Contre-jour (27 Aug - 10 Sep)

[LensScape]

I don't know if it will help anyone else but this post contains photo examples which helped me.

[private]

Originally Posted by wulf

It will be a "composite decision", with a number of moderators voting, so I probably won't be able to explain exactly why it worked. There are certainly plenty of excellent shots in this thread (although remember to include the date the photo was taken if you want it included in the running).

I'll probably pay closer attention to this assignment than to most once it finishes, once the results have been decided and I can comment on individual images without seeming to skew things.

Wulf

Thanks for the reminder...I had a sr moment...lol - Even tho I am 40!

[TMWheelock]

This is my first assignment post (first DPS post in general) so be gentle... ha ha. Anyway here is an okay shot of some Spanish moss in my neighborhood.

EXIF
Rebel XTi
1/1600
f 10
ISO 100
50mm
Flash did not fire

Taken on Friday September 5th

[RussHeath]

Wulf, thanks for all your work in helping us understand this week's assignment. I'm really enjoying the entries and the discussion about Contre-jour! It's great to see something outside of so many people's comfort zone (particularly mine).

On a different subject: didn't we just do "Your Morning" in March? If so, "Morning" seems quite similar . . .

[bagelcc]

[cziz]

Taken September 4, 2008
Niokn D40, Sigma 50-150mm f2.8
ISO 200, 1/50, f5, 50mm

[Oni]

Assignment: Contre-jour

Cannon S5 IS
Sept 5, 2008
Focal length 11.6 mm
Appeture f/4
Shutter 1/250
ISO speed 80

The nice thing about snakes...they hug you back.

[pictd2lrn]

Originally Posted by wulf

Some of you will probably disagree with me but I think an assignment like this one is in some ways easier than a more obvious one like "morning". Here you have to think before you release the shutter and that's paying off in the shots above (even some shots which I don't think fit my understanding of the topic but are still excellent photos nonetheless). With "morning" the temptation will be to get up, take a shot and present it.

If you do feel you have learnt something this week, make an effort to learn something next week, too.

Wulf

What's been difficult about this assignment is getting to the answer, What is contre-jour? Even photography sites differ in the interpretation. Wulf's clarifications and input have been especially helpful -- I love that he is so involved with helping us improve. Thank you, Wulf.

As for learning something, I find no matter how simple the assignment seems, I learn and stretch each week -- I don't think I would be doing if it weren't for DPS moderators giving me photographic goals and members giving me advise and encouragement. This is a great forum.

[duna]

Taken on September 5, 2008
Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: -7/3 EV

[isaiah40_31ph]

Hello everybody.. does this count? thanks



Date and Time (Original): 2008:08:31 12:22:02
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire