Modern Landscapes

Challenge #9 in the Prime Subjects of Photography series. Hosted by Mark Scott Abeln.

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Submit a photograph of a natural landscape using the principles of Photographic Modernism. Be inspired by the works of the famed Group f.64, which had as members Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston, and others. A Modern landscape ought to be sharp, deep-focused, well-exposed, carefully framed, simply composed, and are processed to bring out contrast and detail.

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Announced:

Thursday, 30th June, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 7th July, 2011 – Wednesday, 13th July, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 14th July, 2011 – Wednesday, 20th July, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minimal post-processing.
Adding sharpness, contrast, and detail enhancement is acceptable.
Black and white conversion acceptable.
Exposure blending is acceptable, as long as it does not generate noticeable artifacts.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

According to the principles of photographic modernism, your photo should be technically proficient.
You ought to have great depth of field, sharpness, and excellent image quality.
You may want to use a tripod and low ISO for better image quality.
Expose your image precisely. Avoid significant areas of over or under exposure.
Use natural lighting.
Compose your image carefully and simply.
(Note: 'Pictorialist Landscapes' will be the subject of a future challenge in this series. Heavy post-processing and camera effects will be encouraged in that challenge)

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

Not restricted

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Geilo

by koka

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Camera:	Pentax K100D
Lens:	Pentax smc DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited
Submitted:	Thursday, 7th July, 2011 19:17 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 31st March, 2008
Focal length:	21 mm
Shutter speed:	1/3000 sec
Aperture:	F13
ISO:	200
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Galleries:	View this photo in koka's gallery

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