September 2008 Contest Discussion Thread (copyright, recommended, pictures, photos)

[Alpha8207]

This will be the thread for us to discuss the next contest.

I'll let bibit612 break the theme to you guys and I'll draft an OP for the next contest early next week.

Ya'll talk about the details and let's get a consensus.

[Matt Angry]

I'm dying to know this next theme.......

[Katie1]

Bib bib bib>>>>>>wake up!!

[ShepsMom]

[MooksterL1]

Ohhhhh. Pass the popcorn, Shepsmom! It's polite to share.

[BagongBuhay]

Okay boys and girls, we are now ready to discuss the September Photo Contest theme. A special thanks to Alpha and ShepsMom for continuing to facilitate this.

As I have mentioned in a previous post, I have attempted to come up with something that is both challenging and interesting, but not equipment intensive. I can only hope that with this theme, I have at least come close to doing that.

Are you ready? Bring out the popcorn!

The theme for this month’s contest is…

Textures!

Now I can see the head scratching and brow knitting going on, so I have gathered some materials to explain just that. According to PhotographyTips.com, Texture is the visual and tactile quality of the surface of an object, revealed in a photograph by variances in tone, depth and shape. Lighting has the most influence over how well texture is captured in an image.

Here is a link providing a Glossary of common photography terms and tips on taking great photographs. It is a recommended read.
Terms beginning with "T"

“When people observe a soft, furry object or a smooth, shining surface, they have a strong urge to touch it.”

Texture in photographs therefore appeals to the viewer’s tactile sense, the sense of touch. Texture in photographs sometimes comes with Patterns but it does not necessarily have to. This link explains Pattern, Texture, Lighting, Tone and Volume as elements of a photograph.
Basic Photography Techniques - Pattern, Volume, Lighting, Texture, Tone.

I also have included the following links to give you some ideas illustrating the element of Texture. These are only some of the many sites available giving some examples. Just please be always cognizant of copyright issues when you shoot your subjects, should this end up being approved as the month’s theme.
Photography: Texture Photographs
Texture Stock Photo Images. 44725 Texture royalty free pictures and photos available to download from over 100 stock photography brands.

I hope that this theme encourages many to participate as I think you would only be limited by your imagination. The thread is now open for comments, suggestions, objections and questions.

[Matt Angry]

BRAVO!! Fantastic choice!!!

[Alpha8207]

I think it's important to point out too that texture doesn't have to be macro.

This is definitely one everyone can do.

[Katie1]

Anyone care to give Lessons Before we do the contest??

[Claire_F]

I love this! It will really get the creative juices flowing. And you're right - everyone can definitely do this.