Shadows are powerful elements in photography and they decide how an image looks – subtle, soft and elegant or high contrasty and dramatic. Without shadows, an image can look very flat and shadows help to add depth and dimension to images.
Jean submitted a very intriguing image titled “House of the shadows” that won the first place.
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We’re happy to announce the winner of January’s competition, “Rhythm And Repetition.” Kim captured this stunning photo of a Zebra with striking repetitive patterns and has composed the image in a way the focus is limited to the repeating patterns and the rhythm created as a result. Keeping just the eyes in the frame has allowed the viewer to focus on the interesting patterns and how they work as a powerful compositional tool.
Congratulations on capturing a very effective Rhythm and Repetition photo Kim!
We’re happy to announce the winner of December’s competition, “Cultural Expressions.” Wendy shared a photo from a cultural celebration in Mexico “Day of the Dead” showcasing a portrait with traditional dress and make-up. Congratulations Wendy on this beautiful cultural expression portrait!
We’re happy to announce the winner of November’s competition, “The Power Of Scale.” Tersha posted a photo that is a partial silhouette and one that is a great example of scale in photography. The image has a unique type of visual weight where the person is facing the right part of the frame, but feels balanced by the structure. Also, one can notice the feeling of “alone” in the photo and the composition emphasizes the emotion.
Have you ever noticed that folks who are talented at photography can generally get a great shot with almost any piece of gear? The truth about how to take better photos with any camera is that it is actually very rarely, if ever, about the gear you are carrying. It has a lot more to do with your personal skills as a photographer.
We have put together a selection of photography tips, ideas, and tactics that will lead you towards better outcomes for your own photography.
For October’s contest, participants came up with their creative interpretation of the theme where a lot of natural subjects were photographed in an abstract way, while some members also used camera techniques or unusual perspectives to capture abstract photos. Each photo was unique and stood out in its own way, portraying interesting abstract realities.
Jean T has wonderfully captured the beauty of the Autumn leaves over the tree’s roots. Congratulations Jean T on the win!
