Tuesday, August 30, 2011

30 Day Photo Challenge Day 30

Here we are... the finale! 30 days, 30 photos. It's been a long month but I have learned a lot about my camera and photography techniques and am so glad I did this challenge! Today's final challenge was self portrait. Eek, scary!

During my research into various techniques I have found some incredible low light photographs - usually long exposure pictures taken in darkness or semi darkness which can create some beautiful effects with lights - stars, cars, the moon, sparklers, etc. - and interesting images using people and other props. Check out this google image search for some great examples.

There's a class on night photography through community education that I'm thinking about taking to learn more about taking these kinds of pictures, but here is my first attempt...


30 Day Photo Challenge Day 30: Self Portrait

4 comments:

Gena said...

That's a very cool photo. Nice work on this challenge! I really enjoyed checking in with you every day. :)

Laurie Page said...

Louise, I just went through every day of the photo challenge & LOVED it! I love your creativity & the photos are incredible. This self portrait on Day 30 is particularly cool. Thanks for these postings :)

C. L. Hanson said...

I have been (silently) enjoying your challenge all month, and I am very impressed!!! You have done a fantastic job! :D

mobley said...

Spooky! Great pictures Louise thanks for sharing.