Photos of the Week - Week 1

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 1, Year Word

Photo by Egídio Leitão

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Egídio says: 

Energized
That is my 2023 year word. This word came to mind on the very first day of the year. Taking advantage of the warm winter temperature (70F/21C) on Sunday after three sub-freezing days, I felt like the year was off to a good start. So, the next day, I went out again for a photo walk in search of my composition. I confess this photo came up in just about 10 minutes of observation at this skate park here in Austin. There were several people skating, but I chose to follow this guy you see in the photo. He did some pretty amazing things on his skateboard. This particular photo, however, was a winner in my eyes. He did his trick by not going down on the handrail. Instead, he jumped on it and climbed it. To my amazement, I was able to capture him at the very moment he was parallel to the rail.

The editing started and ended in LR. In the middle of the process, I took the image to PS to add the radial mask intensifying the motion and energy already present in his actions.

In your critique, I’d love to hear what you think worked well and what did not. What do you think would make the image better for the “Energized” theme? In advance, I thank you for your comments.

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 1 - Light Painting

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 1, Lighting Trifecta

Photo by Gabor Kovacs

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Gabor says:  

This is my photograph for week 1. This seemed a perfect opportunity to take a photograph I had in mind for a long time. The chess pieces are set up in the position of the classic opening, The Queen's gambit.

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 1 - Year Word

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 1, Year Word

Photo by Karen Jantz

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Karen says: 

So much fun getting back outside to take purposeful pics! My year word is “Perspective” - both literally & figuratively

Week 1, Year Word

Photo by Ricky Tims

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Ricky says:

Photos of the Week - Week 52

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 52, Favorite Photo

Photo by Claudia Schumacher

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Claudia says:

We were asked to take photos at a very casual wedding. Trees are my usuals not people. When I saw this darling flower girl twirling, I just started clicking. She was just so delighted with her swirly dress. It was my favorite photo of the wedding. We managed to please the bride with a 20 page book. Check wedding photography.

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 52 - Favorite Photo

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 52, Favorite Photo

Photo by Peter Hall

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Peter says: 

We have been traveling all of this year and our journey has provided so many wonderful locations. For something different I have chosen an image taken with a drone as my favorite. The photo was taken at Cape Palmerston beach on the Queensland coast of Australia at low tide. I have been amazed at how the photos from above show such a different view. I have really enjoyed being part of this challenge. It has been a great learning experience, and I have enjoyed seeing and learning from all of your photos each week. I look forward to seeing you in the Critique Group next year. Thanks Ricky and a Happy New Year and Best Wishes to everyone for 2023.

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 52 - Favorite Photo

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 52, Favorite Photo

Photo by Deb Story

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Deb says:  

Does it count that your favorite photo is your favorite place that you took a photo? I had to select one of my Lake Louise photos because it was such an awesome vacation …one that was postponed because of the pandemic. Very thankful that we could finally travel to such a beautiful location!

Critique Group Challenge:

Week 52,  Favorite Photo

Photo by Ricky Tims

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Ricky says:

Photos of the Week - Week 51

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 51, Year Word "Family"

Photo by Julian Weatherley

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Julian says:

This week my son and daughter came home for the Chritmas holidays. Although they are now grown up, they are still happy to wake us up early in the morning to share some precious moments opening presents. My year word is FAMILY.

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 51 - Silence

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 51, Silence

Photo by Ray Baker

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Ray says: 

Pretty silent any time of year

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 51 - Year Word "Fill"

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 51, Year Word "Fill"

Photo by Warren Lee

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Warren says:  

This week’s challenge (for me) is “Fill”. Filling the frame and filling the moment. High school days of scouring the yards and crossroads for wild roses (and other flowers) to leave at Carole’s homeroom desk or doorstep are in the distant past. It took some interesting contortions to fill the frame with this last rose of the season. It resides outside her sewing room and is a warm reminder of earlier years. We remain remarkably blessed. Wishing you (and yours) continued warmth and blessings in the coming week(s).

Critique Group Challenge:

Week 51,  Year Word "Miracle"

Photo by Ricky Tims

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Ricky says:

Photos of the Week - Week 50

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 50, Deck The Halls

Photo by Ruth-Ellen Flanagan

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Ruth-Ellen says: 

This is a photo of a house I bought at World Market for last year's holiday shoot. I Layered it on a background that I got from Jai Johnson at Daily Texture. https://www.dailytexture.com/) She gave this background to her users for free. I added a snow layer from Photography BB Marketplace and added a Style Texture to the text. I added the Antique Deckled frame from ON1 Effects.

Happy Chanukah (starts tomorrow night) and Merry Christmas to all. Let there be Peace on Earth and let it begin with me... 

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 50 - Light Painting

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 50, Light Painting

Photo by Randee Wald

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Randee says:  

City In Motion

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 50 - Festive

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 50, Festive

Photo by Carol Huston

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Carol says:

I took a photo of lights on a neighbor’s shrub, then added a watercolor filter from BeCasso.

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 50, Festive

Photo by Ricky Tims

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Ricky says:

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Critique Group Challenge:

Week 50, Deck The Halls

Photo by Ricky Tims
from the 2022 Critique Group

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Ricky says:

This is a new ornament. Ima raven lunatic. Loved the colors Edited in Prisma app with Leaf fall

Photos of the Week - Week 49

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 49, Self-portrait

Photo by Wendy Bennett

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Wendy says:

Laying in the freshly fallen snow post snow angel making! Taken with my cell phone. I've been absent from submitting photos for quite awhile with no good excuse. But I couldn't let the year go by without my annual Elf making an appearance, even though sans tutu this year. I wish everyone a joyous, peaceful holiday season!!

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 49 - Self-portrait

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 49, Self-portrait

Photo by Ali Hatefi

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Ali says: 

Decided to recreate a couple of well known mirror selfies taken by Stanely

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 49 - Self-portrait

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 49, Self-portrait

Photo by Karen Koehle

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Karen says: 

I treasure taking my daily walks outside. It’s not always possible during a Minnesota winter though. If there’s no ice on the condo driveway or sidewalks, I bundle up and head out. The blue spruce in the background is one of my favorite trees.

Critique Group Challenge:

Week 49,  Self-portrait

Photo by Ricky Tims

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Ricky says: