Photo Assignment for the Week: 5/14 - 5/21

[fish]

Here's your photo assignment for this week: Bright light.



As always, photos must be fresh - taken this week, not stuff you've got hanging around on your computer.
Bright light should be the primary focal point of your image. The challenge is in not blowing out the highlights or losing detail in the shadows.
You are encouraged to use your submissions for Cletus' weekly Digital Darkroom Challenge.

(http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1178)

Note: please title each submission, as we're going to start a poll at the end of the assignment period and ask people to vote for the best image.


Good luck and have at it!

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/4218220-S.jpg

[dragon300zx]

This one seems like it will be as tought for me as the last one couldnt find a cone.

[ondrovic]

I *still* have the afterimage from this burned into my left eye!

[Shakey]

Brightly Coming Out of a Morning Fog
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4256557-L.jpg


My first attempt at blending and I am quite happy.

[AltPro]

"Last Light"
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4257067-L.jpg
ginette

[mercphoto]

Radial airplane engine in bright sun.

[mercphoto]

Radial airplane engine in bright sun.

[gubbs]

I *still* have the afterimage from this burned into my left eye!
I like that, How did you do it?

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4272255-L.jpg

[gus]

Boat full of egg shells from an art exhibition

'Boat'

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4180083-M.jpg


under a bridge

'aboriginal painting'
http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/3092215-M.jpg

one of my favorites

'sunrise'
http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/3576173-M.jpg

[ondrovic]

I like that, How did you do it?
Easy! I sat the CD down on the floor in a square of sunshine and I just angled the camera to where a full spectrum was visible. I used a Nikon D1X with a 35-70 mm zoom in macro. Manual exposure of 1/5000 at f5.6.

[AltPro]

Another shot from yesterday... nothing really outstanding...


http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4257079-L.jpg
ginette

[lynnma]

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4272255-L.jpgGubbs.. I LOVE this picture... wonderful.. congrats.

[lynnma]

Boat full of egg shells from an art exhibition



http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4180083-M.jpg


under a bridge

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/3092215-M.jpg

one of my favorites

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/3576173-M.jpgHumy! you've out done yer self mate... great shots.

[GREAPER]

Egret In Flight

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283728-M.jpg

[gypsy77360]

http://gypsy77360.smugmug.com/photos/4266185-M.jpg

this was a true point and shoot-----

[GREAPER]

Egret Ballet


http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4286290-M.jpg


Egret Take Off

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4283755-M.jpg


All Taken This morning.

[Shakey]

Another

THE MATRIX
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4290059-M.jpg

Cheers,
Tim

[wxwax]

Verry cool shot, Shakester. I also like Greap's Ballet.

[gus]

Humy! you've out done yer self mate... great shots.
Thanks lyn..now that i look at it i could have done a lot more with the boat & egg shells. I just fly off into Gondwanaland somedays.

[tibu]

Boat full of egg shells from an art exhibition

'Boat'

http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4180083-M.jpg


This one is really great!!!

Carlos

[gubbs]

Gubbs.. I LOVE this picture... wonderful.. congrats.
Thanks Lynn, I nearly deleted it when I was reviewing the shots on the camera, Then quite liked it when I saw it on my PC

[fish]

Another shot from yesterday... nothing really outstanding...


http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4257079-L.jpg
ginette
You came all the way over to my house, but didn't knock? :rofl

[gubbs]

Another

THE MATRIX
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4290059-S.jpg

Cheers,
Tim
That's really cool, what is it?
Maybe we should have a "can you guess what it is yet" (in my best Rolf Harris accent) assignment.

[gubbs]

"Last Light"
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4257067-S.jpg
ginette

Very moody, lovely !

[AltPro]

You came all the way over to my house, but didn't knock? :rofl No Fish... But I did walk right in and look around... Even checked out your closets and the attic... Liked your Fireplace...
Um, I know of a good house keeper, should you know of anyone who needs one?
ginettehttp://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/4295195-L.jpg

[AltPro]

Very moody, lovely ! Why, Thank You, Gubbs...
ginette

[Shakey]

That's really cool, what is it?
Maybe we should have a "can you guess what it is yet" (in my best Rolf Harris accent) assignment.Thanks gubbs

It is the light diffuser from the lamp beside the bed .
I removed the shade and diffuser and put the diffuser vertical beside the bulb.

Hand held the camera on macro.

Blend overlay- Color balance -bump saturation 20%, unsharpen mask.

Taken May 16/04


Tim

[damonff]

A few to start...

"Yellow End"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/2929210-L.jpg

"Puxi Sunset"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/2940233-L.jpg

"Maglev, Green"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/3142443-L.jpg

"Sad Tree"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/2940231-L.jpg

[damonff]

You're killin' me Ginette. This is beautiful.
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4257067-L.jpg

[/QUOTE]

[gubbs]

A few to start...

"Yellow End"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/2929210-S.jpg
Wow!

[RachelBrune]

Damonff: Your usual beautiful stuff!

[QUOTE=damonff]A few to start...

"Yellow End"

"Puxi Sunset"


"Maglev, Green"

"Sad Tree"

[wxwax]

Excellent assignment challenge. it gets to the core of what a photograph is. And some terrific submissions as a result.

Psst. Damonff, are those all images taken since Saturday?

[Bryan]

Here is my first attempt for this week, this is proving to be tough :-)http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/4303819-L.jpg

[rutt]

Same sex marriage day at town hall, Newton MA, 17 May 04.

Application Forms:

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4303262-M.jpg

On The Bench:

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4303288-M.jpg (http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4303288-O.jpg)

[rutt]

These two are knockouts:

"Yellow End"

"Maglev, Green"

[snapapple]

Here's my try at the "bright light" assignment. I'm so new here that I don't even know how to go about submitting my stuff. I clicked on "Reply". Is that what you do? I didn't want all the directions to appear in my reply so I deleted it. Is there a better way?
Anyway -- My picture is of a lemon on a tree in my yard. I took it just before sunset. The light was very bright and very "golden".

[damonff]

Hey Sid, no, but I wanted to start off the challenge with a few before I hit the streets. Am I a fudger? (I like the whisper font.)

[damonff]

Thanks Rutt. I rode on the maglev - it goes 435 kph. It made me ill it was so fast.

[damonff]

Thanks Rachel. My favorite is Yellow End but my wife doesn't like it.

[damonff]

Thanks Gubbs.

[lynnma]

Here's my try at the "bright light" assignment. I'm so new here that I don't even know how to go about submitting my stuff. I clicked on "Reply". Is that what you do? I didn't want all the directions to appear in my reply so I deleted it. Is there a better way?
Anyway -- My picture is of a lemon on a tree in my yard. I took it just before sunset. The light was very bright and very "golden".No you did just great snapapple, and welcome to the forum. We are a nice bunch but can be critical at times (which is good). Very nice light on your lemon, I was trying for the same thing earlier with a blossom and failed.. nice job.
Lynn:D

[SavannahMan]

A few to start...

"Sad Tree"
http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/2940231-L.jpg
Wow....
Please tell me the blue isn't natural....

[damonff]

It's curved - the blue was intense but not THAT intense.

[wxwax]

Hey Sid, no, but I wanted to start off the challenge with a few before I hit the streets. Am I a fudger? (I like the whisper font.)
Someone will say something next week, with the new rules and PRIZES! Those PRIZES will make people pay more attention to the rules. :wink

[wxwax]

I'm so new here that I don't even know how to go about submitting my stuff. I clicked on "Reply". Is that what you do? I didn't want all the directions to appear in my reply so I deleted it. Is there a better way?


:wave Hi snapapple!

Here, click on this (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92) and maybe all your questions about posting piccies will be answered.

And nice shot.

[ginger_55]

I have waited years to just happen to be stuck on the bridge from Charleston, with someone else driving, when I had my camera and the light was like this.
Tonight it happened, I was talking to my daughter, hung up on her, grabbed my camera................... I think it is light.

[ginger_55]

This is from further up the bridge, looking back towards Charleston. This used to be a sleepy city/town, it was called The Holy City. On the far left are two church steeples. They used to be all you saw in the skyline. Yes, I worked on the photo, I worked on all of them.

[ginger_55]

Looking towards the harbor, in the foreground are empty houses. They are often utilized. I want to get down there and take pictures of them, before they are yuppie (ized).

g

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4310122-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Even I can't tell what it is, though I know.

g

[AltPro]

You're killin' me Ginette. This is beautiful.
Thank You Damon... Yours ain't so bad either...
Tough assignment...
ginette

[AltPro]

Here's my try at the "bright light" assignment. I'm so new here that I don't even know how to go about submitting my stuff...
Anyway -- My picture is of a lemon on a tree in my yard. I took it just before sunset. The light was very bright and very "golden".
Very Nice Photo. Interesting color, beautiful texture.
Welcome to the Forum!
Hope you have fun here
and find that you can offer much
and learn something as well!
Really terrific first image!
ginette

[DoctorIt]

I got some bright light late yesterday. Probably about as bad as you can be with your photographic technique, but I like the effect.

Sunset through a Sign
http://www-unix.ecs.umass.edu/~ermiller/photos/2004-05/2004-05-17.jpg

[damonff]

Nice...where is this? It's a little blurry and mysterious...I like it.

[lynnma]

gubbs this is for you

[gubbs]

gubbs this is for you
Thanks Lynn!!!:D

[snapapple]

No you did just great snapapple, and welcome to the forum. We are a nice bunch but can be critical at times (which is good). Very nice light on your lemon, I was trying for the same thing earlier with a blossom and failed.. nice job.
Lynn:D
Thanks Lynn. I joined the group for the constructive criticism. I hope to learn something. And, it's FUN.
Susan

[snapapple]

:wave Hi snapapple!

Here, click on this (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92) and maybe all your questions about posting piccies will be answered.

And nice shot.

Thanks Sid. I had no clue where the "Help" was. I'm learning fast. :clap

[DoctorIt]

Nice...where is this? It's a little blurry and mysterious...I like it.Why thank you. From you thats a big compliment - I loved the ones you posted earlier, especially "Maglev, Green!"
:thumb
Its just an electric tower near my house. I hike there every morning and afternoon with my dog.

[SavannahMan]

It's curved - the blue was intense but not THAT intense.
Good. I was packing my bags and preparing to move to China. Now I can stay assured that the sky is not bluer on the other side....

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4341748-L-1.jpg

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4341749-L.jpg

[lynnma]

Your are getting some really nice shots gubbs.. I can't find a darn thing...

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4344099-L.jpg

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4344292-L-1.jpg

[AltPro]

gubbs this is for you Lynn... I Love it!!!... How do you do that????
ginette

[Sandy]

There are some really intense photos for this assignment. These are some of the bright lights I encountered so far this week.



PEEPING TOM

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A7%3B53523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3D5 6%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323544878%3B%3A5ot1lsi


APEMAN

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A7%3B53523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3D5 6%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323544879%3A%3A4ot1lsi


COWBOY
http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A7%3B53523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3D5 6%3C%3DXROQDF%3E232354487678%3Bot1lsi

SEEING THE LIGHT

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A7%3B53523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3D5 6%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323544879%3A%3A6ot1lsi

[wxwax]

gubbs this is for you

That is sooo good, Lynn.

[AltPro]

Today was very hot and sunny with big, billowy clouds... Spent much of the day trying to find scenes that might fit the bill for this assignment...
ginette


"Once Home"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4346024-L.jpg


"Indika Farms, Suffolk, VA"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4346050-L.jpg


"Winter Wheat"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4346121-L.jpg


"Hot Tin Rooves"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4343634-L.jpg


"Blackwater River"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4343560-L.jpg


"Long May She Wave"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4343668-L.jpg



"Changes"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4343955-L.jpg


"White Fence"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4346038-L.jpg


"Bike Shed"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4348641-L.jpg


"Stillness"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4348671-L.jpg

[AltPro]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4344292-L-1.jpg Gubbs, I think "Shaft" is my favorite! Very nice! Love the interplay of light, and the light beam on the pipe. Very nice indeed!
ginette
(PS Had to go into IE to view it, but well worth the effort.... Still odd that it is only your images that are not showing...)

[snapapple]

[QUOTE=AltPro][font=Book Antiqua][size=3][color=Pink]Today was very hot and sunny with big, billowy clouds... Spent much of the day trying to find scenes that might fit the bill for this assignment...
ginette

Wow! These are all great, Ginette. I can't believe you can just tool around where you live and see all this. I better get out and look around. San Diego is beautiful, but I can't get out and about until the weekend, then the week's assignment will be over. You have a great eye. Nice work.
Susan :clap

[SavannahMan]

I think I have some permanent eye damage....:huh

http://savannahman.smugmug.com/photos/4352114-L.jpg

[Sandy]

Altpro, you live in a beautiful place, I love your photos.

[AltPro]

Thank you for the kind words...
Honestly, it's a bit more than a little tooling around... But I love doing it, and I love the challenges...
SanDiego- Has many beautiful sights!
Here are my latest efforts... Nights work nicely, too...
ginette "Home"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4353668-L.jpg

"Watching"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4355340-L.jpg

"Night Blooms"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4353685-L.jpg

"Bonne Nuit"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4355344-L.jpg

[damonff]

Purple Swamp

http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/4355822-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

Went to Arizona and Utah for a few days - I just happen to have a pic for bright light - Lets call it "Navaho Light Shaft"

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4358285-L.jpg

[AltPro]

Went to Arizona and Utah for a few days - I just happen to have a pic for bright light - Lets call it "Navaho Light Shaft"

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4358285-L.jpg
Very interesting photo Pathfinder... I really like the captured lighting on the textured plane, and the warm color. Very nice.
ginette

[damonff]

This is cool Pathfinder. Where was it taken?

[rutt]

Benn gone to Arizona and Utah for a few days - I just happen to have a pic for bright light - Lets call it "Navaho Light Shaft"


This is a beautiful shot. I have no sense at all of it's scale. Is it 10 miles wide or 10 inches?

[gubbs]

I couldn't wait for them to switch them on, does it qualify??
http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4363660-L-1.jpg

[AltPro]

Beautiful Gubbs... In my meager opinion it works...
I like it.
ginette

[pathfinder]

This is a beautiful shot. I have no sense at all of it's scale. Is it 10 miles wide or 10 inches?
This is near the entrance to Upper Antelope Canyon - this size is probably about 50 feet in height - thats a guess but reasonably close. Shot at 28mm focal length.

[rutt]

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4366084-M.jpg (http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4366084-O.jpg)

Same sex marriage day at the Newton Town Hall

[damonff]

http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/3999878-L.jpg

[neil]

Hi new member, new camera, first ever post.

[cletus]

Hi new member, new camera, first ever post.
Welcome aboard neil!

Nice shot for your first post :thumb

[GREAPER]

Very nice, simple, elegant

[AltPro]

Hi Neil, New member, with a new camera, sending your first ever post.
Welcome to Digital Grin... Hope you enjoy it here.
Very nice first photo, beautiful subject matter.

Small suggestion?
Make the title smaller, or post it below the photo... When you have such a beautiful photo, it's a shame to distract from it.

I remain,
ginette

[Argusphoto]

I have always liked back lit scenes.
http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/4378609-M.jpg

[ginger_55]

Hi new member, new camera, first ever post.

Going to blow us away, hug. I have an older water photo,actually many, but none better than yours there. Just couldn't get to the beach this time.

I did an an assignment for Shenanigans. You know down from these assignments. I am learning to use layers, and I put a plain gold (yellow, brown, whatever) layer over a picture of some baskets that are an old art form handed down from the days of slavery. (Now there is a tiny visa card with the baskets, might say something for progress)

Anyway, I was looking at that picture, I think it is successful, but I would make it lighter if I were to do it over again. I was staring at it, thinking about how I liked it, and wondering why I liked the effect better than in some of the other photos.

I discovered that it was the way the light was hitting the baskets.

And that is why I am posting it here. It is a picture driven by light, IMO.

ginger

[motojedi]

Italian Singles... (taken at the Barber Motorsports Museum, Birmingham, Al.)

[wxwax]

I couldn't wait for them to switch them on, does it qualify??
http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4363660-M-1.jpg
Grubbs, that's really a nice shot. Good eye, man.

[wxwax]

Hi new member, new camera, first ever post.

Neil, it looks like you got some kind of glare in your shot, some kind of... bright light. :D

[ian408]

I'm in a slump...nothing seems to be working these past couple of weeks.

http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/4386473-M.jpg

For those that are interested...it was a "Guava" cake. Kind of disgusting :)

Ian

[Shakey]

Went to Arizona and Utah for a few days - I just happen to have a pic for bright light - Lets call it "Navaho Light Shaft"

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4358285-L.jpgCLUNK ... Thats the sound of my jaw hitting the floor. Awesome shot simply awesome.

Tim

[ian408]

Shakey,

That's a nice shot of the canyon!

Ian

[Shakey]

YuP! Ian that's one of those I put in the (I wish I had taken that shot file)

Well done Pathfinder !!!!


Tim

[cletus]

http://ab0wa.smugmug.com/photos/4392122-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

http://ab0wa.smugmug.com/photos/4392122-L.jpg
Sorry for taking up the extra space, but I love this, except for the extreme highlights. A gazzillion more shots, and one would have been free of that so as not to be distracting, I think.

Makes me wish I had gone to the beach. Oh deary me, it is Thursday.

When does next weeks assignment get posted? I am a bit confused here.

Can I go to the beach for that one. Can't go today, not without angst and dog neglect.

Really love those colors in that picture.

ginger (This here is not a submission, it is a month or more old, but I wanted to add something and I kind of don't like the icons available. Where do you all get the others??)

[Argusphoto]

Maybe I am missing something in the assignment instructions.
"Bright light should be the primary focal point of your image. The challenge is in not blowing out the highlights or losing detail in the shadows."
I thought that the subject is bright light. Very few of the entries even have light as the subject. In my favorite, "Navaho Light Shaft" the subject is light but not bright light.
"Sunlight on CD" and " Boat" seem to fit the criteria.
I would also like to see some constructive criticism on every entry. It is hard to learn if there is no feedback.


http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/4378642-M.jpg

[DoctorIt]

Maybe I am missing something in the assignment instructions. I thought that the subject is bright light. Very few of the entries even have light as the subject. In my favorite, "Navaho Light Shaft" the subject is light but not bright light.
I would also like to see some constructive criticism on every entry. It is hard to learn if there is no feedback.


Thanks, I didn't want to be the one to say it... Of course, hopefully the moderators will stick to their guns when it comes time to do the final desicions.

[Shakey]

Here is my latest made today it is called
Generation Gap


I play a little game with my photos I try to meet various challenges with the same photo ... it is a creative challenge.
So shhhh if you see it on other boards hehe. And if you find me grasping at straws for the challenge please let me know.

Click on pic for original

Tim

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-L.jpg (http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-O.jpg)

If you are wondering it is a Gameboy Advance and a marble.

[Buddy]

finally got some sun around here.

a quick attempt
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4399064-M.jpg

the cat
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4399063-M.jpg

[AltPro]

Here is my latest made today it is called
Generation Gap

Tim

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-L.jpg (http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-O.jpg)

If you are wondering it is a Gameboy Advance and a marble.
Tim:
This is wonderful! I love this kind of work! Great Lighting, too!
ginette

[AltPro]

Another try...

"basking, in your reflection"

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4406446-L.jpg

ginette

[AltPro]

Maybe I am missing something in the assignment instructions.
"Bright light should be the primary focal point of your image. The challenge is in not blowing out the highlights or losing detail in the shadows."
I thought that the subject is bright light. Very few of the entries even have light as the subject. In my favorite, "Navaho Light Shaft" the subject is light but not bright light.
"Sunlight on CD" and " Boat" seem to fit the criteria.
I would also like to see some constructive criticism on every entry. It is hard to learn if there is no feedback.
Perhaps I am out of line in my understanding of the assignment as well. Sometimes all there is, is bright light. When I read the assignment I saw it as a challenge to use "bright light" not solely as the subject, but as the source that creates the interest within the photo. A candle in the darkness, will seem bright in comparison to its surroundings. Sunlight on the water, will reflect highlights, Sunset bathing a subject which would otherwise be dark, becomes the Bright Light subject of the photo. The challenge can be in trying to control the light, so that large areas were not "just blown away" and so that there was still enough detail within the shadow that the photo created a feel, and gave it a depth, an emotion. Thoughts?
I do agree that we need to give feedback... IF this is to be an educational tool...
ginette

[snapapple]

I went out today to try to find a few more subjects with bright light. It was the middle of the day. The sun was very bright. I saw the play of sunlight on this water tank. If I had not had this assignment, I probably would not have noticed this or any of the other pictures I took. The assignment helped me to see things better. That's the learning experience. I tried to get shots with the light as the focal point, the brighter the light the better the contrast with the shadows.

[snapapple]

Here's another one. I tried to catch the light on the water and the sun on the pump. It was not as bright as I thought it would be, still it's hard to get deep shadows in the middle of the day.

[ginger_55]

This is a version, done tonight, of the earlier photograph Low Country Baskets, an art handed down from the time of slavery, or before . I still maintain, and I love the candles and the marble and all. But I maintain that this type of picture is so much a "light" driven picture. My friend wanted me to get rid of an ad for Visa and she wanted me to darken the roof, as it was distracting.

I think I handled the highlights well, I don't know if the shadows should have had more detail, or not.

ginger

[snapapple]

Another try. The sun through the trees has been done a lot, I know. But, not by me. So I tried it. The focal point is the light and the detail of the tree trunks is not lost. I think it works.

[wxwax]

World Span
http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4411217-M.jpg

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[snapapple]

This is the last one for today. I'm really going to have to learn how to link to my "smugmug" site. These pictures are kind of small to see the detail, but there is detail in the shadows. I'm pleased with the results and I learned something from the assignment.

[wxwax]

Tim

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-L.jpg (http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4398143-O.jpg)

If you are wondering it is a Gameboy Advance and a marble.


No idea what a Gameboy advance is... but I know a cool photograph when i see one. Nice shot, Shakester.

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[wxwax]

This is the last one for today. I'm really going to have to learn how to link to my "smugmug" site. These pictures are kind of small to see the detail, but there is detail in the shadows. I'm pleased with the results and I learned something from the assignment.

Snappie, it's really easy. Click here for step by step directions with handy pictures. (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92)

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[wxwax]

Since there's no penalty for multiples, here's a mildly altered version. Let's call it...

Altered World Span


http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4411681-M.jpg

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[snapapple]

Thanks Lynn, for the hint on resizing for the web. I think I got this a little bigger now.

[Thwack]

Maybe I am missing something in the assignment instructions.
"Bright light should be the primary focal point of your image. The challenge is in not blowing out the highlights or losing detail in the shadows."
I thought that the subject is bright light. Very few of the entries even have light as the subject. In my favorite, "Navaho Light Shaft" the subject is light but not bright light.
"Sunlight on CD" and " Boat" seem to fit the criteria.
I would also like to see some constructive criticism on every entry. It is hard to learn if there is no feedback.


That's pretty much how I read it (for whatever little bit that's worth). I have some ideas but my camera went camping without me last weekend (my wife had the camera and our daughter at a Girl Scout camping trip). I haven't had a chance in the evenings during the week to try implementing any of my ideas and now we're pretty much out of time (lately,new challenge seems to go up some time Friday).

I was going to try focusing in tight on something (stick, highly textured scrap of wood from the firewood pile, etc) while using a magnifying glass to scorch/ignite it and capture the bright hot spot, the stick and some of the smoke curling up from the bright spot.

It looked good in my head, but I'm not sure I could pull it off :(:

Constructive feedback on the shots would be good too.

[gus]

Another try. The sun through the trees has been done a lot, I know. But, not by me. So I tried it. The focal point is the light and the detail of the tree trunks is not lost. I think it works.
Greeting from the wasteland snapapple...i like the purple shot :thumb

[damonff]

This one isn't from this week so it's not a contender but enjoy anyway...I think that Ginette is right. We need to interpret the assignments in our own way and not become angry when someone's submission doesn't fit our criterion of interpretation. This is supposed to be a fun place to share our work; let's keep it friendly and "light."

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/3199450-L.jpg

[Argusphoto]

I think that Ginette is right. We need to interpret the assignments in our own way and not become angry when someone's submission doesn't fit our criterion of interpretation. This is supposed to be a fun place to share our work; let's keep it friendly and "light."


There are many good pictures and I certainly would not want to restrict the contributions. We also have many levels of photographers and this is to be encouraged.
I am not the one setting the criteria but if we are having a "contest", then the only ones eligible for the final judging should meet all the criteria. Otherwise, the awards might as well be given on the basis of the photographer's camera or clever screen name.
The more experienced photographers should have no problem meeting these challenges. It would also be extremely helpful if they would give pointers to the rest of us on how to improve our pictures.

[AltPro]

SnapApple:

Very nice. I like the slickness of the water, and the shadow play.

Did you find the instructions on linking to your SmugMug site? If not, here is
"Sid's Link" (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92&page=3&pp=10) on the subject. It's very helpful!
ginette

[AltPro]

There are many good pictures and I certainly would not want to restrict the contributions. We also have many levels of photographers and this is to be encouraged.
I am not the one setting the criteria but if we are having a "contest", then the only ones eligible for the final judging should meet all the criteria. Otherwise, the awards might as well be given on the basis of the photographer's camera or clever screen name.
The more experienced photographers should have no problem meeting these challenges. It would also be extremely helpful if they would give pointers to the rest of us on how to improve our pictures. "Argus"
I am not trying to argue with you, just trying to make the point that Bright Light is "Bright Light." I will of course defer to the site moderators on this, I am not trying to ruffle feathers. Only wanted to say that in my opinion, many of the photos have touched on the essence of the assignment, which was to capture "Bright Light." Light is brighter or dimmer in different settings. For example a candle burning in the daylight offers little illumination, but that same candle when lit in the darkness, becomes a bright light that will illuminate a large area. Sunlight filtering through the trees may well have a "Bright Light" affect on a specific area while its surrounding areas remain in the shadows.
The idea of the assignment was to be able to capture the light source or brightly lit area without losing all the detail in the highlights or shadows?
Please don't see me as trying to be dogmatic, for that is far from the case. Honest, I am trying to play by the rules, I love the game and love the challenges-- I love what I have found here among all of you on this site. For me, photography is what keeps me sane in an unsane world.
ginette

[AltPro]

Altered World Span


http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4411681-M.jpg
Sid,
I really like the "World Span" submissions. Nice warm color, great reflections... Sunset?
ginette

[gubbs]

Looking at the last 2 completed assignments its clear that "Relevance to the assignment" has been an important factor in both selection and voting. I can only speak for myself, but its the 1st barrier of the selection process that has to be crossed before I decide who gets my vote.
Having said that, part of the creativity is to interpret the criteria, and I enjoy seeing how people use it and stretch it. I think the assigments are stronger and more enjoyable for it.
So I agree with Ginette and Damon keep it "friendly and light" and let the votes decide, seems to have worked so far! :D

[wxwax]

Altered World Span



Sid,
I really like the "World Span" submissions. Nice warm color, great reflections... Sunset?
ginette



Thanks Ginette, it was last night's sunset. I discovered :doh that if you want reflections off of a building. you have to be at the right angle. I drove around trying to get closer, and I lost the reflection.

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[damonff]

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417523-L.jpg

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417526-L.jpg

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417528-L.jpg

...switched to long exposure light fun...

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417530-L.jpg

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417532-L.jpg

...portrait of my wife...

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/4417535-L.jpg

oh well, there's always next week...

[snapapple]

SnapApple:

Very nice. I like the slickness of the water, and the shadow play.

Did you find the instructions on linking to your SmugMug site? If not, here is
"Sid's Link" (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=92&page=3&pp=10) on the subject. It's very helpful!
ginette

Thank you ginette. I did get the info on linking to my smugmug site, bit the link you gave is even better. I didn't have time to try it last night. I still have to upload these new photos to my site. I usually have to do that at night because it slows up our satalite connection and my husband can't use his computer in his home office. I'll probably have to play with it a little. I may get it by next weeks assignment. I hope I can find the info again if I have trouble. Thanks again. :rofl

[Buddy]

we need rain
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4435039-M.jpg

[Shakey]

we need rain
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4435039-M.jpgHoly! Freaking Awesome !!!! Well done Buddy:clap

[Buddy]

thanks. that was an interesting experiment. it was like shooting sports. just keep clicking and hope you get a good one. :D

[AltPro]

we need rain
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4435039-M.jpg Buddy, This is really an awesome shot... Takes patience! Very NICE!
Forgive me for playing with it just a wee bit?
ginette

http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/4439590-M.jpg

[wxwax]

we need rain
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4435039-M.jpg
:bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow :bow

I wonder if you could sell that?

[Bryan]

My first attempt at a silhouette.

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/4447253-L.jpg

[AltPro]

My first attempt at a silhouette.

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/4447253-L.jpg Very Nice Brian, nice color and composition.
Now to move on to the next Assignment... and the new rules.
ginette