
2019 WEEK 32: Artistic Triptychs
Earlier this week I was asked to create a triptych from one of my photos and as I did some research to make sure I did it “correctly”, I realized READ MORE →
Earlier this week I was asked to create a triptych from one of my photos and as I did some research to make sure I did it “correctly”, I realized READ MORE →
The Rule of Odds is quite simple: It says that images can be more visually pleasing when they have an odd number of subjects. The basic idea is that an READ MORE →
Your Challenge if you choose to accept it is to produce a B&W landscape This example is from when I was travelling around the Highlands of Scotland UK. Definition of READ MORE →
This week we are going to explore the concept of Juxtaposition, which is defined as “an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or READ MORE →
This week’s theme falls under the umbrella of “words/concepts that have no English equivalent.” Wabi-sabi is a new concept for me, so I had to do a bit of research to gain a modicum of understanding about it. One definition: “Wabi-sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature, of accepting the natural cycle of growth, decay, and death… it reveres authenticity above all.” (click for references) READ MORE →
This week’s challenge is to take a professional-looking photograph that would be suitable for an advertisement or a product photo. The goal is to make the product look as desirable READ MORE →
It’s been a while since we’ve focused on water (no pun intended). A year ago I posted a challenge for B&W – Water photos. This week there are no restrictions READ MORE →
Your Challenge if you choose to accept it is to produce an image of The Harris Shutter Effect. The Harris Shutter Effect is a colourful and fun effect. The Harris Shutter READ MORE →
This week’s challenge is nighttime photography. The exact choice of subject is up to you, as long as it was taken at night. There are lots of fun, creative options READ MORE →
This week we will be focusing our photographic intentions on the emotion of JOY. Perhaps most obviously, you might capture an expression of joy on a person’s (or animal’s) face. Or you might capture an image of something that brings you joy. Or create an abstract image that evokes joy.
For inspiration, you might look for poems or quotes that include the word joy. You might also look for things that symbolize joy. For example, colors, flowers, animals, etc. all have aspects related to joy. READ MORE →