21 photographs that pop with a dash of red
By Annie Park From Mashable
We asked you to capture the color red for our latest photo challenge, hosted by photographer Jonathan Suarez.
We were open to frames filled from left to right in red, or images that included just a dash of color — and the 500 submissions we saw were a perfect mix of both.
“Shooting for a specific theme certainly gets the creative juices flowing,” Suarez said. “When I shoot, I never shoot for a specific color so it was interesting to see everyone’s take on red.”
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Suarez joined Instagram two years ago and immediately became an active member of the platform’s community of artists.
“Instagram can also help you grow as a photographer. Not only is it a great source of inspiration, it is a great platform to showcase your work and read what others have to say about it,” he said. “Positive reinforcement goes a long way. Had it not been for Instagram, I probably would never have found my passion for photography.”
Below, we’ve rounded up Suarez’s favorite photos. Take a look and view all the other submissions here.
- Gram of love
Suarez says: I loved the composition of this shot and how One World Trade is framed.
- Walking through
Suarez says: What I like about this shot is how the bit of red stands out against the blue and the reflection of the subject on the ground.
- It takes madness to find out madness
Suarez says: I love how the red pops in an almost all white background.
- Hurrying and delaying
Suarez says: The timing of the shot and reflection caught my eye.
- Silhouettes of us
Suarez says: The unique perspective makes this one great.
- Absence of solitude
Suarez says: I love how the vibrant red leads my eyes right to the subject.
- Parking by color
Suarez says: The vibrant colors and shadow drew me to this one.
- Ice tube
Suarez says: I love the how lines make the shot flow.
- Storm trooping
Suarez says: The red really stands out against the dark background.
- Don’t let go
Suarez says: I love the creativity with the red ribbon.
- The softest hearts always have the toughest shields
Suarez says: I’m drawn to the grittiness and mood of this street shot.
- Hidden patches of ice
Suarez says: I really like how the red leads to a vanishing point.
- Framed
Suarez says: I see this and I think “picture perfect.”
- Never forget
Suarez says: This is a powerful shot that conveys a lot of emotion.
- Just a panda
Suarez says: I thought this was really funny.
- Memories and travels
Suarez says: Love the mysterious vibe and how the red stands out. (Personal favorite.)
- The cold never bothered me anyway
Suarez says: I really like the splash of color in the gloom.
- Explore every corner
Suarez says: Love the perspective and geometry in the shot.
- Stockholm’s subway stations
Suarez says: I like the vibrant, cave-like walls of Stockholm’s subway station as well as the lighting on the person in the image.
- One moment in time
Suarez says: Love the elegance and feel of this portrait.
- Nature’s peace
Suarez says: The red really stands out against all the green.
MAIN IMAGE: Girl looking through grilled door – JONATHAN SUAREZ
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