This week’s photo study has been inspired by Ted Forbes’ discussion about the use of red within photography. Undertaking a photo walk with an intention to see and photograph “red” is an interesting experience that I invite you to explore.
Nikon D750 f/4.5 1/1.250 s 56 mm 800 ISO
Red is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light, next to orange and opposite violet. Reds range from the brilliant yellow-tinged scarlet and vermillion to bluish-red crimson, and vary in shade from the pale red pink to the dark red burgundy.
Red is the color of blood and has a historical association with sacrifice, danger, and courage. It is also the color most commonly associated with heat, danger, determination, strength, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love and joy.
Nikon D750 f.4.5 1/4,000 s 85 mm 800 ISO
When you place the color red within a frame of contrasting colors the brain will always direct the eye to the red object first.
Nikon D750 f/6 1/30 s 300 mm 100 ISO
Because red attracts the human eye it, it also acts as an invisible leading line inviting the viewer into an image.
Nikon D750 f/2.2 1/15 s 28 mm 100 ISO
Red creates a focal point…an anchor, something that isn’t the subject, but supports it
Nikon D750 f/8 1/100 68 mm 100 ISO
Red offers us a point of interest when there isn’t one
Nikon D750 f/8 1/20 300 mm 100 ISO
I hope you enjoy the creative work of photographers who participated in Ted Forbes’ photo assignment on the color red.
a meditative journey 
Ah, great idea for an assignment….I must challenge myself to do red soon!
please let me know when you have
I’ll try!
Great post, inspiring images! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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The shot with bees is amazing Brenda.
Thank you Rupali…have you ever see “red” strips on bees?
Lovely photos 🙂 I am going out with my camera to now to hopefully capture some reds.
Shikha, I think you will be amazed when you see how much red colors our world. Would love to see your photos.
The first photo with the red chairs is powerful. The second photo is my favorite.
Phyllis, thank you for taking the time to visit and posting a comment. I appreciate feedback, especially positive ones.