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Today is Friday, July 3, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is MACRO/CLOSE-UP.

"~ Bottled Rain ~" by ViaMoi

Shooting everyday objects close-up can reveal a whole new world. Today, see what you can find in a macro or close-up shot. If you have a point-and-shoot camera, it probably has a macro mode that you can turn on. If you shoot with an SLR, you can either use a macro lens, or you can take a lens and flip it around to get a “poor man’s macro” lens. This is a great theme for experimenting, so get out there and have some fun!

"past the point of love" by ashley rose

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge184“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"Bee Catch!" by da100fotos

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge184&m=tags

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Today is Thursday, July 2, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is CYLINDER.

"Cylinders" by Roger Smith

Cylinders appear in all sorts of ordinary objects, from pens to pipes to cans. Keep your eyes open today for some sort of interesting cylinder.

"2005-04-07" by twob

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge183“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"historical monument" by imedagoze

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge183&m=tags

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Today is Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is HALF.

"My Way Tomorrow Or Today" by Thomas Hawk

This is it! We are halfway through the 2009 Challenge. We have had six months of great photography, and we’re looking forward to six more! Today, let’s celebrate the halfway mark with a challenge about half. You could shoot half of something, or compose the shot with half of something in the frame, or something else that says “half” to you.

"untitled" by boyghost

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge182“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"Half marguerite" by annyblue

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge182&m=tags

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Today is Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is PORTRAIT.

"Friends" by Alireza Teimoury

We have done a black and white portrait theme earlier in the year, but today is just “portrait”. You could do a candid street portrait, a portrait of a friend or family member, or a self portrait. You should have no problem finding a subject for today’s theme. For some inspiration, you can read Trevor’s interview with Bill Waldman.

"I am fading among my own smoke" by HAMED MASOUMI

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge181“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"ROMA, SINTI & GADJOS AT THE INTERNATIONAL GIPSY FESTIVAL 2008" by Akbar Simonse

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge181&m=tags

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Today is Monday, June 29, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is SAFETY.

"Day 74 - Safety First" by lintmachine

Safety could be widely interpreted. Maybe you could find some safety gear, or a warning sign, or something else that keeps you safe every day. Keep an eye out for safety today!

"Fire Fire" by lecercle

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge180“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"legoland 01" by Rick E Dick

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge180&m=tags

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It’s almost July, which means that it’s time for another bi-monthly photo challenge! In May, the challenge was to shoot one photo per day. Since so many of you are doing the 2009 Challenge as well, we will only be asking for 3 photos per week for the July Challenge.

The theme for the July Challenge is “The Daily Grind”. What do you do for work? What work do you see being done around you? This month, we will be shooting work.

"The PULL" by !!sahrizvi!!

Since we will be shooting only three photos each week for this challenge, you should have time to plan out what type of work you would like to shoot each week. You could pick a theme for each week, such as “My Work”, “Food Service Work”, “Construction Work”, etc. Or you could shoot whatever catches your eye during the week. There is a lot of flexibility in this theme, so you can use your imagination and have some fun!

"The Novelist" by iDream_in_Infrared

Take a look at the few examples I’ve included for you to get started. Make sure to tag all your work correctly; “julychallenge2009″. You can add others, but that is the most important one. As you post your shots, be sure to add them to the photochallenge pool on Flickr. You can submit all three photos for the week on the same day if you wish, but keep in mind that the pool has a limit of four photos per day. If you want to see all the photos for this challenge that have been submitted to the pool, you can us this link: http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=julychallenge2009&w=658128%40N22&m=pool

untitled, by zeynep'arkok

Start planning now. The first week is a short one! And most importantly, have fun!

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Today is Sunday, June 28, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is HIGH NOON.

"High Noon on the Winter Solstice" by Wolfram Burner

Today’s challenge is about working with challenging light. It can be notoriously difficult to get a good shot at noon, since the sun is overhead and the light is generally harsh and not very flattering. For today’s shot, try to get out in the middle of the day when the lighting is bright. Maybe you can use the shadows to your advantage, or find a high contrast to capture. Let’s see what you can do!

"down that road" by Fayeperview

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge179“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"Easter Egg Hunt" by xrrr

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge179&m=tags

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Today is Saturday, June 27, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is BOKEH.

"Ferris wheel at night" by kevindooley

Bokeh is the pleasant out of focus effect caused by shooting with a wide aperture. As your aperture increases, the depth of field decreases. If you open the lens wide and focus on something in the foreground, the background will be out of focus in a distinct pattern. Depending on the way the lens is made, lights may appear as fuzzy globes or fuzzy pentagons. You can even shape the bokeh by placing a cut out shape directly in front of the lens.

Today’s challenge may give you the chance to learn something new about your camera, or to experiment with shooting with a large aperture. Let’s see what you can do with what you’ve got!

"hbw | happy (custom) bokeh wednesday" by Adam Foster | Codefor

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge178“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"bokehpalooza" by Robert S. Donovan

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge178&m=tags

Popularity: 4% [?]

"Lunch Atop a Skyscraper", by Balakov

Today is Friday, June 26th, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is LUNCH BREAK. Where do you go for lunch, during the work week? What do you usually eat? With whom do you usually dine? Show the world!

"A Superman's Lunch", by chanchan222

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge177“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"Sicilian Family Picnicking in Prospect Park 1938", by Whiskeygonebad

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge177&m=tags

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"I Hate Bad Hair Days", by purplemattfish

Today is Thursday, June 25th, 2009. Today’s theme for the 2009 Challenge is GROOMING. No, not a dog grooming, but you! Sticking with the getting-ready-for-work theme, let’s see if you can capture yourself or someone else grooming himself/yourself, in the morning. Comb your hair. Brush your teeth. Etc, etc.

"rachel brushing nick's teeth", by sean dreilinger

Once you’re ready to submit your work to Flickr, you’ve got to do two important things. First, make sure you tag your photos correctly; “2009challenge″ and “2009challenge176“. Also, if you haven’t already, join the PhotoChallenge group on Flickr. Then, submit each day’s photo to the group’s pool.

"Brushing My Teeth", by Robbie Veldwijk

To see all of the shots for today’s challenge, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=2009Challenge176&m=tags

Popularity: 5% [?]