Taking a successful macro photograph is largely dependent upon one of two things — you either have a equipment that allows you to shoot at a 1:1 ratio or greater, or a combination of perfect subject matter and surroundings (and a really steady hand / tripod). GPR has already had some fantastic macro images posted [...]
September, 2011
Winners: “abstract”
Last week, we held a contest for “abstract.” Abstract art (according to Wikipedia) … “uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world” Here is a sample of the entries submitted: And the top three winners are: [...]
Topic Announcement: “Macro”
This week’s new topic is “macro.” Macro is a type of close-up photography. Here’s a great tutorial for those who don’t know how to get started with Macro photography: Macro Photograhy, a how to by Philip Greenspun.. Smashing magazine also has great examples of Macro photography: 25 Beautiful Macro Photography shots. Happy snapping!
Checks: snshpall and valitamas
Just sent out another round of checks. These two checks go out to both ‘snshpall’ and ‘valitamas.’ Congratulations guys and thank you for participating! Don’t forget to send your congratulations to snshpall and valitamas on their walls! Keep snapping! -GPR team (really it’s just Tony for now)
Winners: “black-and-white”
Wow, last week we had some GREAT photos for “black and white.” Very classic looking photographs! Here is a sample of the entries submitted: And the top three winners are: Joiemagic’s photo with 58 boosts! “WTC – Tribute in Lights – September 11, 2010. Shot from Brooklyn” valitamas’s photo with 41 boosts! catdog123′s photo with [...]
Topic Announcement: “Abstract”
Hello fellow GPR’ers. This week, our new topic is “abstract.” As a starter, Wikipedia describes abstract art as: uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Need some inspiration? Check out this page: 40 Astounding examples [...]
Winners: “thirds-applied-rule-of-thirds”
This was our first “educational” topic and there were some great submissions. In case you guys are not familiar, the rule of thirds is a great compositional guideline to creating more interesting photos. Read more about it here. Here is a sample of the entries submitted: And the top three winners are: Medina’s photo with [...]
Topic Announcement: “black-and-white”
New week, new topic! This week’s topic as selected by the community is “black and white.” Here are some beautiful sample photographs for inspiration: Smashing Magazine’s beautiful black and white photography. Wanna master the technique? Here’s a guide: 10 tips for Black and White Photography
Photography Contest Winners: “Water”
Last week, our topic was “water.” We had many great shots including candid ones, ones with refraction, and ones with reflection. Here’s a sample of what was submitted: And the top three winners are: Will’s photo with 41 boosts! “Springtime Refracted. This is a water refraction shot I took in early April 2010 at the [...]
Topic Announcement: “Thirds-Rule-of-Thirds”
Welcome everyone to a brand new week here at GreatPhotoRace. This week’s topic is “thirds-rule-of-thirds.” As a community photography competition website, we aim to help educate new and upcoming photographers. This week’s topic is the first topic in this endeavor. The rule of thirds is a great compositional guideline to use in your photos. And [...]