This month sees a few new faces, Dan and Michael, so welcome. We also say goodbye to some who have been here since the beginning of Circle D, namely Bill and Dave, as well as Del who has also been a long standing member. No doubt they will keep in touch and hopefully may return in the future.
But for now here are this month's pictures - plenty to enjoy.
Here we go...
1) Bernd H
Escaping the heat: During a very hot summer day people were resting on a landing stage at a pond south of Munich. Taken with M9 and Summilux 50 ASPH.
Hear ye, its official, folks, Old Guys Rule. Taken in Chester city centre of the Town Cryer performing his tourist routine, shot with a Leica 3f, 35mm Summaron ( of 1953 vintage) and Fuji Neopan 400 film which was home processed . (I also think my scanning may be improving!
3) Dan B
Dan On a Mestia Morning This photo was taken on a morning walk when I met this woman walking between the fields and the village in Georgia. The camera used was a Leica M9 with a Summilux 50mm pre-ASPH. There is something magical about Leica and black and white which caused me to trade the lush greens of the wet grass for the soul touching tones that keep me looking into the details.
4) David F
Now where is dinner? Taken on a South African Safari this March using a V-Lux 1
5) David K
Excitement of Beach Motor Cross (taken at Weston-super-Mare). It was taken with a Leica M8 with a 28mm Elmarit f/2.8 Lens - exposed for 1/1500 second at f/20.0 (ISO 320).
6) Duncan K
Technical exercise with Dead Wasp: Leica X-Vario 46mm (70mm FF
equiv.) plus 3 x Leitz Elpro VIb achromatic close-up lenses. 1/60 sec f16 ISO
200; window light plus paper reflector.
7) Elaine J
Escape - Lumix FZ100 with a leica lens
8) Howard F
Cutty Sark: Leica D-Lux 6
9) James C
Two Shrimp Net Fishermen
10) Keith M
This month’s offering was taken last week on a very miserable wet and cool day at Buscot Park (NT property). 1957 Leica IIIg, 1955 collapsibl
11) Keith W
Girl talk in the shade Details: Leica M (240) /Summilux 50mm
12) Malcolm R
Tiredness Kills - Take A Break: Shot at a motorway service station on the Panasonic TZ20
13) Michael E
Map at Minehead, Somerset. Taken with Leica M Typ 240 and 50mm Summilux-M ASPH, f/5.6 @ 1/1500s. Monochrome conversion and post processing in Silvefex Pro
14) Phil C
Self portrait - Leica M6 + Winder M, 35mm Summicron, Kodak Tri-X
15) Robert H
Snowshill : M9P 35mm Summicron iso 160
16) Rob S
Big...in L
17) Theodore D
Green Umbrella: Leica 24mm/3.8 with Sony NEX:
18) Tony M
Filey Brigg, the sea fog was with us all day, we only saw the sun on the way home! M8 15mm c/V lightroom
Would all members please add comments and vote as usual please.
Welcome to Dan and Michael I hope that you enjoy the circle.
ReplyDeleteSad to see long standing members leave but I suppose that is inevitable from time to time as circumstances change.
1 Bernd H There is a lot going on here but the picture certainly tells the story of the day. I would prefer not to have the figures on the far left, she is cut in half and his tee-shirt is very bold and draws the eye away from other groupings. Very pleasing mono quality but a simpler image would suit me better.
2 Bill S Another very busy scene. The town crier doesn’t really stand out as the focal point of interest which is a shame. I like the humour of the shop name and your comments.
3 Dan B A character image. Do we need all of her to be shown? I think not but I would suggest loosing some of the sky because its bright tones clash with the face which is, at least to my mind, the main point of the image.
4 David F A pleasing portrait of the leopard. The lighting is very nice indeed.
5 David K Yet another with a lot going on. I would prefer less to look at; a longer lens or being closer to the action. There are a lot of bits and pieces at the edge of the frame which I would prefer not to have as they are a distraction. I wonder if its all rather static and whether some movement would be more pleasing?
6 Duncan K A very nice technical image. Maybe the wings should both be sharp but it’s the old problem of dof when so close to the subject. The colours are really very pleasing.
7 Elaine J An amusing object. Is it shot through a glass case? Shame that the whole vase isn’t shown. The b/g is not the best but I assume there was nothing you could do about it. Do you have any details of the age of the piece, who made it and where it is from?
9 James C This really tells a story and is so well seen and shot. Very good work.
10. Keith M I’ve only been to Buscot Park once and, fortunately, it was a nice sunny day! This is a pattern type of shot and its works nicely although I would have masked down to the top of the wall to really concentrate the viewer’s attention on the clipped trees.
11 Keith W A nice connection between the two ladies who are clearly enjoying themselves. The bright spots through the foliage don’t matter here because our attention is all on the figures. Nicely framed.
12 Malcolm R I have a similar shot of just legs and feet on a boat at Torcello earlier this year. A nice slice of life with humour.
13 Michael E Took a while to decide what this was and am still wondering what the map is of and why it is sited here. I think the ?hotel in the b/g adds to the story but not the ship and I would have removed the vessel, Its tiny in the image but I find my eye being constantly drawn to it rather than lingering on the map and hands.
14 Phil C Interesting and different. I’m wondering what the significance of the letters and numbers with the lines is. Plenty of contrast. Shame the line shadow cuts through the bird but we often have to take things as they are, not as we might best wish for.
15 Robert H A grab shot? Lots of good colour and there is a touch of humour hre as well. Enjoyable image.
16 Rob S Plenty of atmosphere here. The figure with the arm raised is essential to th success of this one. The noise (sorry music) can almost be heard. Verty good.
17 Theodora D Nice idea and title. I would prefer not to have that bright edge top right and wonder is just a single Y shape could have been selected. I am, however, happy with the two but would prefer the heave stem bottom right to be removed if possible either by selection at the taking stage or in subsequent post processing.
18 Tony M Good viewpoint selection with the point of the land going out towards the misty area. I wonder if post processing could bring out a little more of the mist, if so it would be ideal.
Howard F
) Bernd H :
ReplyDeleteLooks like they are enjoying the sunshine. Lovely clouds and good definition throughout the picture. I wonder though whether overall the picture is too busy. Good quality though.
2) Bill S:
I like the way you have captured this image. You have caught the Town Cryer pointing towards the shop sign at just the right moment. The crowd seem to be enthralled with what he is saying. However would the picture have had more impact if you had got in closer and photographed your main subject. Argument for both situations here.
3) Dan B:
A lovely quality portrait which really stands out due to the blurring of the background. This type of picture is made for B&W and the M camera. Nice space to the left of the figure which gives the picture room to breath.
4) David F.
A great portrait of a Cheetah. Nice rich colours and you have framed the picture well.
5) David K.
Plenty of action here but unfortunately the picture is overall too busy with no real centre of interest. Good sharp result from the M8.
6) Duncan K:
This is certainly the X factor from Leica. A cracking result with fantastic detail where it is required. what more could you ask for!
7) Elaine J :
An unusual jug which brings a smile to ones face with the little figure jumping from the lip of the jug. Well spotted. Was this taken at home or elsewhere?
8) Howard F:
A great result from the D-Lux. Another sharp image. I like the way one looks up giving a sense of scale with the remaining hull visible through the new glass floor. Cutty Sark now looks Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion.
9) James C:
Crisp image with the two fishermen standing out well against the sandy background. Looks like they did not have much luck by the appearance of the empty baskets.
10) Keith M:
The choice of Rodinal has given a gritty effect to the image which is a bit surprising for Acros 100. However the effect works here and I like the way the trees lead the eye from left to right. I think I would have been tempted just to tone down the gravel a shade, it is a bit bright.
11) Keith W:
Fine result from the new Leica M. Lovely saturated colours along with plenty of detail. What more could one ask for.
12) Malcolm R:
Well spotted makes for an amusing image.
13) Michael E:
Another fine result from the new M Leica. The conversion to B&W was a wise move and Silverefex Pro works a treat. This sculpture is a great start to the SW Coastal path. Again plenty of detail where it is needed with a nice range of tones.
14) Phil C:
An interesting self portrait. I like the way you have included the pigeon in the frame. However I am somewhat undecided about the spray paint graffiti which to my eye is a bit distracting. Nice idea though.
16) Rob S:
Certainly caught the atmosphere of this concert with the dramatic lighting. The X Camera seems to have delivered the goods.
17) Theodore D:
Love the translucence of this leaf. You have captured the all the veins of the leaf. Would it look even better with a bug in silhouette on the leaf?
18) Tony M:
This scene certainly looks bleak. Bit worried about the vignetting at the corners plus it looks like you have some dust on the sensor which can easily be cloned out in Photoshop.
Re 2 Fishermen, the location is Morecambe Bay taken from the Coastguard Station Tower.
ReplyDeletePana., FZ200 with the Leica Lens = 600mm
The Bay is noted for Cockles/Shrimps and a very fast tidal flow. Faster than a Horse!!! Beware. Jim C.
This is my first month so please bear with me. I am sure I will get more confident in giving opinions in future months.
ReplyDeleteBernd H: Wonderful shot, content, composition, interest. Tells a good story and the technical competence is outstanding.
Bill S: Good composition which benefits from the high view, impressive results from ancient camera.
Dan B: Excellent atmospheric shot and great monochrome tones
David F: Nice wildlife shot. This is one instance where you wouldn’t want to be using a 35mm lens. Impressive for a V-Lux 1. Just shows you don’t always need a full-frame sensor.
David K: I like this shot with the contrast between the foreground activity and the very muddy background. Lots of activity, tells a good story and reminds me of my years of reporting on moto-cross meetings.
Duncan K: I can never get to grips with macro and this is a great example of the genre. I’ve had my eye on an X-Vario and this gets the want juices flowing, although I realise Dunk has helped it along with the close-up lenses. Great shot.
Elaine J: Good colour and translucent nature of the vase, presumably taken inside a display case. I feel it is cropped a little close at the bottom but othertwise a really nice shot.
Howard F: This is a great perspective on the Cutty Sark. It makes the ship look like some weird spider. The B&W toning is excellent but I would have preferred the prow of the ship to be dead centre and upright to enhance the symmetry. Reminds me of how good the D-Lux 6 can be despite the relatively small sensor.
James C: Well visualised and an interesting subject, full of life. I like neutral and rather bleak background which really offsets and emphasises the colour in the subjects.
Keith M: Nostalgic shot from a great camera. I really like the row of trees: Like so many soldiers guarding a defensive wall. Great B&W tone.
Keith W: Really interesting angles and composition with the girls’ bodies following the lines of the trees. An impressive result from the new M.
Malcolm R: Interesting snap but the focal point, the bare feet, is rather overwhelmed by the other cars. I would have experimented with tighter cropping on this, otherwise an interesting take.
Michael E: My shot
Phil C: An unusual and entertaining version of the Selfie. Like the contrasting pavement markings which add to the story.
Robet H: Great landscape shot. The picture-within-a-picture with the posing dog and photographer makes the interest. Nice M9 colours.
Rob S: Atmospheric concert scene with great balance of light and dark with just enough detail of the crowd to set the crowded scene. I like this.
Theodore D: Beautiful colours, good macro shot; I love the transluscent leaf.
Tony M: Nice wide-angle landscape with good composition, contrast with foreground and extending promentary in distance. A little too much vignetting for my liking, presumably added in PP, and do I notice some artefacts above the horizon? Having recently had dust on my MM sensor this looks familiar.
1) Bernd H
ReplyDeleteAll appears sedate on the very hot day – rather different to scenes here on the beaches of Weston-super-Mare over the past week or two?! Excellent definition and composition. Interesting choice to produce in mono rather than colour
2) Bill S
The link between Town Cryer and the shop sign is well spotted and the audience is clearly enthralled. However, it would have been nice to have seen a greater focus on / larger image of the main subject
3) Dan B
Good image of an interesting character. Comes out well in mono. A slight reduction in the amount of sky shown might be preferable
4) David F
Well composed picture and the lighting is good
5) Mine
6) Duncan K
Very fine macro image with good detail and lighting
7) Elain J
Have to admit to failing to fully understand the object in the picture, but the lighting is good
8) Howard F
Very good photograph of the Cutty Sark from an unusual angle. Super composition with good contrast
9) James C
Well composed picture of the two men – hopefully en route to rather than coming back (noting the empty baskets?!)
10) Keith M
Interesting picture of the well-trimmed trees. Well balanced and with good contrast
11) Keith W
Fine composition with excellent lighting and detail
12) Malcolm R
Fun shot and well spotted
13) Michael E
Have to admit to not fully understanding the picture, but the detail, lighting and contrast are all good
14) Phil C
Again having to admit to not fully understanding the composition. The shadow image is clever but the part played by the white paint details are confusing. Good composition and contrast
15) Robert H
Lovely colours and fine composition. A nice landscape photograph
16) Rob S
Good atmospheric shot with fine lighting
17) Theodore D
Fine macro image with good detail and lighting. The white spot (top right) is rather a distraction
18) Tony M
Good composition and contrasts. More mist might have provided a stronger atmosphere to the image
Like Michael E, as my first month at this, I’ve tried to copy the style of that others have established. Sorry if I am sometimes brief – there are times when the image speaks for itself, some that would be too much to say that I’d be rambling. Well, here we go…
ReplyDelete... looks like I've rambled. My post is too long to post on the blog! I'll try posting in parts!
1) Bernd H
ReplyDeleteDramatic sky, a bit of foreground activity and the central feature, three boys on the pier make all the others melt away for a bit until you realize that pier is packed! After that I'm taken back to the texture of the trees. There's good detail to explore throughout.
2) Bill S
To try and be constructive with this image, I think a tighter crop would be a good idea. All the interest is in the left hand side in the upper 2/3rds of the frame.
3) This is my image - thank you for your welcome into my first month in the Leica Society and your helpful viewpoints. I can now see cropping out some sky would help.
4) David F
This is a fine capture of the cheetah. A safari is an amazing experience and I hope you have some more great images from your trip. If I were to try to improve the image, I'd say it would be better if there were more space on the left and perhaps less on the right for the composition. The back lighting is excellent.
5) David K
You must have been fairly close to get this with a 28mm. Good separation of the key subjects. While some motion blur would add some interest, there are so many directions of movement going on here, I'm not sure it would work. I probably would have shot closer to the action with a longer focal length, but then I would have missed the environmental detail of the water in the distance putting this on the beach, which to me, is what makes this have a story.
6) Duncan K
It is hard for me to say much about macro shots like this - it is what it is. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the technical perfection in execution. What a great series/exhibit you could have of dead wasps/insects!
7) Elaine J
The background reflections add interest here. I think a bit more breathing space around the glassworks would be helpful. The green string, perhaps where a price tag was hanging leads us into the story. Was this recently purchased in a high end antique shop window?
8) Howard F
This reminds me of the shots taken at the British Museum. Good composition turning making the Cutty Sark a lovely abstract.
9) James C
This could be another storytelling image. Who are they and where do they come from, I wonder. Many Leica images are about the story and I think this is one of those. It is technically perfect, but I am drawn into what the picture is about rather than the picture itself. That is a good thing - being left hungry for more.
10) Keith M
ReplyDeleteGood framing making this garden an abstract in black and white. I like the perfect line of the all along the top; however, it would have been better from a slight distance further back to get the bottom of the 1st tree trunk in the photo and a little more space on the right.
11) Keith W
A moment well captured.
12) Malcolm R
This one is hard for me to relate to since I'm not usually on the road or standing still, but it brings me back to warm days at the Jersey shore, kicking our feet up and then driving away with sandy feet. It is surreal for me to think of that with the backdrop of brick British construction and European cars.
13) Michael E
I love this image – especially small when I was tricked that this was someone’s real hands holding up a map with some amazing light/reflection going on. Seeing it is a sculpture took away some of the magic, but then the character in the sky comforts me. Nicely done.
14) Phil C
I’m not sure about the bicycle wheels, spray paint and pigeon, but I do like the large figure on the right – it looks like the hand of someone walking by with the head cropped out of the frame. This adds some dynamic to the image. Perhaps it isn’t a person, but a building or statue casting the shadow – it makes me wonder just the same.
15) Robert H
Fine summer days. Great that you didn’t have the skyline go through anyone’s head and the little one poking up. I may have cropped some of the sky out.
16) Rob S
I like the light from the stage in the smoke and the back lit heads in the crowd.
17) Theodore D
This is all about the texture of the leaf to me. It is abstract and I am drawn to the lighter parts where we see branching out at nearly right angles and then more right angles.
18) Tony M
I wonder about this place photographed in a portrait orientation. The wide angle makes the land look narrow, but infinite. There is an atmosphere here.
1. Bernd H. Lots of people and therefore lots to keep the eye moving around the picture. The figures in the water proof that it is not all about sunbathing. The top of the picture appears to have been burned in and I’m not convinced that it is necessary, I suspect those clouds are quite strong enough on their own.
ReplyDelete2. Bill S. Another one with lots of people, this time all concentrating on the chap in fancy dress, you were not the only one out with a camera that day. Whether the Town Crier is promoting the Old Guys or not is a moot point but his extended hand (nicely positioned against the dark doorway) certainly suggests that he may be.
3. Dan B. The muted background sets the scene without competing for attention. The hands, string, stick and clothes tell us a great deal about the lady and her expression is beautiful. A splendid portrait.
4. David F. The fact that you have produced the picture is proof that at least YOU were not dinner. Very nicely posed (he could almost be in training for the local cat show).
5. David K. Very much a bird’s eye view of the event which certainly gives a good impression what is going on but somehow does not capture the speed and excitement. We have riders travelling in so many different directions that the feeling of a race is lost.
6. Duncan K. A first rate close-up and as a technical exercise very successful. As a specimen it does not look so good, is it missing parts of its front legs - they seem very short and truncated.?
7. Elaine J. A fun picture making the most of, I guess, a bathroom ornament . Did your little green genies all get away? I’m looking for a self portrait in the reflections and cannot see one - or is that your shadow on the right?
8. Howard F. A peculiar and striking pattern picture but how sad to see the old ship treated in this way even if it is with the best of intentions, let’s hope “they” do not do the same thing to HMS Victory.
9. James C. I like the clean background to this - unavoidable probably but nevertheless it concentrates our attention on the two old boys with all their kit. The simplicity of the shot belies the hard work - and danger - involved in their means of earning a few bob.
10. Keith M. The four lollipop trees make a good subject and a strong diagonal across the frame. It may be my monitor but the image seems rather harsh and contrasty. The top of the fence in the background at the top of the frame forms a very distinct and eyecatching line that I would personally crop out.
11. Keith W. All the elements of a relaxing summer’s day, nicely lit and composed.
12. Malcolm R. Mine - just had to take it.
13. Michael E. A clever piece of sculpture, the tight crop and the taking angle, giving it no real sense of scale, makes the most of the deception.
14. Phil C. What is the significance of “oro”? Where does the shadow of a unicorn come from? What’s it all about? Not sure that I like it Phil but I can spend many a happy hour trying to understand it - and therefore, in an odd way, it works.
15. Robert H. An unusual colour combination and the story of the two girls(?) in the lavender field is nicely captured.
16. Rob S. Quite a dramatic picture even though it is difficult to see just what is going on. The flags and the pointing figure especially make the picture.
17. Theodore D. A very simple, almost abstract, map of the leaf. good use of a single colour.
18.Tony M. This looks like a pinhole image with the darkened corners. The 15mm has certainly got it all in but my feeling is that it needs a stronger and more prominent foreground interest.
1) Bernd H.
ReplyDeleteI like this shot, wonderful detail especially has I have just bought a 50mm Summilux! Great shot.
2) Bill S.
Another super photo, a little ‘crowded’ for me but I like it very much.
3) Dave s.
Excellent shot, nice composition.
4) David F.
5) David K.
Very good photo but for me a lot of distracting detail takes your eye away from the comptitors.
6) Duncan K.
Superb photo, what else can I say excellent.
7) Elaine J.
Well thought out shot but I don’t like the distracting background.
8) Howard F.
Fantastic detail and superbly abstract, I like this very much.
9) Jim C.
Nice photo well captured.
10) Keith M
Lovely photo, well ‘processed’ nearly IR .
11) Keith W.
What wonderful curves, and lighting also makes this a super photo.
12) Malcolm R.
A lovely shot, for me a tighter crop to cut out the other cars would be good.
13) Michael E.
Very nicely seen photo very well composed.
14) Phil C.
Superb photo and composition.
15) Robert H.
Great shot and very nicely composed, like the colours.
15) Rob S
Well caught but the bright centre spoils the photo.
6) Theodore D.
Nice close up lots of detail.
19) Tony M.
I like this photo, well exposed .
1) Bernd H: Escaping the heat
ReplyDeleteAlmost timeless and reminds me of illustrations in some of the 20th C. Leica books. I imagine the locals have been using the lake for many years. The cropped escapees on the LHS could be cropped out. The sky looks a little over-dark top LHS? An excellent ‘way of life‘ record shot.
2) Bill S: Hear ye, it’s official folks
How the gentry dressed 300 years ago. I wonder what the onlookers are thinking? Good record shot. Good verticals. But it’s a bit too busy for me.
3) Dan B: Dan on a Mestia Morning
Excellent character study but maybe could be improved by a closer crop to eliminate the top of the out of focus background which looks a little too dominant.
4) David F: Now where is dinner?
Superb cheetah study - and the right camera for the job - good range zoom lens. Personally I’d prefer a different title ie something more ‘record’ orientated e.g. ‘species and location’.
5) David K: Excitement of Beach Motor Cross
Interesting record shot but the riders look a bit static ie no real movement and no flying sand visible. A closer viewpoint /longer lens might convey more excitement ie if a couple of competitors could have been isolated.
6) D K … mine
7) Elaine J: Escape
Intriguing ornament, escapee and background - well exposed. But the composition is spoilt by the glass being too tightly cropped - and the vertical line conveys the impression of a cracked mirror. It’s an ‘almost’ picture … pictorially the subject has a lot of potential - might be worth trying again with a not so tight crop.
8) Howard F: Cutty Sark
There is a lot of potential with this subject for making really striking dynamic compositions. This photograph could be a more dynamic record if the keel was showing and if the camera was exactly perpendicular to the bow line … or more deliberately angled. As it is, the image is very slightly skewed – as if an exactly head-on view was just missed. A well exposed record but does not quite make the grade compared to other Cutty Sark interpretations I’ve seen.
9) James C: Two Shrimp Net Fishermen
Well exposed and an excellent record of the fishermen, their shrimping equipment, and means of transport. Recycled Tesco baskets? A different way of shrimping to that used on the Norfolk coast. Which camera was used?
10) Keith M: Buscot Park.
I like the dynamics of this composition i.e. the ‘Z’ shape created by angled line of trees and hedge and the far wall … and the good depth of field. ‘Ladies under driers at the hairdresser’? Would make a super greetings card. And full marks for using film.
11) Keith W: Girl talk in the shade
ReplyDeleteA fun image. Is the reclining lady tired or has the picnic beverage gone to her head? One for the family album.
12) Malcolm R: Tirednesss Kills – Take a Break
Well seen amusing record – and shows the advantage of having a camera in your pocket – ready to record that scoop image. Another image suitable for a greetings card.
13) Michael E: Map at Minehead, Somerset
The main subject looks rather too cropped ie both at the top and bottom of the sculpture; I like the cloud detail. Not an easy subject to interpret.
14) Phil C: Self Portrait
A different type of self portrait; I looked at this in depth but the various elements do not gel sufficiently.
15) Robert H: Snowshill
Excellent colour but a pity there was no cloud detail. I looked at this long and hard but I’m confused. What exactly is the subject the young lady is snapping?
16) Rob S: Big … in Lithuania
Plenty of atmosphere and mood but the high dynamic range makes a
difficult exposure for any camera. The highlight detail could probably be enhanced by toning down via post processing.
17) Theodore D: Green Umbrella
The colour and tone looks rather flat to my eyes … maybe could be enhanced with post processing. The tear or split? in the leaf (top RHS) is distracting. But the composition has a certain ‘trifid eeriness’ A good sci-fi book cover illustration?
18) Tony M: Filey Brigg
From a technical point of view appears that the wide angle lens has resulted in a ‘too vignetted’ image. Maybe this was the intention but the vignette was the first element I saw and it’s distracting … as is the ‘blob’ sitting on the LHS horizon … and the horizon is not quite level. These distracting elements spoil the composition.
Keith W
ReplyDelete1. Bernd H
Well composed with the swimmers providing foreground interest and balance.The three boys are a good grouping and provide a focal point.
2. Bill S
The listening throng provide a nice semi-circle, but the scale makes the main character a little insignificant, especially as we do not see all of him.
3. Dan B
Lovely image of a wonderful subject. As the lady was clearly comfortable being photographed would prefer to have seen her feet rather than the sky above her head.
4.David F
Great image and no doubt part of the record of a great trip.The touch of backlighting gives a nice outline.
5.David K
The shape of the track makes this view work for me, but would like to see the foreground spectators,especially the lad in orange, cropped out.
6. Duncan K
As a technical exercise you must be very satisfied and well done. Do not want to look at it for to long though!
7.Elaine J
I do not know what constraints you had, but seems to me the interest is on the right and would like to see the shot taken from that direction.
8. Howard F
Interesting “underwater” view with good symmetry. Good image.
9.James C
Characters well positioned in the frame. I guess over the years only the bikes have changed.
10.Keith M
Nice tones and perspective. Would it benefit from a crop on the fence line top?
11. Moi
12. Malcolm R
Another situation most of us would just walk by. Did you peep inside the car?
13. Michael E
Clever sculpture and good presentation of it, with nice tonal range in the image. Would it benefit from shallower d of f to soften wall?
14. Phil C
Phil - you do make us think! Bit to “messy” for me though.
15. Robert H
Blue sky, lavender field,girl in floppy hat. Why does she need to be taking a photograph of something we can’t see?
16. Rob S
Interesting image - not sure about the inflatables!
17. Theodore D
Another clever image, well exposed.I think I would be tempted to crop off the right side and leave the two “Y” shapes.
18.Tony M
The vignette is overdone for me.`i am nor sure why this image does not work better as all the ingredients are there. Perhaps it is the very dark patch falling in the critical “thirds” intersection.
1) Bernd H.
ReplyDeleteLovely exposure and framing, very well processed too.
2) Bill S.
I like the way the crowd forms a ‘C’ around the main subject, well exposed and processed – more proof you don’t need the latest gear to produce a good photo!
3) Dan B.
Splendid portrait of the old lady, captured just perfectly, very well done.
4) David F.
Great shot! I do like the back-lighting on the fur.
5) David K.
A very busy photograph, captures the excitement of the race very well, lovely exposure too.
6) Duncan K
Very interesting photograph of an insect one tends to ignore (or swat away) very sharp and good exposure.
7) Elaine J.
Well spotted! And very amusing, taken in a museum of showroom I suspect.
8) Howard F.
Lovely rich tone, and I like the fact that it’s not symmetric as I think it adds n element of movement to the beautiful old ship. I’ll see what ‘take’ I can do on it as I hope to be there later next month.
9) James C.
Very nice composition and great tight framing.
10) Keith M.
A very interesting composition, well exposed and processed, more proof (if needed) that you don’t need the latest kit!
11) Keith W.
Another lovely composition with the curve of the thee and the girls on it, well exposed also.
12) Malcolm R.
Happy feet! – very funny, well spotted.
13) Michael E.
That is so surreal – the composition works well for me also the processing – must use my silver fx more!
14) Phil C.
Even more surreal! But I like it, well exposed and processed.
15) Robert H.
A lovely tranquil summer scene, well done, and placing the subject in the centre of the frame works well.
16) Rob S.
Wow! I bet that was some show, this perfectly captures the mood of the night a great shot.
17) Theodore D.
Lovely colour and sharp, but does little for me I’m afraid.
18) Me.
BerndH
ReplyDeleteThere is something almost surreal about this scene that is further heightened by 1950’s look of it all. Great capture of a rare summer moment.
BillS
Interesting and highly active street view, but perhaps because of the busyness of the total throng, my eye hungers for more sharpness and less grain on a technical level. Perhaps a pity the main figure was not standing on a soapbox for an slightly more optimal angle ?
DanB
A face with a story, the whole well framed and full of interest; for me the figure just needs the slightest titch of sharpening to lift her a bit more from the background?
DavidF
A great moment captured, but for me in any case the color rendition of the coat of the cheetah and of the grasses is not 100% what I would expect.
DavidK
Gives a great overview to anyone who was not there but I see many opportunities for some “zooming with one’s feet” so to speak, which would have supplied a lot of great action material?
DuncanK
A great experiment and well done, beautiful shot. I could imagine that the hairs everywhere could have taken on an almost surrealistic look all their own with additional lighting possibilities?
ElaineJ
Love the image and the object as well as as the effects from reflections etc., however the (necessary) cropping bothers me because it feels forced somehow?
HowardF
I can only I wish this picture was mine! I love pictures where is takes some time to orientate and place oneself in a kind of relationship to it..
JamesC
Nice shot, with the sand as a perfect textured backdrop to the men. I assume from a tele-lens or cropped? I ask because I would have preferred them to be closer to me as a viewer.
KeithM
A picture close to my heart as another film and LTM shooter (of which none posted here yet because of scanning issues); beautifully set up shot. If this were done digitally it would have taken hours in Photoshop to achieve. The dominance of light grey tones everywhere make the darker trees all that much more interesting, together with the angled wall
KeithW
Lovely capturing of a quiet moment with a small twist. Perhaps it would have been a bit more grabbing if the angle were more to the left to accentuate the incline and provide some more visual angular motion?
MalcolmR
Cute shot. The reason why Leica was considered a spy camera when it first appeared in the market can be seen right here. The timing of 'small and quick to hand'.
MichaelE
I like this shot a lot. When I first saw it, I thought that it had been created as a n art print with a lot of post shooting development…Then I realized it was asculpture. Again, my personal obsession for pictures that don’t divulge themselves (for me anyway) right away shows itself.
PhilC
I like the idea; for me the chalk drawing on the ground takes away from it. The lamppost left, unicorn-like horse shadow on the right and you in the middle would have been the most fun I think? But when moments come, one can’t move the world around by themselves, so my comment is not worth much!
RobertH
Beautiul purples and greens, but it is for me as if you are saying that there is a field of lavender here…And a lady in it…But I don’t get more than that message from this picture. Maybe I am missing something?
RobS
This is a shot that would really come to life with a lot of patient work in Photoshop. All the essentials are there for a magnificent picture. In this state we miss too much detail with everything visually focused solely on the dramatic light rays.
Me – questionably using wide angles for macro shots of giant leaves…
TomyM
I agree here with some commenters about vignetting; however it is more than that…. I mean to say, I live on a small island, and I have not yet found the way to photograph exactly this type of coastline – which we have here too - in a way that really satisfies using wide angle. I find it OK but boring, just as I find all of my own attempts! There must be a way to do it though and your picture is better than my own attempts ;-) !
1) Bernd H - Escaping the heat
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a scene in one of my favourite films, Black Cat, White Cat. Love the composition (lots of people in a small space but two in the water), perspective and the fact it's in B&W. Brilliant.
2) Bill S - Hear ye, its official, folks, Old Guys Rule
Love the scene with all the people. B&W works well but it's slightly out of focus with too much blown out for my liking.
3) Dan B - Dan On a Mestia Morning
What a wonderful portrait. I love the directness of the gaze and depth of field. First class.
4) David F - Now where is dinner?
Lovely animal which hopefully didn't get you! Lacks 'depth' for me which I guess you get from using a zoom and digital.
5) David K - Excitement of Beach Motor Cross
I bet it was noisey! Interest shot but lacks a focal point for me.
6) Duncan K - Technical exercise with Dead Wasp
Amazing. The detail and colour. Great exercise which technically works really well.
7) Elaine J - Escape
:-) What fun. I guess spotted at an museum or gallery. Love the humour of the shot but there is too much reflection for me.
8) Howard F - Cutty Sark
This is my local ship! Another wonderful shot of this impressive exhibition. I admire the fact it's in B&W when the hull is so...gold.
9) James C - Two Shrimp Net Fishermen
Interesting social observation but a little too distant for my liking. My eye is strangely drawn though to the second bike!
10) Keith M - miserable wet and cool day at Busco
It's horrible to think Autumn is just round the corner. I like the symatry of the shot and the dusting of snow.
11) Keith W - Girl talk in the shade Details
Nice capture of a 'private moment'.
12) Malcolm R - Tiredness Kills
And so it does.
13) Michael E - Map at Minehead
Great use of B&W and makes we want to visit it. Very nice.
14) Phil C - Self portrait
Taking a picture of a pigeon. Which is why this works so well. The playing with images like this is something I love.
15) Robert H - Snowshill
How I miss the summer; already! Nice photo but I would like a tighter crop I think.
16) Rob S - Big...in Lithuania
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17) Theodore D - Green Umbrella
Green!! Great detail but I think I want more information on what it is.
18) Tony M - Filey Brigg
Nice use of B&W and vignetting. The composition particularly with the birds works well.