1: Malcolm R.
Promenade Pairs. R3, 75/200mm Vario Elmar (probably!
2: Bill
Bee on Hollyhock. Panasonic G1 , prewar and later coated 9cm Elmar and 15mm tube.
3: Dave
I didn't do it honest....
4. Phil
The kiss, Leica M6, 90 mm Elmarit
5. Elaine
The Edwardians
Dave S said...
ReplyDelete1)Great spot of the symmetry of the people on two different levels walking in harmony. Such a shame that the other two people were sitting on that bench and why oh why do they always choose to wear day glow colours when they get in our way, no consideration some people!, tis typical if only they had sat a bench or two along. Not all is lost though still presents a well seen and executed shot and bit of judicious use of Photoshop would soon see the eradication of them and lift the shot to a new level.
2) A difficult shot to pull off. Long lens (in real terms a 180mm) and with a tube makes DOF so very narrow. Slightest bit of breeze or a false move and game over. With this shot given an ideal world would personally preferred the whole stamen and the insect to have been the point of true focus rather than its base and the bloom just behind. Notwithstanding this an overall very nice shot with a well controlled exposure, patience and dedication shown. Its a shot I like.
4) A fine capture of that fleeting moment. Something that would be so easily missed if the camera was not at the ready. Great use of DOF to isolate the subject but at the same time retain enough of the background to set the scene. Like it a lot.
5) A charming image, in a setting that fits well with the subject. Always difficult when your presented with a group like this and not always easy to overcome,in these circumstances may not have been actually possible but in an ideal world would have liked to have seen just a slightly different camera angle so the 'large back' was not so prominent and an extra bit of the chap hiding in the background came into view a bit more.
1. I like this , the two walking are caught in similar positions which links them. (great timing by the photographer). If the two seated had to be there it is just a pity they were not both sat down straight and looking forward. You cannot have it all. The crop shows it to best advantage. A good attempt.
ReplyDelete3. Cute, well caught . One might consider cropping but leaving it as it is will be a reminder in years to come of where it was. You've managed to get the manual focus spot on in what may have been a fleeting moment.
4. A traditional Leica shot, a moment well caught and again keeping the background keeps it in context. What does the monochrome version look like ?
5. Another great attempt, I'm sure they all love being photographed but it is almost impossible to catch them all perfectly without arranging them. I'm sure plenty more images were taken.
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ReplyDeleteA lovely scene and I particularly like the pastel colours, a very gentle palette. As has been mentioned, the two walking figures fit in perfectly but the couple are something of a blot on the shot, but what can you do. All in all a very well seen moment.
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Technically an impressive piece of work and the use of a reduced range of colours in the frame works very well. Good use of depth of field and good to see the little stripy fella hard at work on the flower.
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Another cracking Leica style shot. The expression is just priceless and I don’t think it needs cropping as this sets the scene and adds clues to what’s going on, a grand day out I’m sure.
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A tough assignment this one. But the concentration of the Edwardian faces on the figure whose back we can see brings us into the frame, though I would like to see more of the setting.
2. A tricky shot - especially with an old Elmar. Focussing with the lens stopped down to improve on the limited depth of field makes life very difficult - did you use flash as a fill in? Great colours, the green edge relieves the dominance of the purple flower and the bee is an extra bonus.
ReplyDelete3. I wonder what it was that he didn't do. That beautifully caught momentary expression is everything here and the background is unimportant but it does cross my mind that it could be either subdued or cropped.
4. Another well caught moment, this time of anonymous intimacy. I like to think that the four tiny characters in the bottom left corner are also looking on and that we are not the only voyeurs.
5. Lots to look at here from the ornate tiles of the building to the Edwardian dress ( especially yhat hat) and the pint of best bitter in front of the demure young lady in the purple dress. lovelly lighting brings the whole scene to life.