[tht00]

Square format.

Pretty simple. The shot should be cropped to a square (1x1 ratio). Free software like Paint.net and the Gimp can do this pretty easily. If you're having trouble, I'm sure someone here will help.


From my experience, square photos have a different character and are often a little awkward. Have fun.

Examples:
Flickr: squareFormat

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Rules:

1) Photo must be taken in this time frame. No digging up old photos.

2) Please post entries as a jpeg attachment or linked thumbnail no bigger than 500px wide with a link to the larger version if you want.

3) We will not exclude images based on conforming to the rules, but keep in mind that one of the things the image will be judged on is how well it shows this week's challenge subject.

4) To keep this thread simple and clean, if you don't want to enter and just want critique before an official entry, post it in the designated photography critique thread, not here. You can however discuss the subject or any entries here if you want.

5) You are encouraged to share your camera settings, shutter speeds, aperture, etc., but EXIF is not required. Please, no heavy editing/graphics. This is a photography thread.
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Also, to help aid the next person who makes a challenge, here is a list of all the challenges so far:

1. Pan motion / blurring
2. Interesting light from a hidden source
3. Symmetry
4. Shadows
5. Painting with light
6. Portrait
7. Architecture
8. Self-portrait
9. Replicate a photo you love
10. Colour showcase
11. Abstract
12. Silhouette
13. Hold your camera on an angle
14. Macro
15. Diptych
16. Bathroom Self-Portraits.
17. Night scenes
18. B&W
19. Reflections
20. Circle
21. Square format

[Rainer.]

If only I had a medium format camera...

I've been cropping lots of squares, too, This should be cool

[Art]

Ohh! This is good. I like it.

[dogfood]

im square, im good!

[jump5fan]

i've never tried this before, this should be fun.

[ApparentlyNothing]

Good thing my Mamiya TLR shoots square format already.

[metropolis4]

Hmm... I'm gonna have to think about this one a bit

[PontiusPirate]

I may change my mind.
For now, this is it.

[metropolis4]

I decided to let my wife have the final say and she voted for this one

Is putting up pics in the critique post and asking for advice on potential entries allowed during contests?

[ApparentlyNothing]

Originally Posted by metropolis4

I have three that I really like and I can't decide... I think I'm going with this one

Is putting up pics in the critique post and asking for advice on potential entries allowed during contests?

Of course.

[Guitar4God]

Still thinking of what to capture. A weather shot would be nice. Ok, the elements for me.

[OiBoyz]

I'm not coming up with anything either. Maybe I'll try for something this weekend.

[dogfood]

and here is my entry

[ApparentlyNothing]

I suppose I'll throw my hat into the ring.... is that even how the saying goes?

[OiBoyz]

Originally Posted by metropolis4

I decided to let my wife have the final say and she voted for this one

You're a smart man. And she picked the best one.