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A little birdie told me... Weekly Challenge May 27-June 3: Conceptual Photography As the name implies, the goal with Conceptual Photography is to convey a concept or idea. The subject matter is typically abstract, and not always obvious to the viewer. This is a difficult challenge, and goes...

EXAMPLE PHOTO SUBMISSION EXIF Camera: Nikon D300s Exposure: 1/500 @ f/4.5 Focal length: 62mm ISO: 200 Lens: Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 5 bracketed shots w/ Photomatix Pro HDR This is a photo I took last year while on vacation of a rusty old tractor that had been abandoned by the roadside. There...

I know, I know. Try not to be jealous of my leet Photoshop skillz.

There has been lackluster participation in this forum for awhile now. The moderator staff has been tossing around ideas on how to improve the use of the Critique Forum, as we feel that getting feedback from your peers is a vital part of the growth and education process. We are interested in...

One from last summer...

Here is a link to the original article, posted on Digital Photography School: 6 Portrait Lighting Patterns Every Photographer Should Know This is an excellent, well-written article with great sample photos and setup guides.

Nice action shot, and very cool subject...so few of us get an opportunity to photograph surfers in action. Personally, because this shot is lacking that "big wave" aspect, I would like to see it cropped much tighter:

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Toy Story Weekly Challenge Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 Your challenge this week is to get creative and animate some toys! The possibilities here are nearly endless, so snatch up the kid's (or grandkids) toys and go to work in bringing them alive. Photos of dolls just sitting on a shelf are boring, and...

Something like that...

Song title: Every Rose Has Its Thorn Artist: Poison Say it with Pictures Weekly Challenge January 11-18 The moderator staff has decided to "reset" the weekly challenges for a little while in an effort to spark some interest, as participation has been dwindling a bit lately. Once we get this...

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In the Kitchen Weekly Challenge December 28-January 4 The winner of the On the Move challenge was AxeMan. He issued this challenge and will be judging the entries. Your challenge this week is to photograph what's in your kitchen. Restaurant kitchens, and "just" food shots will not be judged...

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On the Move Weekly Challenge December 14-21 The winner of the Small Details challenge was Marine1937. He issued this challenge and will be judging the entries. Your challenge is all about movement. The subject is not limited, feel free to use vehicles, people, animals, water, or any other...

The photo above is of fashion model Hailey Clauson, age 15 when this photo was taken. The photographer, Jason Lee Parry, is named in a lawsuit filed by the teen model's parents, along with clothing store Urban Outfitters and others for $28,000,000. Here are some links to the story: Fashion...

Nice shot, Joe. Check out the Rule of Thirds.

Just an FYI: The "A-OK" hand signal that a lot of western countries use as a symbol of approval has a very different meaning in other parts of the world, and is considered rude or even offensive. Similar to what we associate with "flying the bird" with the middle finger. This symbol has also...

By the same logic then, a 2011 Ford Taurus is a better car than a 1967 Ford Mustang because it has newer technology. The D300s is a step up the progression of Nikon's product line, and much more expensive, for a reason. A newer sensor doesn't make a better camera. The D300s is a pro body and is...