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"SHAPES" - (Bounce)'s Choice Shapes come in all sizes and can be round, triangular, rectangular, etc... Fortunately for some of us, you don't have to be in great shape to take a photo of "shapes." :rolleyes: Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W...

***FAST***CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP SIX! Thanks to ALL who participated in this monthly challenge. Participation was great for this month and there were GREAT photos. This was another close one. It was a neck and neck go this month. In no particular order the top six are: @Marilynne...

"PLASTIC" A material used all over the world for many things. This month is the month for shots of anything plastic, anything that represents the idea of plastic or the word plastic. It shouldn't be hard to find something for this category. The challenge is to capture something interesting...

"Abstract" - (Challenge Teams)'s Choice Abstract can be patterns, shadows, vapor trails, architecture, etc. Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W, HDR...anything goes! DO NOT SHOOT OR POST IMAGES UNTIL WEDNESDAY June 27 This early announcement of the...

***SEASONAL***CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP EIGHT! Thanks to ALL who participated in this monthly challenge. Participation was great for this month and there were GREAT photos. This was another close one. It was a neck and neck go this month as four of the group all tied for the fifth spot. In no...

Here is the scenario. My wife has decided she wants to learn something about photography. I gave her my D5300 and the kit lens 18-55mm. She saw my 70-300mm and wanted to use it so I have, on occasion, allowed her to use it. She now would like to take full time possession of it. Ha! I use it...

"Flowers" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next...

"Sign, Signs, Signage" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for...

OK, I have read some posts on the 90, 100, & 105mm lenses. All seem to have pros and cons. Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, Nikon$$$. Does anyone have some feedback or recommendations on any of these. How much difference is there? Thanks for any insights you can give before I make a purchase.

"Landscape in Black and White" - (Jenn)'s Choice A landscape photo with a little twist. It has to be in Black and White. For some it will not be a big deal, but for others it will be a new adventure. Let's see how creative you can be! B&W, HDR (but...

Voting for May 2 - 9 Weekly Challenge: "Circles,Spirals, and all things round(ish)" "Circles,Spirals, and all things round(ish)" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly...

"Sign, Signs, Signage" - (NIKONPUP)'s Choice Take a photo of a sign, multiple signs or signage found along your travels. Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W, HDR...anything goes! DO NOT SHOOT OR POST IMAGES UNTIL WEDNESDAY May 9 This early...

***Windows***CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP SIX! Thanks to ALL who participated in this monthly challenge. Participation was great for this month and there were GREAT photos. This was another close one. It was a neck and neck go this month. In no particular order the top five are: @Andy W...

"Circles, Spirals and all things round(ish)" - (Jenn)'s Choice Everywhere you look, you can find something that would fit this challenge topic so... Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W, HDR...anything goes! DO NOT SHOOT OR POST IMAGES UNTIL...

"Seasonal" Each part of the world is having different seasons, so let's see some photos that represent your local area. They can be weather related or maybe something that happens at this time each year in your area ie "Tulip Festival," "Freeze Dip in the river," Etc. HOW you create it is up to...

"Happiness is ___________" - (cwgrizz)'s Choice This should be pretty easy. Just fill in the blank with a picture showing what "Happiness is" . Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W, HDR...anything goes! DO NOT SHOOT OR POST IMAGES UNTIL WEDNESDAY...

"Selfie, using Artificial Light" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the...

"Rear Curtain Flash" - (cwgrizz)'s Choice Get acquainted with your flash (Built in or Off Camera) and play with the Rear Curtain Sync Setting. It is probably a technique that not many of us use often so it is a good time to start. This will take a little effort to...

"THREE" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next...

"Selfie Using Artificial Light" - (Alan & Nikonpup)'s Choice Everyone knows what a selfie is, so you just have to add artificial light to it. A selfie using light painting, a flash, a candle, etc. just for some fun. Let's see how creative you can be! Color, B&W...