Set Up Shots (not quite a still life)

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About Set Up Shots (not quite a still life)

Featured Artist Frank_BB

I find the definition of a still life a bit too restrictive and thought I'd like a group where you can post shots that you have "set up" but don't meet the stringent requirements of a still life. A still life is a subset of set up shots so true Still Life shots are ok too :)

Photos should be ones where you have somehow arranged or "set up" something in the scene. so if it's just a nice flower or scene you came across or beautiful sunset then it doesn't belong unless you somehow changed the scene by means other than framing/angle or post processing.

I think a successful setup shot is one that doesn't look too "set up" (this is a personal oppinion and not a requirement for the group :) ) I just found that a lot of shots I set up I thought looked contrived.... If you would like constructive critique from group members, then add "critique welcome" or something similar to the description under the image

I'm not sure I'll have time to administer a pool (depends on whether anyone joins I guess) but I'll see how it goes :)

I think that this should be a family friendly group so please no nudes or photos that are unsuitable for children, as all ages like to do this sort of phototography :)

If you want a tag, tag photo's setupshot :)

If you have a true still life photo you might also want to post it here Still Life Photography