10 photography challenges, that is designed to help participants, using a Fujifilm X100VI or similar semi-compact street snapshot camera, consider optimal exposure and feature settings for the scene. Requirements: Must be handheld. Aspect ratio must be 3:2 (original). Resolution must be 1920×1280.

1. Winter Street Light Portraits (Day & Night) 21/11

Capture a person (friend, stranger, or self-portrait with timer) with winter street lights or café windows as background.

1/60s f/4 ISO1600.
1/20s f/4 ISO1000.
1/13s f/3.5 ISO3200.

2. Frost & Ice Macro Snap 28/11

Close-up of frost, ice patterns, or frozen leaves.

1/125s f/4 ISO100.
1/180s f/8 ISO500. +0.3. Eterna Bleach Pass. Tone Curve H-1 S-1.

3. Winter Reflection Video (Optional Audio) 5/12

20–30 second video capturing reflections on water puddles, wet roads, or frozen lakes. Optional ambient sound.

f/2 ISO3200. DR400. Provia. 240fps@50fps.

4. Grey Sky Silhouettes 12/12

Trees, people, or structures as silhouettes against overcast skies.

1/200s f/5.6 ISO125. Acros.
1/50s f/5.6 ISO500. Acros.

5. Night Street Snap 19/12

Capture streets, signs, or light reflections at night.

1/30s f/2.8 ISO3200.
1/170s f/2 ISO1600. EV -2/3. Classic Neg.
1/6s f/3.5 ISO1600 på 250D med 18mm.

6. Winter Wildlife/Urban Animals 26/12

Birds, squirrels, or stray cats/dogs in a natural or urban setting.

1/500s f/2 ISO320. Eterna. Color Chrome Effect Strong.
1/600s f/2.8 ISO500. DR400. +1. Velvia. 70mm.
1/4000s f/5.6 ISO1600 på 250D med 250mm.

7. Close-up Handheld Snowfall 2/1

Snowflakes falling on objects, hands, or gloves.

1/60s f/2.8 ISO200. Reala Ace.
1/1900s f/5.6 ISO500. DR400. Eterna Bleach.
1/200s f3.6 ISO3200 og flash på 250D med 18mm.

8. Urban Motion Blur Video 9/1

15–30 second video of moving people, cars, or bicycles in a street scene. Optional audio.

9. Light & Shadow Play 16/1

Abstract snapshots of shadows on snow, walls, or streets.

10. Cozy Indoor Winter Snap 23/1

Capture indoor winter mood: candlelight, warm drinks, or cozy corners.

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