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The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Festive illuminations.

On By dalecooper57In photography13 Comments

Welcome back from the weekend, hopefully you’re all undamaged by the extremely unfriendly weather, just in time for The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

This week’s theme recognises the oncoming seasonal holidays with a round up of your local; Festive illuminations.

Luckily, storm Darragh had abated for long enough last night, for me to take a chilly walk round town and check out some of this year’s decorations.

What enlightening delights did you capture for us 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.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: In my warm place.

On By dalecooper57In photography8 Comments

Hello there, welcome to The Cosmic Photo Challenge, I hope you’re all ok and haven’t been blown away by storm Bert, which wreaked havoc across the UK at the weekend.

It certainly made a fine excuse not to leave the house for a couple of days, so I stayed; In my warm place.

When the weather is horrible and it’s cozy indoors, there’s nothing like curling up with a book and a cup of coffee while listening to good music, or even making some.

So along with catching up on the search for Stephen King’s Dark Tower in the company of Ms Hepburn and Mr Bowie, I composed a new tune to complement the meteorological conditions.

Where did you snuggle up at the weekend..?

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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.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Down in the park.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography10 Comments

Another chilly Monday morning brings another warm virtual hug from The Cosmic Photo Challenge, with images to illustrate this week’s theme; Down in the park.

I visited Sheffield Park in Sussex at the weekend, which would have made the perfect candidate for last week’s reflections prompt, too, it’s absolutely gorgeous there at the moment.

Where did your photographic escapades take you at the weekend..?

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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.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Reflections.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography12 Comments

Ok, it’s a new week, let’s get it started in style with this week’s edition of The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

Today we’re looking for images to fit the simple prompt; Reflections.

Here are a few shots from the weekend, three of which feature the mirror-smooth surface of the river Taw in Barnstaple.

What got you in a reflective mood 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.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: I can see for miles.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography13 Comments

Hello there, welcome to another Monday edition of The Cosmic Photo Challenge, which this week is based on the prompt; I can see for miles.

My four offerings were taken over the weekend, at Codden Hill near Barnstaple and Clovelly harbour, both of which have very fine views.

Where did you take the long view 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.

The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Autumn colour.

On By dalecooper57In nature photography, photography11 Comments

Once again we find ourselves at the start of the week, but never fear, The Cosmic Photo Challenge is here to brighten your day with the theme; Autumn colour.

Sadly, none of the weekend was very bright, but on Saturday I managed to dodge the rain and capture some dramatic shots around Valley of the Rocks, on the southwest coast path near Lynton.

What autumnal images do you have for us today..?

*****

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, here’s your slightly tardy prompt for The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

This week we’ll be capturing images which follow the seasonal theme of; Autumn colour.

Yes, it’s that time again, the trees are changing and the days are shortening, so get out there and find us some autumnal loveliness for Monday’s post.

Have a great weekend, 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: Light a fire.

On By dalecooper57In editing and effects, photography10 Comments

For this week’s foray into flammable photography, The Cosmic Photo Challenge is based on the prompt; Light a fire.

I tried out some long exposures, giving this gently crackling fire drum the look of a ferocious blast furnace (see final picture for original fire with no effects and guitarist for scale)

Were the fires of creativity burning for you this week? Let’s see what you have to share with us…

*****

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: Landscapes.

On By dalecooper57In photography12 Comments

Hello there, I hope you had a good weekend, now let’s get to today’s big reveal on The Cosmic Photo Challenge.

This week we’re taking the long view, with the theme of; Landscapes.

Here is a selection of open spaces, taken in the last couple of weeks, in Devon, Wiltshire and Sussex. (Note the odd effect panoramic images have on moving turbines)

Now let’s see your Monday morning offerings…

*****

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:

On By dalecooper57In photography15 Comments

Good morning, I hope you had a nice weekend, let’s get straight to this week’s Cosmic Photo Challenge and see what you came up with for the prompt; The nights are drawing in.

Mine are all on-the-road shots today, taken at the tail ends of Thursday and Friday afternoon. (Using a windscreen mounted phone holder or sitting in traffic jams, safety fans)

What dusky images did you capture for us this week..?

*****

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.