This week, look down and capture the ground beneath your feet.
By Each Friday, we ask you to look through your lens in a different way. In the past, we’ve challenged you to get close. Gaze up. Peek out the window. Today, look down and document the world beneath your feet.
An exterior floor of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
Shooting tips & suggestions:
- When photographing the ground, it helps to include something else in the frame to show context.
- Capture an object on the floor, being mindful of the “Rule of Thirds.”
- Include a person — or part of a person — to add movement and life to the shot.
- If outside, use shadows to capture shapes and details on your surface.
- Got an articulating (flip-out) screen on your camera? Try different angles for a dynamic composition.
Experiment with your angle: stand as you snap your picture, or get close to the floor. You don’t need to include your feet, as I’ve done in the photo above. Consider all kinds of settings and surfaces, from interesting textures and patterns to sidewalk or exhibition art. Think about the details you will include (and leave out) in your frame, too.
Browse the images in this Mesh* for more ideas:
Go on, show the world beneath your feet.
* Mesh is a new app that lets you create photo galleries and share them with a simple link that can be texted or posted anywhere and to anyone. The first version of Mesh is available as an iPhone app preview release and web version — try it out!
Love this idea and your photo as well.
janet
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Some of these photos were beneath my feet, but not all of them.
https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/monthly-photo-challenge-the-changing-seasons-08/
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THIS IS SO PRETTY, I JUST WANTED TO TELL THAT!
Note to self: Pls try this challenge.
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what a nice holiday idea: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge/
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Excellent challenge! Here is my go: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-mi
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Several Indonesian feet:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/08/08/weekly-photo-challenge-beneath-your-feet/
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My participation for this week challenge, a city square beneath my feet:
https://agent909.wordpress.com/2015/08/08/beneath-my-feet-frankfurt/
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It will be great to look down for a change. There’s inspiration there as well! 😉
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Wonderful theme! My entry this week: https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge-beneath-your-feet-3/
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Beneath Your Feet is a beautiful planet. Walking Meditation is a great way to get to know it, personally and intimately. http://scillagrace.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge-beneath-our-feet/
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Great idea. Loved this. https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/beneath-your-feet-weekly-photo-challenge/
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The things you find there – it’s always good to look for whatever is beneath your feet (so I love this challenge). http://empireoflights.com/2015/08/07/geometry-beneath-the-feet/
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http://whisperingcottonwood.com/2015/08/07/cracked-hardpan/
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Have a great weekend! https://graphicrealestate.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/photo-challenge-beneath-your-feet/
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Nice idea! Here is my first try from a garden in China – http://wp.me/p3CFsE-1Pg
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Hoover Dam http://jaspersmits.net/2015/01/30/depth-hoover-dam/ jaspersmits.net
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Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: https://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/flight-patterns/
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Love it, Thanks for this great challenge!
https://m2explore.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/beneath-my-feet/
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Love this different POV https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/wpc-beneath-my-feet/
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Giant bird tracks have appeared on the beach overnight… http://windagainstcurrent.com/2015/08/07/beneath-my-feet/
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https://zhouxingyu.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challange-beneath-your-feet/
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lovely photos – both of them.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/08/wpc-beneath-your-feet.html
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beneath my feet : http://community.luckyshops.com/post/jorts-a-go-go-the-perfect-beach-ensemble
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Here’s my contribution: http://jeremiahgilbert.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge-beneath-your-feet/
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Good theme, Cheri! https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/beneath-my-feet/
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Good article , Thanks
http://wp.me/p1Pq1B-9v
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I’ve taken a great many photos like this. I always thought it was because I’m short and view things froma different angle. I’m pleased it was a challenge for this week, Cheri. Great image of the Alhambra Palace floor … and … shoes. Have a nice weekend.
Isadora
http://isadoraartandphotography.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge-iguana-beneath-my-feet/
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Everything is beneath your feet.
Thank you for the prompt!
Also, love the photos that accompany the prompt.
Here’s my first take:
https://anthropologist.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/beneath-your-feet-weekly-wordpress-photo-challenge/
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great theme! thank you! here’s my entry: https://lolawi.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/wpc-beneath-your-feet/
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I like to photograph the not-so-obvious things beneath my feet. Hope you like them: https://thriftyat60.wordpress.com/2015/08/07/weekly-photo-challenge-beneath-your-feet/
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