Monday 31 March 2008

April Photography Challenge

"It's not what you photograph, it's how you photograph it" ~ Graham Ettridge


It's April 1st, which means that it is time for a new photography challenge!!!

So, now for the theme.....

...In trying to decide what theme to have for this month, I wanted to have one that was quite wide ranging (as I am so impressed with everybody's interpretations of the challenges so far). I also wanted to have a theme that really got the 'old grey matter' working at full speed. So my theme for this month is "The seven deadly sins".

For those of you that can not remember specifically what the seven deadly sins are, then please read below:

1) Pride
2) Envy
3) Gluttony
4) Lust
5) Anger
6) Greed
7) Sloth

Oh bugger! I have just described myself in 7 words (oops!...lol!)

So, to make this a bit more fun and challenging, you are welcome to post more than one photograph as long as each one represents a different sin.

Guidelines

Just to recap, the guidelines for the challenge are as follows:

1) Take a photograph that in some way, manner or form represents any one of “The Seven Deadly Sins”. The post title will simply be “Photography Challenge April 2008 – The Seven Deadly Sins”. Please be welcome to post more than one photograph - however, please remember that each one should represent a differnt sin.

2) Include a brief explanation of how the photograph(s) relate to the theme. The photograph doesn't need to be outside, it can be of somebody or of something around the home.... it just needs to represent the theme of the month.

3) When you have posted your challenge, be sure to send me a link so that I can include it on my "April Challenge Entry" post at the end of the month!

4) You want to join in with the challenge but don't have a blog or website to display your photograph on? No problem, just email me copy of the image, along with your name and a brief description of how the photograph(s) relate to the theme. I will then include your entry on my "April Challenge Entry" post at the end of the month!!!

!!Happy Photography!!

Graham Ettridge

If you have any questions or concerns, then please do not hesitate to contact me on grahamettridge@aol.com

13 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 April 2008 at 02:55

    Eh, you've just described me as well! :D

    I'm in, as usual... I don't have anything specific for now but I'll find. Hopefully. The only thing that comes to mind right now is the movie "Seven"!

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  2. Michelle2 April 2008 at 03:01

    I'm in. I love a good challenge!

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  3. Choc Mint Girl3 April 2008 at 07:30

    Ha ha! Very approriate description of yours!! HE HE... ;P Count me in. Usually I'll submit the photo by the 4th week. :)

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  4. Elise3 April 2008 at 17:11

    Crap! I need a camera. I'll have to borrow one. This is such an interesting task. xx

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  5. Graham Ettridge3 April 2008 at 18:57

    Hey Zhu! It's funny... I thought of the film "Seven" too. A great film, as it left soooo much to the imagination. As usual, I can't wait to see your entry.

    Michelle, you always cime up trumps with your photographs... I look forward to your post.

    Hiya Crystal, mmmmm the suspense is already killing me...lol! Your cigarettes photo was so clever. I can't wait to see your result on this one :)

    Elise... oh you must borrow a camera and enter this one. I'd love to see your interpretation xx

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  6. Anonymous4 April 2008 at 19:09

    Hi Graham, thanks very much for the comment on my post about Malta, i am happy you liked the pix! That'a a cool challenge, i'll try to participate in it maybe, hopefully i'll have some spare time:)

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  7. Cocaine Princess4 April 2008 at 23:11

    Sweet Honey Graham,
    I don't need to tell you how much I love your blog. Hope you and everyone and everything around you is great!
    XOXOXOXO,
    Cocaine Princess

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  8. Kelly Ann5 April 2008 at 07:40

    I have THE perfect picture for this month's challenge!!! Yippee! I will post it shortly. :D

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  9. Kelly Ann5 April 2008 at 07:55

    Here's my entry :)

    http://photo-projectz.blogspot.com/2008/04/seven-deadly-sins.html

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  10. Anonymous5 April 2008 at 22:29

    So.Very. Cool.

    I love the theme for April's photos.

    xxoo

    Can't wait to see what you come up with.

    xxoo

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  11. Peaceful/Paisible6 April 2008 at 11:40

    I have been with no computer for weeks!!!back again...must find a photo too...nice to see you again...

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  12. Graham Ettridge8 April 2008 at 00:31

    Hey Omega, I hope you do have a chance to participate :) You are truly artistic!!!

    Hiya C Princess :)
    Thanks for your warm comments as always :) I hope things are well with you too xoxoxo

    Chica, well It's like this challenge was written for you. Your contribution is nothing less than perfection :) I'll be sure to include a link to it on my post at the end of the month :)

    Meleah Rebeccah, I have no idea what to photograph yet...lol! Oh Crumbs!!! LOL!!!! Why don't you grab ya camera and join in the challenge ;) xoxo

    Mousie!!!! great to hear from you :) I do hope you can find a photo for this challenge :)

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  13. no more27 April 2008 at 23:13

    I finished the challenge - although I used WRATH instead of Anger. I'm not familiar with anger as the terminolgy although it is basically the same thing. :) Very challenging!

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Best wishes ~ Graham :)