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Cosmic Photo prompt.

On By dalecooper57In photographyLeave a comment

Another Friday means another prompt on The Cosmic Photo Challenge and this week we’re looking for images to fit the theme; From an unusual perspective.

That leaves the field completely open for subject matter, just as long as your pictures are taken from an angle we wouldn’t usually expect.

Have a great weekend, see you back here on Monday.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Scenes from an autumn garden.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography10 Comments

Good morning, everyone, I hope your weekend went well and that you’re feeling refreshed for the new week ahead. But before we all get back to work, there’s the small matter of The Cosmic Photo Challenge to take care of.

Today we are looking for some seasonal images which fit Friday’s prompt; Scenes from an autumn garden.

It was a fairly typical autumnal weekend here in Devon; mostly overcast, occasional misty rain, with the odd burst of watery sunshine in the evening. So while it was still dry on Saturday I mowed the lawn, then watched the birds and squirrels industriously foraging for food while I captured the garden’s annual shabby chic period.  ;~}

I used a wide angle to capture the borrowed grandeur of  what I like to think of as “my” trees at the end of the garden
That’ll be another acorn I have to dig up
And by the evening, there were leaves all over the lawn again

How’s it looking in your horticultural haven at the moment..?

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To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

On By dalecooper57In photography1 Comment

Hi there, it’s time for The Cosmic Photo Challenge to provide you with some extracurricular activities, by way of this week’s prompt.

Time to get out in the fresh air again this week, as we capture; Scenes from an autumn garden.

(If you aren’t currently experiencing autumn in your part of the world, feel free to share alternative seasonal photos, or have a rifle through your archives)

Right, that’s it, have a lovely break and I’ll see you on Monday.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: My one weakness is…

On By dalecooper57In photography9 Comments

Good morning, we survived the storm, yay!

After a rather blustery weekend, The Cosmic Photo Challenge returns to warm your heart, with images of our collective passions, obsessions, collections and enthusiasms, with this week’s prompt; My one weakness is…

Well I’m a bit of a nerd, there’s no getting away from it, so I had a selection of beautiful artefacts to choose from. Should I go for my collection of Audrey  Hepburn memorabilia? Or my shelf of neatly arranged Terry Pratchett hardbacks?

No, on balance I think the most honest choices would be the two things which have been my most consuming obsessions over the years; music and Twin Peaks.

There’s even one of my old videos, giving a whistle stop tour of some of my vinyl and CD collection.

Now it’s time for you to reveal your great passions, come on don’t be shy…

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To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

On By dalecooper57In photographyLeave a comment

Hello there, from a very wet and windy UK, where I’ve been trying to think of photos to take indoors for this week’s Cosmic Photo Challenge, as Storm Amy batters the country.

What I came up with was this; My one weakness is…

Now, I could have used the word “obsession” or “passion”, or even “vice”, but what I’m talking about is the one thing you can’t help collecting.

Are you a bit overfond of ceramic cats? Do you have a passionate enthusiasm for Japanese bonsai trees? Is your collection of Elvis memorabilia worthy of showcasing? Do you have potted plants on every available surface? Are you, in short, a massive fan of something and have the goods to prove it?

Well, if so, I’d like to see that in Monday’s post. And if your particular passion is of a more esoteric nature, feel free to illustrate that in whatever way you like.

Have a safe, happy and above all, dry weekend and I’ll see you all again soon.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Changing seasons.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography7 Comments

Welcome to autumn on The Cosmic Photo Challenge, where this week we’re celebrating; Changing seasons.

(I left the theme intentionally broad, to accommodate our friends in southern climes)

I returned to the small community woodland above Goodleigh village, to capture the fruits and colours of autumn on a fresh and sunny afternoon.

I’d love to see what seasonal sights you found in the changing landscape where you are, it’s really easy to take part…

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To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

On By dalecooper57In photographyLeave a comment

Good afternoon, it’s time for your first Cosmic Photo Challenge prompt of the autumn, so I thought we’d go with the obvious theme; Changing seasons.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, see you back here on Monday.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Shades of grey.

On By dalecooper57In editing and effects, photography13 Comments

Well, that was a very wet weekend, I hope the weather was better where you are. Never mind, it’s time for The Cosmic Photo Challenge to take your mind off the elements for a while, with some; Shades of grey.

Here are some of my recent favourite monochrome shots.

Now let’s see what charcoal tones you captured this week…

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To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Cosmic Photo prompt.

On By dalecooper57In photographyLeave a comment

Hi there, it’s Friday, making it time for your weekly prompt on The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

We’re returning to one of our semi-regular themes this week, to take advantage of the reduction in bright colours, before autumn’s golden gown descends; Shades of grey.

The choice is yours, you can either seek out subjects in grey, or post monochrome shots on Monday, both are equally acceptable.

Have a great weekend, see you in a few days.

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Ferns and fungi.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography10 Comments

Good day to you, wherever you may be, welcome to The Cosmic Photo Challenge on this wet, pre-autumn Monday morning, I hope you had a good weekend. 

This week’s theme could vaguely be considered seasonal, depending on your location, as it features those lovers of damp and shady conditions; Ferns and fungi.

I took a walk along the river Yeo on Saturday morning and found the perfect environment for them both to flourish.

Now let’s see what you have to offer us, take up as mushroom as you need…  ;~}

*****

To get involved with the challenge; check out the Cosmic Photo Prompt each Friday, then post a photo (or photos) on your blog the following Monday, with a pingback link to my Monday post.
Tag your posts with #CosPhoChal.

Any and all effects, editing, Photoshop, Instagram, morphing, collages, animation, gifs, or whatever other post production techniques you fancy are permitted, (in fact, they’re actively encouraged!) so get creative and turn your photos into artworks for the Cosmic Photo Challenge.