We used to call them "self-portraits," and they were one of the best known tropes of fine art. Now we call 'em "selfies
Shooting Challenge: Memorial Day
In the US, Memorial Day means a three-day weekend. It's also a time when veterans don dusty uniforms in rituals to remind us all of the human costs behind the world we live in today. For this week's Shooting Challenge, I want you to capture a snapshot of this phenomenon—whether you're a patriot or not.
Shooting Challenge: Selfie
The selfie. You could call it a self portrait, but somehow, millennials have made it something more. And for this week's Shooting Challenge, you'll rock the selfie—as ironically or authentically as you choose
I think it's fascinating because the framing is largely symmetrical, but much of the imbalance comes from lighting alone. That's a neat juxtaposition that could disqualify the shot. But as I mentioned in another comment, I'd like to push for inclusiveness when a shot is taken in the spirit of the challenge.
Possibly. But if you look at the image from the perspective of the kite, there's an argument to be made. I prefer to be inclusive in borderline cases like this one, where someone is trying to play with an idea.
Shooting Challenge: Reflections In An Eye
Our eyes capture everything we see. So for this week's Shooting Challenge, we're going straight for the source.
Shooting Challenge: Perfect Symmetry
They say symmetry is beauty, which makes a lot of sense. It's the balance of equal proportions. It's a sort of geometric perfection. And for this week's Shooting Challenge, you're going to capture it.
