Photography Board Monthly Assignment, September, 2010: Texture in Photography

[Pea-n-Me]

Great participation on the Summer Assignment, Scavenger Hunt (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2477876&referrerid=70088). Fun and learning at the same time - what could be better? :thumbsup2 I'd like to continue the enthusiasm to keep people out shooting with this month's Assignment: Texture in Photography.

Texture is one of the elements in photography that can be the difference between a good photo and a GREAT photo by making your photos "Pop". Textures are everywhere. Let's see what we can find. Remember to find good lighting as well, and remember that varying angles in your photos will really help show your textures. Be imaginitive!

As a reminder, these Assignments are open to everyone regardless of skill level or type of camera you use - please do not be too intimidated to post. I'm hoping we'll see from both Newbs and Masters! (And everyone in between.) And all photos should be NEW, as the whole purpose of the assignment is to get out using your camera - hopefully we'll have some fun and learn a few things along the way as well.

Looking forward to seeing your photos! Keep your cameras with you and keep your eyes open for opportunities - they're all around you!

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGall2.asp?catID=386

http://www.goldengod.net/2007/07/05/5-ways-to-make-your-texture-photos-pop/

http://photofocus.com/2009/10/23/using-texture-in-your-photography/

[JoeDif]

I'm loving this topic!!! Good choice :thumbsup2

[JoeDif]

Here is my first contribution

http://joedif.smugmug.com/Photography/2010-Daily-Photo/072410ONC009/990168933_isKiv-L.jpg

[Ellen aka Snow White]

http://ellenakasnowwhite.smugmug.com/photos/739518085_y7xNc-M.jpg

[pednurse]

Neat topic! Hopefully I will have a chance to get out & take some pics over the holiday weekend. Starting a new job has really wiped out my photography time! Gotta find a balance so I don't go nuts....lol

[ColleenG]

This sounds like fun. With the kids back to school, I can hopefully get some alone time with my camera and get some interesting shots.

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm loving this topic!!! Good choice :thumbsup2
You should like it, Joe, I believe it was your idea initially! Thanks!

[PrincessInOz]

I'm not sure if this is the sort of texture and popping you mean...but here's my first contribution. The white fluffy stuff that looks like cream cheese is olive oil foam.

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz82/PrincessInOz/DisBoard%20Photo%20of%20the%20Day/EleanorHoliday20100824022.jpg

[Twigs]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSC_02621.JPG

[KLEONARD]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/KLEONARD1955/acorn.jpg


Kevin

[SC Mouse Fan]

Some bees found my husband when he was working outside. Here is one of the honeycombs. No honey in them though.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/landeru84/miscellaneous/_DSC9967.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/landeru84/miscellaneous/_DSC9970.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/landeru84/miscellaneous/_DSC9972.jpg

[Pineapple Whip]

Great, now I'm on a hunt for rough stuff.:)

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad123/PineappleWhip/disboards/IMG_3818.jpg

[Pineapple Whip]

The cat above me eats Fruity Pebbles.
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad123/PineappleWhip/disboards/IMG_3864.jpg

[rmdavis]

I'll try..

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad58/robresq2/flowers/IMG_7827.jpg

[PrincessInOz]

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz82/PrincessInOz/DisBoard%20Photoshots%202010/0409012.jpg

[pixie dust 112]

I am loving these pictures!

[tinkabella627]

this is my first attempt at this and i am not even sure if this qualifies as texture, but I thought it worked..

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a61/sprklineyez143/DSC_3706.jpg

[tlcmommyx4]

Here we go, I am going to keep trying until I win!
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/Payten-107.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/misc-115.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/misc-116.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/misc-104.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/misc-103.jpg

[dcg0317]

Plow Blade
http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Bellamy-River-Wildlife/Plow-Blade-09-01-02acr/998238740_3P6Yi-X2.jpg

[Twigs]

I tried a few more

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSC_0263.JPG

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSC_0267.JPG

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSC_0269.JPG

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSC_0272.JPG

[Pugrpooh]

Here's my first attempt!

http://lynn59.smugmug.com/Around-Kentucky/September-2010/P9055810/998468044_YvnLg-L-2.jpg

[tlcmommyx4]

I am so getting into this:rotfl2:
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/untitledshoot-110.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/untitledshoot-109.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/untitledshoot-107.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/untitledshoot-104-3.jpg
So much fun

[graeme1299]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4692702161_22661d7bbf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34368325@N04/4692702161/)
Locked Out Texture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34368325@N04/4692702161/) by graemesdad (http://www.flickr.com/people/34368325@N04/), on Flickr

[juligrl]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/022-3.jpg

[plyeng2ff]

http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/36692/2029442900096169834S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2029442900096169834xhsUFz)

[dcg0317]

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Strafford-NH/Iron-08-31-01cr/990406906_MjmHD-X2.jpg

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Autumn-2010/Maple-Leaf-08-26-01acr/999751783_NdVPQ-X2.jpg

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Bellamy-River-Wildlife/Cocoon-09-01-01cr/998237057_fqyBk-X2.jpg

[Pugrpooh]

http://lynn59.smugmug.com/photos/1005361620_TRHiv-L-1.jpg

[dcg0317]

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Micro/Wood-09-15-01cr/1009236109_irfHc-X2.jpg

[plyeng2ff]

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/47035/2349233990096169834S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2349233990096169834dasZSE)

[Twigs]

There are a lot of great photos on this thread!

I have been trying to improve my photoshop skills and came up with this using the tutorial in Pea n Me's post. This was my thrid try. My first two attempts didn't come out well at all. I know I could improve on this a lot more, but didn't have the time right now.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/photoshop_texture_experiment.jpg

[dcg0317]

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/2010-Photos/Autumn-2010/Birch-Leaf-09-15-02acr/1011490984_VALFB-X2.jpg

[cpbjgc]

http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v18/p953431406-5.jpg

[PrincessInOz]

http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v18/p953431406-5.jpg

I like the way the deeper pink/red jumps out in this shot! I'm curious - is this the Badlands or Southern Utah or somewhere else?

[PrincessInOz]

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz82/PrincessInOz/DisBoard%20Photoshots%202010/0919RMS2010Texture.jpg

[cpbjgc]

I like the way the deeper pink/red jumps out in this shot! I'm curious - is this the Badlands or Southern Utah or somewhere else?

The Badlands National Park in South Dakota. I had not been there since I was a child and would have to say I was surpised (pleasantly!) about the range of colour in the rocks.

[tlcmommyx4]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll189/tlcmommyx4/Hunt/untitledshoot-346.jpg