This Week in the Digital Photography School Forums (18-24 Jul ‘10)
Weekly Assignment
This week our photography assignment took us into the heart of the home when we went In the Kitchen. The kitchen is so often the source of fond memories. The baking, the smells, the smiles… all of it reminds us why the kitchen is the heart of the home. Our winner this week was Carina for the shot of the incredibly cozy mugs. There was just something about the strong leading lines, the reflection, and lighting that drew us to the shot. Not to mention those are some cozy looking glasses! Then we had a 3 way tie for the runners up. So, in no particular order (and with a bonus photo), first up we have zetson’s Kitchen with a View. This lovely old looking kitchen really suited the treatment well, and the composition was spot on. And that’s definitely a gorgeous view! Next up we have gunners67’s Washing Dishes in a Flash. We really liked the motion blur in this shot and the details really kept our eyes entranced in the shot. And last, but not least was Lesedi’s Kitchen is the Heart of the Home. The bright colours, the well thought out setup, and the entire concept really just caught our eyes. And those letter magnets definitely bring back memories.
This week we’re continuing the kitchen theme with What’s in Your Refrigerator? Is it leftovers, dessert, perhaps something you forgot about long ago that’s about to grow legs and walk out on it’s own? This week we want you to be creative with what you have and show us what’s in your fridge. As always, a quick reminder of the rules. First, your photo has to be taken between 14 – 28 July 2010. Second, your post must include the words “Assignment: What’s in your refrigerator” and the date that the photo was taken. Third, your EXIF should be intact, and it’s helpful if you can include some of the main details (including camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, and aperture) in the text of your message. Next week we’re going to start a series of assignments aimed at working on capturing motion blur. So the first of these assignments is Water in Motion. While waterfalls are probably the first thing to come to mind, there are many subjects that can fit this topic, some even in your home. So think about how you would capture water in motion.
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This Week in the Digital Photography School Forums (18-24 Jul ‘10)