Have you heard the rule of odds? A photograph with an odd number of objects is apparently more appealing than a photograph with an even number. This week we will test this theory and see where and when it can be broken.

We spend so much time getting our photographs sharp. This week we are going to explore intentionally blurring our photographs.

Analagous colours are adjacent to each other on the colour wheel. This week we are going to explore colour palettes where the colours are very similar.

We are told a photograph needs a full range of tones, every one between black and white. This gives our photographs true depth and feeling. This week we are going to explore the effects of the tonal range of the photograph.

Do you know which lens is your sharpest lens? Do you know what focal length is its sharpest?

Figure it out and lets use it to see what we can do.

The point of power comes to us directly from the world of advertising.  Advertisers have to be clued up as to where the best spot in a magazine is to put their advertising. Did you know the price of an advertisement varies based on its location.  Back cover is the most expensive. Inside front is cheaper.  This week we explore one particular spot in a page. The terminal area.

I find my best work is directly related to my personal passions. My loves.

What do you love to photograph? Is it your best work? Is your favorite work of subjects you are most passionate about?

Do you know what your passionate about photographing?

Dominant Mass is a fantastic compositional device.   One that is not talked about or really understood.  This week we will explore when it’s dominant mass or not. 

Blue is the worlds favourite colour.  We explore totally blue compositions and ask what emotions they invoke. 

When composing an artwork is often easier to concentrate on other ideas than just the subject. This week we are going to explore creating different quadrants in a composition and creating different corners.

Understanding why your favourite photographs work will help you take better photographs.  Yes.  It is that simple.  The more you analyse your own work and the work of others the better. This week I ask you to sit with one of your own favourite photographs and contemplate why it works for you.

Are you in control of your depth of field. A quick experiment will check your skills. The go on to show us your skills. 

There are many great photographs of two objects.   Yet we are told in straight composition theory that one or three is better.  This weeks exercise explores working with pairs.

You need to know which shutter speeds you can reliably use. The only way to do this is to work them out.

Searching for the tipping point in any visual medium is worthwhile. Spend some time trying to break your compositions, find that very special edge between success and failure.

This exercise is about pushing past the obvious and trying to see more that what initially meets the eye. This exercise will need you to visit a relatively random location.

A dutch angle is a cinematographers technique that skews the horizon at an angle. Explore what intentionally tilting the camera can achieve and how it effects the visual language of a photograph.

In this weekly exercise you will be asked to create photographs in the style of one of your favorite artists, artworks or artistic techniques.

A place to ask questions, and have them answered by Len.

How well do you know your camera. Can you use it without thinking. Do you intentionally practice. Here is an exercise that makes you practice.

Giving feedback to other photographers requires effort. Before we start the learning exercises. You need to understand the power of positive feedback.

How to post your photographs to the comment system embedded into each challenge.