(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:

1. 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).
2. Write a short summary of the photograph and your techniques behind the photograph.
3. You must be the photographer who took the picture.
4. Only one image submission per challenge is allowed per membership.
5. Winners will be announced on April 1^st.

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