Post by Diamond Digger on May 14, 2011 20:47:08 GMT -5
Mini Challenge #28 "FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY"
by Diamond Digger on Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:01 pm
The topic is "Flash Photography" and this is the challenge:
Post a shot that was taken using a flash.
The field is wide open and only limited by imagination. You may use as many flashes as you like and of any type.
Dave gave us some excellent instruction on the different ways that a flash can be used to light a subject. As Dave taught us,"you must see the light". We also had a terrific session on lighting by Marc back in October. As Marc taught us, you must "create your photograph". Now is the time to practice some of these skills and show us what you can do!
Tell us about what you did to set up your shot.
A photo that uses good lighting techniques will be judged the winner. I am definitly going to have to do some research to judge this one!
Samples to help you get started are at the end of this post.
This contest will close "June 19th @ 7:00pm" and be judged shortly thereafter 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Happy shooting!
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If you submit a photo, please check in when the winners are posted(soon after the closing date).
The first place winner is expected to host and pick the Topic for the next challenge. If the first place person cannot host, it moves to the 2ND place; etc.
CONTEST RULES
The host gives you a topic of interest and you get going. You post your image(s). The host chooses the winner.
The decision of the judge (the host) is final. The judge is not eligible. The winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner, and passes on the baton to that person.
The pics for the challenge have to have been taken for the challenge and not just old stock photos - this encourages everybody to get out and shoot !! shoot!! shoot!
You can do all the post processing you want. However, it is desired that you list your camera and lens settings along with what was done in post processing along with your photo.
Feel free to comment on other contestants' images. If you want someone to leave you a piece of constructive criticism, put an asterisk (*) next to the title of the image.
Here are some posting guidelines:
When posting your picture, change the Subject of your post to display your name or picture titles. This way, when someone comments (i.e. replies), it will refer specifically to you.
If all entries read "Re: Mini Challenge xxx"... it would be very boring to scan the list.
Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
Also please re-size your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (1024 pixels on the width works best.).
You may enter up to *Three* pictures, but try to put them within a single post. Please give each photo a title - this makes it easier to differentiate when giving comments.
Please re-size your photos no larger then 1024 pixels on it's longest dimension - ex: for portrait mode re-size height no larger then 1024 pixels and Landscape mode no wider then 1024 pixels
This will enable easy viewing of everybody's shots
Previous Mini-Challenges Topics and Winners : AKA the Star List
000 - "Snow & Ice" - Crystal Clear
001 - "Home Sweet Home" - L.Clement
002 - "Shadows" - Shutter_Gal
003 - "Spring is in the Air" - L.Clement
004 - "Urban Decay" - Photo_mama
005 - "Shapes and Patterns" - M.Clement
006 - "Golden Hour/Magic Hour" - David Dewar
007 - "Portrait" - PS-Rage
008 - "Spiders and Snakes" - AustinSprite
009 - "Old Barns & Old Buildings" - L. Clement
010 - "Autumn Colours" - "Forevergirl"
011 - "It's Black and White" - "Marinere"
012 - "Still Life" - Shutter_Gal
013 - "Oldies and Goldies" - Crystal Clear
014 - "Standing out from the Crowd" - David Dewar
015 - "Hands" - "Forevergirl"
016 - "Picture Your Best" - "Photo_Mama"
017 - "Eat Me!" - "BraxX"
018 - "Street Portrait" - "Diamond Digger"
019 – “Summer Fun!!!” - “Koolman"
020 - "Bold Colours" - "Braxx"
021 - "Sillouettes" - "M.Clement"
022 - "Motion" - "Diamond Digger"
023 - "Emotion" - Diane
024 - "Something Red" – Pamela Robertson
025 - "Tracks" - Aurele Monfils
026 - "Signs"- Dave Dewar
027 - "Night time" - Diamond Digger
028 - "Flash Photography" - TBD
by Diamond Digger on Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:01 pm
The topic is "Flash Photography" and this is the challenge:
Post a shot that was taken using a flash.
The field is wide open and only limited by imagination. You may use as many flashes as you like and of any type.
Dave gave us some excellent instruction on the different ways that a flash can be used to light a subject. As Dave taught us,"you must see the light". We also had a terrific session on lighting by Marc back in October. As Marc taught us, you must "create your photograph". Now is the time to practice some of these skills and show us what you can do!
Tell us about what you did to set up your shot.
A photo that uses good lighting techniques will be judged the winner. I am definitly going to have to do some research to judge this one!
Samples to help you get started are at the end of this post.
This contest will close "June 19th @ 7:00pm" and be judged shortly thereafter 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Happy shooting!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you submit a photo, please check in when the winners are posted(soon after the closing date).
The first place winner is expected to host and pick the Topic for the next challenge. If the first place person cannot host, it moves to the 2ND place; etc.
CONTEST RULES
The host gives you a topic of interest and you get going. You post your image(s). The host chooses the winner.
The decision of the judge (the host) is final. The judge is not eligible. The winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner, and passes on the baton to that person.
The pics for the challenge have to have been taken for the challenge and not just old stock photos - this encourages everybody to get out and shoot !! shoot!! shoot!
You can do all the post processing you want. However, it is desired that you list your camera and lens settings along with what was done in post processing along with your photo.
Feel free to comment on other contestants' images. If you want someone to leave you a piece of constructive criticism, put an asterisk (*) next to the title of the image.
Here are some posting guidelines:
When posting your picture, change the Subject of your post to display your name or picture titles. This way, when someone comments (i.e. replies), it will refer specifically to you.
If all entries read "Re: Mini Challenge xxx"... it would be very boring to scan the list.
Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
Also please re-size your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (1024 pixels on the width works best.).
You may enter up to *Three* pictures, but try to put them within a single post. Please give each photo a title - this makes it easier to differentiate when giving comments.
Please re-size your photos no larger then 1024 pixels on it's longest dimension - ex: for portrait mode re-size height no larger then 1024 pixels and Landscape mode no wider then 1024 pixels
This will enable easy viewing of everybody's shots
Previous Mini-Challenges Topics and Winners : AKA the Star List
000 - "Snow & Ice" - Crystal Clear
001 - "Home Sweet Home" - L.Clement
002 - "Shadows" - Shutter_Gal
003 - "Spring is in the Air" - L.Clement
004 - "Urban Decay" - Photo_mama
005 - "Shapes and Patterns" - M.Clement
006 - "Golden Hour/Magic Hour" - David Dewar
007 - "Portrait" - PS-Rage
008 - "Spiders and Snakes" - AustinSprite
009 - "Old Barns & Old Buildings" - L. Clement
010 - "Autumn Colours" - "Forevergirl"
011 - "It's Black and White" - "Marinere"
012 - "Still Life" - Shutter_Gal
013 - "Oldies and Goldies" - Crystal Clear
014 - "Standing out from the Crowd" - David Dewar
015 - "Hands" - "Forevergirl"
016 - "Picture Your Best" - "Photo_Mama"
017 - "Eat Me!" - "BraxX"
018 - "Street Portrait" - "Diamond Digger"
019 – “Summer Fun!!!” - “Koolman"
020 - "Bold Colours" - "Braxx"
021 - "Sillouettes" - "M.Clement"
022 - "Motion" - "Diamond Digger"
023 - "Emotion" - Diane
024 - "Something Red" – Pamela Robertson
025 - "Tracks" - Aurele Monfils
026 - "Signs"- Dave Dewar
027 - "Night time" - Diamond Digger
028 - "Flash Photography" - TBD