Assignment: Curves (Dec 10 - Dec 24)

[Saralonde]

We are so very lucky to have those wonderful people at Crumpler Australia offering another 5 Million Dollar camera bag! Now how's that for a Christmas gift! These are wonderful camera bags, so don't forget to enter.

This week our assignment is Curves. We often look for straight lines in photography composition. Curves are another eye-catching way to lead to a focal point or create a feeling of motion. They can add softness or give a sense of depth. They also lend themselves to all types of photography. Try finding curves in macro, nature, urban or abstract shots.

Here are some examples from two of our moderators:

Nicole's urban reflective shot "Waves"-


and Peeperita's paper abstract-


As always, the rules...

1. Your image you submit should be taken between the 10th of December and the 24th of December (until one of our moderators closes the the mini-contest).

2. Your post must include "Assignment: Curves" (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).

5. Remember the cross-site image size limit (640px 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).

Next week: "My Best of 2008". Look through everything you've taken from Jan 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008 and show us your best one!

[candleman]

I remember when I had curves…


Assignment: Curves
Date 14/12/08
D80
50mm
f/2
1/60
Iso100


a slightly abstract interpretation..

[Ginger Pixie]

Assignment: Curves



Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 450D
Shooting Date/Time
14/12/2008 15:52:36
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/60Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.6
Metering Modes
Unknown
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
200
Lens
-
Focal Length
228.0 mm
Flash
On
White Balance
Shot settings

[cessnadriver71]

Assignment: Curves
14 DEC 08




Camera: Nikon D60
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -2/3 EV
ISO Speed: 800

[newHorizon]

A bit too old for the latest assignment, never-the-less fits the bill 'Curves'



Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris.

[ana.gr]

Originally Posted by Ginger Pixie

Assignment: Curves

Wow, how did you do that? The effect is more than interesting! I love it.

[MakiB]

My husband recently bought me beautiful roses.



Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Sigma 18-125 mm lens
Taken on: December 14, 2008 at 11.24am PST
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 38 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/2 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[GwenieThePooh]

EXIF:
Camera: Nikon D50
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/3.3
Focal Length: 31 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
ISO Speed: 800
X-Resolution: 300 dpi
Y-Resolution: 300 dpi
Software: picnik.com
Date and Time: 2008:12:22 08:10:07
YCbCr Positioning: Centered
Date and Time (Original): 2008:12:22 08:10:07

[041605]

Flashlight in the dark! Tinted red! You can see me in the background if you look closely!


Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 13 sec (13)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Flash: Flash did not fire

[Draycat]

I thought I would get in early this week, though I may change this before the deadline.


Camera: Canon EOS Kiss X2/450D
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire