52-week Challenge
Week 2 – New Technique
I struggled with this week’s challenge, use a new technique. From the beginning of this photography journey I have experimented with different techniques. I typically stick with the landscape and macro images but have tried intentional camera movement, minimalism, abstract, B&W, square format, etc.
We had a meeting this week for the photography group at work. Our goal was to get ideas for increasing the group, where we would like to go on photo walks, and what other types of “lessons” we would like to share. It was a great meeting and we came away with a plethora of ideas. We decided we needed a goal of meeting at a minimum of once a month. Out of this meeting I got it in my head to get back into my Game Pieces project. I thought maybe I could do something for this week’s challenge.
And then my mind made a left turn…
I picked up Battleship at the store. I could see numerous possibilities for the project. But would that be enough for the challenge? What did I want out of this self-imposed challenge? To push myself. As I walked around the store a concept became clear. Part of me wasn’t going to like it.
I did something way out of my comfort zone last week. How could I plus that? The title of the image was already in my head, it would be called “Losing Battles.” Another self portrait but this time with a twist. I would incorporate the Battleship game. I love a good play on words and/or double meanings.
So, I expanded on what this weekly challenge would be for me. I would follow, as best as possible, the challenges from 52frames.com but was free to challenge myself differently if I so desired. I guess in the long run, whatever keeps me moving forward with my photography is what I’ll do.
Losing Battles
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 S, 0.8s, 53mm, f/8, ISO 100
MLCreations Photography 
When I was trying find the “jumping off” spot to get back to blogging, I clicked on the 52 Frames link you shared and thought where would I even begin to attempt this prompt? I like the direction you took! There’s lots of challenge you took on here – the self portrait, looking at something you’ve done in the past in a new way and finding color in these gray days! And how awesome to have a photography group at work!
Thanks Karma. I struggled with if it is a new technique or not but in the end decided a challenge is all I really wanted. Plus, once I had the idea for the image in my head, I had to see it through.
I meant to add that I also love plays on words. Back when I used to do my photography scavenger hunts, I loved how some people chose to play with words to interpret them as photos. I was “guilty” of it myself on many occasions.
I loved your photography scavenger hunts! Always pushed me creatively. Hint, hint…
WordPress needs to let us use more emojis in these comments … I need that “thinking” emoji!!
Yes! (smiles selfishly that the “bug” has been planted successfully)
Ok, pop on over and check it out, not one but TWO photos hunts have been posted!
Awesome! Two for one!
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I really like what you did with this challenge. You and Karma have me thinking that I need to play more with my camera and challenge myself. I’ve been too complacent lately. (Part of that is due to the fact that my camera isn’t functioning well, but my last camera did that and I found ways to do something different as a result.)
Thanks Robin. I have been going in spurts with my photography. These interactions help me stay engaged. Hopefully we can work off each other and grow our photography.