Welcome to this week’s photo challenge where all skill levels of photographers are able to join in the fun!
Our photo challenges are open for entries on Mon & Tues (until 9:00 pm CST). To be considered as a winner of this week’s challenge, you can only have ONE photo in your entry. Please make sure that you add our button to your blog post as well so that you’ll be eligible to win!
- This week’s theme is “From a Distance.” Read more details here.
- If you are newer to our site, you will want to read our FAQ’s.
- Please remember that a person needs to be in your photo entry if you’d like to be considered as a winner (for this week only, a face does not have to be clearly showing!)
- If your entry has been deleted, it is because you entered your link incorrectly. Please go ahead and reenter it correctly using a permalink to your post.
Photo Credit: IHF Community Member, Lela Johnson.
“From a Distance” Photo Entries:
If you enter our photo challenge this week, we ask that you leave comments for at least five entries around yours. Our participants love this! 
Please also read the copyright and guideline info in our sidebar before entering.
Tell us about your “From a Distance” photo entry in the comments section below! (PLEASE NOTE: The number of your entry most probably will change if any of the other entries have to be deleted.)
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Hi everyone from New Zealand,
I’m excited to share my first entry, ‘Running Free’, portraying two of my favourite things – my three youngest boys and the beauty of the sea coast of my country. Come and take a cyber visit!
http://mybatchofgingerbreadbabies.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-heart-faces-photo-challenge-l-from.html
Diana recently posted..I Heart Faces Photo Challenge From A Distance
I’m new here. I’ll try to post something.
Finally! Mr. Linky and I are not friends today! lol! My picture is of my adorable grandson after he spotted his dad and me in the audience for his “Star Award”.
Photo Challenge | From a Distance :: #photography http://tiny.ly/qCFe
I can’t get my linky to show up??? I’ve tried twice. I don’t usually have a problem, but here’s the link – JUST IN CASE it doesn’t turn up.
http://frog-photoblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-faces-from-distance.html
My entry (#429) is of my oldest daughter making the life-changing decision of whether or not she wants to go down the biggest slide she has ever seen. It’s the very colorful and musical slide at the City Museum in St. Louis.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickedone/5807488800/in/photostream
Marla recently posted..Tunnel Vision
This is my first contest and I am enjoying it. I just went through a lot of entries that were submitted this week and I am impressed. There are so many talented photographers with so many styles. Each has to offer something different and unique.
For this week’s theme, I think wedding is a great event to capture those moments from distance because we want to give our clients space to enjoy themselves and feel a little bit of that sweet privacy. There are many great photos like that here and I really like them a lot.
On top of my list are also hot air balloon picture, snorkeling, and I have so many wedding ones that I can’t decide which one is a favorite.
My picture is #339 and it is of a friend on top of a hill looking at the beautiful blue sky. She was posing before this shot and when I told her I needed to adjust my camera, she just kept looking up so I quickly adjusted my setting and snapped this photo. I call it “away from earth and into the sky”. We are so concerned about what’s going on around us on the ground, we forget to look up and enjoy the skies.
I hope you like the photo and I am looking forward to submitting more of my work here in the future.
http://www.photographybyjovana.com
I took this picture ( #424) of my daughter dancing in my parents’ field. She had on her fun skirt, her rain boots, and french tank so she thought she was snazzy! She was just singing and dancing and I couldn’t resist taking pictures! I love this one as it looks like she is an Irish step dancer!
This is my first entry. I entered it incorrectly (#416 right now) but the second time was the charm (#417 at the moment). I took this photo over 2 years ago but the photos I took that day of my children running around in the field and discovering and examining dandelions are some of my most cherished–the light was beautiful, and my daughter just was her curious, attentive, 2-year old self, totally unaware of the camera…how much better does it get?
Jen Husz recently posted..I Heart Faces Weekly Challenge- From a Distance
My picture is #413 Titled “The View”. I caught our dog looking over the hill just staring off into the distance and just had to grab the camera and take a picture!
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Maggie asked me to dress her up and ‘do chalk, Meme’ for when Mommy comes home with her new baby brother, Sam.
This was a fun challenge… I entered an iphone pic, is that okay? I have so many that I just love. SO many great entries this week, as usual!
Jenny @ The Southern Institute recently posted..iheartfaces- From a Distance
Sorry mine posted twice, I was having issues with my Internet connection and now I can’t figure out how to remove it.
My entry t was taken this weekend at a beautiful wedding in Traverse City, Michigan. We took some pictures on the dock and to be honest, the sun was a bit harsh at the moment and I was contemplating my next move to work with the light. I told them to head to the end and just be. Be in love. I hung back to survey the scene and then I saw it. The beautiful symmetry of the two towering masts. Both directly pointing down and highlighting the two perfectly. And then. They kissed. And I snapped. And then I did a giddy little dance that I sometimes do when I get a shot that I. just. love. Sometimes the distance puts it all back in perspective!
~jen #406 (and #407 at the moment!)
A couple that I was taking pictures of heading towards my actual location (old abandoned church on hill). They looked soo cute walking up there while she was holding her shoes and holding hands that I had to capture that moment.
http://rondabraggphotography.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-heart-faces-from-distance.html
I am loving my 24-70mm lens these days, and paired up w/ my full frame, it sure does offer a perspective that makes you feel like you are sitting in the middle of the photograph. My daughter LOVES this bear, and when I tell you that it goes everywhere with her, I am not lying =). I was hoping to get some photos of my 2 girls…boy did we have fun.
I’m #375 or there about’s…This photo was a lesson in patience and tenacity. Hubs (the other half of our photography duo) watched the online surf feeds thru high season and took a vacation day when they called for big swells. He raced down to the harbor and talked to 5 boats until he found one that had room. He was on this boat with a borrowed zoom and a bunch of pro photogs that had multi thousand dollar lenses (he admitted to lens envy). But it all paid off! He got a number of amazing shots and I spent a few hours running thru them, picking my favs, and processing.
Lindsay recently posted..i ♥ faces- From a distance
My entry is of the “big picture” behind a portrait session. Usually you only see the actual portrait and don’t see what all is going on to make it look the way it does.
Kathryn Grace Photography recently posted..I Heart Faces – From a Distance
My photo is #366. This photo just happened at the last wedding I photographed. I was taking a photo of the bride and her husband was standing behind her watching her lovingly. I loved the moment then told him to sling his jacket over his shoulder! Success…or at least I think so. Let me know what you think…good, bad, or ugly!
Sorry mine posted twice! I can’t seem to remove one!
My girls, in their ‘princess dresses’ dancing and playing.
Michelle recently posted..Clara from a distance
#85 – This is my first time entering the challenge. I really like the challenge. It made me look back and really enjoy my pictures that are not so close up, but still say so much from a distance!
This was my very first entry so I hope I entered correctly.
Kia recently posted..Memorial Day Parade
Hi! mine is #30 (or click on my name to see it on my blog). i started challenging myself & pushing my creative limits recently. i came up with a storytelling idea, in which i take little pieces of my 3 and 2 year olds’ personalities and create just one image that really tells who they are in their little lives right now. i’m having so much fun, learning new things and the best part – i will get to add these images to the walls in my home & in our yearly book so that i can always remember.
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So many beautiful places you all have been shooting!
Beautiful shot!! Looks dreamy
Love this weeks challenge. From a distance there is harmony…. otherwise there is tattling.
Michele recently posted..I Heart Faces- From a Distance
Gorgeous photos! My apologies that my entry posted twice (“Cousins” #300 & #302)–it wasn’t intentional!
Callie recently posted..Opposite Cousins
super fun theme this week ! love looking through the images.
http://tinalynnphotography.blogspot.com/2011/06/from-distance-michigan-wedding.html
Wow! Such amazing photos!
I love looking at all the entries during the photo challenges.
Kel recently posted..More photos than words
new to this as well! like your comment bonnie about your subject being caught in the moment – that describes my entry perfectly as well – but it’s of a little girl caught in the moment! #296.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/candcphotographyandesign/5805441602/in/photostream
So I am VERY new to this! I am in awww of the photos I see on here and know that these contests will push me to become a better photographer, not only my clients but myself as well!
As of right now my photo is #281 “Boys Will Be Boys”. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts!
I have discovered that some of the best shots are those in which you catch your subject “Caught in the Moment”. Take little Lucas for example, playing with a stick and whacking at the tree. Just goes to show that no matter how early it is in the morning, or when a stranger is following you around with a camera, Boys will be Boys!
The direct link is http://www.bonnievphotography.com/2011/06/boys-will-be-boys-from-a-distance-i-heart-faces-weekly-challenge/
This is my first time entering, I did not use the linky tool,but I did post the link,is that still ok? Beautiful photos everyone!
Love that I came across this website. It gives me a reason to play with the camera. I usually like close up photos so this one was a challenge to find a good distance that was still far away but framed in a nice way. I hope I achieved that (#208).
Michelle recently posted..iheartfaces- From a Distance Entry
Eek I posted mine twice.
Heather
heather recently posted..From a distance
I marvel at the level of talent I see on this site every week … It is such a joy to look at everyone’s photos. I’m still deep in my educational phase, but am enjoying the process of learning more about photo processing right now. I submitted a picture that I took this week of my daughter that I think captures so much about her … her fun personality, her deeply complex inner creativity, and of course, her love for the beach. Thanks I Heart Faces, for providing such an inspiring venue!
Currently my photo is listed as #268 / Kelly Mooney … Thanks for checking it out!
Kelly Mooney recently posted..Bring it On!
I’m lovin’ this weeks challenge! While on vacation in NC I took a walk on the beach hoping to get some pretty sunrise shots. Here’s the result: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reneecatalfano/
I’m a newbie photographer and am very inspired by all of the creative people on this site -I would really LOVE to get some constructive criticism on this photograph from some of you so shoot on over…you don’t even have to be nice :p
This is also my first entry here. My children were running away down an apple trail with no cares in the world. The way childhood should be.
Craig
The photo “Cave Kiss” (currently #45) was taken last month at an engagement shoot. The couple showed me one of their favorite places which was a dark, damp, creppy cave with lots of bugs down the side of a hill off of the side of the road that actually went undreaneath the road…I was “stoked” to go inside this boggyman stayle cave
As soon as I went inside I turned around and LOVED the opening of the cave. Not only is it one of my favorite photos for framing, color pop, silhouette reasons, but it was so them. They just got cozy, kissed, snuggled and spent some quiet moments together while I snapped away from a ways off.
The direct link is: http://simplykissed.blogspot.com/2011/06/distance-i-heart-faces.html
Last week we were at a park that had a gigantic lawn used for croquet and lawn bowling tournaments. It was empty, though, so my husband and kids turned it into a giant “Red Light, Green Light” course using crazy actions and signals. They were having so much fun. Here they are discussing the signals. Love them against the hedge with the beautiful building in the background.
Tracy P. recently posted..158-365 giving credit where credit is due
I got my photo posted…but I didn’t even need a linky! I guess I am just all confused! LOL
Megan Bryant recently posted..I HEART FACES Weekly Photo Challenge
I love this weeks theme. My picture is the first family picture ever taken of our family a little over two years ago. I’ve always loved the shot even though none of us are directly looking at the camera and we are off in the distance.
Shana D recently posted..Jumping on the wine bandwagon
I was hoping someone could help me. I am new to I Heart Faces posting, and i can’t figure out the linky tool. It is like it is telling me to create a linky tool in order for others to post on MY BLOG…but I just need the linky to post on here! I don’t know how to get that! I have registered for free for 30 days…now what? Help please!
This is my first challenge, and I hope I entered correctly. As of now my photo is 155, it’s labeled “Bremer Pic”. This picture is a picture of my little girl, (after she got a hold of my eye shadow and applied it as blush) and her canine brother Odinn. She ran to him as I was trying to get the eye shadow from her. All the pictures around mine are absolutely beautiful so i don’t stand a chance. But it’s been fun entering and reading the blogs. My photography skills are limited to just taking pictures of my family and environment, but I’m looking to take it to another level. Any comments, critiques, on my picture would be appreciated.
The shadow in my photo is probably my favourite thing about it! I captured 2 people climbing a huge sand dune on the beach near my home.
Paige recently posted..i heart faces “from a distance”
Climbing huge rocks is a favorite conquest of my brothers so I used one of the many pictures I have of him standing in the distance on top of his giant rock.
http://emmalinalouise.blogspot.com/2011/06/conquerer.html
Spring Break, my son’s girlfriend and her brother silhouetted against the Arizona sky. One of my favorite photos. photo # 62
# 58 ~ I love this weeks challenge… because I love this picture I took of a high school senior last month!
I really liked the uniqueness of this challenge! I’ve missed a few weeks during vacation but it is nice to be back! Here is my entry and a favorite from our Florida trip: http://www.redchestnutphotography.com/?p=1816
Karin recently posted..From A Distance at Sunset
Loved the difference the “distance” makes in the entries. I enjoyed finding one that showed a group and all from a distance.
Such a fun theme : )
Happy week pretty girls!
Life with Kaishon recently posted..Photographer Interview- Kim Klassen
I love this week’s theme. Nature and people are my two favorite things to photograph, and this week make a perfect combination of both!
Carly recently posted..I Heart Faces- From a Distance
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