"I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three." -Elayne Boosier
Now a more serious quote.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." -Confucius
It does not matter if you are a professional photographer, amateur, or hobbiest, we should, and must strive for personal excellence in our photos. Practice, experimentation, and failure are some of the doors we walk through to get to the next level in our photography. Therefore, I decided it might be a lot of fun taking pictures of doors. Look at them as an opportunity. They are everywhere: old, new, interesting, and unique. This month's challenge is creative: take a picture of a door. This is really a no brainer, and it should be fun. Knowing the members of our photo club, I am sure there will be some very interesting photos. Let your imagination be your ticket through the door.
Rules:
- No Archival photos. All photos MUST be taken between the April and May meetings
- No more than 2 pictures may be submitted
- Any form of media is acceptable: print, CD, thumb drive
- If asked, be able to explain about data (Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, focal point)
- Explain any special information about the photo...how it was taken, and the post processing.
Here are some examples to help you get your creative juices flowing.
They can have people...
 |
| (photo by Stephanie DeFranco) |
(photos by Rob McKelvy)
or no people...
Walk, drive, bike, or run, but get out with your camera, and look for doors. Now go out and get clicking.
