bluenoser
Banned
The "Marilyn Monroe" Towers in Mississauga, Ontario
Weekly Challenge June 24 - July 1: Curves
I find curves to be so inviting in all their manifestations. The curves of a shapely woman or of a long, winding road or how about the curves on a beautifully crafted musical instrument? Curves are found everywhere we turn and even in some places we don't expect to see them like in the picture of the condominium towers shown above - the aptly named "Marilyn Monroe" towers!
So what am I looking for this week? Well I want to see your curves...hrm...well...not exactly *yours* but you get the idea. Show me how the curves in your life present themselves and capture them as beautifully as you can. I want to see images showing your vision of some stunning curves. I want you to show me your skill when presenting your images - let's see that amazing composition and great story telling photos!!
Again, a fairly straightforward theme but please just don't post-up just any old entry - I want to see quality over quantity (or both combined would be even better!). As the title said in that 1980 hit single by the SOS band: "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"!
Now just because the theme is simple doesn't mean I want you to just throw anything together. The winner - as always - will be chosen in part based on criteria such as impact, creativity, technical excellence, story telling, etc. (see the 12 elements of a merit image below).
These challenges are designed to help you grow in your photography skills and creativity, and also to have fun. Be sure to visit the Weekly Challenge Rules & Guidelines for more information. This thread will be closed on July 1 (12:00pm - noon - EDT)...so get those photos in and most importantly - have fun!!!!
The Rules
1. Photos must be posted to the thread in order to be considered for the challenge.
2. Any photo submitted for a weekly challenge must be taken during the dates specified in the challenge thread and taken by you! Because not all EXIF data can be verified, we will use the honor system here.
3. Challenges will be judged solely by the panel. Individual voting via post "likes" will be incorporated into the final selection of the winning photo.
4. Only one photo entry per member, for each challenge, unless otherwise indicated.
5. Judging criteria is based on the Twelve Elements of a Merit Image.
There will be no cash or prizes awarded for the Weekly Challenge, unless specifically noted by the site administrator***. This is a member-run contest, and the purpose of the Weekly Challenge is to encourage member participation on the forums and to keep you taking pictures!
Any photo will be accepted for the challenge. Edited/straight out of the camera, it does not matter. You are left with complete freedom to do whatever genre of photography you wish to do, and your own interpretation of the challenge subject.