Ready for some fun, creativity and perhaps to learn something new? So what is a technique challenge? The host challenger selects a specific “technique” to try. It may be brand new for some, or just a challenge to be creative for others. Techniques may include high/low key, macro, portraits, landscapes, abstracts, the possibilities are endless. It could even be specific techniques in processing. The host will select a technique along with some links and examples. Constructive & kind feedback is encouraged. Feel free to share tips, suggestions or how you were able to get the terrific photo you did. Posting your photo on this thread is encouraged but not required. The challenges will last about 7 days.
To post a photo on this thread:
1) Go to your page that has the photo you would like to post.
2) Find the code located toward the bottom right side of your page. The code is on the right side of the word "share". Copy that code and paste it in this thread.
All photos must be taken within the challenge dates. Enter as many as you would like. Voting will last about 3 days. The winner will host a new challenge (or get someone else to host it). This week’s technique challenge is Forced Perspective. Forced perspective is a technique that employs optical illusion to make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is. It manipulates human visual perception through the use of scaled objects and the correlation between them and the vantage point of the spectator or camera.
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Here's an example from my album, and one from my get-pushed partner this past week.
Here are links to wikipedia’s description: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_perspective
And to sites with sample photographs:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/
http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/25-creative-examples-of-forced-perspective
http://www.instantshift.com/2010/08/24/88-brilliant-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/
Challenge starts Friday, September 13th and lasts until Midnight CST (US, Chicago time) September 20th. Voting will take place September 21st-23rd, with the Winner announced on the 24th.
For your information, previous technique challenges were: 1 Low Key
2 Motion blur
3 Split toning
4 Flipped reflections
5 Art of long exposures
6 professional looking portraits
7 mini-portraits
8 rim lighting
9 high/fast shutter speed
10 Vintage in modern
11 Double/multiple exposure
Yay... forced perspective. Now, I really have to try this. I can double up with my get-pushed too if I do it between Friday and Sunday. :-) Great choice, Taffy! Thanks for the examples and links.
@colie I'm so glad you posted the cup shot. I was going ask if you'd mind if I included it! Thanks! Your challenge responses were what introduced me to forced perspective and I just love the opportunities it presents.
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I'm glad you all like the idea and can't wait to see what you come up with! I'm looking forward to the fun of all the creative shots!
@colie Awesome. Love it. @m9f9l Lol. Love both shots. I like shots that have a bit of humor in them and what better topic than this to convey your wittiness.
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I'm glad you all like the idea and can't wait to see what you come up with! I'm looking forward to the fun of all the creative shots!
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@m9f9l Lol. Love both shots. I like shots that have a bit of humor in them and what better topic than this to convey your wittiness.
an attempt :0)
My first attempt at forced perspective.