The 50mm Journey

The 50mm prime lens is and always has been the staple lens of photography. It used to be what the pros called the "Standard Lens." So much can be achieved with this one focal length that it has been famed since the olden days.

Now it's our turn. We are the next generation of artists. We have to maintain the life of the 50mm. We need to use it to its potential.

So, I invite you, photographer, to join me this February of 2011 to take part in a challenge. A challenge to take a 50mm journey to see what you find. I challenge you for the entire month of February to use only your 50mm prime in your hobby shooting (if you have professional work to be done that requires other glass, that is understandable). Sure, you will miss shots that you could have otherwise. Sure, you will be putting limitations on your own artistic ambitions. But limitations are the key to creativity. So unlock something.

Join the group on Flickr and each week try to post at least one image that you've taken in that week. You may post up to 7 images per week.

Help me spread the word! Even if you're not interested in participating, forward the link to your photographer friends and see if they would be interested. Post it on Twitter and Facebook. Link to this blog post or my Facebook page.

Hope you have a good journey.