Challenge – Stairs

Posted by on 17 Nov, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Stairs

Who knew stairs could be such a fascinating photographic subject? In researching this topic I found some great inspiration, so here goes… View some tips on photographing stairs: Stunning staircase photography 6 top tips on how to photograph stairs Some great inspiration 29 Stunning Staircase Images (Heads up – next week’s challenge will be Sunset) Here are some examples from our cluster gallery.: by Mal B by Les W Thanks to Will for this suggestion. You have until next Tuesday to upload your image to Cluster. Members have all been sent an invitation to join and most have...

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Challenge – Insects and Spiders

Posted by on 11 Nov, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Insects and Spiders

The world of bugs is a fascinating one. It is certainly easier to photography these tiny animals if you have a macro lens, but you can achieve good results with extension tubes or a zoom lens. (Some extreme cropping and sharpening with Topaz SharpenAI can help too!) View some tips on Photographing tiny critters Photographing Insects in the Field: Basic Tips for Success Insect Photography Tips (Heads up – next week’s challenge will be Stairs) Here are some examples from our cluster gallery.: by Dave T by Alan Battye also by Marie B Thanks to Will for this suggestion. You have...

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Challenge – Emotions: Shock/Anger/Surprise

Posted by on 3 Nov, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Emotions: Shock/Anger/Surprise

How do we capture these fleeting moments? Perhaps it is a candid moment you’ve serendipitously captured with your camera, perhaps you’ve been in on a secret – like a surprise birthday party or marriage proposal, or perhaps it is staged. Either way, try to convey that emotion with your image. Here are some lovely examples of staged surprise or anger to inspire you on alamy: www.alamy.com/stock-photo/shock-anger.html And some tips on capturing emotion from Adorama, including a tip on surprise at the end:...

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Challenge – Complementary Colours: Yellow and Purple

Posted by on 27 Oct, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Complementary Colours: Yellow and Purple

The Yellow-Purple combination is the third of our challenges with Complementary Colours. These colours are opposite on the colour wheel, and the combination of warm yellow and cool purple is a vivid color combination. View some tips on Complementary Colours (Scroll to the bottom to see stunning examples of Yellow and Purple) Using Complementary Colors in Photography (Heads up – next week’s challenge will be Emotions – Shock/Anger/Surprise) Here are some examples from our cluster gallery.: by Dave T by Eugene D also by Will T Thanks to Che for this suggestion. You have until next...

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Challenge – Low Key

Posted by on 20 Oct, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Low Key

Low key photographs are underlit images that feature dramatic contrast and dark colors. It can create a dramatic or mysterious image and enhances shapes texture. This technique is often used in portraiture and still life. View some great tips and examples from the Digital Photography School How to Make a Low Key Portrait (Step by Step) Some tips on lighting techniques, and inspiring examples https://www.iphotography.com/blog/low-key-photography/ And a couple of tutorials on creating/enhancing a low key image in photoshop/lightroom Low-Key Photography {Shoot & Edit for Dark & Moody...

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Challenge – Costumes/Makeup

Posted by on 14 Oct, 2021 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Challenge – Costumes/Makeup

Let your imagination go wild and photograph some a friend or pet in costume! Or maybe you have attended an even where you’ve captured portraits of people in costume. View some great tips and examples from the Digital Photography School 5 Tips for Photographing Portfolio-Worthy Costume Portraits Here is an inspiring blog post with examples of fantasy portraits Getting Creative with Costumes and Makeup to Bring Fantasy Worlds to Life with Grace Almera You might even like to try this fun tutorial on creating a ghost image in photoshop...

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