Federico Alegria

Whether you like to call it Christmas or you rather stick to the older name of Yule, this time of the year find us once again. Last week in our weekly challenge section, we continued exploring cultural expressions through the aid of photography. On this edition, Diane called for some festive colours.

Various vibrant shots were shared, but this…[Read more]

Call 777 aimed for cultural expressions through the complex use of portraiture. On this frame shared by @patrickw-2, we witness a minimal dynamic which is beyond being pleasing to watch; it makes you wonder. An exquisite composition where drama gets seasoned with intentional camera movement and a grainy texture spanning from one edge to the…[Read more]

One of the cleverest tricks in photography comes from being not quite literal when approaching a theme. Last week, Diane challenged our community with a particular request, capturing giants among us. For this, @retiredgrunt came with a reversed proposal, what about if the giants are those watching us? Due to the wonders of optics, we know that…[Read more]

Thanks to the adventurous kind holding this human-based digital platform, we are pretty used to clean aerial photographs with clear compositional intentions. Therefore, it was no surprise that many of the images posted last week were up the challenge. However, this beautiful piece of visual craft got my attention longer than the rest:

There’s…[Read more]

Undoubtedly, macro photography is exclusive since quality results come in hand with fast shutter speeds capable of coping with quick flash settings. No to mention the optics needed for getting closer than regular focal lengths. This shot, however, feels accessible yet challenging; a great recipe for inspiring some to get out the chair and dive…[Read more]

It takes a curious mind to notice such a beauty within the overwhelming setting from the woods. Light aids this tiny ecosystem by building contrast and therefore adding volume to every element in the frame. Also the colour treatment makes a lot of sense given the finding and lighting, not to mention the precise focus macro photography is known…[Read more]

Natural and unique results, that’s what one gets while observing the world through the means of photography. Amidst the age of the AI, traditional photography offers uncomplicated creative freedom by relying on the same principles for about 200 years. Week after week, I get my sufficient dose of true photography being made from scratch by mixing…[Read more]

Such beautiful exposure handling can’t go unnoticed. Shadows and light, an olde-time favourite, a classic photography theme if you like. That was the call we got from Diane last week, and the angle was to pursue this fascinating phenomena lighting our lives. Many great shots where shared by our talented community, but a particular portrait stood…[Read more]

You talented being perpetually indulging our home with your versatile craft… Damns this shot is good, full of symmetry while also full of life. Impossible to ignore is the human figure in the frame, and maybe a right time for invoking the ghost of our friend Roland Barthes with the whole punctum thing don’t you think @martye?

Squared format n…[Read more]

Abstractions constitute one of the greyest areas in photography, and a recurrent themes across this multifaceted genre is to keep focus even throughout the entire frame. Sharp or blurry, you’ll likely encounter with one or the other. But on rare occasions, these two into a pleasing scene to observe.

Great use of selective focus and creative…[Read more]

When thinking about patterns of life, electronics and silicon based surfaces are not the usual places our minds decide to go. However, as noted by @patography, these intricate patterns reign and govern our everyday lives.

Picturing the contemporary landscape without components like these is quite naive to say the least. Capacitors, routings and…[Read more]

Aiming to capture the everyday life demands high amounts of attention to the mixed surroundings going on all at once. The tight framing of the subject triggers a claustrophobic feel, and it gets wilder as we start paying more attention to the symmetric shatter in the glass. Everything comes together as the scene wraps itself in the mist of the…[Read more]

A bit late due to an unscheduled exploratory indulgence, this(ish) week’s photo comes under the title of “purple haze”, and feels like blowing away! The theme under which it was posted, corresponds to “light of the ordinary”, and what’s more ordinary than the sky? We long for it, we stare at it and we even speak to it.

In today’s showcase, we…[Read more]

Last week, Diane called for captures depicting unseen beauty. Many frames were submitted and they all shared that gaze that makes photography so unique; that curious-minded quality holds together the peculiar aesthetic we all are familiar with when it comes to showcasing details and moments from the everyday life.

At their own, these objects…[Read more]

Gotta be honest, this one was a bit challenging to decode; how exactly does the refined ingredient comes into play with perspective? Framing and composition are the basic aesthetics holding together a compelling photograph. Now refinement, that comes from unconventionality, from breaking the rules and visually layering the narrative of the story…[Read more]

As we roam towards artificial general intelligence, it becomes harder to feel moved by images displayed on a screen. Fortunately, our community offers a slow-paced repertoire of visual delights.

@admin-2 found it epic, @dahliaambrose couldn’t resist to note colours and composition and @patography commented on it’s strong lines and shapes.…[Read more]

Vertical composition has always intrigued and fascinated me. Since I can reckon, my mom has always approached photographic scenes in this so-called portrait mode. On the other hand, I rarely shoot with this style. For me, keeping a harmonious array of visual elements within the frame is always challenging.

Here, Michael enlightened us with a shot…[Read more]

Gotta love a clean caricaturesque portrait! With just a slight squint of the eyes, the pareidolia becomes evident and the whole composition makes sense. Great choose of tonal treatment as well @patrickw-2 , surely you’re shot will make us smile throughout the entire week.

Of the many great shots shared at the latest challenge, this bold shot resonates the most! What a blast, and I’m not that into the assisted reflections genre; but this one is just perfect for the call.

The colour palette, the sufficient punch of deep red in the borders of the frames, the absolute sharpness of the view! thanks @rshattil for…[Read more]