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Stopping to smell the flowers by bluenoser23, on Flickr
Weekly Challenge June 17 - June 24: Simple
Can this challenge really be that "simple"? Absolutely! Teachers love to tell you about the KISS principle: "Keep It Simple Stupid" (no one is calling you stupid however! lol!) The idea of course is that the best answer is often the one that is right in front of your face - you just have to have your eyes and your mind open to seeing it.
So what do I want to see with this week's "simple" challenge? I would like to see how YOU interpret the meaning of simple. The simple pleasure of a nice cup of coffee, or a beautifully simple flower in your backyard, perhaps a simple moment of joy captured between friends or family...the possibilities are endless!
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 June 24th (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.
***PRIZE!!!!! Not that anyone needs any more motivation to enter these great weekly challenges
....but.....the boss has informed me that we have a Nikonites hat, t-shirt, and mug left in the prize cupboard! So our lucky winner will get either a Nikonites hat, t-shirt or mug (their choice) for winning this challenge!!!! Woot-woot!!!!
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