I have to agree, that's the exact reason to have monthly subjects. I understand that sometimes you can't get out to shoot, I haven't been in a month, but the monthly subject should be the reason to go and shot.Originally Posted by hminx
The concept of one picture posted a month is nice but sometimes that's not enough. Plus with trying to get more people involved they may not like that. Placing a max for pictures posted might be better, like say 5 pictures a month.
As far as using older pictures, it's a toss up. The time frame should be recent, within the last 6 months should be max. Since you don't know the upcoming topic and say you were out shooting and 3 months later that is the same topic, why can't you be able to use it.
Moving the Photo Project up can help a lot. Some people don't even venture out of the General Photography area. I know it will be more work but maybe post a sticky in some of the more visited areas, at least for the first few months to see if you get more people to participate.
James