Author: Oogie

  • Ugly or Beautiful?

    Ugly or Beautiful?

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    I know this is out of focus, but this katydid kept moving. This was the only shot with it backlit and looking really luminescent. Prompt: Make a beautiful photograph of something commonly thought of as ugly. (@divadeb88) Continue reading

  • Monochrome

    Monochrome

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    I found this dragonfly on the side of the house in the morning. It was very cold, so it wasn’t moving at all. Prompt: Make a monochrome photograph today. Either use a single-color subject/background, or make it monochrome in post-processing. Continue reading

  • Sunny Power

    Sunny Power

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    This is the local DMEA installer, who’s swapping out our electric meter for a net meter. Our Black Sheep Power & Light solar electric system is now fully operational. Colorado always has lots of sunny days. Prompt: Illustrate your local weather today with a photo. Rain or shine, cloudy or clear, communicate what it’s like… Continue reading

  • Diagonal Roosts

    Diagonal Roosts

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    There are not many diagonal lines around the farm at this time. Prompt: Make a photograph featuring a diagonal line or series of diagonal lines. Pull our attention through the photograph. Continue reading

  • Repeated Tomato

    Repeated Tomato

    The tomatoes are in now. I love the bright colors and fresh taste of vine-ripened tomatoes! Prompt: Use repetition to create an interesting photograph today. Grids, patterns, and a series of lines will all do the trick. Continue reading

  • Metal

    Metal

    My Leatherman is always with me. I tried for a soft light and sharp focus, but only got it partially focused. Prompt: Make a photograph of something metallic today. Put the emphasis on texture and light. Continue reading

  • Soft Cat

    Soft Cat

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    Soft light for a very soft cat. Prompt: Make a photograph with soft light today. Try to almost totally eliminate shadows on your subject. Continue reading

  • Tools

    I use this instant-read thermometer nearly every day while cooking. It’s not my most important tool, but it’s one I do rely on all the time. Prompt: Make a photo of a tool today. Screwdriver, pliers, computer – what’s the tool you find most important on a daily basis? Continue reading

  • Dark Sheep

    Dark Sheep

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    The ewes and lambs are petitioning for fresh grass. Prompt: Make a low-key proto today with lots of dark areas. You might need to use exposure compensation to make it work. Continue reading

  • Five Shuttles

    Five Shuttles

    I got so far behind on daily shoot pictures that I inadvertently used the same shot for two assignments. Here is a re-take. Five weaving shuttles, empty and unused. I haven’t had time to weave in almost two years. Prompt: Today’s number is five. Make a photo that illustrates the number in some way, either… Continue reading