September Photography Challenge

Discussion in 'September 2016 Challenges' started by lcpereyra, Aug 30, 2016.

  1. lcpereyra

    lcpereyra You won't believe my blue streak!

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    Welcome to this month's photography challenge! This month I'd like you to think about light - how it enhances your photos and how it can really create a more compelling and visually striking image.

    In photography there is something know as the "golden hour" - the time before and after the sunrise and sunset. This golden time is about one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. This is when the sun is at a lower angle to the horizon and casts a warmer and softer glow on the earth. This is also known as the "magic hour" and is the time when photos really can shine. The light cast during this time can illuminate your subject with softer shadows and warmer, richer colors.

    Your challenge this month is to take a photo outside during the golden hour. This should be a new photo.
    Watch how the light created during this time can really impact the image you capture. It really is magical! :)

    This is my photo, from our recent vacation, scrapped with some amazing papers and elements from the Memory Pockets Monthly: Foundation and the mpm add-ons from Paislee Press, Valorie Wibbens, and Amber LaBau. We just got home a couple of days ago and I haven't had a change to look at the photos with my big camera yet so this photo is from my iphone. Any camera device will work for this photo challenge! ;)

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    Have fun exploring your surroundings and looking for that sweet golden light! I can't wait to see what you capture and create! Happy shooting and scrapping!

    Please remember the monthly challenge rules:
    Your page must contain at least 75% Lilypad product. Your page should be posted to the Lilypad Gallery and then linked to the Challenge Layouts thread so it can be tracked, and to this thread.

    The Lilypad uses a percent system for our challenges; the number of challenges you participate in determines the store discount you will receive at the end of the month:

    2 challenges = 10% off
    4 challenges = 20% off
    6 challenges = 30% off

    If you complete 7 challenges, you will receive a coupon for 30% off, plus you will be entered to win a guest spot on the Lilypad Creative Team! The first seven challenges will be posted on the first of the month; the eighth challenge is the BYOC challenge, which is posted on BYOC release day. Each page counts for one challenge (you cannot use one layout for multiple challenges).
     
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  2. grrfluudy

    grrfluudy This? Oh it's just my million dollar pen.

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    What a gorgeous photo!! Good photos for me are usually a happy accident. We'll see how this goes...I love the idea!
     
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  3. MariSt

    MariSt Well-Known Member

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    I love your picture and page!
     
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  4. lcpereyra

    lcpereyra You won't believe my blue streak!

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    @Cath_ since it is a photography challenge, the goal is to take a new photo using the technique of shooting during the golden hour. I'll clarify my post to include that. :)
     
  5. Cath_

    Cath_ In my polka dot dress and apron

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    i removed, the layout. I don't go out to get a current one
     
  6. A-M

    A-M Not a lot of hustle in my hustle anymore

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    This sounds a great challenge and being a lover of the ocean -- I really do like your page to inspire us.
     
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  7. andersm

    andersm You can check out anytime you like ...

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    What a fun photography challenge! :D
     
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  8. Electra

    Electra Shutterbug

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    I try to go out for the Golden Hour often! There are lots of opportunities for photos where I live.
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  9. jesskab

    jesskab Watch me sizzle & twizzle

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    The golden hour is proving to be elusive here in the San Francisco Bay Area. The weather man called August "Fogust" & that pretty much sums it up.

    **Update**
    Just tried again & found out what the blue hour is.
     
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  10. cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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  11. meterr

    meterr I've got ICE in my veins!

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    Taken at sunrise
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  12. bonnenuit

    bonnenuit Why do I always have to be Captain?

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    ljonezy The thingamabob that does the job is chocolate

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  14. carilyne

    carilyne It's only impossible if you think it is

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    Taken over 1/2 hour period so get a good look at how the light plays.
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  15. tam65

    tam65 Break out the lawn mower!

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  16. Iowan

    Iowan Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa

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    I love golden hour photos

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  17. Vrielinkie

    Vrielinkie Rub-a-Dub-Dub

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    Great challenge, here's mine:
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  18. djp332

    djp332 She sells seashells down by the seashore

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    Here's mine.
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  19. KarenK

    KarenK Well-Known Member

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    here is mine :
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  20. Cath_

    Cath_ In my polka dot dress and apron

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    will this one be ok, photos from tonight

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