Photo Challenge - Minimalism
Time for a new photo challenge. This week we go minimalist; Strip away the non-essential, focus on clean lines, and find the poetry and beauty in the simplicity that is all around us.
Last challenge surprised me quite a bit, I never expected the theme from our last challenge to get the response that it did. This community is amazing and the talent it has is incredible, I’m forever grateful to all of you!
For this week’s challenge we’re going full minimalist. Meaning that in order for a photo to be considered it must show elements of minimalism. This means that it can be a single object on a one colo(u)r background or a minimalistic interior of a room, apartment or house.
It’s all up to you.
But before we get to the challenge, make sure to check out the winner of the last challenge and make sure to give everyone you like a subscribe and a follow!
Let’s also take a look Behind the Lens of one of our wonderful community members. This time, we’re taking a closer look at some of Kerani Arpaia’s favorite photos.
If you’re into fantasy you’ll absolutely love her work. Kerani is a fantasy artist and, in her own words, a painter with a camera rather than a traditional photographer. Which I completely agree with.
Here’s How the Challenge Works:
Your photo must focus on “Minimalism (as explained below)” - See examples below.
Entries not adhering to this theme will not be considered.
Originality and creativity are highly encouraged.
Post the photo on Notes by restacking this post (I’ll personally go through all submissions & bookmark them).
Please note: You can submit as many photos as you’d like, as long as they fit inside a single Restack of this post. Kindly do NOT Restack nine times for nine different photos, Restack only once for all photos you wish to submit. Any other Restacks will not be considered.
In your Note, tag @Patrik L so I can see it. If you’re unable to tag me or don’t know how, please leave a comment on this post saying you have restacked this post with your photo and I’ll have a look.
Please note that all submissions must be in a single restack. Multiple restacks with multiple submissions will not be accepted.
The photo should preferably be a new photo that you take for this challenge, it’s to invite creativity after all, but if you lack the time or resources to do so–an already available photo in your library will do.
Further information can be found in the guidelines below, these guidelines must be followed for the photo to be eligible.
For brownie points, tag friends or people you’d love to see participate in this challenge. The more the merrier!
If you’re new or unsure how to post a photo or tag me, please see the included GIF right below this message (note it may take a little while for it to load properly).
The themes and the challenges will differ, but may eventually circle back around if applicable. However, a theme can not be repeated for said challenge. So if you want to participate and do a mini photo challenge every other week I suggest you subscribe so you don’t miss a challenge.
Let’s have some fun!
Please pay attention to the guidelines below, these must be followed for the photo to be eligible.
The Challenge - Minimalism
Theme: Minimalism
About: Minimalism—a concept we've all encountered, and regardless of your interpretation, this challenge invites you to authentically showcase its essence.
Far beyond a single colo(u)red backdrop or sparsely furnished interior, minimalism can also be emptiness and simplicity.
It's a canvas upon which you reflect your work, a theme where the removal of excess unveils clean lines and discovers the poetry and beauty inherent in simplicity.
Strip away the non-essential, focus on clean lines, and find the poetry and beauty in simplicity.
Whether it's the lone tree on a vast horizon, a solitary cup on a table, or the play of shadows on a bare wall, seek out the essence of minimalism in your surroundings.
Let your creativity flow and reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary. Remember, in the world of minimalism, every detail matters.
So, grab your camera, declutter your frame, and capture the elegance of simplicity!
Be as creative as you can, it’s about having fun!
The object can be anything, but the focus must be on the theme Minimalism as it is explained above.
This challenge is designed to encourage not only technical skill but also artistic expression in presenting Minimalism.
Submissions will be judged based on creativity, composition, detail and how well you capture the object, place, person, animal or anything else it may be.
Only your imagination can limit you.
If you want some inspiration or get an idea of what the theme means, see the example below. Note, these are just examples that I’ve taken from Unsplash or other sources and does not necessarily reflect the challenge perfectly. It’s merely to give you an idea.
Examples:
Guidelines (must follow)
Subscription: No subscription needed to participate, but appreciated and useful for future challenges.
Submission Deadline: Submissions for this week's challenge must be posted by March 19, at 8PM CET (central European time) 3:00 PM EST (eastern standard time) 2024.
Original Content: Only photos taken by you are eligible for the challenge. AI can not be used, this is meant to invite creativity. An AI challenge may hit at one point, so save it for that.
Complexity: Make the photo as complex or as simplistic as you want, as long as it clearly showcase “Minimalism”, it will be considered.
Please note that all submissions must be in a single restack. Multiple restacks with multiple submissions will not be accepted.
Subject: The subject doesn’t matter as long as “Minimalism” is the focus.
Engagement: Feel free to like and comment on fellow participants' entries to encourage a sense of community. I want this to be a fun challenge for the community to be a part of. If you participate and would love others to see your submissions, please leave a comment below with a link to your Note so everyone can take a look and engage with you!
Winner Selection: I will personally review all the submissions and select a winner.
Winner Announcement: The winner of the "Minimalism” challenge will be announced in next week's post.
Prize: The winner will receive a shoutout in next weeks challenge email and a recommendation if you have a Substack of your own.
Permission: By taking part in the challenge, you grant me permission to feature your submitted photo in my newsletter, giving you full credit with links and a recommendation if you have a Substack of your own.
Have Fun: The goal of this challenge is to have fun, showcase your creativity, and connect with other like-minded individuals in our community!
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Every time, I think “Oooooh, love this challenge”. Then next time round…. Oooooh, what a great challenge 😂.
This is the first time I've done this. I'm excited to see other posts. Here is mine: https://substack.com/@aliciamrodriguez/note/c-51595479