Guest Photo Challenge: Calligraphy by Meg Davis

  Meg When viewing calligraphy, I have seen the wonder of a drop of dew glistening from a dangling needle, a shower of rock hailing down in a raging thunder, a flock of geese gliding in the sky, frantic beasts stampeding in terror, a phoenix dancing, a startled snake slithering away in fright. I take on Paula’s request to be guest blogger feeling very…

Guest Photo Challenge: Negative Space by Sue Judd

The very talented and creative photo blogger Sue Judd accepted to host today’s challenge at Lost in Translation which made me very happy and honoured. Sue came up with the theme “negative space” and if you read the article bellow, you’ll know what she meant. Sue Judd: Negative Space Negative space (sometimes referred to as white space) is the space in your image that does…

Guest Challenge: Organized Noise

Tobias M. Schiel The notion of son organisé seems to be central to composer Edgar Varèse’s understandung of music. “Son” can be translated into both ‘sound’ and ‘noise,’ and it is the ‘noise’ part that fascinates me. For music, it means broadening the material that can be used for a composition: Varèse apparently claimed that ‘noise’ is only another word for any sound one…

Guest Photo Challenge: Time

Debbie: In a Rush, Mr Walker?  “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” –Nathaniel Hawthorne   As Paula’s guest blogger this Thursday, I’m challenging you to show us a snippet of time. Time is one of the most valuable things we possess, and certainly one I never have enough of. As I rushed through Stockholm to catch a train to the airport, this seven metre tall…

Guest Photo Challenge: Gold Inside

Ron:  This challenge is all about the search for ´gold´ inside, my focus will be on natural light in interiors. My interest in photos of decay and abandoned places made me wonder why nowadays photographers often use HDR (High Dynamic Range) software to handle the extreme contrast between dark interiors and light coming from outside. In my opinion where possible the results of natural light coming…

Guest Photo Challenge: The Local Watering Hole (Black & White)

  Irene: For those of us that live in the city turning on a tap is our method of obtaining water and it is often a vital commodity we give little thought to. Living in rural areas or in areas where water is scarcer we realise its immeasurable value. On the island of Tanna there are no rivers, lakes and very little surface water available….

Guest Challenge: How to Tell a Story through B&W Photography

Allan: So, the last time that I guest-posted here we focused on getting emotionally involved with the subject matter we’re recording in full colour photography.  Now, we’re going to work a little harder by producing black and white images.  Stay emotively connected, you’re still going to need to apply that to whatever type of photography you prefer. Why is black and white photography harder…

Guest challenge: Street Photography/Portraits

  Yvette: I am honored that Paula has invited me to host the Thursday challenge this week.  Our theme this week is street photography – and while many people have different takes on approaching street shots – I invite you to share a photo that speaks to you! Some folks try to photograph that special moment, some look for setting and include a rich…

Guest Challenge: My Workstation

The Jagged Man I want to thank Paula for hosting Black & White Sunday and for letting me guest host this weeks. When she asked me to do so, she asked what I would propose as a subject and I said photos from my workstation or as I call it the Lab. Some would also call it their desk or home office. As one…

Thursday’s Special: How to tell a story through colour photography (response to guest challenge)

Taking part in challenges means stepping out of one’s comfort zone and trying something new. I have to admit that I took these photos before Allan suggested the theme. Let me show you my stories in photos and explain what I did wrong.     Goat Selfie When I saw a goat at the petting Zoo in Maksimir (Zagreb) I went as I always…

Guest Challenge: How to Tell a Story through Colour Photography

  Allan Hamilton (The Mofman): Finally!  I get to present this challenge.  It’s no fault of Paula’s, she asked me to guest post a long time ago.  I just haven’t been able to make time to commit to this opportunity, and I’ve really been looking forward to doing it.  In fact, I hope that this is the first of two of these posts.  Thank…