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Mira

(22,482 posts)
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 01:07 PM Jul 2023

*****Theme and timeline for the July Contest*****

The theme is “DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK” Shadow photography

Mousetoescamper won the May contest and the prize was that he could choose the theme for the July contest since June was reserved for the Spring seasonal competition.
When he learned I am troubled with poor vision due to Macular Degeneration, he offered to change the title to simply “Shadow photography”. This sensitivity touches me.


Here is the link I was given

and the words accompanying the link: "Photos will feature shadows used intentionally and creatively. Archived photos may be used. Shadow photography ideas, tips and examples may be found at https://www.adorama.com/alc/shadow-photography-ideas-tips-and-examples/"

Examining the link made me realize that it provides lots of information and stimulation.
I think we will have fun with this theme!


I will start the submissions on the day after the holiday so that maybe you can take some photographs on the fourth of July in the shadows that a hopefully sunny day and leisure to pursue them can provide.

I will let the submissions run for a full 2 weeks so that we can fill the contest with 30 submissions.
Should that not happen, watch for me announcing second submission possibilities.

So watch for the Submissions opening up next Wednesday on the fifth of July, and we will take it from there.

Join me in thanking Mousetoescamper for a great theme.
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*****Theme and timeline for the July Contest***** (Original Post) Mira Jul 2023 OP
That is a wonderful and challenging theme! We will have a great time with it, dear Mira! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2023 #1
Thanks Peggy and Mira! Mousetoescamper Jul 2023 #5
I like it! 2naSalit Jul 2023 #2
Hope it's fun for all, 2naSalit! Mousetoescamper Jul 2023 #7
There is much to be seen in the shadows Mira. Mousetoescamper, George McGovern Jul 2023 #3
Thanks and you're welcome, George McGovern! Mousetoescamper Jul 2023 #6
What a great topic! Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2023 #4
Thanks, Grumpy! Mousetoescamper Jul 2023 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Mousetoescamper Jul 2023 #9

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,304 posts)
1. That is a wonderful and challenging theme! We will have a great time with it, dear Mira!
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 01:22 PM
Jul 2023

Many thanks to Mousetoescamper for such an imaginative theme!

George McGovern

(6,047 posts)
3. There is much to be seen in the shadows Mira. Mousetoescamper,
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 04:38 PM
Jul 2023

that's a great idea for a theme. Thank You both for settings things up!

Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #4)

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