Assignment: "Contrast" Sept. 9 - Sept. 22

[Saralonde]

Today we start "Contrast". Remember, contrast can be used as an element in visual design in color as well as black and white. And think about contrast in textures, too.

Assessing Contrast - The Squint Technique - This one just popped up on the DPS blog this week and is a very helpful technique for visualizing your shot.

5 Techniques for Enhancing Contrast in Digital Photos
DIY Photography
Contrast

Color Contrast:


B&W Contrast:


As always, rules:
Please note the change in closing time.

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 between the 9th of September and the 22nd of September. 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 "Assignment: Contrast" (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 (800px 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 front page of the DPS blog Saturday late afternoon (EST) and here.

This next assignment relates to the present one of Contrast. Usually when we are taking our shots, we try to eliminate shadows caused by uneven lighting. This week I want you to consider Shadows as an element in your composition. Look for the direction of the sun or use artificial light to create patterns and bring out details. Watch for the interplay of light and dark to give your shot some drama or use shadows to create a mood. If you are outside, think about what time of day would give you some deep and interesting shadows. If you are doing a portrait, how could you light a face to create shadows to create definition without harshness? There is only one shadow shot I DON"T want you to do: a picture of your shadow on the ground. That's too easy!

Changed my avatar. See, I really am an angel .

[inquiries]

Taken on September 12, 2009
Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[lisa]

Assignment: contrast



Exif:
Taken on 12th September 2009
Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 90 mm
Exposure: -2.15
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: +4 EV
Flash: No Flash

In full: Flickr: More detail about 105/365

[GwenieThePooh]

CUP OF COFFEE



EXIF:
Camera: Nikon D50
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 31 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Fired, Return detected
Date and Time (Modified): 2009:09:19 04:33:29
Date and Time (Original): 2009:09:19 04:20:21.10-07:00
Date and Time (Digitized): 2009:09:19 04:20:21

[geaninutz]

This photo was taken in Budapest, and I think the contrast is quite nice, between the chairs and the table, and I also like how the floor looks. Any feedback is welcomed




Camera: Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 12.7 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Date and Time (Original): 2009:09:12 17:36:00

[kptasteve]

Love the contrast between the wonderful blue sky and the model. This was in a Harley Davidson "Harley Girl" competition.

From harley day

Sep 12, 2009
1067×1600 pixels – 131KB
Filename: harley_0291.JPG
Camera: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 50D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 98mm
Flash Used: Yes
Latitude: n/a
Longitude: n/a

[DRs]

Camera Model Canon EOS 50D
Shooting Date/Time 10/09/2009 19:09:48
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/40
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.5
ISO Speed 800
Focal Length 24.0mm

[Ali QJo]

Date: September 16, 2009
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 85 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

[sdhondatuner]

My beautiful husky "Sophie" posing for me.



Taken: 9-9-2009
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 55-200 mm
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: -1 EV
Flash: On, Return detected

[SWalton]