The most accessible 'tripod' is the ground to steady your shots. It's also a nice angle to shoot wildlife and a lot of other subjects. Such a low angle can give an ordinary scene something special.

This challenge is about a very low camera angle, shot from ground level. The rest is for your free interpretation of the subject.

Examples will be posted in the next post.

Challenge will close on 10 November 2009 at 10pm GMT +1

Have fun!

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If you submit a photo, please check in when the winners are posted. The first place winner is expected to host the next challenge. If the first place person cannot host, it moves to the 2nd place; etc.

THE RULES:

The host gives you a topic of interest and you get going. You post your image(s).

The host chooses the winner. The decision of the judge (the host) is final. The judge is not eligible. The winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner, and passes on the baton to that person.

Any picture you've taken is eligible regardless of time taken and camera.

You can do all the post processing you want. However, it is most helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.

Feel free to comment on other contestant’s images. If you want someone to leave you a piece of constructive criticism, put an asterisk next to the title of the image.

Here are some posting guidelines:

When posting your picture, change the Subject of your post to display your picture titles. This way, when someone comments (i.e. replies), it will refer specifically to you. If all entries read "Re: Mini Challenge xxx"... it would be very boring to scan the list.

Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).

And how do you embed a picture? I'm glad you asked:

1. While your photo on Flickr (or any other web site) is open, copy the URL address from the address box on your tool bar, and then paste it into your reply thread. Add a .jpg extension to get the photo to show up. Click on preview to make sure it's what you want.

Or

2. Right click on the image in Flickr (or where ever you've hosted it), click on "Properties"..., highlight the link with the .jpg extension on it, and paste it into your message text. Provide any additional information you want.

You may enter up to 3 pictures, but try to put them within a single post. Please give a title to each photo - this makes it easier to differentiate when giving comments.

Please size your photo no bigger than around 1200 pixels on the longest dimension. This is to let those with smaller monitors to see your image at full resolution.

Please limit the size of your entries to conserve bandwidth.

As a show of courtesy, and to save bandwidth, please remove the original post when replying, so you don't bring back any previous photos.

Previous Mini-Challenges:
195 Religions
196 Speak To Me
197 Curves
198 Primary Colors
199 Wild Animals With Fur
200 Shallow Depth of Field
201 Patterns
202 Silhouettes
203 Thrill of the moment
204 Outdoor Pursuits
205 Architecture
206 Candid Portrait
207 Portraiture
208 Event shooting
209 The Flame does it!
210 Dramatic Clouds
211 Reflections
212 Cityscapes and Skyscrapers
213 Fun in the Sun.
214 Three
215 Postcard
216 Emotions
217 Rest and relaxation
218 Wildlife
219 Sweet & Sour
220 Long Exposures
221 Fall
222 Automobiles
223 Occupations
224 Sports
225 Camera on the ground
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