1) Bernd H
Learn to cook: Leica M9 & Voigtlander Nokton 1.4/35mm
2) Bill
S
The Blacksmith'
taken with a 35mm Summaron on a FujiX-E2. Judging by the glow/flare
from the fire and other images taken at the same time it may be time to arrange
an internal clean for the 1957 lens.
3) David F
M
+ Summilux 50mm - Peppers and others
4) David K
‘Misjudgement!’ - taken in
Weston-super-Mare. It was taken with my Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux f/1.4
asph Lens - exposed for 1/125 second at f/9.5 (ISO 160).
5) Duncan
ORCHID
D Lux-5 ISO 200 1/50 sec f6.3 . Mixture of front and back lighting using three
light boxes to explore the flower’s translucency.
6) Elaine
Blea-Tarn
in Winter. Taken with a Lumix FZ100 and leica lens
7) Keith W
"Awaiting
their turn" Leica M9/35mm Summilux
8) Malcolm
30 X, the
Panasonic again with a touch of flash
9) Mike E
Codebreakers'
assistant gets a new assignment from Alan Turing at Bletchley Park in 1941. I
would like to say this was taken with a IIIb and 50mm Summitar. Sadly, however,
I had to use my modern Leica M with 35mm Summilux FLE. B&W conversion in
Silver Efex Pro.
10) Phil
C
Red
umbrella: Leica M6 Kodak Ektar 100
11) Robert
H
Winter
Landscape-Clytha. M9P 35mm Summicron ISO1000(by Accident)
12) Rob S
Leica X1, A
different view of London
13)
Theodore D
Our new
puppy, a lovely Irish Terrier.
Lots of
things wrong with this picture, but I find this one the nicest of the (far too
many!) shot in the last weeks since her arrival. Shot with an old Leica
Digilux.
14) Tony M
Awaiting
photo
'Lowry
Theatre at night'
M8, 28mm
Elmarit, iso160, f5.7 for 0.7 sec. (tripod) processed in Lightroom
15) William
R
Montpelier
Hill near Dublin, which is known, popularly, as the Hell Fire Club. The
building on top was the club used for gambling and 'other activities' in the
18th century. It is also rumored to be haunted by a giant black cat. The
photo was taken from the nearby Two Rock Mountain in Winter light using the M
(TYP 240) and Summilux 50 1.4.
Okay, so
that’s it once more. Please vote and comment as usual, and don’t forget the
notes pages where you can add thought on photographis issues, or just a view on a piece of Leica kit.
1) Bernd H
ReplyDeleteLovely tones, the Nokton looks to be a delightful lens.
2) Bill S
Regardless of the need for a clean you can almost feel the heat coming from the fire, exposure well handled.
3) David F
An interesting arrangement, the grouped colours work well.
4) David K
Oh dear, hope they managed to get free eventually though not sure the car will last long after that. The open foreground adds to the feeling of the car being cut off from where it should be.
5) Duncan
Another quality close up, the lighting working to good effect.
6) Elaine
A cold view, the two tones working together to draw the eye in. Very nice indeed.
7) Keith W
A collection of kettles... well spotted.
8) Malcolm
Clever stuff. A good spot by the roadside.
9) Mike
This looks like a still from a film set, great depth of field and the conversion to B&W works well.
10) Me
11) Robert H
A wide sky with a winter feel. The tones of grey give it a sombre feel.
12) Rob S
The simple wooden constructions in front of the modern skyscraper makes an interesting contrast. Some nice light as well.
13) Theodore
Nothing wrong with sharing a picture like this, it is what cameras are for.
14) Tony
A still day, the reflection on the water is effective. Good record of the environment.
15) William
The glint of light on the hill lifts the picture and the story about the building adds a different dimension.
Bernd H
ReplyDeleteI like the creamy tones and excellent composition. The monochrome really works with the background and helps to make a great photo.
Bill S
Can really feel the heat! All of the 35 Summarons produce really good IQ and it really works here in this combination.
David F
I like the colour combinations and contrasts.
David K
Did the photographer get wet feet getting this? Well observed reportage.
Duncan
A lovely image. I would love to know how the three light boxes were used.
Elaine
Creates a great mood on an overcast day. Excellent use of foreground detail.
Keith W
Nicely observed colour combination. Someone drinks a lot of tea/coffee or maybe this is just a cafe!
Malcolm
Nice use of flash contre jour.
Mike E
Good capture of ‘old look’ with modern equipment. Silver Efex really works here.
Phil C
Red umbrella nicely seen. I also like the composition of the ‘street furniture’.
Robert H
I like the foreground trees and cloud formations which add ‘mood’ to the shot.
Rob S
A view of London that adds interesting old foreground to a modern skyline.
Theodore D
The pup looks ready to leap out. Nicely captured.
Tony M
Excellent composition and reflection.
William
Mine.
1) Bernd H
ReplyDeleteNicely composed picture, which is well suited to monochrome
2) Bill S
Well exposed photograph, giving strong atmosphere for the blacksmith’s workplace
3) David F
The combination of the colours of the salad materials work well together
4) Mine
5) Duncan
The close-up well-lit image nicely portrays the exotic make-up of the orchid
6) Elaine
Well composed landscape picture with the foreground leading nicely to the distant mountains
7) Keith W
Well-spotted image with its ‘caravan’ of colourful kettles
8) Malcolm
Well-spotted picture with the ‘touch of flash’ clearly highlighting the road signs
9) Mike E
Good image of the figure at Bletchley Park, a very topical subject these days. The monochrome works well and the fine depth-of-field enhances the image
10) Phil C
Well caught image with the red of the umbrella enhancing the picture. The shadow of the lamp post looks rather like an anglepoise lamp!
11) Robert H
Nicely composed landscape with strong cloud formations. It does raise the thought as to whether the picture might have been better in colour in this case
12) Rob S
Fine photograph of an interesting view of the City landscape and River Thames. The old wooden structures in the foreground work well with the modern buildings in the distance
13) Theodore D
Fun shot of the new puppy. The large paws are a good indicator of how large this chap is going to grow…?!
14) Tony M
The reflections of the night time view of the theatre greatly enhance the nicely composed image
15) William
Fine landscape photograph enhanced by the ray of sun on the hillside. The ‘Hell Fire Club’ storyline leads one to recall ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’…?!
1 Bernd H: Learn to cook
ReplyDeleteIntriguing picture with happy cook – but if the lady is preparing food why is she using a “blowlamp??” I’d prefer to see a view from a higher angle to see what’s cooking. Not sure what the chap on the RHS is doing ... teacher? Amusing image with excellent tones; good use of differential focus and I like the OOF background.
2 Bill S: The Blacksmith
The blacksmith looks rather too well dressed? But excellent exposure and composition and interesting use of legacy Leica lens on a modern mirrorless system camera. The lens’ ‘glow’ is not distracting.
3 David F: Peppers and others
A busy picture with rather too much to take in and the reflections on the peppers are distracting. Is it a market stall ? The peppers’ shapes are not photogenic compared to those of fatter varieties.
4 David K: Misjudgement!
Reasonable record but the whole image is too tilted and might benefit from straightening. Looks as if you have waded onto the mud flats but not approached the car sufficiently close; lack of detail in the car. Scene had potential for a better image.
5 DSK – mine
6 Elaine: Blea-Tarn in Winter
Beautiful tranquil scene well framed and exposed but could benefit from post processing to enhance some of the lighter cloud detail and removal / toning down of the reflections in the water.
7 Keith W: Awaiting their turn
Amusing record picture but the elements above the pots look too uninteresting / empty. Might benefit from cropping both top and sides to give more emphasis to the pots; pot colours look a bit flat.
8 Malcolm R: 30 X
Pictorially the elements are confusing and the against the light background is distracting – but well exposed road signs ie good use of fill in flash.
9 Mike E: Codebreakers’ Assistant
Interesting waxwork but she looks a bit disheveled … would probably look more realistic from a not so close viewpoint. Good record photo.
10 Phil C: Red Umbrella
The lady is not sharp and the composition might benefit from tighter cropping to give more emphasis to the umbrella … ie lose the door and the road and the lamp post above its sign.
11 Robert H: Winter Landscape – Clytha
Picturesque tranquil scene but the telephone cables are too distracting and alien
12 Rob S: A different view of London
A very different and interesting view; I like this but it’s spoilt by the tilt … the image needs straightening so that the Tower Bridge verticals are not leaning over … image suggests camera was not held straight.
13 Theodore D: Our new puppy
Technically, rather an odd perspective / angle but it serves the purpose of being a very good record shot for the family album.
14 Tony M: Lowry Theatre at Night
Very tranquil scene , well exposed with good technique.
15 William R: Montpelier Hill near Dublin
Good atmosphere; however, the image looks rather ‘painted’ / ‘overprocessed’? Foreground might benefit from lightening … horizon not quite straight. An ‘almost’ picture … might benefit from reprocessing.
1. Bernd H. A good tight composition that tells the story of what appears to be an enjoyable learning curve.
ReplyDelete2. Bill S. The mix of natural daylight and illumination from the forge has produced a first rate and dramatic portrait of the smith at work.
3. David F. Four of the five-a day and very colourful they are too.Pin sharp at the front with a perfectly acceptable fall off in definition towards the rear and no jarring extraneous background to confuse the image.
4. David K. We have to wonder how it got there, why and how was it recovered.
5. Duncan K. Immaculate, clinical but immaculate.
6. Elaine J. A curious mix of greys and browns here but a very effective landscape.
7. Keith W. Nicely seen. I like the predominantly blue/grey /black colour scheme with the small patches of green & red.
8. Mine.
9. Mike E. Is she real or a dummy? Something doesn’t feel quite right. The WAAF is pin sharp but the background has a curious double exposure blur effect.
10. Phil C. A “Catch-22” situation here. If Mum were to be a pace further forward she would be clear of the door and shown entirely against the plain wall - but the buggy would then break up that wonderful hangdog shadow of the lamppost. We cannot have it both ways and I like it very much as it is with something of interest across the whole width of the frame.
11. Robert H. The grand view across the valley to the hills/mountains beyond, like so many vistas, the eye roams without really settling on any particular feature.
12. Rob S. I like the strong foreground colours set agains the more muted tones of the far bank. I had not realised just how obtrusive the new London architecture is, it diminishes Tower Bridge.
13. Theodore D. Very cute. I’m reminded of the George Melly song “Your Feet’s Too Big”.
14. Tony M. A clear nighttime shot of the area enhanced by the reflections in the water.
15. William R. The patches of sunlight in the middle distance make all the difference in bringing this image to life.
Keith W
ReplyDelete1) Bernd H
Nice casual portrait but I would trade some of the right side to give her right hand a bit more space.
2) Bill S
Good portrait with good exposure of a tricky subject
3) David F
Colourful arrangement, but a shame the table edge in frame.
4) David k
Good reportage type shot of someones misfortune
5) Duncan
Good to have total control of subject and lighting! Nice result.
6) Elaine
Joe Cornish has a lot to answer for! A wonderful place.
7) Me
8) Malcolm
A touch of flash works well on reflective sign. Good technique.
9) Mike E
I expect you would have been shot if you took a IIIb into Bletchley Park in 1941! Good capture of a very in period re-enactor.
10) Phil C
I think you have got the optimum shot given the time of day, but if the shadow wasn’t there and the lady could be in the “panel” - wow!
11) Robert H
Lovely winter landscape enhanced by cloud formation being very helpful.
12) Rob S
Lovely light on key structure with a super interesting skyline.
13) Theodore D
A lovely addition to the family, and thanks for introducing her here.
14) Tony M
Great twilight shot with lovely colour in sky reflected in water. Like it a lot.
15) William R
Firstly, a warm welcome. Very nice landscape but I have a urge to drag the cloud a little to the right to balance the scene as sky is 50% of image.
1) Bernd H
ReplyDeleteThis is good and sharp and you have caught the moment well. I like the toning here it does seem to add something to the picture.
2) Bill S.
We are left in no doubt what is going on in this picture. You have filled the frame with your chosen subject and it is good and sharp through out. A fine result.
3). David F.
Good strong colours which really stand out especially the reds! The toms in the background however I feel are a bit distracting which draws the eye away from the main subject.
4) David K.
I think this is a fairly common occurrence at Weston they never seem to learn especially with the strong tides here. The 35mm lens has worked to your advantage to tell the story of this unfortunate motorist.
5) Duncan.
This is a cracking result from the little D-Lux camera. Shows what can be achieved with this type of camera in the right hands. No real crit of this image
6) Elaine.
Another quality landscape from you. I particularly like the way the lake bed has been recorded with plenty of detail. The reflection of the mountains in the water and the added bonus of some snow makes for a true Winter Landscape
7) Keith W.
Well spotted, the teapots certainly look like they are waiting to be used all in a line. Another crisp sharp image.
8) Malcolm.
A good sharp result and the flash has probably helped you here. An apt title and one wonders where the road is.
9) Mike E.
Your portrait looks a bit startled in this picture which is a pity as overall it is a quality result. Good range of tones and you have thrown the background out of focus to give full emphasis to your main subject.
10) Phil C.
Yes the umbrella is striking. However I feel the blue door is in conflict with your main subject perhaps you should have waited until the lady had moved on beyond the shadow of the lamp. I like the idea all the same.
12) Rob S.
The inclusion of the wooden structures in the foreground gives added depth to this picture. I also like the colours in the wood . A good record of an ever changing London Skyline.
13) Theodore D.
A lovely picture of the puppy. However it could be improved by straigtening the background as it all looks a bit lopsided.
14) Tony M.
Lovely quality result with plenty of detail where it is needed. Lucky you had a virtualy still evening.
15) William R.
Fine landscape photo with plenty of detail right into the far distance. The clouds help to break up the blue sky and they hold the image together.
1) Bernd H - Learn to cook
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful uplifting photo. Lots going on but still a story is being told. Even her head fits perfectly between the two 'fruit' in the picture behind. Love his smile, her glee, everything. Wonderful.
2) Bill S - The Blacksmith
This is great. I like the square format and the sense of heat and his concentration. The colours and detail also work really well which in such a situation must be difficult.
3) David F
This bowl arrangement seems to be the way they do it now. Nice photograph with some depth of field but personally the peppers at the front don't justify it.
4) David K - ‘Misjudgement!’
How amusing but I guess it was stolen. I think I would have tried to get closer and include the full length of the pier if possible.
5) Duncan - ORCHID
Wow, and I bet the original photo was even better for clarity and colour. A truly stunning shot with a lovely balance of colours and composition. Very nice.
6) Elaine - Blea-Tarn in Winter
Brilliant. The composition is first class; everything is nicely balanced and well positioned (heavy stones I bet!!). If the brown tone was added later it was a great choice against the black and white. As I say, brilliant.
7) Keith W - "Awaiting their turn"
I love this kind of observation. Well done. It's simple but says so much. Perhaps this photograph isn't strong enough by itself but as part of a collection it would work really well.
8) Malcolm - 30 X
The flash works very well, although it's not 'natural' if that was your intention. For me this doesn't have enough interest to look for long but a nice photo.
9) Mike E - Codebreakers
I think I need a little more information to make sense of this as I know WWII ended a little while ago! As a photo it's lovely with a nice depth of field, although your eye is taken to the out of focus six draw set at the back. Her eyes wide open look also makes you realise she's not real (I think!). Very amospheric however and the black and white tone works very well.
10) Phil C - Red umbrella
Lots of visual 'gags' to look at. I like to composition, particularly the shadow, but it's a shame about her crossing the door but of course it wouldn't work with the shadow then. You're also a little too far away for my liking, or perhaps there is too much road.
11) Robert H - Winter Landscape-Clytha
Lovely landscape shot. On my screen is a little too 'soft' though.
12) Rob S - A different view of London
Me
13) Theodore D - Our new puppy
How lovely. We cherish our young photos of our dog Rufus now he's 15. This is more interesting than most being in such a lovely 'cage' but feels more like a snap than a composed photograph. Nothing wrong with that but I think I would like to see more composition.
14) Tony M - 'Lowry Theatre at night'
I do like modern architecture, particularly when it comes to public space, but only time will tell. Nice refection on the water but this feels a little too flat for my liking without a strong point of interest.
15) William R -Montpelier Hill
This has a wonderful feel. The textures and colour hues work really well. This is Ireland at its best.
Circle D: March Images
ReplyDelete1) Bernd H: Good composition and smooth execution, I like the onlooker on the right, nice expression on the main subject and good treatment of selective focus.
2) Bill S: Well handled and constructed shot in difficult lighting conditions.
3) David F: Great colours, especially the emphasis on the in-focus peppers in the foreground.
4) David K: The vast expanse of sand emphasises the car’s predicament. I like the sky tones and the texture of the sand. A red car would have looked great in this situation but we can’t have everything.
5) Duncan K: Another wonderful technical shot by Duncan. Great colour and light treatment. Impressive for the D-Lux 5.
6) Elaine J: .Elaine’s moody landscapes get better every month and this is one of the finest. The treatment of the waterborne reflection is masterly—right down to the clouds moving into the foreground. Excellent.
7) Keith W: Well seen, like a scene from a children’s cartoon.
8) Malcolm R: Well executed shot of a road sign but this doesn’t do a lot for me. I’m not sure of the point of the picture.
9) Michael E: My picture. I don’t usually add a further comment but there appears to have been a difference of opinion as to whether the WAAF was a person or a dummy. Far from being a waxwork as Duncan suggested (no doubt tongue in cheek), she is flesh and blood and speaks, even. She was an actor taking part in the 1941 Weekend at Bletchley. Perhaps it’s the warpaint that creates the wrong impression.
10) Phil C: This is a particularly well-captured street moment. The figures are perfectly caught (lovely red umbrella) but the thing that captures my imagination is the peculiar shadow of the street light. I’ve tried to fathom it out; we should be able to tell the time from it, for instance. But overall this is a superb street shot.
11) Robert H: Nice wild winter landscape which is enhanced by the threatening cloud formation.
12) Rob S: .This is a great treatment of a familiar skyline with the foreground objects putting the distant City into perspective. Some crazy angles but overall this works well. Good sky tones, colour and composition.
13) Theodore D: Pretty pooch and a suitable outing for the ten-year-old grand-daddy of the X Vario.
14) Tony M: This area of Salford is creating some excellent landscaping opportunities as I discovered for myself last year. This is an impressive night-time shot with lovely blues and interesting treatment of the reflections.
15) William R: Crisp detail throughout this well-composed landscape. The light contrast and the cloud formation is stunning. This picture would blow up well and would look good in a frame on the wall.
When I saw the first time the March photographs I was very impressed by this months quality. Thanks to all!
ReplyDeleteDuncan, she is preparing Creme brulee and melting sugar on the top with the blowlamp.
Bernd H
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition; the moment captured in the faces and the softness of
the painting behind the entire scene gives wonderful depth. The longer I look, however, the glass jar in the front detracts just a little for me- but a moment is a moment and this is wonderful.
Bill S
Amazing how that old glass renders; quite amazing. Nice capture of the blacksmith’s attention. Some how the square crop bothers me though?
DavidF
Brilliant color rendition and excellent use of DOF.
DavidK
Nice overview of a bad situation. If you had a pair of wellies on you could have zoomed in with your feet ;-0)!
Duncan
Your studies of blooms are always magnificent, and I could not do it better myself, but I feel that a new (or added) direction in lighting might bring other aspects to the fore? Small flexible LED lamps for pinpoint lighting? The light boxes seem ‘boxy’ if you follow me?
Elaine
A lovely picture of an amazing landscape. I really enjoy the B/W nature of the sky against the brown/red earth tones and reflections.
KeithW
A quirky collection well spotted. Old houses are tricky, since they are never straight, but I would have liked a bit more at the top of the shot.
Malcolm
Exemplary use of fill flash, however for me the composition and subject itself does not do much…?
Mike E
First thought was that this was a still shot from ‘Allo, ‘Allo! (Won’t the Summitar work on an M with a conversion ring? One of my favorite lenses). Great B/W rendition with the M and SEP.
PhilC
Very nice composition; I think it might have worked even better without the lamppost on the right, so that the lady would be walking into the strange diagonal shadow?
RobertH
A dramatic view of clouds; but the grass in front is perhaps slightly distracting for the viewer?
RobS
Nice contrast between the reality of the harborside and the city in the distance.
TonyM
Great shot and I particularly like the look of the reflections; is the overall purplish/blue tint in the original shot or a created in post-production?
WilliamR
The more you enlarge this photo the better it gets! The view and the lens you used for it is spectacular!