There are so many ways to create the theme {Upside Down}. Reflections is a great way to see the world upside down. Turning an image so that what you see still makes sense. Use a sphere or a lens to create an upside down image, or just find the upside down view in real life.
Take some time to read through what the blog contributors have shared by clicking on the link at the end of the blog. Keep the missing blog contributors in your good thoughts, each one is dealing with some kind of illness.
Share your images with us on the theme {Upside Down} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_upsidedown
This month the Share Six’s theme is {Curves} chosen by Janet of @wiredtothemoon_
Curves is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as
a line or outline which gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length.
“the parapet wall sweeps down in a bold curve”
Looking around you will find curves in so many different things. Curves in the shape of a branch. Curves in roads. Curves in flower petals. Curves in bridges. There were so many opportunities for this month’s theme.
So let’s see what the blog contributors have for us this month.
Curves are everywhere, so go out and look for them. Then come and share them with us, we would love to see them. Share your images with us on the theme {Curves} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_curves
Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
We’re late, we know, and we’re sorry but a good few of us were traveling over the past week and could not meet the deadline for the 6th. That said, this week’s theme was chosen by Janet from @wiredtothemoon_. Janet chose the theme {Sky}.
When I looked up the definition of sky in the Oxford Dictionary, I read this:
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
Sky is just that. Looking up you can see blue sky, cloudy sky, moody sky, night sky, starry sky. Looking to the horizon you can see the sunset as it kisses the sky goodnight, and the sunrise as the warm of the day creeps slowly up above the skyline.
There are so many different areas of {Sky} to focus on.
If you have not done so recently, take a walk outside, lie down on the grass and enjoy the beautiful sky, whether it is day time or night time, clear, blue or cloudy, moody, stormy or bleak, bright shining stars or the milky way. There are so many options for the theme {Sky} out there.
While the blog contributors may be small this month, I am always excited to see what they have to share. Take some time to follow the links and see what everyone else has for you. Share your images with us on the theme {Sky} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_sky.
The theme for this month was chosen by Sharleen Stuart Photography and is is {Out of Focus} and the criteria was vary forms of out of focus. We love the different styles of out of focus that we see presented. From totally out of focus to partially out of focus.
The Collins dictionary describes out of focus as the following:
If an image or a camera, telescope, or other instrument is out of focus, the edges of what you see are unclear. In some of the pictures the subjects are out of focus while the background is sharp. Synonyms: blurred, obscure, unclear, fuzzy
There are many ways to get out of focus images. Lensbaby is a perfect example of the beautiful blur that the lens create. Using a zoom lens will create an out of focus background. Experimenting with a plastic bag will create and out of focus feel. Weather can do it as well. ICM is another way to get an out of focus feel.
We’d love to see what you can come up with for the {Out of Focus} theme.
If you like experimenting, take some time to play around with images that are out of focus.
Then come and share them with us, we would love to see them. Share your images with us on the theme {Out of Focus} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_outoffocus.
Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Happy New Year to everyone. If you are reading this post we hope that 2024 will be a very special year for you.
Also a big shout out to our blog group. We started this group in 2015. While some of the members have changed, the group has hung in there and this year we are heading into our 9th year. I am grateful for each and every blog contributor and their contribution each month.
We also continue to hope that you will stay connected to the group and share your images with us on Instagram. Last year sharing really tapered off and it was hard to pick features with so few shares. Hopefully you will join us again this year.
Claire chose the theme this month and it certainly challenged us to focus on our in-camera work, as well as post editing. The theme she chose was {Painterly}. So what is Painterly?
According to Ceyise Studios Painterly is the following:
Painterly photography allows you to create art with photographic images. Though this may appear unconventional at times, it is well worth the effort to investigate the technique. The completed composition is a creation brought to life entirely by the artist’s imagination.
With that said, lets check out what the blog contributors have for us this month.
Have you attempted the {Painterly} effect before. If you have we would love to see it. Come share your images with us on the theme {Painterly} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_painterly.
Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Well we have finally arrived at the last month of the year, and what a beautiful topic Claire of Wilhelminaarts78 has chosen. With all the decorations out, perhaps you have something in your treasure trove that is definitively {Vintage}.
Vintage simply means “Old”. So from most comments it appears vintage can be defined as anything older that 20 years, right up to 99 years. Could vintage be a style, absolutely. Think about tinplate photography, sepia photography, original old black and white images.
There are many things that could be old. Gifts handed down through generations. Bibles, books, plates, tea sets, jewelry. They all have their place in the vintage theme.
We are excited to see what the blog contributors have for us, and also for what you may share with us.
Do you have something defined as {Vintage}? If you do we would love to see it. Come share your images with us on the theme {Vintage} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_vintage
Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Welcome to November and even down south we have had the odd cool day, which I have to be honest I am sooo loving. This month it was Lupji Photography’s turn to choose the theme and he chose {Shallow depth of field}
Alysia Miao shared that a “A shallow depth of field and a small depth of field are terms used interchangeably. They are also referred to as narrow or even thin depths of field. Yeah, it can get confusing, but it’s really not a difficult concept if you understand depth of field and aperture.”
This month we look forward to seeing what the blog contributors have to share
We hope that you enjoy the blogs that have been shared. As a group we are thankful to have an avenue to share how much fun photography blogging is. Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Come share your images with us on the theme {Shallow Depth of Field} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_shallowdepthoffield
Phew, how did October get here so quickly. It seems like from September the months start running into each other and before we know it we are going to be starting out the new year again. We hope it is going a bit slower for you.
The theme for October has been chosen by Katherine of Cobert Photography and it is the contrast to last month. This month we are blogging on {Artificial Light}.
Spencer Coby defines {Artificial Light} in this way:
It is produced by electric light fixtures to deliver the required aesthetic effect in a photography studio or on location. Artificial lighting includes hot lights, which are warm in colour temperature, and strobe lights, which burst out a large amount of light in a fraction of a second.
So we are looking forward to sharing our take on {Artificial Light} with you.
I hope that you enjoy the blogs that have been shared. I know I cannot wait to go through them all. Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Come share your images with us on the theme {Artificial Light} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_artificiallight
It’s a beautiful day in the South today and what better way to start out my day than by learning a bit more about @cdannhausenbrun who was selected as they featured artist for the Macro theme. Christine has been featured before but today we will learn a little bit more about her photography journey
Tell us a bit about yourself? And, are you a hobbyist or a pro?
I am fortunate to be sharing my second interview with Share Six. I’m truly honored! It is humbling for someone who shoots primarily for oneself and the ones I love. I will say that I have transformed some since I was last interviewed in January 2022. I’ve moved beyond the two labels of pro and hobbyist to say, I am a photographer! Does it matter if I am a hobbyist or pro? Those words tell you if I make a living off of photography, but they don’t tell you anything about my skill. I don’t make a living off my photography, but I have made a few dollars off of it each year.
I will say I have been studying photography, in one form or another, for decades out of my own desire to get better at it. I love the process of learning about photography and creating my own photographs.
I am Christine and I am a wife, mother, photographer, public health researcher and a climate change activist. I am mom to six amazing young people, ages 13 to 25 years old. My day job includes public health program evaluation and community needs assessments. During the pandemic, I also helped start a non-profit that is working to improve tree and greenspace equity in the Chicagoland area. I advocate for health and environmental equity. Last, I am currently a SUGi Forest Maker Fellow.
This is my daughter in one of those lightbulb moment photos that was eye-opening for me.
Tell us about your biggest strength and biggest weakness as a photographer?
My biggest strengths in photography would have to be capturing motion. My biggest weaknesses is in culling photos when I go to edit! I’m so bad at culling, so I end up using up so much time to edit every photo. So my back log of photos that I need to edit is immense.
Freezing motion for one of the divers at the local high school Dive meet.
Tell us what technology, software, camera gear you use to keep you focused on what you do best.
Canon 5DMarkiv
Sigma Art 24-70 f2.8
Sigma Art 70-200 f2.8
Canon 35mm f1.4
Sigma Art 105mm f1.4
Canon 100-400 f4-5.6
Peak Design tripod
Lightroom
Photoshop
GoPro9 with a Dome
DJI Mini2
I’ve had my drone for a year and a half. I didn’t use it much initially as I was so scared I would crash it. This summer I finally became comfortable and really started having fun with it.
What is one of the most eye opening photo’s you have taken.
I think one of my most eye-opening photos, for me personally, would probably be a photo of my daughter in the doorway between a mudroom landing area and our kitchen. I could see the light coming in a door that was perpendicular to the doorway. I could see the light and positioned my daughter appropriately to get the light on her face. I snapped the photo and my messy kitchen disappeared! It was an overcast day and not super bright, so it was great diffuse light. The light fell off directly behind my daughter and everything went into shadow. It was a light bulb moment for me in terms of really understanding the fall of light.
A hand-held photo of the Super Blue Moon.
If you could take your art in any direction without fear of failure or rejection, where would it lead?
Publishing a book of photography.
Being hired for a regular photography gig.
My son well on his way to capturing his age group in a Half-Iron Triathlon.
When you travel, what gear do you take with you.
Too much! LOL! If by plane, I always have a backpack of camera gear that includes my Canon 5DMarkiv, my 24-70 f2.8, my 70-200 f2.8, and usually my 35mm f1.4. If I’m traveling by car, I will also take my 105mm f1.4, my GoPro 9 and my DJI Mini 2 Drone. If I know there is an opportunity for wildlife, I will throw in my 100-400 f4-5.6 as well, but I mostly use that for sports.
This photo combined that street photography aspect of the warning sign with my daughter’s jumping off the pier all during that beautiful golden hour light!
Learning more about our talented highlights is always a pleasure for us. Thank you Christine for sharing a little bit more about your story as a photographer.
Just a reminder that the theme this month is {Beautiful Light} and we would love to see your images on our
In addition to the theme, we get to welcome Claire Porter of Wilhelminaarts78back to Share Six. Clair blogged in the early stages of Share Six but had to step back. While talking to her recently I asked her if she would like to join up again and she has agreed. So a big welcome back to Claire! We are glad that you are joining us again and look forward to all you have to share with us.
Beautiful light, what is it really? Josh Rose said “Light reveals what we love”. The Thesaurus says “Having the qualities which constitute beauty; pleasing to the sight or the mind.”
Light is essential to what we as photographers do, whether it is morning, midday or evening. It could be soft light or hard light. Whatever you choose, we look forward to seeing what beautiful light you have to share with us.
I hope that you enjoy the blogs that have been shared. I know I cannot wait to go through them all. Just a reminder that this is a circle blog so click on the first image and follow the links at the end of the blog to get to the next photographer.
Come share your images with us on the theme {Beautiful Light} by posting to our Facebook page and our Instagram Page. Tag your image #sharesix_beautifullight
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