Category Archives: Photo Assignments and Contests

Post a Day 2011 on WordPress

WordPress released a new challenge to bloggers today. They are encouraging those using their service to blog once a day. I think it is a wonderful challenge and I have decided to do it.

I have also thought about how this might fit with doing a photographic 365. I know that there are photographers already combining their blog updates and 365s. I worry a little about the commitment in completing both. It might be worth a try, so I have decided to do both.

Beginning January 1, 2011 look for my first post WordPress Post a Day on my first photo in my first 365. Do me a favor and cross your fingers for me would you? It is good to have projects, but I just might over extend myself with this one. I hope not…

If you are using WordPress you might want to consider taking up this challenge as well. If you would like to check it out just go to http://dailypost.wordpress.com/ and follow the directions there. Happy posting and I hope you all have a wonderful New Year.

 


News: Latest PhotographyBB Online Contest

PhotographyBB Contest: Beginners vs Experts!.

PhotographyBB Online have announced their latest photography assignment and contest brought to you by the PhotographyBB Forums. Like their last contest, the folks at PhotographyBB are inviting you to stretch your photographic abilities and talents. This time they are asking beginners to reach out to those who are experts and asking the experts to participate in assisting beginners to learn.

The contest concept is summarized in this statement from their website: “This particular contest should be an interesting one as we face off the beginners against the experts. Since we believe in life-long learning at PhotographyBB, we want to reward those who seek knowledge, as well as those who are kind enough to mentor and/or provide knowledge.”

PhotographyBB Online is all about educating photographers no matter their level. I would encourage you to stop by their website and read about this really wonderful opportunity. While you are at it get involved.


PhotoChallenge.org: A Great Photo Challenge Group

Jeremy Brooks and Trevor Carpenter of PhotoChallenge.org

Yesterday I tweeted on Twitter and posted a link to Facebook with information about this photography challenge group, but I really wanted to cover all the bases in promoting their efforts. So, here is a little more information about PhotoChallenge.org.

Jeremy Brooks and Trevor Carpenter, along with new group moderator Steve Troletti, have a website and Flickr Group called PhotoChallenge.org. Their website, in conjunction with their group, is a great place for anyone looking to improve their photographic skills and abilities. They put it this way in their tagline on their website, “This is the number one place for challenging yourself to take your photography to the next level.”

Like most of the sites and groups that I have passionately promoted here, PhotoChallenge.org is no exception in their desire to point you in the right photographic direction. Like those before, the photographer is challenged with an assignment that is designed to bring them greater understanding and experience in regard to their craft. PhotoChallenge.org is simply an excellent way to interact with other photographers in an environment that honestly challenges, teaches, and inspires one to make better photographs.

Again, allow me to quote them from their website, “PhotoChallenge.org is the link between you the photographer, and your photo-sharing site. This is where many of us can join together, and commit to view and critique each other’s photography.”

They have started out 2010 with a great challenge called “Resolution”, which began on January 1 and runs for four weeks. After that, they will present you with another great challenge every four weeks in 2010. I would like to recommend that you get involved with this really wonderful challenge group. It would absolutely be worth your time.

Until next time…

CbyM


News: Latest Photography Assignment from PhotographyBB

Win A Signed Copy of Within The Frame & VisionMongers on PhotographyBB Online. Dave Seeram at PhotographyBB has announced their latest photography assignment, which includes something new this month. Not only do you have a chance to have your photograph published in their monthly e-magazine, but David duChemin has graciously donated two of his books (signed copies) that you could win.

Here is a little snippet from PhotographyBB.

"David duChemin is successful as an author because he teaches us about Vision. He is successful as a photographer because his photographs perfectly demonstrate the age-old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and his photos do just that – they tell a story. Therefore, in keeping with the theme of David’s books, and the secret to his success, our theme for this photo contest is: A Thousand Words, A Single Frame." Read the rest of the article here.

Why not get involved today! Anyone can enter and I can tell you from personal experience you will have a lot of fun. So, stop by PhotographyBB today and read for yourself about this wonderful opportunity. And, then "get out and shoot".

CbyM


Flickr: Weekend Assignment and Contest #72: Subject: “Monochrome”

Flickr: Discussing Weekend Assignment and Contest #72: Subject: “Monochrome” [Open for Posting] in Weekend Assignment and Contest.

Just a reminder to the readers of PhotoCapM. The Weekend Assignment and Contest Group on Flickr continues to hold their weekly weekend assignment and contest. This weekend the theme is “Monochrome”. So if you have a chance head over to Flickr and check out this group. While you are at it why not submit a photograph to the latest assignment. Submissions  will be accepted through Monday evening.

CbyM


RELEASED TODAY: Show Us Christmas in Your Town and Get Published

» Show Us Christmas in Your Town and Get Published.

RELEASED TODAY

The folks at PhotographyBB are running two photo assignments and contests at once. Information on the first assignment can be found on their websites front page (click the link above). The deadline is December 17th.

The second is their Bi-weekly assignment and information on that can be found in the PhotographyBB Forums. The Forum’s assignment is titled: Capturing Light. This assignment runs from December 11th through December 29th.

Please check out these wonderful opportunities to share your photographs, and who knows, you may get one of your photos published in PhotographyBB Online E-magazine.


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