Welcome to this week’s Light Stalking community update!
Last in the essence of movement set, the flow of time! Rooted since the dawn of our kind, something in our nature has steered us into being so intrigued about the stuff we call time. As discussed in the earlier wrap-ups following this set, photography enables us to capture light and time in a single piece of imagery.
Previously, we talked about light and how to use different settings to model light according to the story to be told. And as you might expect, now’s the turn of time to finally join the chat. For it, Diane suggested thinking in the terms of a single frame time-lapse; e.g. collages, double and long exposures.
Capturing the flow of time gets tricky fast if one underestimates how shaky things can get when exposing below 1/4s. Always mind using a tripod, monopod or at least one sufficiently stable surface for you to place your camera in. Not to be proud, but I’ve surpassed my stability needs with backpacks, pillows, blankets, towels, tables, chairs, shoes, flip-flops and who knows which other oddities as well.
Tripod or not, the real trick for capturing time as it flows is to slow things down directly from the lens. For this, ND filters are a must for ensuring organic in-camera expositions. On the side, cable releases are extremely useful for minimising camera vibration; and the finishing touch for those shooting with certain SLR and DSLR cameras, lock your mirrors up!
Photo of the Week
Once in a while this is exactly what we all need, a tranquil scene filled with nature’s serenity. Globally speaking, this year has been a wild-ride; so precious slow-paced moments like this are something worth treasuring. Not to mention how the slight use of sub-framing enriches the cosy nature of the scene.
Happy Easter folks, and thanks Steve for sharing such a high quality photograph with us!
Weekly Photography Challenge Digest
Thanks again to Diane and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!
For contributing, check out the original challenge post!
A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community
Gues who joined the ranks of us film shooting hipsters‽ That’s right, Rob got this minty looking camera:
Diane got some fun with her lensbaby double glass optic
Patrick shared this stunning portrait; one can feel the hard work for sure…
Sticking with the mobile approach, he also shared this good-looking vertical panning:
Followed by this bright shot by Pat:
Don’t forget to check the photo contest winners for Visual Metaphors; and remember, this month’s photo contest is now open for entries. The theme revolves on “the Essence of Movement“. Submit your photos for a chance to win $250 and please don’t forget voting as well. Last but not least, keep an eye out for the Members Picks — the instructions are pretty straightforward:
Members reference what you might consider a five star photo. Give a call out to the photographer and share their photo even if it lies in the Shark Tank and feel free to give a Critique on why it trips your Trigger. Be sure to mention the photographer and the Thread you saw it in.
And if you want to make out 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 of commenting 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!
