you to sign up for a preview of an online still life light painting course by Harold Ross. Even though I took this course in person with Harold years ago (as have at least two other CCC members), I watched this preview out of curiosity and discovered within it the best summary of composing a still life I can find anywhere.
The second link will take you to general information on the course Harold is offering.
If you enjoy photographing still lifes and are tempted to buy the entire course, you may find it to be one of the best purchases you've ever made. (It certainly was for me!)
Gerry
Link to Free Preview: https://www.lightpaintingworkshops.com/offers/7BufcZnr/checkout
Link to Light Painting The Still Life Information: https://www.lightpaintingworkshops.com/
OK, folks. The top link isn't working as planned, so I will be going back to Harold and asking for a redo. Sorry for the goof.
OK--here's the fix: When you click on the link here, you'll open to the page that I received when I originally signed up for the review. All you have to do now is: Go to the top of the window where it says, "You have already purchased Light Painting . . ." Under that line is another line with a date. Click on the "Take me there" link and then, on the next page that opens, click on "View." On the next page that opens, click on "Composition." (The other choices there are also interesting, especially the one on "Visual Accommodation.)
Gerry, I don't think my screen is showing what you are describing.
-Ian