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Need a Creative Spark? Take the Color Challenge Photo © Cynthia Staples
Cynthia Staples : Need a Creative Spark? Take the Color Challenge

Photo © Cynthia Staples

Need a Creative Spark? Take the Color Challenge

Creative Photo Inspiration Prompts

By Cynthia Staples

One of my favorite artists is Mark Rothko, a painter noted for his use of color. He is particularly famous for his works which focused on a single color or two. After watching a documentary about him, I wondered what it would be like to focus on a single color from a photographic standpoint. The color I chose was red.

I set no limits on myself except time. Each day I had to find and photograph at least one item. Given that I live in New England and that I began this project in autumn, I figured I’d find many a red leaf. Leaves I certainly found and so much more, including new creative energy. As autumn eases into winter, I may add a new color to my quest. What color might you choose?

Photo © Cynthia Staples

 

Photo © Cynthia Staples

 

Photo © Cynthia Staples

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About the Author | More by Cynthia Staples
Cynthia Staples is a writer and photographer living in the Boston area. Follow her creative ramblings through the world at wordsandimagesbycynthia.wordpress.com and view her photography at photosbycynthia.smugmug.com.

12/16/09