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The 15th Challenge is all about the silhouette. We can all do them, we've probably all done them. I don't just want any silhouette, I want one with imagination, one that pushes the boundaries, so start planning your shoot and post those shadows.

Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Camera
2. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the judge will decide if it works.
4. Posting - * ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & Lensbaby used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Have FUN!

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 9pm EST (eastern) Monday January 26, 2009
*Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

Cheers and

Good Luck!

steve

A silhouette should be recognizable....I had to find something we'd all recognize!

Sony a350
Lensbaby Original
ISO 200
1/3200
wide open
off camera flash to light background

Thanks for challenging us!

Rick



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/25/2009 04:34AM by Captured Light.

"Muddy Horse"
1d Mk 3
LB 3G
f2.8
ISO 400
1/2500

This horse was covered in mud and decided to shake it on me just after I shot this picture. Luckily I was able to shield my camera and lb.
Joby

bottles, backlit shot through paper. Composer plastic optic
Scott



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/24/2009 05:22AM by ScottM.

Composer
Single optic
f4
In high school a boy welded this figurine in shop class for me. I have always cherished it.

-rach

Rachel C.
Fairbanks, Alaska

Mother and child.

Canon 5D Mk2
ISO 1600 2.5 sec
Composer Pinhole

Only a day or so to go so get those entries in.

Great postings so far.

Cheers

steve

Down to the wire. Here's my entry.

"Sailing into the Sunset"
Lensbaby 3G
Nikon D200

enjoye!

joye

[www.artistwithcamera.com]
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Competition Closed. Thank you for your entries. You guys have made it tough with all round excellent entries. Will post a winner soon.

Cheers

steve

Congratulations to all for your worthy entries.

I must declare Peterb533 and 'Mother and child' the WINNER. It was the orange back lighting with fall off that did it for me. At a glance it all seems so real, warm and loving.

WELL DONE

Other favorites were - all the rest. Jad I really like your sweet spot and the way the sun is peeping. Rachel - great lighting. Scott, I love the trouble you have gone to shooting thru the paper, it give a great textural feel to the image. Joby, so sharp around the ears and a brown silhouette, very good. Rick, What is that object - I love the riotous colour in the background - very effective.

Thanks to all that participated, not the best number but great entries and a challenge to judge.


Peter, up to you to choose the next topic and winner. Good Luck to all.

Cheers,

steve

Congrats Peter. Your image is beautiful. And I have to point out that there are no losers since we all get to shoot we our "Babies"! Looking forward to the next one.

enjoye!

joye

[www.artistwithcamera.com]
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Thanks for your comments Steve and Jad.

Great shot peter!