(1) Photography Challenge Member Generated
Content
Take a Picture Using Special Lighting
Effects.
Top Three
Pictures Win an iPod!
The word photography literally means, “drawing with
light.” This month’s challenge will allow you to concentrate on drawing with
light to create an unique photograph. You could try to freeze the action of a
fast moving object like a bullet thru an apple. Maybe you will focus on
different lighting directions to create a powerful or romantic mood. Using
Photoshop could increase your options to have special effects in
post-production. Whatever you decide, make sure you use the lighting
appropriately to tell your story. With so many options and yet so little time,
you might find the hardest part could be deciding which picture to submit for
the challenge. If you think your picture can stand out from the rest of the
pack, why not take the challenge and entry your prize photograph today? We look
forward to seeing your excellent submission.
Taking this challenge
will make you a better photographer as you compete with fellow photographer
friends from around the world. We are looking for unique images that still bear
the basic essentials of composition and technical excellence. Please read and
follow the rules below carefully. If your image is one the top three you win a
free iPod.
RULES:
- Resize your image to 800 pixels wide at the largest
dimension.
- Save your image as a JPEG. Be sure to save at a high
quality setting (low compression).
- Write a short summary of the photograph and your
techniques behind the photograph.
- You must be the photographer who took the picture.
- Only one image submission per challenge is allowed per
membership.
- Winners will be announced on April
1st.
Failure to follow the above rules could result in
disqualification. We recommend you open your photograph in a photo-viewing
program to preview your resized photograph. We look forward to seeing your
images so get out there and start snapping. As always, we thank you for taking
the challenge.
2) Photographing with Lighitng
Effects
The skills of
professional lighting are based on basic understanding of lighting equipment.
The more you understand your equipment, the more creative you can be with your
photography. If you need help getting creative ideas for this month’s challenge,
then check out the article and video links below.
Special Effect Lighting with Strobe Lights
Videos: How to Light with
Photography
Possible Lighting Effects
Photography
40 Lighting
Tutorials