52Frames 52Picks Road Photo Challenge

At the suggestion of our friend in the Midwest I joined the 52Frames photo challenge at the beginning of the pandemic. It has served the best purpose of getting us out of the house to capture a photo every week of a given subject. I have learned a lot about taking photos and using new techniques - even though I am not a photographer. I just love to take pictures and my camera is my iPhone. This week the subject was “road.” We had a great opportunity to capture a woman in black crossing Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the US Capitol Building. My husband really liked this image and he is usually right. And I’m so happy that my picture this week was selected as a top 52 out of over 3,000 entries. I got an email this morning telling me of the good news. The last time my photo was selected was in October, and this one makes the fifth time - a record I am very proud of. I just wish I was physically feeling better since both my husband and I tested positive for COVID last Thursday. It’s been a long week and now I no longer have any taste or smell, along with congestion, cough, and sleepless nights. I am thankful that it is not worse. But after four years of being so careful and having the latest booster just ten days ago, I am feeling rather dejected. So this recognition came at a good time - but I will forever be reminded when it happened. 

My Photo Selected for 52Frames Top 52 Picks

There were 2365 photos submitted for the “inspired by a framer” 52Frames photo challenge this week. I’ve been participating in this photo op for over two years at the recommendation of a friend. So this week I submitted a composite photo/art image of a fish and background that were photographed using my iPhone, then drawing in some wavy water lines and an astonished worm on a hook. My friend inspired this entry because he introduced me to this fine hobby, and because he loves all things fishing. Every week the committee selects 52 photos that they like for a variety of reasons - including creativity. I was so happy to learn that my photo was selected to be included in this smaller curated album after receiving a an email recognizing my work this morning. I’m also encouraged to know that an image created using an iPhone can compete with all of the real camera photographers out there. It is so cool to be selected and it’s even more encouraging to read all of the positive comments from my fellow framers. This is the third time one of my photos was picked, but the first time for a composite image. I think the fact that I’ve been doing digital art pet portraits for so many years helps me create these photo/art images. Of course my husband is my best critic and helps me configure what looks best. Thanks so much for the recognition 52Frames! 

52Frames 52 Picks

During a conversation with a friend back in 2019 I was acquainted with the weekly photo challenge website 52Frames. I joined it - even though my camera is an iPhone 8Plus. The idea is to submit a photo every week based on a specific topic. This week was “silhouette” and the image I uploaded was of my husband walking down the staircase at the National Gallery of Art. The top three photos are selected once the album is published. During the week 52 of the almost 2,000 items posted are selected based on creativity, technical execution, and overall story. So when an email arrived from 52Frames yesterday I was pleased to see that my photo was selected in the top 52! This is the second time and I am stunned and thrilled because photography is a hobby and I certainly don’t have the equipment nor have I ever taken any photography classes. I’ve always loved taking photos for as long as I can remember. My dad loved to take photos too. I have learned a lot over the last couple of years. The website is also interactive as you can make and exchange comments with fellow photography fans from all over the world. It’s a great way to force yourself to get out of the house too - something we all needed these last couple of years. Thanks so much for selecting my photo!

52Frames 52Picks Selection!

It was very exciting this morning to get an email notice from 52frames that my photo submission for this week was recognized. Out of 2,077 photos uploaded to the site this week, my “walls” image from Old Town Alexandria was selected. The photos are chosen “based on each committee member’s individual tastes regarding creative concept, technical execution, and overall story.” I’ve been participating in 52Frames for almost a year at the suggestion of a friend. It’s been a great way to get out of the house in search of a photo that meets the subject matter challenge. And to do it with just an iPhone 8Plus is even more amazing. I’m not a photographer, but I love to take photos for this blog, and now for the weekly challenges. When I was selected as a winner in the New Yorker Eustace Tilley contest ten years ago, I was thrilled because it validated my digital art skills - and reignited my interest in art using a new platform. Watercolors and pastels were exchanged for an iPad and a stylus. It’s really nice to be recognized!