VickiD
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Post by VickiD on Aug 31, 2022 2:20:24 GMT
Three living or inanimate objects (or in combination) are the primary subject of the photograph. They need not be the same three things. Everything I've read says that 3 is the ideal number, so, even though other odd numbers can work, we’re sticking with three for this challenge.
Some information about The Power (Rule) of Three:
The following article goes beyond the rule of threes, but the beginning is a great description--so ignore the part that begins with “The Rule of Thirds”, what follows is old news and isn’t relevant to this challenge: www.institute-of-photography.com/three-magic-number-rule-threes-composition/
Here's my example of a photo that fits the theme:  |
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Post by hmca on Aug 31, 2022 14:55:34 GMT
What a great topic and example image you have provided us with for your first stint at hosting the B/W Challenge, Vicki! The first two images that I came to when looking through my LR catalog.   |
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Post by VickiD on Aug 31, 2022 15:09:18 GMT
The first two images that I came to when looking through my LR catalog. Helen, you did a great job setting the bar for this challenge! I especially like the three umbrellas...the composition of this one is really satisfying. Having them in the bottom third of the image and the center-to-right placement makes this really feel like 'the power of three!'. Of course, the sailboats are also great. I really like how you managed to get them all in a row...patience really is a virtue--particularly in photography! |
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Post by hmca on Aug 31, 2022 15:12:01 GMT
Thanks, Vicki. This will be a fun challenge to follow.
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Post by fotofrank on Aug 31, 2022 17:58:22 GMT
Three Pears  |
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Post by billz on Aug 31, 2022 20:45:32 GMT
Thanks for hosting Vicki! You picked a great theme for the challenge. I look forward to doing some shooting.
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Post by tonyw on Aug 31, 2022 21:39:30 GMT
Good topic - I think I've used this row of seats down at the lake for other themes but I was passing by today so stopped by for another shot. Just one sailboat out (it was a windy day) but I thought it appropriately positioned on a 1/3  Tony |
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Post by VickiD on Sept 1, 2022 2:23:50 GMT
Frank, you nailed the topic! (I knew you would!) The pears are actually appetizing (hard to do in black and white) and the cloth draped under them is perfect. I can never make props look that good! Thanks for playing along.  Thanks for hosting Vicki! You picked a great theme for the challenge. I look forward to doing some shooting. Thanks for your kind words, Bill. I was a tad nervous doing this for the first time but your encouragement makes me feel that I can handle this and future challenges! I look forward to seeing what you submit. Good topic - I think I've used this row of seats down at the lake for other themes but I was passing by today so stopped by for another shot. Just one sailboat out (it was a windy day) but I thought it appropriately positioned on a 1/3 Tony, I've never seen your benches before so they're new to me and I love this scene! What a great place for a walk--I'm sure it's beautiful year-round. You're right about that single sailboat...it's perfectly placed! Thanks for this great submission! |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 1, 2022 3:37:43 GMT
Cattail and poplar leaves. Today across the road.   |
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Post by VickiD on Sept 1, 2022 4:26:24 GMT
Cattail and poplar leaves. Today across the road. Clive, two great images and great examples of the challenge topic! I especially like the cattail leaves--not something I get to see often and I find them very graceful! I really like that little insect on the left of the leaf group, too! |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 1, 2022 13:26:04 GMT
I especially like the cattail leave Thanks for your comments Vicki. I should have added that the cattail leaves were backlighted and the background was generally in shade. I agree about the flying insect. I debated removing it, but it seems to add a something. The poplar leaves were in sun with the background shaded. (I cloned out a leaf in the poplar photo.) |
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Post by billz on Sept 1, 2022 20:31:36 GMT
I treated myself to a Turkish coffee today which was served as a cup, the pot, and a dish with sugar cubes. B/W was done in-camera with a Fuji X100v, Tri-X Push film simulation. Modest crop and contrast boost in ACR. The table was on a slant, but when I straightened it in post, the coffee in the cup was slanted and looked ridiculous. Sometimes you can't win, but the coffee was delicious.  Thanks again for the theme Vicki! |
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Post by tonyw on Sept 1, 2022 22:30:00 GMT
One from the archives - a local singing trio that I did some publicity shots for a couple of years ago - they were sitting in a pew in a church which explains the interesting wood patterns.  |
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Post by PeteB on Sept 2, 2022 0:43:06 GMT
Thanks for the challenge. Street shooting makes it difficult to apply the rules of composition. As I looked through my images, I wondered how often did I recognize a grouping of three and did I manage to capture it. Here I was able to capture a group of three musicians. I cropped and framed within the frame. I used Silver Efex Pro to convert to B&W.  |
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Post by Jim on Sept 2, 2022 2:23:21 GMT
Here's my example of a photo that fits the theme: Beautiful example, Vicki. Your frame really complements it also. |
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