We’re all about family here at f/4. You may have noticed our dad (aka Pop) commenting on several of our photos and even offering up the occasional critique. Turns out the old man used to be a budding photographer back in the day, so we decided to put him to the test.
The assignment: Simple–take a picture worthy of posting on a world-renowned photoblog (or, uh, maybe just a budding photoblog with a limited viewing audience).
The result: see for yourself …
I’m a little biased to be sure, but I’m extremely proud of my Pop for this photo. It’s beautiful. I love it. The old man’s still got it.
My favorite thing about this photo? It was taken with a wallet-sized point & shoot camera. No bells. No whistles. Just a man and his photographic eye.
So that’s it. To all you aspiring photogs out there who, for whatever reason, haven’t made the SLR plunge yet, Pop just took away your last excuse. Time to get out there and start shooting! f/4 would like to help. On that note, introducing the first ever f/4 Photography Point & Shoot Contest.
The deets:
- Each contestant may submit up to 2 images.
- Each image must be taken with a point & shoot camera (if you’re not sure if you’re camera qualifies as a “point & shoot,” it probably does, you’re in!)
- The deadline for submission is 2 weeks from today: Saturday, October 3rd at midnight.
- Submit your photos to email@f4photographystudio.com
- The winning photo will be posted here on f/4 and the winning photographer will receive a complimentary copy of the book that, in one way or another, changed the way Hebe, Matt and I take (and think about) pictures: The Digital Photography Book: The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros! by Scott Kelby.
Happy shooting and good luck!
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Do they have to be photos taken specifically for the contest?
The pictures do NOT have to be taken specifically for this contest. The only requirement is that they be taken with a point and shoot camera–and that they be sweet lookin’ 🙂
It’s also okay (but by no means required) to edit your photo submissions with a program such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Aperture, etc. — in case anyone was wondering …
Good shot there Pop. Pretty colors, nice reflections and composition.
My suggestion would have been to let the boat come a little closer so that shape is completely on it’s own outlined by the water. As it is, it’s touching the dark area above it. I think that diminishes the impact just a bit. As it gets closer it gets bigger and takes on a more prominent role.
I think the shot could also do without the foliage up front. It doesn’t really add anything to the story your trying to tell of a peaceful boat ride at sunset. If it doesn’t add, it detracts.
A really nice shot though. Good work. Gains you a little bit of credibility, but just a little.
I have shots with the boat closer. Unfortunately, it turned as it got closer, and ended up in shadow. I took 22 shots during this session.
About the foreground foliage, what do the experts say about framing, and about using foreground stuff to create depth?
um… it’s clear you all get it from somewhere. sheesh this is breath taking. i have never seen something like this come out of my point and shoot. or the fancy camera either. i think i need that book for being the crappiest photog around. but just incase, i will keep my p&s in my back pocket. come on big money!
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