PID Division (Monochrome Class):
Definitions Used and Judging Criteria

• Section 1 (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, 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 - subject to the General Conditions that apply to all images

• Section 2 (Theme - Transportation):
  Any monochrome image eligible for entry into Section 1 that is DOMINATED by a center of interest that brings the subject of transportation immediately to mind, whether the transportation of objects or living creatures. Transportation is the act or process of moving objects or living things from one place to another. A bird flying or a person walking would NOT be considered transportation.