2014 Challenge, Week 40: LANDSCAPE – SOLO

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Right up front I’m going to explain the “solo” concept, since everyone is probably wondering what I mean.

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Untitled, by Kristina

I mean I want to see any sort of landscape, preferably as wide as you can shoot, but I’m looking for a single object to stand out. A tree, creek, or even a road. Something distinctive to the range of the image. Now, make a point of not including multiples of the object.

An Electrifying Landscape....

“An Electrifying Landscape…., by Tony Hammond

So if you have a field of cows, just one. Same with hay bails or trees, or whatever you choose for your single object.

landscape

“landscape”, by Ewok Jorduman

Now, landscapes should normally not include manmade objects. Feel free to fudge that a little for this one, it should make it easier. Also, for a bit more challenge, consider your composition, and even the single object’s contrast with the foreground and background, so that it sticks out. I chose the word “SOLO”, instead of just a description because I’m looking for your single object to stand out so much in the image, that it’s your solo; think music.

Sun on the landscape

“Sun on the landscape”, by Zak Richter/NPS

The rules are pretty simple:

  • Post one original (Your Image) shot each week per theme posted on this blog to Google+, Facebook, or Flickr (or all three). Tag the photo #photochallenge.org. or #photochallenge2014.
  • The shot should be a new shot you took for the current weekly theme, not something from your back catalog or someone else’s image.
  • Don’t leave home without your camera. Participating in the 2014 Photo Challenge is fun and easy.
Norway Landscapes #5

“Norway Landscapes #5”, by Stéphanie Kilgast

Now retrieving an image set.

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Now retrieving an image set.

Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition, Metallic Gray Body with Navy Blue Ring, Digital Compact Camera with 24MP APS-C Size CMOS Sensor, 40mmF2.8 GR lens (in The 35mm format)
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About Steve Troletti

I'm a Location Scout, Editorial, Nature, Wildlife and Environmental Photographer based in Malibu, California. I specialize in Nature and Urban Nature photography including Infrared Landscapes. The Bulk of my work takes place in the Los Angeles, California area, Greater Montreal Region, Canada, Switzerland, France and Varese in Northern Italy. Ethical wildlife photography is the main priority and focus of my work. A minimum disturbance of the animals, their habitat and the environment is my top priority. This applies as much to total wilderness areas as it does to urban nature environments. Ongoing education of environmental issues and building awareness for the protection of wildlife and wilderness areas around the world is what drives me to document the beauty that surrounds us.