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The Right Way to Travel, Weekly Photo Tip
July 25, 2007
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THE AUGUST PHOTO CHALLENGE THEME: HOME SWEET HOME
By Shelly Perry, in Portland, OR

This week AWAI is hosting its travel writing workshop right here in my home town of Portland, Oregon.

And since both writers and photographers are encouraged to explore their hometown as a first step into either field, I would like to challenge you to do the same for this month's photo challenge theme -- Home Sweet Home.

Get out there and explore your town or city as a tourist might. 

Even if your town is only one block long, I bet there is something interesting... something that is symbolic of the town or area... something unique, special, or something that just carries the essence of the place, evoking a mood or feeling.

Photos could include:

* important landmarks
* favorite restaurants
* local people
* your favorite watering hole
* interesting welcome signs
* local customs
* local events
* or pretty much anything quirky or specific to your town.

Remember... adding people is always a plus and I am sure every town has its characters of interest.  Show us yours.

Submissions for this month's challenge are due by 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, August 28, 2007.  You can submit your photos by clicking on the "Enter to Win" tab on our website: www.thephotographerslife.com.
 
Details about this month's prizes (the first-place winner gets to choose one of three items) are here:
http://www.thephotographerslife.com/this_weeks_theme 

Look for a list of winners from last month's challenge in next week's Photo Tip.
 
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Shelly Perry from Portland, Oregon specializes in people photography, what she calls documentary or lifestyle portraits. She is known especially for her imaging of children. Her concern for people is reflected both in her sense of purpose and the images she produces.  Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Her work has also appeared in several local exhibits and gallery shows.

To learn more about how you can turn your pictures into cash, visit:
http://www.thephotographerslife.com/ph2/website]

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