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Photo Challenge Selections: Create-A-Filter

Posted by Kit Richert on 18 June 2009.

Way to go JPG! You guys wowed us with your innovative homemade filters and interesting effects!

When we launched Photo Challenge Create-A-Filter we weren't sure what to expect. It takes thought and planning to build a filter from scratch. We received over 400 submissions! As well as some amazing 'how-to' guides, such as the two below:


Film Filters
Yolanda Stapleton

Soft Focus v2
Mario-Cezar Popescu


Below are some of our faves, listed with the materials used:


Untitled (Filter: Cheese Cloth & Vaseline) by Kate Fowler


Bunny (Filter: Dirty Shower Curtain) by Elisa Lazo de Valdez


Untitled (Filter: Glass Piece) by Catherine G


Engrained (Filter: Plastic & Nail Varnish) by Keri Jens


Plant Some Fireworks (Filter: Paper with Cut-outs) by Sherstin Schwartz


Lisa Left (Filter: Fabrics) by Maja-Yvette Saphir


Branding (Filter: Vick's Vapor Rub on a Skylight Filter) by Dennis H


Zelda (Filter: Glass Brick) by Jon Boyd


Seran Wrap & Soap Filter by Joseph Gharzai


Blast (Filter: Floppy Disk) by Shean Duebel

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