Getting great responses to the challenges, so we're going to test your creativity and originality now.

Goal: To shoot an interesting and creative photo using everyday objects as the main subject.

Your photo must use one or more of the following as it's main subject matter:

- A shampoo bottle

- A Garden tool

- A lock or door knob

- A loudspeaker

- A propeller or fan

- A light bulb

- A washbasin

- A basic hand tool (hammer, screwdriver, etc)

- Sewing or needlework implements

The photo may not use:

- Humans, animals, food, or beverages.

There will be a poll to decide the best photos.

Wheelbarrow (garden tool). Sat behind some plastic on a construction site. Panasonic LX3 set in B&W mode.

Nice shot.

That's a great eye to pick up on that.

Panasonic GF1

Look at what Hughden has posted as a guide. The challenge is meant to bring the artist out in you and get you thinking beyond the snapshot.

I thought of this, but I just don't think it fits the topic...

I think this is more what the OP had in mind.

I also thought of this, but I'm not sure if it fits the qualifications. It is an interesting bit of nature, though.

Just did a serie about street market object:

That's everyday objects if you leave close by such markets :-)

Cdnvc bothers to put together a challenge, with very clearly set-out rules; and then people just post whatever they feel like. Pointless.

opps sorry no look i do a new on soon

I have deleted several images that do not meet the parameters of the challenge.

I do like Benz$me's one eyed monster.

Cdnvc bothers to put together a challenge, with very clearly set-out rules; and then people just post whatever they feel like. Pointless.

You have a good point, Hughden, but there weren't many entries as it was. I'm not sure if my "keys" pictures fit the qualifcations. They aren't on the list of things

by cdnvic.

Light bulb, with a several hundred light bulbs providing support.

Panasonic GF1

Cdnvc bothers to put together a challenge, with very clearly set-out rules; and then people just post whatever they feel like. Pointless.

You have a good point, Hughden, but there weren't many entries as it was. I'm not sure if my "keys" pictures fit the qualifcations. They aren't on the list of things

by cdnvic.

For the most part I agree with Hugh. As for the shot of the keys by Ian, it technically isn't what was asked for but was a decent shot that was at least in the spirit of the topic. (shallower depth of field needed imo)

Hughden definitely takes the crown on this one, though I'll leave the topic open for others to add their contributions as they happen.

Shampoo bottles, bathroom, bamboo shades, taken as a shadow on the white tile wall.

Technically it wont win any prices, but it fills the topic.

Old Fan.

Speaker.

Light Bulb

Is that light bulb your own photo?

It looks like a commercial image from a web site.

Is that light bulb your own photo?

It looks like a commercial image from a web site.

I took the shot as a lighting exercise after reading The Strobist.

It took me all day, soldering and getting it suspended in mid air.

It came out of the camera looking like that with just a tad of post processing, adjusting levels a bit.

Is that light bulb your own photo?

It looks like a commercial image from a web site.

I took the shot as a lighting exercise after reading The Strobist.

It took me all day, soldering and getting it suspended in mid air.

It came out of the camera looking like that with just a tad of post processing, adjusting levels a bit.

Excellent set of photos JWJ. Have you read the book "Light, science and magic"? Explains the science of studio lighting in a very clear way and shows how to photograph some of the trickier subjects. Good read.

Toothpicks at my favorite village eatery. (Blimey that old woman can cook!).

Camera: Panasonic LX5

Macro

F2.0

Exposure, dunno, not long.

1:1 aspect, 7.5 megapixels

I noticed no restriction on using modes etc. These were taken using the B&W grainy film art filter on my Olympus EP1 when I first brought it (I am shooting a lot more manual now though, and will post another when I get home.)

The light bulbs in my front room

Same subject different view

I noticed no restriction on using modes etc. These were taken using the B&W grainy film art filter on my Olympus EP1 when I first brought it (I am shooting a lot more manual now though, and will post another when I get home.)

The light bulbs in my front room

Same subject different view

Excellent!