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The challenge in the Photography Forum was to take a disposable camera, or use your digital with EVERYTHING on "Automatic," and take 24 or 36 pictures. Get them into the computer via scanner (digital okay if you have no scanner) and do a minimum amount of postwork. Narrow it down to five images, lined up on a black or white background. The idea is to show people something about where we live.
I have no scanner. Actually, I have no printer! I just got a new computer, and it isn't quite done yet. So I took my trusty Konica/Minolta DiMage Z3 and set out on an adventure.
Unfortunately, I live in what is essentially a bland, boring suburb. What to shoot? All there is to do here is shop and eat. I live near a huge shopping mall, and kept thinking, "Sheesh! All we have is a mall - how dull is THAT?" They've recently added a couple new wings to the Alderwood Mall (in Lynnwood, Washington), and gussied it up some. My challenge to myself was to make the MALL look good!
So here it is, folks, the Alderwood Mall.
1. Restaurant
2. Theater
3. Statue in front of a restaurant
4. Stairs at the parking garage
5. Sculpture that used to be at the mall but has since been moved to the public library.
The only postwork on any of these was cropping and resizing, and of course making the collage.
Comments (41)
NekhbetSun
Well, Tara, you took something plain and pedestrian to you and turned it into something definitely eye worthy (is that a real term?) :o)...I think you did a fabulous job...love the horse and that sculpture rocks...sooo well done here !!! ~ Hugs ~
tr4cey
This is brilliant Tara, and a great idea for a challenge! Love the effect the stairs have on the collage especially. Great shots.
mbz2662
You stepped up to the challenge! I have been carrying around a one-use camera for a week now! Inspiration has not yet struck. Good job here!
oscilis
That's a great challenge and you did a super job. It's given me a real clear idea of where you live and it's beautifully presented.
MrsLubner
Holy Crow, Batman! You have my camera only I have the Z6. And you did really good with this! They are all good. I didn't enter and now I wish I had. Great shots!
prionbrain
Awesome!!!! Really fantastic!!!
TwoPynts
Brilliantly done! Another option would have been to let the lab put the photos on a disc for you. Before reading your comments I said to myself that the quality was superb for a one shot camera, hahah. Still, you stuck by the rules and got some great shots. I'm quite impressed you made your mall look so good. Very nice "place" and "architecture/sculpture" shots. I guess we have the same restaurnt here in FL because I have one of those horse statues near me too! ;'] ADDED TO CHALLENGE PAGE
Mousson
Wawwww! Great work with a minimum of conditions!
Janiss
Fantastic! 1): Excellent light! 2): Superb POV! 3): Very original! 4) :Very graphic and superb POV... may favorite! 5) :This scupture is original and I like this textures! Congratulations for this challenge Tara!
Fred255
Wow These camaras seem so much better than I remember or is it the photographer is better?!
beachzz
Sometimes you can overthink what's right if front of you - just start shooting and wow!! look what happens!!
lizzibell
Great captures...
helanker
WOOW ! You made art here. Each one is unik and of beautiful quality. So well done. :)))
hipps13
WOW, Tara I like this so cool it is my eyes lit up and created a smile Have a sweet day warm hug, Linda
Stringy
Something a bit different in every shot. A worthy entry to this challenge. Nice work!
mark.spooner
You have managed to make your local Mall interesting, there all good pieces of work (4 is my favorite). An excellent entry.
ascript
What a great project ;)
awjay
quite beautiful
danob
I am very impressed the image of the stairs is an absolute cracker!
newleaf
Whoopie, well done, those stairs are fantastic
fredster66
WOW! This is quite a collection of great images... very nicely presented!
acquilon
beautiful serial bravissima very clear shots
TomDart
Great entry...was fun, wasn't it? I like stairs the best..
rainbows
Wonderful shots all, Tara!! Superb entry to the challenge. I like the horse statue best :-) Hugs. Diane.
goodoleboy
Fine POVs, colors, lighting and detail in these captures, Tara, but what is with the strange banded textural effects? If your goal was for an abstract effect then this is quite effective. And how are you able to get so many photos in one presentation and still stay within the size restrictions?
Ionel
Very nice works!!!
Richardphotos
because you live there.if a visitor came they would see many things.unless someone lives in a really scenic area, they tend to go blind to their surroundings
kimariehere
fantastic shots all!
unstrung65
.......that's an assignment I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy -- attempt to make a shopping mall look interesting .... didn't think it could be done --but , Tara -- you not only have guts -- but you've aquitted yourself quite well here !.....god knows , I couldn't do it.
sharky_
"Sheesh! All we have is a mall - how dull is THAT?" What you have is all what you need to make life simple and happy. Think of all the concrete buildings in the big city...lol I would love it in your home town. Excellent. Aloha