Participating in a Photo Challenge
Jul 6th, 2008 by jeremy
This month I am participating in my first “Photo Challenge” sponsored/directed by Trevor Carpenter’s Photochallenge.org. This month’s challenge is lighting fixtures, and is proving to be a fun one to start with. It is a challenge each day not only to remember, but to try and find something different and creatively interesting to post and share with the group that is participating.
What I like about this challenge idea is there is a level of public accountability, which gives me a reason to get a photo taken and posted each day of the challenge, even if it is late at night when I finally remember. I will say I am starting to run low on options in my house though and need to remember a little earlier in the day. That said, part of the challenge is to capture the light being emitted, and not just the fixture itself, so there is an inherent need to do this when the ambient light is a bit dimmer.
Though it may seem a bit dim (pun intended) to be looking to take and post a picture each day of something so simple as a lighting fixture, therein lies the challenge. Think different and be on the look out for ideas with a creative eye. Already I find myself being on the lookout throughout the day for future opportunities. That is what this challenge is all about; driving me to be better at something I enjoy.
Canon 40D, 24-105L, 2 exposures at 1/20 and 1/80 at f/4 and 100 ISO
see it larger on flickr
I need to join in one of his challenges. I agree with what you said about thinking differently and keeping the creative eye on the lookout.
I look forward to what you will come up with each day.
Jeremy, thanks for the plug! Your submissions to the photo challenge are quite nice. Keep up the good work!
Loving this one Jeremy, I could see the Hot Air Balloon influence straight away, having never been on one, I thought I was looking up to the burners!!, had to look twice before I realised it was a ceiling fixture!! Yeah I know, maybe I’m a bit dim too! Well done. : )
My daughter is doing A level photography at High School and has been checking out your work for inspiration, (while I am saving money to buy her the Canon when she passes!!!)
Have you captured a glowing filament yet on macro?