I’ve signed
up for the Sydney Morning Herald Clique Photographer’s challenge. Members of
Clique receive a monthly photographic assignment from Fairfax Media photo
editors, designed around different topics.
The winning photos will be published by the SMH on the last Friday of
every month in print and online. Even if
your photograph does not make the list of finalists, you can still get feedback
form the photo editors. It’s a great
opportunity but I am struggling with deciding which photography to enter for
the March challenge – Building and Monuments!
The challenged of course is to photograph the building
or monument in a way that reflects its personality. The judges want to see the character of the
building but often photographing the obvious landmarks such as the Sydney Opera
House is best avoided since so many amazing photographs have already been taken
of such places
In the end I choose a photograph taken when storm
clouds seemed to envelop this western Sydney suburb that I happened to be
passing through. We pulled off the main
road to be storm chasers for a few hours.
I love the way the couple is busy cleaning their driveway seemingly
oblivious to the approaching storm.
I don’t win the challenge or even make the list of
finalists but I am pleased with the comments I received.
A strong image with good use
of colour, composition and lines.
Incorporating a human element
in a small way may have helped make your photo be even stronger. Loved to have
seen a kid on a bike for example, closer to the camera and in the middle of the
road to give this image an added dimension. Very nice though.
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