Party Photography

Challenge #21 in the Prime Subjects of Photography series. Hosted by Mark Scott Abeln.

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Submit a photograph at a party or celebration, where people are nicely dressed, happy, and full of good cheer.

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Announced:

Thursday, 6th October, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 13th October, 2011 – Wednesday, 19th October, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 20th October, 2011 – Wednesday, 26th October, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minimal post processing allowed.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The following are suggestions, not rules.
Avoid using the camera's built-in flash; the quality of the light is often poor, and you risk getting red eyes.
Instead, use high ISO, a fast lens, or off-camera flash, perhaps bounced off a wall or ceiling.
Arrive early while the decorations and food are fresh. People also may look better at the beginning of the party rather than later.
Try to photograph groups of people.
Try various camera angles and positions.
Candid photos are often very good.
Try to reflect the mood of the party in your photos.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

Not restricted

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by qpetry

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Camera:	Canon EOS 40D
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Submitted:	Friday, 14th October, 2011 19:34 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 30th June, 2008
Focal length:	28 mm
Shutter speed:	1/60 sec
Aperture:	F4
ISO:	400
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Views:	366
Galleries:	View this photo in qpetry's gallery

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Total comments: 3

LOL...LOL...I like the headless celebrator (controversial term..LOL)

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headless... :) 1st place? whahaha!

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Well captured. Photo embodies the party spirit. Like it... wish the head of that guy being thrown wasn't cut off.

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