::Google+ Weekly Photography Theme “Peace” Recognition::

From last week’s Google+ PAC Community weekly “Peace” photography contest theme challenge, the judges have chosen to highlight Larry Pollock. His photo “Peace-Buddha Enlightened” is peaceful in itself. There is great composition and his angle demands attention to his subject. The sun’s halo adds an element of “awe” to the image as well. Congratulations, Larry Pollock!

The wooden statue is approximately 6 feet high and is located at the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Larry reports his settings for these pictures as:
ISO: 200
14mm f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/2000
Exposure bias -0.3
The “Renaissance Man,” Larry is an entrepreneur based in Sedona, Arizona. With a passion for photography, he officially turned pro in 2012. He shoots both commercial and fine art photography. He admittedly loves landscape and wildlife photography. Being based in Arizona it’s easy to see why. “As a photographer I try to look for interesting and different angles in the things we see every day.” Larry said.

Larry nailed it with this shot. His passion for photography is obvious from his regular posts with PAC. If you haven’t already, stop by his Google+ page and explore the world through the lens of Larry Pollock.

 

::Facebook PAC Group — Creative “Boots & Shoes” Photography Theme Recognition::

Our judges selected Sharon Joubert’s striking image of a pair of funky multi-colored heels!  Congratulations,  Sharon!

The lighting in this picture is excellent, and the composition of the image really shows off these fun shoes! Love it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon is also an Arizona-based photographer, who lives in the Phoenix area.  She shoots Canon (and iPhone!).  Sharon is an active member of the PAC, and regularly posts in our Facebook Group. Congratulations, Sharon, on your PAC Recognition!  We love your photos and appreciate all of your comments and participation!

 

::Facebook PAC Group — Technical Theme “Manual Settings – Moon Photography” Recognition::

For last week’s Facebook Group Technical Theme, “Manual Settings – Moon Photography” our judges have chosen to highlight Rebecca Wilk’s stunning picture, “Moonrise Over Cathedral Rock” which she made in Sedona, Arizona.  Congratulations, Rebecca!

What a beautiful capture!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rebecca made this picture with her Canon 5dMkII.

Her settings were as follows:

FL 300mm

ISO100

1/50 sec

f18

Rebecca is the photographer behind the lens at Skyline Images.  Her pictures are often featured in Arizona Highways’ “Friday Fotos” blog posts!  She also posts regular in the PAC Facebook Group.  Keep those pictures coming, Rebecca – we love your work!

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Please comment on this post to show our three PAC Weekly Theme Recognition winners some love! 

Also, don’t forget to take some time to check out the other awesome themed photos, on Google+ and on Facebook, and get inspired to go out and shoot!

To be considered for this PAC challenge, simply check the calendar  http://tinyurl.com/8j42x3h for the weekly photo assignments.

·Photos submitted for the Google+ Community Weekly Theme must be shot during the assignment week—no archived photos.   Hash tag #PACWeekly.

·Photos submitted for the Facebook Group 3-day Themes may be archived, or shot during the run of the theme.

·Post your BEST three shots each week based on the current theme.

·Any details you can add to your post, such as:  camera used, settings, caption, and/or a brief story of your subject, will also be considered a plus!

The winning photographers will have their photos published here on the PAC blog for all to enjoy!

To Learn more about our Amazing Photo community check out our website here: https://captureschool.net/ (Open to all States and Countries!)

~ Sarah Hales

on behalf of the PAC Community Leaders