Weekly challenge 2/29 - 3/6 - That looks a little flat

[SquarePeg]

For this weeks challenge, create and photograph some flat lays. If you don’t know what a flat lay is, see the links below for some explanation and examples. A lot of different components make up a successful flat lay photograph: color palette, theme, lighting, backdrop, story, layout... It’s a chance to really show off both your creativity and your photography skills. If you use Instagram, check out the Raw Flatlays feed for some inspiration.

As always new photos only for the weekly challenge please. Get out there and shoot!


8 Tips for Perfect Flat Lay Photography | Creative Photos

The Art of Flat Lay Photography

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[johngpt]

Thank you for including those links Sharon.
I hadn't a clue what you'd meant by flatlay.
I'm a little disappointed that it's not photographing while napping.

 

[SquarePeg]

Thank you for including those links Sharon.
I hadn't a clue what you'd meant by flatlay.
I'm a little disappointed that it's not photographing while napping.

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There’s your first theme. Things needed for a good nap.

 

[SquarePeg]

I’ll start us off with something that I’ll just call “low hanging fruit”.

 

[johngpt]

I like your title, "low hanging fruit."
A friend of mine says that quite a bit.
Which of the Fujis is that in your shot? I know you often shoot with the X-T2.

 

[SquarePeg]

I like your title, "low hanging fruit."
A friend of mine says that quite a bit.
Which of the Fujis is that in your shot? I know you often shoot with the X-T2.

That’s the xf10. I got it for hiking and family vacations but since getting the iphone11 it doesn’t get a lot of use.

 

[jcdeboever]

Lots of 3's

 

[jcdeboever]

3 Again

 

[CherylL]

Thanks for picking the flat lay for this week's challenge. I've had one in mind for a year now, but was too lazy to pull the stuff out packed away. I've seen many flat lays that were wedding photography. Most have a ribbon of the wedding color, flowers, the invitation and sometimes the rings or the bride's shoes. One uses a piece of white felt as the background and takes it to the reception to quickly pose a few items.

 

[johngpt]

I should get on a ladder and shoot what's on our table...

 

[johngpt]

That’s the xf10. I got it for hiking and family vacations but since getting the iphone11 it doesn’t get a lot of use.

I understand.

 

[Fujidave]

The Timepiece

Pocket Watch by Dave, on Flickr

 

[SquarePeg]

The Timepiece

Pocket Watch by Dave, on Flickr

Nice. Great choice of background.

 

[Fujidave]

The Timepiece

Pocket Watch by Dave, on Flickr

Nice. Great choice of background.

Thank you Sharon.

 

[Fujidave]

Just trying the XF23mm f2 on the X-E3 now, Film Sim Eterna.

The Mask by Dave, on Flickr