Assignment: "In the City" April 1 - April 15

[Saralonde]

This week's assignment is "In the City".

To help you along:
Urban Landscape Photography Tips
Photographing Urban Landscapes

As always, the 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 image you submit should be taken between the 1st of April and the 15th of April. 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.

2. Your post must include "Assignment: In the City" (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 (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.

Next week's assignment is an one of an occasional series in lighting: Natural Light Portraits. This is a very inclusive assignment that can be done by everyone, whether you have a point and shoot or pro-level camera, are a beginner or experienced. Remember, no use of artificial light, even for fill. Use of a reflector to bounce natural light will be fine.

For additional help:

13 Tips for Improving Outdoor Portraits

Using Reflectors to Light Your Subject

[inquiries]

In the city I live in, Dubai, this is the ‘history rising’ – the tallest manmade structure in the world.

Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/7.1
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal Length: 30 mm
Focal Length: 30.0 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: April 6, 2009 at 6.10pm GST

[rt80639]

Going Home



Date: April 3, 2009
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.5
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: Off
Lens: Sigma 50mm f1.4

During a night shoot with my flickr group, we were encountered by a homeless man. Apparently, we were shooting right next to his home, which was under a bridge. This shot was taken as he was walking towards his "home". The blurred effect was completely accidental (rushed to take the shot), but it really portrays the mood of the evening.

Read more about Willie (the homeless man) at my friend's blog.

[rtw_nz]

Not taken within the competition dates unfortunately but one of my photos I really like:



No post processing, apart from a little contrast to bring out the reflections of the clouds in the windows. Any guess on the building? Hint: it's in Sweden.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax Optio WPi
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/6.6
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire

//Richard

[Siovhinn]

Not taken within the competition dates unfortunately:

[i speak in math]

A view of the city via the bean

From Pentax K200D w/ Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8

Apr 11, 2009
Model: PENTAX K200D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: 2.8
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash Used: No

[gemyabut]

Urban City
April 6, 2009, f/10. 1/30, ISO-180, 18mm, Nikon D40X,

[bad wolf]

I was practising more the a shallow depth of field and liked the effect of this shot. Even though the London Eye in the background is blurred, it is still instantly recognisable. I think this helps show its iconic status.
The greenery also shows the cliche Man Vs. Nature idea.



Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on April 7, 2009 at 12.28pm BST

assignment: in the city

[bad wolf]

I went to London yesterday, and while on South Bank attempted to capture the vibrant, lively atmosphere with some street photography. Although not the most 'candid' style shot, this was one of my favourites that I took.
It may not show any city-structures, but South Bank is one of the busiest tourist spots in London.



Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on April 7, 2009 at 12.39pm BST

[BizShip]

Spring Festival in the Heart of My City Faisalabad - Pakistan




Camera: Canon PowerShot A550
ISO : 80
Shutter : 5.31
Aperture : 2.75
Flash : 16
Focal Length : 5.8