We are working on overcoming some recent computer problems, so we are going to keep the challenge simple this month which is making photos of subjects that are the colour “Red” or “Green”.

With this challenge you can either stay inside and do some still life photography or head outdoors and seek out some subjects to photograph.

Below are a few outdoor examples to spark some ideas.

Boats; There are many boats or vehicles out there that are Red or Green, but find a perspective to make something unique. Take your time with composition including thinking about the focal length that best suits the situation. As shown here we used a longer focal length and a lower angle to isolate part of a subject to make it more interesting.

Reflections; Make use of the reflection to show a different perspective, sometimes the image will be a bit more abstract.

Timing; As shown in this wildlife image all of the ducks are eating except for the one male mallard where the image was captured just as he raised his head.

let’s see what images you create this month and have some fun.

Students are encouraged to develop their ability to tell a story or invoke an emotion, as well as how to plan and troubleshoot while creating their images. As such it’s important to not only create the image but to also include a “title”, and write a short paragraph about; how they came up with the idea, any interesting back ground that compelled them to make the image, and describe any techniques on how they overcame any obstacles.

An important part of improving your photography is practice, which is one aspect of the monthly theme challenge, in addition you have an opportunity to learn about different genres, techniques and tips.