There are many elements that go into making a good photo... the subject, focus, composition, background and others. This contest is going to emphasize an often neglected aspect of photography, the background. Backgrounds can be used to compliment the entire result, or to draw attention to certain aspects of the subject. Some backgrounds can even be distracting and lower viewers' opinions.
This contest will emphasize a background which draws attention to the subject. You have to take a picture of static object (fruits, plants,... etc.) on an entirely black background. The only colors should be that of the subject, and the solid black background. A little post editing on the 'Background Only' is allowed, but the shot should have been taken on a black background in the first place, so the post edit should be levels contrast curves etc.....no more!
Good luck!
Required level: 5+ or higher. Status: finished. Check out the winners below!
mperri: This is going to bring out some pretty awesome photos, I am sure! ( 5 years and 3516 days ago )
friiskiwi: you are too pessimistic ( 5 years and 3516 days ago )
adeincyprus: you mean optimistic I am sure.... ( 5 years and 3515 days ago )
adeincyprus: what are the guidelines regarding post editing?..these need clarifying now!! ( 5 years and 3515 days ago )
UncleJimmy: And are people allowed as long as they are shot on a black background? ( 5 years and 3515 days ago )
friiskiwi: You are right Ade, my sloppy reading again. Static objects, so no animals or people? ( 5 years and 3515 days ago )
outbackjack: do I take this to mean static as in objects that don't move ( 5 years and 3514 days ago )
FallingHorse: what if the animal or person is sitting still - isn't that static? ( 5 years and 3514 days ago )
Contest Moderator: static = non moving..........so no live people or live animals..........statues and sculptures are fine, they don't move! ( 5 years and 3514 days ago )
Contest Moderator: post edit for the background only! usual tools, curves, levels, contrast etc........ ( 5 years and 3514 days ago )
FallingHorse: thanks for the clarification ( 5 years and 3514 days ago )
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just one small and insignificant suggestion author, a reflector board on the opposite side to remove the hint of a shadow created by the stem...this has to be one of the BEST flower shots I've seen here! Bravo! Fresh angle and perfect comp. Wonderful
Took me a while to work out what it was ... think I was busy looking for the invisible woman - gosh I'm daft lol - perhaps I should have read the title first
I am trying to make up my mind here... part of me adores this photo, part of me is not so sure... I will hold my vote a little longer to see what part of me wins this battle!lol
stunning
just one small and insignificant suggestion author, a reflector board on the opposite side to remove the hint of a shadow created by the stem...this has to be one of the BEST flower shots I've seen here! Bravo! Fresh angle and perfect comp. Wonderful
congrats on your 1st, great shot!
Howdie stranger!
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