August contest theme: Center It
With all we have learned about the Rule of Thirds -- and seen how effective it is -- why would you ever center your main subject in a photo? Here's what some of the pros say:
> It's an effective way to draw attention to your subject when there are very few other items in the composition.
> It's can be a good tool for creating a sense of space and size. By centering a subject that is surrounded by smaller (or larger) objects, the size of the subject can be emphasized - like a house in a huge pasture.
> When there is a pattern or symmetry in your subject, centering can emphasize it.
> In portraits of one person, a centered image can be very dramatic.
> You may have no other choice, if foreground or background items force you to center your subject. In those cases, make the most of it.
So let's give it a try. Your photo does NOT have to be taken in August; you can use something from your files if you want.
As usual, one photo per photographer.
Deadline: Midnight Aug. 31.
AUGUST GALLERY AND SUBMISSION FORM
CONTESTS UPDATE: Ken Hoffman, a retired professional portrait photographer, has judged the "Group Portraits" contest, but I'm waiting for Paul Marotta's judging of the "Famous Places" contest first. Those results should be in any day now.



I didn't see a link to submit photos for the August Photo Contest. Are submissions being accepted now? Where can I find the link to submit my photo?
Thanks!
Hi Kimberly, I've posted the link to the gallery and submission form. Thanks, and good luck.
Teresa
Great! Thank you, Teresa!
Is there a problem with the gallery? All I see is "Loading..." indefinitely.
Hi Mindy, the entries we've received so far are live now ... just approved them.
I've tried submitting the same picture three times now, but the number of submissions has remained at 35 for about a week now. I doubt I'm the only one who has tried to submit during this time. Is there a backlog of submissions to go live? Thanks.
Hi Beth,
I just approved the pending photos. Sorry for the delay; I've been working on this:
http://www.boston.com/community/note_to_bostoncom_users/
and this:
http://c3.thevoterguide.org/v/boston12/
Pretty busy!!!
Let me know if you see any duplicates among the latest batch of photos. I tried to eliminate the dupes, but may not have caught them all.
Teresa
Thanks so much for your quick response, Teresa! I did not see any duplicate entries but did not see my submission either. Should I try it again? Thanks.
Yes, Beth, please do.
Hi-
kinda the same issue. About a week and half ago tried to submit photo, about 4/5 days after I submitted more entries were added, but not mine. Tried again a couple days ago, and again, more photos added, but still not mine. Any suggestions?
thanks!
I think the RAW community could use an update on judging.. Maybe throw us a bone and release the group shot results?
I entered my picture on Friday but do not see it. Can you tell me if there is a backlog of uploads?
Thank You
Tracy
Just wondering, when will the winners of the August contest be posted/notified? Thank you!
Teresa, any update on Paul Marotta's judging of the "Famous Places" contest?
If it will take much longer, why not publish the results of the "Group Portraits" contest? Thanks.
My picture never got posted! I tried to submit multiple times on multiple days
submitted the same picture twice for August competition and another picture for july but none of my pictures are posted. I am wondering if my pictures did not qualify to be included in the competition?
Thanks,
Hank
I uploaded a photo for the August contest as well but have not seen it. Did it not go through? Should I resubmit? Thanks!
Hank (comment #16) I had the same problem. I noticed the number of pictures was 35 for a long time then mid September it's up to 68 and my photo never got loaded. I stayed away from entering for months in hopes there would be improvement, but not much has changed. It takes a long time for the winner to be announced, photos being accepted after the deadline, or the deadline is extended. Maybe I'm not being accepted either because I'm not a New England photographer, but many photos come from others outside the area. Maybe I'll give it another go in September.
Hi Therese,
I still have not seen the photo I posted, "Earnest Tia." If it didn't go through, am I still able to post it now that the August contest is technically over?
August contest "Center it"...
Your response for 5 months... "Those results should be in any day now."
Is anybody in charge of "RAW"???
This blogger might want to review your comment before posting it.
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