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Week 12: Forced Perspective – 2018 Trevor Carpenter Photochallenge

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This week, we’re going play with Forced Perspective. Put simply, forced perspective is a fun optical illusion that can make big things look small, small things look big, near things look far, or far things look near. To do so, the photographer carefully arranges objects in the foreground and/or background to “trick” the viewer into thinking these objects are near each other, even when they’re not. It’s a fun technique that can be used to create some very creative, memorable photos. READ MORE →

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Week 11: OUT OF PLACE – 2018 Trevor Carpenter Photochallenge

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We can all agree that trash and litter doesn’t have its place on our streets or in nature. The possibilities are endless, they will depend on your interpretation of the theme and your lifestyle. I’m an outdoor individual who loves nature, therefore my examples are nature-related but in no way shape or form should you feel that my priorities should reflect your priorities when it comes to this challenge. A great image will always portray a part of you. READ MORE →

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Week 10: picture a song – 2018 Trevor Carpenter Photochallenge

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This week, we’re going to let our favorite musicians inspire us! Just like poetry, a beautiful lyric can evoke an image in our mind’s eye. This challenge is about finding imagery in your favorite songs and capturing it in a photograph. READ MORE →

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2018 WEEK 9 : Unique to my Country, City or Town – The Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge

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One thing that strikes me the most with our photo challenges is the unique character and traits of images from around the globe. It strikes me when a unique looking daily item shows up, sometimes from a place I visited, but never quite stopped to take a closer look and understand why. READ MORE →

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2018 WEEK 8: B&W – Shadows / The Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge

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Shadows can be a compositional element creating balance. Similar to reflections, they double the volume of the subject. I can see the heart shape captured below as a popular choice, but there are many other mirrored shadows that might be interesting subjects. I encourage you to be creative. READ MORE →

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2018 WEEK 7: 2009 FLASHBACK – COLOR:RED – 10th Anniversary Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge

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Day 32: COLOR:RED – As we continue to visit a decade of Photo Challenges, I decided to go back to February 2009. One thing I’m realizing is the simplicity that was, The Photo Challenge. READ MORE →

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WEEK 6: Macro Texture – 2018 Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge

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This week, we’ll revisit one of my favorite types of photography: Macro Photography. In particular, we’re going to use macro photography to emphasize the texture of the subject. One of READ MORE →

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Week 2: Mondriaan – Trevor Carpenter Photo Challenge 2018

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This week, we’re visiting a famous Dutch Master of painting again: Piet Mondriaan. Piet Mondriaan (1872 – 1 February 1944) was a Dutch painter who became world famous for his READ MORE →

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WEEK 50: Intentional Camera Movement – 2017 Trevor Carpenter Photochallenge

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I’ve never been a fan of ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) techniques for two reasons. The first is I’m more of an editorial photographer. The second reason, I never really found READ MORE →

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WEEK 49: Contrasting Colors – 2017 Trevor Carpenter Photochallenge

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Since last week was a black and white challenge, this week, we’re going to play with color. In particular, we’re going to look for Contrasting Colors. In a nutshell, contrasting READ MORE →

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