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HOME » #NoFilter #52Assignments No. 5

#NoFilter #52Assignments No. 5

10/02/2021 by Marjorie Dawson 9 Comments

Let the light be your filter, and aim to shoot at sunrise or sunset. This is the goal of #NoFilter #52Assignments for Week 5.

Specifically, in this short and sweet post, you are asked to photograph buildings in natural light, but as I have not been anywhere near interesting buildings at this time of day (for weeks!), I have had to compromise and photograph what I could, at the right time of day. The photograph in the chapter by Instagram photographer @timcornbill is simple but spectacular, check it out.

What Does The #NoFilter Assignment Ask For?

You are asked not to use any filters at all. You must select ‘Normal’ and avoid the staged or artificial look filters can give your photographs. Your only aid should be the golden hour of light around sunset/sunrise.

Why is this?

The hashtag #nofilter is a statement of intent rebelling against the extravagant use of filters by some Instagrammers. Their search for a unique look and overuse of filters has provoked a backlash with its own hashtag vocabulary using such statements as #nofilterneeded and #nofilter.

Your photograph has to be interesting enough to stand on its own with no editing so it needs to make a statement with light alone. The photograph above is a story photo. What is going on? Are the two cats, Toulouse (tabby) and Thomas playing? Is something more serious happening? The low light casts long shadows and adds texture across the grass casting their figures into shadow.

I have included one non-cat #nofilter shot as I know my readers love reading about anything from New Zealand. After reporting on the Pohutakawa tree and its drifts of red snow, I thought you might like to see a close-up on the flower. The drifts if red I mention in my post come from the slim orange or red flowers.

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Not adding a filter means you, the picture taker, have to rely on light and your own judgement to take a picture. As I did not visit an environment with buildings this week I had to rely on my home for inspiration but I hope I showed how effective your light can be, wherever you are.

It’s all about using your imagination and learning to see pictures in special light. Now are you ready to try?

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Meet Marjorie, Writer and Photographer

Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

Marjorie is a Cat Writers’ Association Professional member, CWA Muse® Medallion and Certificate Winner, and winner of the CWA Kuykendall Image Award for her photography.

 

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  1. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    16/02/2021 at 2:32 pm

    Oh, MY! I have lots of pics taken at what I would have thought were not so good times on account of the sun(light) being all wrong. I don’t use filters at the time of taking pictures, and mostly I just up the brightness of those that seem dull.
    Hmmm, I wonder if I have any of structures…not likely, but I will hint. Mostly they are of things in my yard as well…I haven’t taken my camera to anywhere either than my backyard lately…stupid virus has much to do with that!

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  2. Sadie says

    15/02/2021 at 11:08 am

    I really enjoyed viewing your ‘natural’ photographs. Sometimes, the filters make an image look completely fake. Your challenges give me so much to think about when I take my own photos; thank you!

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  3. Kamira Gayle says

    14/02/2021 at 10:51 am

    You did a really great job on this no filter assignment. The best light is the natural light that hits just right. My favorite is the first shot. The reflection of the natural sun off the cat’s coat and the motion is captivating. Keep doing your thang!

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  4. Ruth Epstein says

    13/02/2021 at 7:18 am

    I am reading and think am getting better with my photos but I really need a better camera which hopefully will get one of these days. Thanks for the blog hop

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  5. Ellen Pilch says

    12/02/2021 at 1:06 pm

    Those are all great shots.

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  6. Sandee says

    12/02/2021 at 12:10 pm

    I’m terrible with a camera. I leave it to those that know what they are doing. Beautiful shots.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. ♥

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  7. meowmeowmans says

    11/02/2021 at 2:28 pm

    Yes, what Brian said! We are thinking of you, dear ones, and hoping you are safe from the earthquake and tsunami.

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      11/02/2021 at 8:43 pm

      Safe and well, thankfully.

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  8. Brian Frum says

    11/02/2021 at 10:07 am

    That flower is gorgeous! I hope the earthquakes and tsunami leave you alone, yikes. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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