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The Right Way to Travel, Weekly Photo Tip
January 31, 2007
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PAINT THE TOWN RED -- FEBRUARY'S PHOTO CHALLENGE THEME...

By Shelly Perry, in Portland, OR

February's photo challenge theme is Paint the Town Red. 

You could give that a Valentine's spin, in which red might symbolize love or passion -- maybe a romantic evening with red roses on the table.

Or, you could take an entirely different approach. After all, red is a strong color with a broad range of associations, from hot to powerful to passionate to sacred.

As readily as it symbolizes love, it can also symbolize very different emotions -- like anger or jealousy.  As long as you keep your photo within the bounds of good taste, interpret the color any way you like.

Your picture might include red animals, patterns in nature (red rocks or red flowers), interesting architecture, or even food.  Fine art prints and abstract photos are perfectly acceptable too -- as long as they include the color red (see: http://tinyurl.com/35sgza for advice on taking abstract photos).

Be sure to think about the emotion behind your shot and the feeling you want your viewers to have when they look at it.  To win, your photo must be interesting and unique.

There is no purchase necessary to enter... no fee for registering... and you do not have to buy anything to win.

Submissions for this month's challenge are due by 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, February 26, 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

I'll send you a list of winners from last month's challenge in next week's Weekly Photo Tip.
 
Good luck!

[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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