There are 15 images to choose from this month, from the street to landscape. Can members please vote and comment as usual.
1) Alan
Status Quo at Holkham Hall Aug14 Leica C 1/50th at F4.5.
2) Bernd
Bois d'Amour: The beech woods along the river Aven were a source of inspiration for artists like Gauguin - and for me. Taken during my holiday trip through Brittany with A7 and Summilux 50 ASPH, while my 35 Summilux was on the M9.
3) Bill
‘Feeling the coolness’ Taken using a Fuji X-E2 with a 1957 35mm Summaron. It is a water feature outside the main railway station in Sheffield.
4) David F
Broads Windmill on a D-Lux 5
5) David K
Civic Pride - Opening the Town’s Refurbished Bandstand - taken in Grove Park, Weston-super-Mare. It was taken with my Leica M9 with the 35mm Summilux f/1.4 asph Lens - exposed for 1/500 second at f/6.7 (ISO 160).
6) Dunk
Transilluminated Orchid Leaf
Dried orchid leaf supported above black velvet on copy stand baseboard; subject transilluminated via Schott KL 1500 fibre optic projector swan necks; Leica R9/DMR & 60mm Macro Elmarit R on Kaiser copy stand; ISO 100, 3200˚K white balance, 8 seconds, f19 utilising mirror lock and self timer.
7) Elaine
‘Feeling the coolness’ Taken using a Fuji X-E2 with a 1957 35mm Summaron. It is a water feature outside the main railway station in Sheffield.
4) David F
Broads Windmill on a D-Lux 5
Civic Pride - Opening the Town’s Refurbished Bandstand - taken in Grove Park, Weston-super-Mare. It was taken with my Leica M9 with the 35mm Summilux f/1.4 asph Lens - exposed for 1/500 second at f/6.7 (ISO 160).
6) Dunk
Transilluminated Orchid Leaf
Dried orchid leaf supported above black velvet on copy stand baseboard; subject transilluminated via Schott KL 1500 fibre optic projector swan necks; Leica R9/DMR & 60mm Macro Elmarit R on Kaiser copy stand; ISO 100, 3200˚K white balance, 8 seconds, f19 utilising mirror lock and self timer.
7) Elaine
Can't go any further: Taken with Lumix FZ100 with Leica lens.
8) Keith
A blue Lulworth Cove Leica M9/Zeiss 50mm Planar
9) Malcolm
Waterfall Olchon Valley. PanasonicTZ20.
10) Mike
Gunnersbury Park, London, taken with Leica X Vario
11) Phil
Hi-Vis, London
12) Robert H
Ploughing Match - Pandy : Leica M9P : 75mm Apo - Summicron : 6/9/14 Iso 200
14) Tony
Evening light on the North Sea: Taken in September on holiday in Ostend - Leica 'C' processed in
lightroom
15) William
Purple Flowers: taken with M and 50mm Summilux. This was taken in my garden with the lens wide open in order to achieve a 'spaced out and floating' effect.
A blue Lulworth Cove Leica M9/Zeiss 50mm Planar
9) Malcolm
Waterfall Olchon Valley. PanasonicTZ20.
10) Mike
Gunnersbury Park, London, taken with Leica X Vario
11) Phil
Hi-Vis, London
12) Robert H
Ploughing Match - Pandy : Leica M9P : 75mm Apo - Summicron : 6/9/14 Iso 200
13) Theodore
Keukenhof flower show, Leica 24mm, SONY NEX, partly cropped + adjusted14) Tony
Evening light on the North Sea: Taken in September on holiday in Ostend - Leica 'C' processed in
lightroom
15) William
Purple Flowers: taken with M and 50mm Summilux. This was taken in my garden with the lens wide open in order to achieve a 'spaced out and floating' effect.
1 Alan:
ReplyDelete1 Hi Alan and welcome to Circle D – good to have you on board.
Status Quo at Holkham Hall Aug 14
A difficult exposure but the C has handled the stage lights fairly well. The blurred right hand conveys the guitar action but the whole composition looks a bit tilted ie slopes down to the left thus might benefit from straightening.
2 Bernd: Bois d’Amour
The captured lighting has atmosphere but I’d prefer to see more sharpness in the foreground and in the distance. As it is, the ‘tunnel’ leads to a blur which is an anti-climax.
3 Bill: Feeling the Coolness
Interesting water feature and good use of the diagonal within the framed composition … but the figures appear too distant … I’d prefer to see them closer and sharper.
4 David F: Broads Windmill
I’m enjoying looking at this picture – not only because it is well composed and has a period look but because the monochrome treatment helps to convey a good sense of tranquility. And it’s an excellent record of a vintage yacht as well as the windmill.
5 David K: Civic Pride – Opening the Town’s Refurbished Bandstand – Grove Park Weston-super-Mare
Probably not the best viewpoint and the bandstand appears tilted and the top of the weather vane is missing. The main point of interest is the group of figures who appear to be about to cut the ribbon? A longer lens might have recorded the proceedings better. A difficult scene to photograph/document with just one image.
6 Mine
7 Elaine: Can’t go any further
Well seen with the moment well captured and the image conveys the rider’s discomfort.
8 Keith: A blue Lulworth Cove
Good exposure and a fair record but the sky looks uninteresting and the adult with child appears too far away – maybe a closer camera position would have told more of a story.
9 Malcolm: Waterfall Olchon Valley
Well composed record with good DOF and good sense of movement in the water trickles. But I’m wondering if a lower camera position might have created a more dynamic picture?
10 Mike: Gunnersbury Park London
Very pleasing composition with beautiful colours and picturesque clouds. The XV is an ideal tool camera for capturing this colourful scene.
11 Phil: Hi-Vis
I’m having difficulty reconciling the title to the scene thus have to judge the image as it appears. I do not understand the title or the composition. The image does not excite or convey any message but perhaps I’m missing something? Still scratching my head this morning after first looking at the image last night. Perhaps someone can enlighten me?
12 Robert H: Ploughing Match
Clicking on the image enlarges it by a mere 5mm across the width – and same happened with your September entry Robert. Were the images resized too small? As it is, appears to be a good composition but difficult and frustrating to try and fully assess/judge such a small image.
13 Theodore: Keukenhof flower show
Pleasing colours with bold and creative sweeping flower dynamics … but the resultant sloping background looks rather ‘shipwrecked’ … and the tiny figures in top LHS are a distraction. A good attempt at a creative and very colourful flower composition but the result appears unbalanced.
14 Tony: Evening light on the North Sea
A pleasing seascape conveying a good sense of calm … immediate thought is that a boat on the horizon bathed in the light could compliment and enhance the tranquility.
15 William: Purple Flowers.
Simple and very effective composition and the differential focus works very well indeed. Would make a super greetings card. Excellent!
Several interesting, enjoyable and memorable images this month and will be difficult to separate them and choose an overall winner.
Best wishes
dunk
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteFirstly a big welcome to Circle D and hope you enjoy the monthly rounds. i am sure you will soon get used to our individual styles. I think your image is strong and particularly like the slight hand blur with the sharpness of the shirt. A touch more light on the face might have been possibly when the artist looked up.
2) Bernd H
I find the foreground tone to dark and it does not lead me into picture
3) Bill S
I bet this location is a favourite with Sheffield Camera Clubs. In this particular composition for me the strength of the foreground doesn't balance with the two figures and I think they should play a stronger role in the image.
4) David F
A classic and timeless scene beautifully captured and presented
5) David K
The backlit foreground deck chairs make this picture for me, and compliment the shadow of the main subject. I think the Borough Engineer’s spirit level could be saved with a touch of lens correction
6) Dunk
Not my thing but I can appreciate the work involved
7)Elaine
Well taken scene with all elements nicely placed.
8) Me
9) Malcolm
Super composition of a stunning location. Especially like the way the white water leads the eye and the translucence of the foliage.
10) Mike E
A stunning image. To be hyper critical would prefer a bit more of the reflections, perhaps to include the whole of the clouds.
11) Phil C
We seem to be obsessed with Hi-vis in our country. A nice illustration of same using a green and pleasant framing. Well spotted and taken.
12) Robert H
Perfect composition enhanced further by posture of tractor driver.
13) Theodore
Like the tilt which suites the curve perfectly. Lovely saturated colours. Might have taken your crop just a bit tighter to loose the figures top left.
14) Tony M
A pleasant seascape but perhaps needs another element to make it really strong
15) William
Beautifully taken and the flowers certainly do ‘float’ and appear quite detached from their stems.
Sorry _ that is my contribution above.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Keith
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteA good result from your Leica C. This type of photograph is difficult to compose and photograph as the performers are always on the move. I have similar problems when photographing Bands at our annual village music festival. Those Mics always get in the way.
I think you have got a great result under the conditions you were in.
2) Bernd
The lighting certainly makes this photograph and the choice of using monochrome was an added bonus. The blurred background is frustrating yet intriguing at the same time. However it is the lighting which makes this picture for me.
3) Bill.
The 35mm Summaron has performed well for you here mated with the Fuji body. The inclusion of the two people gives an added point of interest. The Choice of composition allows the eye to travel through the image from right to left. A fine result.
4) David F.
A sharp result from your D-Lux 5. Lovely range of tones and plenty of detail where it is needed.
5) David K.
Nice record shot of this civic occasion. Well exposed with good rich colours.
6) Dunk.
Fine result from the set up you devised to take this photograph. A good clean crisp image.
7) Elaine.
Well spotted and an apt title. He certainly looks like he needs a rest. Maybe I would have trimmed the photograph to the edge of the pavement just to make the frame a bit tighter.
8) Keith.
Yes it certainly is blue. This is a good rendition of a warm summers day and I like the inclusion of the child and the adult which gives the photograph another point of focus. The planar looks like a cracking lens.
9) Malcolm.
This is a very pleasing scene from the Olchon Valley. The branches of the tree helps to frame the main subject of the waterfall.
10) Mike.
Vibrant colours here especially in the sky. However it does depict a warm summers day and to that end it is a successful image. I particularly like the reflection in the lake along with the Canada Geese which gives added interest.
11) Phil.
Nice idea and well spotted but I feel you needed to move around to the left more as the leaf of the plant is interfering with your main subject.
13) Theodore.
The colours make this image but I like the way you have used the curve of the flower bed to lead ones eye around the picture. A photograph that is full of impact.
14) Tony.
The sky makes this picture along with the sunlight on the sea. My only real crit is that the water is not sharp, it could be suffering from a bit of camera shake. A boat in the sunlit area would have been an added bonus.
15) William.
The purple flowers certainly stand out and the 50mm has done a good job. Maybe a small crop off the top of the picture would hold your subject In more. A very pleasing image all the same.
Michael Evans
ReplyDelete1. Alan: Welcome, Alan, and I look forward to seeing more excellent stuff in the future. Status Quo - The Leica C always impresses and this is a fine live-performance shot.
2. Bernd: Bois d’Amour - Nice composition but rather gloomy and lacking in interesting detail. I don’t enjoy this as much as I have done almost all Bernd’s previous efforts.
3. Bill: Feelng the Coolness - It’s a bit difficult initially to work out what this represents and I would have preferred to have seen the full extent of the water wall in the foreground. I also think the figures are too distant and a nearer shot might have worked better.
4. David F: Windmill - Impressive sharpness, tonal range and good composition produces the sort of picture you can look at many times and always find something new. It is an impressive product of the D-Lux 5 with its small sensor.
5. David K: Bandstand - Nice colourful scene. However, my eye is drawn to the distinctive striped deck chairs in the foreground rather than to the main subject, presumably the ceremony in the bandstand.
6. Dunk: Transilluminated Orchid Leaf: Nothing ever humdrum from Dunk and his descriptions of the esoteric rigs are often as entertaining as the result. In this case the leaf is superb, great colouring on the black background.
7. Elaine: Nicely spotted vignette of cycling life. I like the boldness of the red jerseys against the green foliage, fine composition.
8. Keith: Lulworth Cove - This is a perfectly executed landscape from my view, with the two promontories, the blue bay and the well-positioned figures which set the scene for a peaceful afternoon. It is another of those shots that would frame well for display.
9. Malcolm: Waterfall Olchon Valley - Good composition and the water movement is captured well.
10. Mine:
11. Phil: Hi-Vis - Nor entirely sure of the story behind this picture but I like the impression of voyeurism created by the foliage sneaking in the foreground. It’s a pity, though, that the bunch of leaves completely obliterates the seated figure. We cannot see what he (she?) is doing. The hi-vis vest adds a nice touch of colour as is intended.
12. Robert H: Ploughing Match - This is an impressive landscape with lots of interest, well proportioned and composed. And from one of my all-time favourite lenses, the 75mm Apo-Summicron.
13. Theodore: Keukenhof flower show - A bold attempt to add a different angle to a difficult subject even if the trees in the background are a little drunk in appearance. Nice colours and sharpness, though. The shot would benefit from cropping out the people at the top left corner.
14. Tony: Evening light on the North Sea - Another impressive result from the Leica C. Is it gaining in popularity? I like the B&W treatment of this subject with emphasis rightly given to the impressive cloud formation. The light reflection on the sea drives the eye to the horizon. Well executed shot.
15. William: Purple flowers - A simple subject but well worked. The colour is superb and the narrow depth of field from the wide-open ‘Lux has worked magnificently. Lovely.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteA good start to your membership of the circle. This is not the easiest type of shot to get right, but the frame captures the light display well and you get a feel for the moment. Nice one.
2) Bernd
Reminds me of the famous shot by Eugene Smith, you just need two children in the distance to complete it. A beautiful spot.
3) Bill
An interesting piece of architecture with the angle adding to the scale. Makes me feel cold and to wish the sun was shining.
4) David F
The lovely Broads, such a quiet place, well at least some of it is. This could be the 1930s, lovely tones and I like the square frame.
5) David K
Looks like the have made a good job of the refurbishment, hope they draw a large crowd regularly. The light through the back of the chairs works well and draws the eye, would have liked to have seen more of it.
6) Dunk
Another first class close up with beautiful illumination. A great example of precision photography.
7) Elaine
I like the way one cyclist is standing looking very relaxed checking his map and the other seems to be writhing in agony, though he may simply be stretching. Well seen.
8) Keith
Nicely framed with the space between the two rocks in the distance seeming to offer a way out to the void, dwarfing the figures. There’s not much in the frame, but it works for me.
9) Malcolm
As waterfalls go this seems fairly low key, but it is a quiet image that makes me want to get my walking boots on again.
10) Mike
Vivid colours and reflections – ah, that was the summer….
11) me
12) Robert H
A good old fashioned tractor with a farmer who seems to be making a good job of the ploughing, though what do I know!
13) Theodore
A wacky angle, and temptation to want to run a race using the flowers as lanes of track.
14) Tony
Another image that has little content at first glance, yet the sky is nicely processed and interesting in itself.
15) William
This has the feel of a painting, the limited depth working well when coupled with the limited colour palate.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteFine action shot with good exposure in difficult conditions. More light on the subject’s face would perhaps have enhanced the photograph
2) Bernd
Picture is certainly suited to monochrome, but more light in the foreground and at the end of ‘the tunnel’ in the distance would have enhanced the image
3) Bill
An interesting composition of the water feature, which is well exposed but might have benefited from the two figures being closer
4) David F
Well composed and exposed photograph of a tranquil riverside scene, which is well suited to monochrome
5) Mine
6) Dunk
Well lit picture of the leaf with plenty of fine detail in the image
7) Elaine
Well caught shot of the two cyclists, clearly illustrating their (presumably exhausted) state
8) Keith
Nicely composed photograph of a tranquil seaside scene on a summer’s day with the two figures and the Mirror dinghy providing added points of interest
9) Malcolm
Well composed landscape scene, which is enhanced by the flow of the water
10) Mike
Nicely composed photograh with striking cloud formations across the strong blue sky creating the reflections in the foreground and enhanced by the ducks
11) Phil
Interesting shot looking in on the two relaxing figures in deep conversation. The picture would perhaps have been enhanced if taken with the branch not blocking out the figure to the left
12) Robert H
Well composed photograph capturing the farmer and his tractor in action (It is a shame that the image cannot be enlarged as transmitted across to Circle D?!)
13) Theodore
The photograph captures the flowers and strong colours well and produces an interesting composition with the curvature. The image might perhaps have been improved by cutting out the figures at the top left
14) Tony
Interesting seascape with a striking cloud formation. Whilst the sun reflection creates interest, the addition of a ship/boat might perhaps have enhanced the image
15) William
Nicely composed photograph of the flowers, which is strengthened by its simplicity, the narrow depth of field and the striking colour
1. Alan: Status Quo at Holkham Hall.
ReplyDeleteSlow shutter speed provides nice movement in the hand of the guitarist and the drumsticks.
2. Bernd : Bois d’Amour.
I like the use of black and white and out of focus areas here. These give an eerie feeling to the photo.
3. Bill: Feeling the coolness.
Nice Idea. Moving in closer to the water feature and the two subject figures might have eliminated the buildings on top left.
4. David F: Broads Windmill.
Lovely scene which has a timeless quality.
5. David K: Civic Pride.
Nice idea to include the deck chairs. Perhaps a lower level shot might have conveyed a sense of the viewers looking up at the bandstand.
6. Dunk: Transilluminated Orchid Leaf.
Beautifully lit. Impeccable technique.
7. Elaine: Can’t go any further.
Is he stretching, relaxing or just plain tired? Closer Crop might help composition.
8. Keith: A blue Lulworth Cove.
The figures provide scale and lead the viewer into a lovely scene. A lower or closer viewpoint might have reduced the amount of sand in the foreground.
9. Malcolm: Waterfall Olchon Valley.
Lovely woodland scene with nice movement in the water.
10. Mike: Gunnersby Park.
Lovely colours. The clouds are like balls of cotton and combined with the reflections on the water it becomes one of those ‘wish you were there’ photos.
11. Phil: Hi Vis.
What are they talking about? The guy in the orange shirt certainly stands out even if he is very relaxed. Maybe he is making a statement or just bored with the other guy!
12. Robert H: Ploughing Match – Pandy.
Lovely pastoral scene.The audience must be behind the camera. We had 280,000 people at our recent ploughing championships and a shot as nice as this would not have been possible!
13. Theodore: Keukenhof Flower Show.
The angled view works well. It should be possible to crop out the figures in the top left corner.
14. Tony: Evening Light on the North Sea.
Lovely light and mood. A crop of the sand might have given a slightly different mood.
15. William: Mine.
ReplyDelete1) Alan- Welcome to the circle and yes it is a good start. The Leica C has done well and you certainly had a good viewpoint. I would have been tempted to crop to a square image, taking the bulk off the LHS and a sliver on the RHS.
2)Bernd . Simple , classic image, right place, right time and right medium. Timeless. Great.
3) Mine - I was waiting for them both to put their hands in the water at the same time as they walked up the slope, when they did they were really too far away.
4) David F- Pleasant image, great tones (how did you process it?) the square composition works well but I feel it is a little tight in the frame. I guess there is a good reason for that.
5) David K- The action is a little small the frame but your chosen viewpoint records the structure and the occasion well. Were you wishing for a 28mm to get the semicircle of spectators in?
6)Dunk - Not the most exciting image in many peoples eyes but beautifully executed. I always look forward to seeing details of your set-up for this type of image. I know it can take a long time.
7)Elaine - Well seen and taken as they say, for me the crop is just right to set the scene and tells the story. Those long lenses are great for this kind of thing.
8) Keith - A classic scene, with classic framing on a beautiful day. A pleasant memory for someone. I may have been tempted to clone the red buoys/? out. Lulworth without the full curved headland is unusual.
9)Malcolm - Another classic image, I like the diagonal placing of the line of rocks. A pleasant record of the day.
10) Mike - A pleasant scene on a fine day. The half and half horizontal split suits the scene. For me a LHS crop just to the
left of the geese and a slight RHS crop improves it. Must be a great place for
photos.
11)Phil - Grab a shot, then try for another without the foliage in the way and the moment is gone? Thats what happens with me. A good try, and it has left me curious as to what else was going on that was obscured by the tree. Leaving the foreground in is a little distracting but for me helps set the scene.
12) Robert H - This is another classic shot, the lens is well chosen giving a large enough image without too much compression. I like the framing, the level of recession in the background and the strong diagonal line of the plough.
13)Theodore - The 24mm and Nex are a useful combination. The strong colours of the curved flower beds have been transformed into a more interesting image by the tilted viewpoint. It is a digital circle, so you could have taken out the plant marker which does catch the eye.
14)Tony - A simple classic seascape, the Lightroom tones are great but I don’t think the cloud formation is strong enough to make it stand out.
15)William - Its nice to see that M Fit lenses focus somewhat closer these days. It is not easy to find a good arrangement of flowers for this kind of shot. The colours are great and some ‘floating’ is achieved but for me the bottom flower is distracting. Its worth persevering with this kind of effect.
1) Alan. Let me join the others in welcoming you to Circle D Alan, do join in and make your presence felt. This is a colourful image taken under what must have been tricky lighting and it captures the mood of the concert well. Personally I would have “lost” the Marshall logo which does catch my eye. As for Dunk’s suggestion that the image looks tilted I have to disagree, if the mike were to be straightened the status of the Quo would be less than upright.
ReplyDelete2) Bernd. The strong sidelight through the trees is what brings this path to life and made exposure difficult especially in the shadow areas. Maybe a little less at the base and more at the top would have permitted a greater depth of field that extended to the currently disturbingly unsharp area at the end of the path.
3) Bill. The Summaron has made a good job of the perspective here making the most of the serpentine lines of the wall. Without preknowledge of the wall we might be puzzled as to its texture were it not for the sparkle of the water as it runs off the bottom and the wet patch. The figures indulging in the irresistible temptation to dabble their fingers add a little story and complete the picture beautifully.
4) David F. A sharp crisp image of the Broads taken from an angle that positions the white mill against the dark trees.
5) David K. This makes me think what strange things opening ceremonies are, did all those people have to duck under the ribbon to get onto the bandstand in the first place or was it tied up afterwards so that the Mayor could cut it down? Whatever the picture captures the moment perfectly, the official party complete with gold chains do their stuff whilst the colourful audience wait patiently for the music in the park to begin.
6) Dunk. Another of Dunk’s eye-catching close-up specials. That tiny speck of green breaks the uniformity of colour.
7) Elaine. The chap on his back has a number pinned to his chest but does not much look like he is in a race - which adds to the story - what is going on? The splashes of red against the green backdrop gives a vibrancy to the scene.
8) Keith. A pleasantly relaxing image, blue and brown make a good colour combination. The two figures give it the human element without dominating the scene.
9) Mine.
10) Mike. Very vivid colours here but it seems to work, the summer-house and its reflection relieving the monotony of the treeline. A good cloud formation breaks up the sky and also brings life to the lake.
11) Phil. Having looked long and hard at this one Phil I am still struggling to understand what attracted you to it and what made you make the exposure. As a general rule I like images that pose questions and leave them unanswered but here I don’t know what the question can be, sorry but it does not work for me.
12) Robert. A simple composition with the tractor and plough dominant against the hills in the background. It really needs to be a larger image for it to be appreciated properly.
13) Theodore. The use of the wide angle lens and twisted framing ensures that the display fills the frame and gives it its maximum impact.
14) Tony. An attractive cloud formation and the light on the water brightens it all up. There is a certain appeal in the emptiness but I wonder if it just needs some extra element somewhere.
15) William. It is not easy to separate individual flowers when they are growing in clumps like this but you have succeeded here. The colour combination is simple but the confusion of stems rather overwhelms the effect of the limited depth of field.
Alan
ReplyDeleteI join everyone in welcoming you to Circle D !
A typical subject in difficult lighting; amongst the most difficult subjects to cover.
I do think that post processing to bring out the lower part of the face a bit more would be beneficial, as I feel a need for a more direct point of interest.
Bernd
Lovely shot, very atmospheric. Personally I would only have preferred perhaps a little less foreground?
Bill
Great use of the old 35mm Summaron; for me the picture feels as if it were cropped? Also the figures in the distance seem too small and distract a bit. The captured water ripples do feel ‘cooling’ in any case.
DavidF
I am a sucker for this type of B/W rendition and simply enjoy the tonality. It is nit- picking, but I think if the windmill vanes had been a bit more in the picture (perhaps impossible?) it would have been even more impressive.
DavidK
Not sure what to think; we are too far away fro the action and the colorful lawn chairs seem to make a more interesting compositional aspect? Perhaps another viewpoint would have been more desirable?
Dunk
I am always extremely impressed with the technical prowess of these closeup detail pictures. However, at the same time despite my marveling, I don’t feel moved by them. I know there is poetry in there somewhere, (a la Mapplethorpe?) and I am sure you have the ability to bring that out if you so wish?
Elaine
A well captured moment. Strange enough, I think it would have had a more ‘documentary’ feeling in B/W?
Keith
Nice shot; I wish that perhaps a bit more ‘foot zoom’ was used to get a bit more of the figures in the scene?
Malcolm
Nice shot; personally would have preferred a shot from a somewhat lower perspective.
Mike
Beautiful composition and color rendition. I am not sure, but it looks a bit as if the building in the background is not quite sharp enough, which disturbs me a little as my eye is drawn to it.
Phil
I really don’t understand this; perhaps I am missing something obvious? The greenery blocking out the one figure is strange and I don’t get any connection with the title?
RobertH
It appears to be a beautiful composition, but it is so small I can’t really make any opinion about it.
Theodore
Me
Tony
Beautifully captured sense of calm, but I feel it is perhaps missing some element to make it more dramatic?
William
Exemplary use of DOF to create a very pleasing effect and much more interesting than the usual flower shots one often sees.