Challenge: Natural Light



Now that were are through being emotional (Thanks Jessa!) we are on to the next Bi-Weekly Challenge.  I tried to pick something fairly broad that you can still shoot your favorite subjects but maybe expand on the way you photograph it.  For this week's challenge there are 2 parts.  The first is capturing the effects of natural lighting.  Hopefully along with the pics posted in the challenge you will see what I mean. For me lighting or the lack thereof is what helps to capture a mood or feeling about the shot.  Popup Link1   Popup Link2.     With people maybe something like this Popup Link4.  Sunsets/Sunrises are a great place to capture the evening light and it's effects Popup Link5   Popup Link6   Popup Link7.
For Landscapes try and have lighting play a large role in the shot Popup Link8   Popup Link9   Popup Link10   Popup Link11   Popup Link12.  The main goal is to let the natural lighting have a big impact on the shot to create the tone or mood.  The second part of the challenge is totally optional but I hope you will participate.  There are so many talents that are on this site and I know some of us haven't been here long enough to see some of their best work.  So somewhere in your challenge posts please include your Top 3 shots you have ever taken.  Listed in order of favorites.  Top 1, Top 2, Top 3.  A brief description is great or not.  I hope it gives you a chance to repost some old favorites and gives us newer people a chance to see some of your great work. I really do hope it's a challenge you can enjoy!  

If you don't like the challenge at least you have a great pick for the next challenge:  jimmyneutron!  


 
  • jimmyneutron
    Thank You! Will do my best now to start thinking....great Pic's

    - Smile!


  • bugaboo
    Great idea Bojolee! The pics you posted today are wonderful. & Thanks to Jessa for a great challenge, we got to know alot of the people who make up this space a little better!

  • Blizzard
    Ok, I can do the natural light thingy, but the "top 3" is going to be hard. Good theme! :)

    - I want to pull your teeth


  • cmcnaught
    What a great challenge! I love working with natural light. Like Blizz, I think the top three thing is going to be hard. 1. I'm not sure how to choose my best. 2. I'm not sure my top three are up to snuff (or par if you're a golfer). I will try, though. I am up to the challenge. Si, se puede.

  • Pyro43
    Good theme. It will be enjoyable to not only do, but to view. Top three? Hmmmm

    - Mmmmmm... Multiplicative


  • Penny
    Sounds like a great theme. I will have to think about the top three....

    - Smile


  • jessypi
    I can't wait to see some of the top 3's. I haven't been vocal here much, but I've been lurking for some time trying to pick up tricks and ideas. I had just bought a digital SLR the day before Jessa's challenge, so I am looking forward to participating more.

  • codepoit
    - Black & White: unofficial theme, no announcer - Dominant Color: austinspace - Shadows: codepoit - Walls & Fences: dirkbag - Word and Image: dennisjb - Edge: papercutphoto - Reflection: kikker - Flash: Photo Yaloo - Abstract: StevenWolf - Doors & Windows: ROCKADEE (7/1/05 - 7/15/05) - Strength & Determination: KayN (7/15/05 - 7/29/05) - Photographica Travelogue: Pyro43 (7/29/05 - 8/12/05) - Demons and Motivators: debora (8/12/05 - 8/26/05) - Close Ups: wilk (8/26/05 - 9/9/05) - Smile, Laughter, Make me Laugh!: AnyMoose Hero (9/9/05 - 9/23/05) - Music: throughtheeyesoflauramars (9/23/05 - 10/07/05) - 14/14 (14 things in 14 days): lilbit (10/7/05 - 10/21/05) - Explain Yourself: Penny (10/21/05 - 11/04/05) - Tributes and Thanks: jeffrey (11/4/05 - 11/18/05) - Rule of Thirds: jojames1 (11/18/05 - 12/2/05) - Before and After: surferguy (12/2/05 - 12/16/05) - A Child's Perspective: chef009 (12/16/05 - 12/31/05) - Best of 2005: Blizzard (12/31/05 - 1/14/06) - Childhood Treasures: Paulamouse (1/15/06 - 1/29/06) - Depth of Field: BusyB1965 (1/29/06 - 2/12/06) - Still Life: FranCes (2/12/06 - 2/25/06) - Architecture: Tomitake (2/25/06 - 3/11/06) - Reflections: ClassyShots (3/12/06 - 3/25/06) - Signs: loweho (3/26/06 - 4/8/06) - Strangers: jayhuff (4/9/06 - 4/22/06) - Emotion: jessa (4/23/06 - 5/6/06) - Natural Light/Top 3: Bojolee (5/6/06 - 5/20/06) Up next: jimmyneutron

    - I'm Special!


  • Birdie
    Sounds like fun!

  • loweho
    Great idea, Bojolee! And you managed to squeeze in two challenges for the price of one... way to go! I think the top three may be the hardest of the two. And thanks to jessa, for the emotions challenge!

    - Fickle Finger of F8


  • Lidljo
    Thanks, Bojolee, this should be fun. I took a walk today with my husband and got a lot of pictures that just might work.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • BEARPHOTO
    I love your #10. A good challenge pick.I will be back with a bag of natural light.

  • tetedefromage
    Nice theme idea! I hope I'll get the time to try my hand at it....awfully busy lately, but we'll see. :) Can't wait to see everyone's results, though!

  • JustPeachy
    hmmmmmm Natural light. means I get to be outside. Yea!

    - Good Kitty No More


  • dennisjb
    therefore let there be light.....

  • KayN
    Interesting theme! Love your examples!

    - Ms.N


  • elpit
    Nice theme bojolee! great pics too! I'll try to do my best for this one

  • Don Phillips
    Love your examples. Will try and compete.

    - Don


  • austinspace
    neato theme...natural light's where it's at!

    - here and there


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