PickNotTwo. A Chasing Colors Photo Walk!

Chasing Colors! Would You Join a Color-Based Photo Walk :camera: :footprints: ?

Hi Local Guides! :waving_hand:

I was reviewing some of my shots on Google Photos to print an album and I was “captured” by some colorful subjects in the gallery.

Here’s an idea I’ve been thinking about and before making it a real event I want to hear what you think.

What if, of going out to take pictures of the usual places we went for a walk with one simple goal: find colors? :artist_palette: :rainbow:

I’m calling this idea “Chasing Colors.”

The idea is straightforward: we explore the city looking for colors, combinations, contrasts, gradients and small details that we usually pass by without noticing.

A small detail somewhere on the street. Nothing special is needed. The challenge would be to find beauty in places.

:bullseye:. Here’s the twist…

I was thinking of adding a “Single Subject” rule ( the name PickNotTwo which I really like because it reminds me of the famous yellow puppet!)

Participants will be divided into groups of the same number of people.

At the start of the walk everyone gets a color.

You can then take pictures only of that color. You can only use one example of each type of subject in your final collection.

For example if you get RED you could take pictures of:

:rose: one flower

:door: one red door

:bicycle: one red bicycle

:convenience_store: one red shop sign

Once you’ve taken a picture of a red door you have to keep looking for something different :thinking: .

The idea is to make us think: “Okay I already found a door… What else can I find?” :eyes:

:hot_beverage: And after the walk?

I would love to finish with a coffee look at everyones "color collections " see who interpreted the challenge in the most creative way and of course share photography and editing tips.

It could also be fun to post our shots later on Connect or Google Maps. :camera_with_flash:

:speech_balloon: What do you think?

Would you be interested in joining something like this?

More importantly how would you make the challenge more fun :partying_face: ?

• Would you keep the Single Subject rule?

• Would you prefer one color or a whole palette?

• Should the colors be randomly assigned?

• Would you add another rule?

• Do you already have a place in mind where something like this could work?

This is still a brainstorming idea :thought_balloon: so I’m very open to changing the concept based on your suggestions :people_holding_hands: :women_holding_hands: !

If you like the idea let me know below. :backhand_index_pointing_down:

Maybe we can turn a walk around the city into a little treasure hunt, for colors :artist_palette: :camera: !

Bye,

David

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Your cover photos are always next level. @davidhyno I like it. Best wishes for your meetup.

Thanks :heart_eyes::handshake:

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Hi @davidhyno

Great idea, but I’m concerned many such photos would not be okay to post on Google Maps. If you want, I would be happy to join a discussion about this.

A long time ago, I prepared these tips to avoid distractions in our images.

Basically, I believe that photos that are zoomed in (to reduce the number of colors) could prove less helpful to Maps users when they don’t show much of the context.

But let’s see; it is a fun challenge.

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creative coverphoto

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Thanks @shaileno and @AkterAshik !

I really appreciated it.

David

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Hi dear @MortenCopenhagen ! As always, we share a common point of view, and I look forward to a discussion with you, which is always very pleasant! I completely agree with your suggestions (especially regarding selfies and group photos, which are my go-to tips for reporting on Maps!).

Obviously, there must be a context that is well-connected to the business listed on Maps, like this store in New York (example of pink flowers)

Or the white and red colors of the pavements of many cathedrals and churches in Europe (for those who are curious: white represents divine light, purity, holiness, the transfiguration and Resurrection of Christ. Red symbolizes the blood of Christ shed for the salvation of humanity, the sacrifice of the martyrs and the fire of the Holy Spirit):

So I agree with you that there must be a careful and conscious choice in the subsequent publication on Maps!

Do you agree @MortenCopenhagen ?

I’d love to hear any other suggestions you might have on this matter!

Bye,

David

Hi @davidhyno

If you get this organized as a challenge, we could use the submissions to aid a discussion and clarify line between what is a Maps photo and what is not.

Maybe even a virtual meet-up.