Photography is often celebrated as the art of color. Brilliant sunsets, vibrant flowers, colorful city lights, and richly saturated landscapes all compete for our attention. But what happens when color itself becomes nearly invisible? July's Coastal California Photographers challenge invites members to explore that fascinating question with a deceptively difficult theme: Colorless Color Photography. The objective is simple to describe but surprisingly challenging to achieve:

Photography has always been about more than simply recording what we see. It is about revealing what lies beyond the obvious, discovering hidden stories, and inviting viewers to experience the world from a fresh perspective. This month's challenge, "Through the Looking Glass," encourages photographers to do exactly that. The theme invites you to explore the idea of looking through something, whether literally or creatively. Your image may capture a view from outside looking i