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Welcome to the Light Stalking community weekly wrap up!
Since the dawn of time, our insatiable nature has longed to reach higher grounds. Building above two stories was just the start, and as we perfected our engineering skills, the craft of ascending became something of everyday life. However, there’s something humbling and quite universal in our species’ behavior — staring down.
For this week’s challenge, Tersha gave us the assignment of finding that unseen perspective from a direct and high-angled point of view. A challenging request don’t you think? Week after week we see these challenges getting better and better! And as before, it will remain open for our encyclopaedia visualis backburner.
By the way, that’s an interesting word I got to hear back in the early 2010s. Back then I stumbled upon an action book by 99u (the guys from Behance, which is also part of Adobe…), and the instrument came with a section called backburner. Since then, I’ve used this keyword for putting aside ideas and such that aren’t currently a priority. Something handy when thinking about photography projects.
So, if you are interested in feeding this call from a high vantage point, mind the following considerations. First, as we reach higher and higher, and perpendicular and perpendicular — things start to become two-dimensional and flat. Therefore, the composition is bae.
Leading lines will tighten your frame while giving structure to the reading experience. Also, you need to get above the ground — no matter the means. So it can be from a selfie stick, from an upper story, or even from a drone. Planes and other means of transportation are cool but give the trick away.
Dear Light Stalkers, you’re in for a treat!
Photo of the Week
This shot instantly reminded me of that iconic frame taken by Galen Rowell in 1981. While looking for an unaltered image for you to delight your eyes with, I came across this magnificent piece written by Dave Parry. You need to get a free subscription to read the whole piece but trust me, it is worth it.
Congrats Michael, thanks for sharing such a high quality photograph with us!
Weekly Photography Challenge Digest
Thanks, Tersha and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!
From the top of a cruise ship
Looking down on to the beach
Looking down from the dock into the water
Looking down onto a mortar and pestle
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drone flight over needles hwy in custer state park.
For contributing, check out the original challenge post!
A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community
Patrick shared a couple of frames from a rainy day — which Rob suggested as a printed diptych:
Tersha shared a bunch of honey mushrooms:
And Rob captured this brutal frame:
Follow the whole story by clicking on this photo album and find out more about the latest posts here!
Don’t forget to check the photo contest winners for ephemeral moments; and remember, this month’s photo contest is now open for entries. The theme is “The Unseen Perspective“. Submit your photos for a chance to win $250 and please don’t forget to vote as well.
If you want to make the most of your LightStalking user account, make sure to check the latest posts. Also, don’t forget to swim the Mobile Monday Challenge! Last but not least, Check out the current reading throwdown, it has some nice insights and recommendations!
We’d Love To Hear Your Thoughts
Our Feedback Forum is a fine place for all those people wanting to grow fast as photographers. Here, you’ll get your work reviewed by well-intended photographers, but you’ll also have the chance to comment on the work of others. We believe in the power of feedback, and here are the latest shots shared in the pool:
The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and to discuss, but please read the instructions in order to get a better experience. Share your comments, opinions and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Remember all comments are given to the photographs; not the photographers. Also, don’t forget to participate in our upcoming challenge!!!