Phobia
An Exclusive Open Challenge using the Basic Editing III rules.
Description
Photograph something in such a way that it conveys a personal phobia or fear to the viewer. Try to make the viewer feel the emotion of the fear. No bugs (including spiders), as that is just too easy! Your title or description should include your phobia.
A list of phobias can be found here: phobialist.com.
Disqualification Message: Your photograph must be taken after the challenge is announced. Your camera's date and time must be set to correspond with your local timezone. Please review the challenge submission rules.
Disqualification Message: Composites: You may not post-process your entry from or to include elements of multiple images, multiple exposures, clip art, computer-rendered images, or elements from other photographs.
Please review the challenge submission rules.
Disqualification Message: Your photograph must be taken after the challenge is announced. Your camera's date and time must be set to correspond with your local timezone. Please review the challenge submission rules.
Disqualification Message: Spot editing is not permitted in 'Basic Editing.' Please review the challenge submission rules.
Specifics: The gradient applied to achieve the vignette effect both uses layers and creates a selective effect, both of which are prohibited in basic.
