PID Division: Monochrome Class
Definitions Used and Judging Criteria

• Section 1 (Monochrome General):
  
  An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of gray which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a grayscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image (for example by sepia, red, gold, etc.)
  
  A grayscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi toning or by the inclusion of spot coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.
  
  Borders in monochrome, if any, must be colored the same as the overall image, that is, in shades of grey for a greyscale image; or toned in the same color as the rest of the image for a toned image.
  
  Monochrome images are judged both for their technical and pictorial merit. The image must be properly exposed, be in focus, and have appropriate depth of field. A monochrome image should have strong composition; pleasing quality; and texture, pattern, and/or tone impact. The content is unrestricted.
  
  
• Section 2 (Theme: Olden Times):
  Olden Times images eligible for this Section must be Monochrome Images that strongly convey the feeling of the past. Creative enhancements that add to this feeling/impression such as sepia tones, textures, and/or tattered edges are strongly encouraged. Historical buildings and shops, ghost towns, people in period clothing, old-time transportation, old equipment, antique tools and utensils are some suggested subjects.