Color blocking is no longer just a trend for daring fashionistas. Photographers are creating amazing work by mixing bright, bold colors to create dramatic compositions — and we love seeing all of the experimentation! In one of our most recent Quests, we asked you to submit your most eye-catching color block compositions for the chance to win a Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic, perfect for getting creative with tilt-shift photography.

In the winning photo, we wanted to see submissions filled with loud color combinations, vibrant hues, and strong graphic elements. But that didn’t mean a random blend of every color in the rainbow. Entries included vivid colors anchored by a neutral, a single pop of color, and even the juxtaposition of softer tones against crisp whites. Scroll on to see the Color Blocks Quest shortlist and the winning image!

Milk float on red by Heather Balmain on 500px

flower v2 by Heather Balmain on 500px

wb1 by Heather Balmain on 500px

Beach huts by Heather Balmain on 500px

Half by Heather Balmain on 500px

FM3_4584.jpg by Heather Balmain on 500px

Sunny Side Up by Heather Balmain on 500px

Sweet cherries  by Heather Balmain on 500px

Symmetry by Heather Balmain on 500px

Coffee + Waffle = Cwoffle by Heather Balmain on 500px

IMG_FP by Heather Balmain on 500px

Zhanna by Heather Balmain on 500px

Peace not war by Heather Balmain on 500px

Color soldiers by Heather Balmain on 500px

Macaronscape - 500px.com/photo/147685457/ by Heather Balmain on 500px

Ghost Walk by Heather Balmain on 500px

Light summer green pea cream soup in bowl with sprouts, bread toasts and spices by Heather Balmain on 500px

kimono by Heather Balmain on 500px

Primary colors II by Heather Balmain on 500px

Osijek, Croatia Window by Heather Balmain on 500px

Just a splash of colour by Heather Balmain on 500px

Non alienated by Heather Balmain on 500px

Photo by Heather Balmain on 500px

Rainbow Walls by Heather Balmain on 500px

Sugar pot by Heather Balmain on 500px

Red fruits collage by Heather Balmain on 500px

Purity by Heather Balmain on 500px

Team work by Heather Balmain on 500px

Villa Majorelle by Heather Balmain on 500px

Inner City by Heather Balmain on 500px

Beija-Flor by Heather Balmain on 500px

Colors of Amalfi by Heather Balmain on 500px

Flower head - China aster by Heather Balmain on 500px

blonde woman with gymnastic ribbon by Heather Balmain on 500px

Congratulations to Angela Perez for her winning photo, “The Fashion Circus”

The Fashion Circus by Heather Balmain on 500px


Thank you to everyone who participated in this Photo Quest. If you missed out on this one, don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of other fun Quests to keep you busy, so get out there and keep shooting!