"Monochrome Color" Jan. 18 - Feb. 1, 2012

[Saralonde]

This week: We'll continue our color theme with "Monochrome". Monochrome describes paintings, drawings, design, or photographs in one color or different shades of one color. Although black and white is usually a part of this definition, for this assignment, do not use black and white for your monochrome image. You may use any color for the predominant color in your image.

New Glasses by kevin dooley
For examples, check this out:
30 Colorful Works of Monochromatic Photography

As always, rules:

Just a note to new posters: DO NOT start a new thread for your post. Please just hit the reply button at the bottom of any current post and put your image there.

1. Your original image you submit should be taken on or between the 18th of January to the 1st of February, 2012. Each week as an assignment closes on the Wednesday, it will be AUTOMATICALLY deemed *CLOSED* after 8am GMT (3AM EST) and any posts after that time will not be eligible for the assignment competition. Don't wait until the last minute to post!

2. Your post must include "Monochrome" as the title or in the text (to show your permission to count it for the contest) and the date the picture was taken (to show that it is a valid entry).

3. EXIF data should be intact. It helps if you can include the main points (including camera, lens, date taken, ISO, shutter speed and aperture) in the text of your message.

4. Only one entry per member (if you can't restrain yourself until the end of the first week you can post two or three separate pictures but your entry should be in a separate post and the only marked with the text above). It must be an original image taken by you.

5. Remember the cross-site image size limit (740px on the longest side).

6. If the image does not exist in post at the end of the contest, it is disqualified. If you modify anything on flickr and re-save the image then the link is broken and the message needs edited to link the picture again before it will be included in the contest.

For everyone, please do not repeat other people's photos by quoting them until the contest is over. If you want to comment on or discuss an entry you can use a link to it (or just delete the picture from the quoted text).

7. If you are looking for the winners of the mini-contest, please check the Assignment section the weekend after the contest closes. There should be a thread announcing the winners.

8. For help with posting images, check the FAQ at the top of this page and click on "Posting Images". It will give you a detailed explanation.

Next week: "Composition: Repetition and Patterns in Nature". Repetitions and patterns are a basic element in composition. They can give a sense of "flow" and be used to keep your eye moving around the image or to grab the attention of the viewer. They can be somewhat jarring or give a sense of peacefulness. An image can be nothing but a series of repetition or patterns can be used to lead your eye to the subject.

There are a great deal of repetitions and patterns in the natural world, so this week I want you to concentrate on finding and photographing those and not manmade patterns.

10 Tips On Photography Composition Using Patterns

Using Repetition and Patterns in Photography

3 Photography Tips of Elements Composition

Repetitions and Patterns in Photography

[wulf]

Originally Posted by Saralonde

... do not use black and white for your monochrome image...

That's what I like - a bit of creative restriction to squeeze out those good ideas. If you still think it is too easy, try to capture your monochrome image in camera rather than bleeding out the colours and tinting later.

Wulf

[b0gd4n]

[star krek photography]

still life in green



DPS assignment: Monochrome

Illumination source: Green Light Emitting Diode (527 nanometer wavelength)
Camera: D3100
Aperture: F8
Shutter: 10 Seconds
ISO: 200
Lens: 18-55mm set to 32mm
Date taken: Jan 21, 2012

[locknkey]

Nikon D5100
AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm
Manual
Manual Focus
f/5.6
ISO 200
1/200
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash compulsory, strobe return
25Jan12

[pippyh]

I am hoping Sepia doesn't break the "no black and white" rule - if it does I would be grateful if someone could let me know ...

Shot on 21st January 2012 at 1.47pm
Canon EOS 60D
Shutter speed 1/1250 sec
f/4.0
ISO 250
Focal length 140mm

[MikeC365]

Sorry, can anyone tell me how to actually post the shot in the reply?

In the meantime, mine is here: 366andAllThat - Monochrome

Pentax K5
50mm f4 macro
Manual
Manual Focus
f4
ISO 100
1/2
Focal Length: 50mm
25Jan12 @ 13:11 GMT

[webwalker60]

Originally Posted by MikeC365

Sorry, can anyone tell me how to actually post the shot in the reply?

In the meantime, mine is here: 366andAllThat - Monochrome

Pentax K5
50mm f4 macro
Manual
Manual Focus
f4
ISO 100
1/2
Focal Length: 50mm
25Jan12 @ 13:11 GMT

Here you go!

How to Post Pictures in Assignment Threads Using Flickr

[Dover]

Came across this abandoned building on a road trip and couldn't resist going inside to take this.



Camera Nikon D3000
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 32 mm
Focal Length 32.7 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV
Flash No Flash
X-Resolution 1
Y-Resolution 1
Software picnik.com
Date and Time (Modified) 2012:01:24 19:47:33
YCbCr Positioning Centered
Exposure Program Aperture-priority AE
Date and Time (Original) 2012:01:20 15:23:23
Date and Time (Digitized) 2012:01:20 15:23:23
Max Aperture Value 4.8
Metering Mode Spot
Light Source Fine Weather

[MikeC365]

Originally Posted by webwalker60

Here you go!

How to Post Pictures in Assignment Threads Using Flickr

Thanks webwalker.
I'll have a read tomorrow.
M.