It may not be the direct opposite to the last weeks industrial theme, but otherwise a very capable and challenging theme. I'm quite sure that the whole "rural life/farm life" theme would be selected in some future, but for this week let's dig in architecture ( Read more... )

This weeks theme will be 'Industrial Architecture'.

Photographing Industrial Landscapes
P52-2-4 Winning entry by Bramela
P52-4-49 Winning entry by tsakatsaka

(Photos for the Week #28 competition are to be taken between Jul 10, 2013 and Jul 21, 2013.)



( Read more... )

This could be the toughest colour challenge so far. What I would like to see: Triadic, Tetradic and Square Color Harmonies, et cetra.

(Photos for the Week #27 competition are to be taken between Jul 1, 2013 and Jul 7, 2013.)

Решил уйти в "Split Complementary Color Harmony".



( Read more... )

Digging further, now with complementary pairs.

Tips and references:
Complementary color harmony.

(Photos for the Week #26 competition are to be taken between Jun 24, 2013 and Jun 30, 2013.)



( Read more... )

For a few next weeks let's dig into colours, with only one colour for a start. Pick your favourite one and let creative juices flow!

Tips and references:
Monochromatic colour harmony.
Ton-sur-ton on Flickr - aside from b&w images. IMHO, it's just not meant for b&w.
P52-3-15 Winning entry by virgilr
P52-4-11 Winning entry by Bramela
P52-4-13 ( Read more... )

Let's grab some shots of the so elusive candle light.

Tips and references:
15 Tips for Great Candlelight Photography
Quick Tip: Taking Beautiful Candlelight Photos

(Photos for the Week #24 competition are to be taken between Jun 10, 2013 and Jun 16, 2013.)



( Read more... )

For this week let's shoot it after dark!

Tips and references:
NightScape Photo Recipe - ymmw, personally I would doubt going the high-ISO way.
P52-1-7 Winning entry by beest
P52-3-21 Winning entry by bbluesman

(Photos for the Week #23 competition are to be taken between Jun 3, 2013 and Jun 9, 2013.)



( Read more... )

For this week we will endeavor to capture a sunrise (or sunset for you late risers).

Tips for the sunrise and sunset photography are essentially the same.
Camera Settings for a Sunrise Photo
How to Capture the Perfect Sunset
How to Photograph Sunsets With a Surreal Effect
P52-2-26 Winning entry by Rense(Photos for the Week #22 competition are to ( Read more... )

A timeless classic - still life.


( Read more... )

A simple subject for the next week.

P52-2-42 Winning entry by beest
P52-1-16 Winning entry by ovim

(Photos for the Week #20 competition are to be taken between May 6, 2013 and May 12, 2013.
Extended up through May 19, 2013.)



( Read more... )