Project 52, Week 35, Colors

This week let's pick a color, any color, then go out and shoot as many photographs as we can that feature that color, always remembering the compositional elements that we've practiced so far.   Unlike the first week of Color month where we created composition around the color, this week concentrate on incorporating the color into the composition.

Things to consider:

• The photograph can be based on one color palette.
• Or the color can be one element in the scene - the focal point or perhaps a contrasting color that draws the viewer's eye to the focal point.
• Use color to create leading lines or frames.
• Try not to concentrate on one subject matter. Expand your horizons - shoot nature, landscapes, fashion, cars, food, pets, events, architecture, etc, etc.
• Summer's almost over - get out there and go camera crazy!

Suggested Readings and Photographic Examples:

1. The Second Element - Color at Addicted to Life
2. Using Color to Create Strong Photo Compositions by Ron Bigelow at PictureCorrect
3. Color in Composition by Kat Landreth at Pare and Focus; short illustrated article
4. AdoramaTV Behind the Scenes: More on color temperature: Adorama Photography TV by Mark Wallace; 4 minute video on using color gel filters
5. A Detailed Guide to Photographing Fall Foliage by Christopher O'Donnell at The PhotoArgus; illustrated article

For Inspiration:

1. Simply Beautiful Photographs: Palette at National Geographic, short articles about the featured color photos
2. Colorful Beauty in Nature: Butterflies at COLOURlovers; A Collection of 18 Beautiful Butterflies & Their Color Palettes
3. Colorful Examples of Ordinary Photography with Vibrant Composition at Lava360; just photos
4. Spectacular Colors of Nature by Alice on My Modern Met; just photos
5. 60 Breathtaking Fall Images for Your Inspiration by Bill Jones at PhotoArgus