1) Alan
The Flower Powered Bike, Leica M (240)
2) Bernd
At the Saxophone's Workshop - Repairing a 1957 Selmer tenor saxophone for a professional player
3) Bill
That way?, Hmm, I’m not so sure’ Take with Leica lenses Panasonic FT4 in Manchester City Centre.
4) David F
Street Hotrod
5) David K
Sea Anglers Meet’ - taken on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. It was taken with my Leica M9 with the 28mm Elmarit f/2.8 Lens - exposed for 1/750 second at f/8.0 (ISO 160).
Sea Anglers Meet’ - taken on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. It was taken with my Leica M9 with the 28mm Elmarit f/2.8 Lens - exposed for 1/750 second at f/8.0 (ISO 160).
6) Dunk
'Belton House Courtyard Sculpture’ Leica Society trip to Belton House 16 October 2014; R9/DMR 21-35 Vario Elmar R Asph.; 1/90 f8 ISO 200; handheld. Still trying to find a positive ID/history for the courtyard statues. The alcoves had been tidied-up recently but the residual ivy rootlets add a bit of character.
7) Elaine
Tired of baking
8) Keith
Happiness is a tin of Brillo. Fly is a replica of one of Brunnel's Broadgauge locomotives. Leica M(240)/Summilux 35mm.
9) Malcolm
Fancy Pants, Leeds town centre shot on Panasonic TZ60.
10) Mike
Finalising plans for the D-Day landings while Field Marshal Montgomery puts some backbone into the battle-weary hoi polloi. (Military Day, Brooklands Museum, Surrey on 16 November 2014)
Leica M-P with 35mm Summicron
Finalising plans for the D-Day landings while Field Marshal Montgomery puts some backbone into the battle-weary hoi polloi. (Military Day, Brooklands Museum, Surrey on 16 November 2014)
Leica M-P with 35mm Summicron
11) Phil
Green and pleasant land, Mayfair, London. Leica M, then during the Society visit to Leica
12) Robert H
Dawn over Falmouth Harbour : Leica M9P : 90mm Elmarit : ISO 160
13) Theodore
Bernini chapel, Canale Monterano. Leica M4 with vers. II 35mm Summicron
14) Tony
Above Diggle - taken on a walk from Uppermill to Diggle a few years ago.
M8 + Elmarit 28mm, with IR transmission filter. Processed in Lightroom and
Photomaitx Pro.
Above Diggle - taken on a walk from Uppermill to Diggle a few years ago.
M8 + Elmarit 28mm, with IR transmission filter. Processed in Lightroom and
Photomaitx Pro.
15) William
Bicycle and Street Plant in Nafplio. Leica M with 35 Summicron. Taken in the former (1821 to 1834) capital of Greece in the Peloponnese. It reminds me a bit of Provence.
Would all members please vote and comment as usual, Merry Christmas....
TLS Circle D – December 2014 Comments
ReplyDelete1 Alan: The Flower Powered Bike
My eye goes straight to the bike’s poor paint job, the unattractive looking flower boxes and the too modern saddle. But even if the bike and accessories were attractive, the ‘side-on’ composition would not show it to best advantage. A‘side plus front’ view would be better. Unfortunately does not appeal.
2 Bernd: At the Saxophone’s Workshop
No technical details ref camera/lens/aperture but assume wide aperture deliberately chosen. As this is essentially a record/documentary photo, I’d prefer to see all the sax parts and any tools on the bench, all in focus … they would then add to the story. Woodwind repair is an interesting subject for me –I have a classic 1920’s Hawkes alto sax (made in Soho) recently serviced in a local Peterborough workshop.
3 Bill: That way? Hmm, I’m not so sure.
A fair record but could have been improved by including the man’s hand – it would complete the image. But not easy to grab a shot like this 100% successfully when passing by – probably only get one attempt.
4 David F: Street Hot Rod
Trying to figure out the function and purpose of the intriguing springs? Lacks shadow detail and would prefer to see more of the whole engine and thus all of its hot rod accessories.
5 David K: Sea Anglers Meet
Fair record shot of a group of beachcasters with a good straight horizon. – well exposed. A long time since I’ve done any sea fishing thus intrigued by the rods being parallel to the shoreline?
6 Mine
7 Elaine: Tired of baking
Interesting record of a baker’s shop but the chosen composition does not show the baker or the shop to best advantage. The box / elbow support detracts – a different camera angle would make it less intrusive and less obvious. The counter top paper and weight? are rather distracting when only half shown. Maybe needs a more wide angle view and a different title.
8 Keith: Happiness is a tin of Brillo
Only part of the loco visible – would prefer to see the whole of it in horizontal format. As it is, does not convey a strong story or much of Brunel’s engineering.
9 Malcolm R: Fancy Pants
Excellent ‘moment’ capture. The voyeur’s glance conveys many words. Well seen.
10 Mike: Finalising plans for the D Day landings
Amusing record / re-enactment image with some credible characters. I wonder if Mr Churchill has to ‘keep in training’ to maintain his physique?
11 Phil: Green and pleasant land, Mayfair London.
Initially bewildered by the image which at first sight is pictorially confusing. Then the penny dropped … or ‘hatched’ … after reconciling the somewhat surreal elements. Reminiscent of a set from ‘The Prisoner’? Well seen and imaged.
12 Robert H: Dawn over Falmouth Harbour.
A peaceful, tranquil composition with interesting silhouettes but I’m wondering how a wider viewpoint in landscape format might render the scene?
13 Theodore: Bernini Chapel Canale Monterano
Fair record of the ruin but the shadow detail could be improved and the highlights toned down slightly. A somewhat clichéd and obvious composition in need of something extra to make it work well.
14 Tony: Above Diggle
Interesting IR rendition showing the M8’s IR capability. Suspect there is a bit more involved ref composition and focusing when using the M8 for IR imaging? The composition and result are excellent.
15 William: Bicycle and street plant in Nafplio.
Composition works well; the elements and pastel colours compliment each other; good camera angle with good verticals. An attractive unspoilt classic bike. A very enjoyable image.
Another interesting series of images and good to see the monochrome and IR renditions. Monochrome PDIs are becoming more popular – but why has the RPS banned IR images? The IR ban has dissuaded me from joining the RPS.
Wishing everyone a Super Christmas and may Santa bring you something ‘Leica’ to really appreciate.
dunk
1) Alan :
ReplyDeleteThis a very striking green! You have certainly filled the frame with your chosen subject. The reflections in the windows also give a sense of place and are not too distracting. A good sharp image.
2) Bernd :
This type of picture works so well in B&W. The point of focus is just right giving full emphasis on the craftsman at work. I also like the way the background has been thrown out of focus but still gives enough information of the craftsmans environment.
3) Bill :
A well caught moment with a nice expression on the lads face. Certainly a tight crop to give full emphasis of your chosen subject.
4) David F :
Plenty of detail here along with an interesting border which I think suits this particular subject. However I do find the out of focus strap in the foreground rather irritating and it does draw the eye away from the rest of the picture.
5) David K :
I can see sunny Wales here on the horizon! I think this would be stronger picture if you had concentrated on the foreground fishermen. Overall the picture is too busy and ones eye roams around the picture. Good quality image with nice rich colours.
6) Dunk :
Lovely quality here and the lighting is certainly with you to show off this statue to its full advantage. I particularly like the textured background which adds to the overall atmosphere.
7) Elaine :
I like this portrait it is very well framed but it is a shame the Baker's face is a shade soft. I suspect she may have moved at the critical moment. This is a good record of the bakers working environment.
8 ) Keith :
This gentleman seems to be fully engrossed in the task at hand. The steam engine looks interesting and you have filled the frame with the subject. A good clean sharp result.
9 ) Malcolm. :
I like the way you have caught the chaps expression which makes the picture. Good strong colours.
10 ) Mike :
Lovely expressions on the faces and another picture which I feel works best in B&W. I think I would like to see the background thrown out of focus to give even more emphasis to your main subject.
11 ) Phil :
Well spotted I did n't see this on my travels around Grosvenor Square. I like the way the workman is juxtaposed against the billboard. This makes for an interesting picture.
13 ) Theodore :
Nice tonal range here and I like the shafts of sunlight illuminating the far wall. Could do with a little more detail in the foreground wall especially the left hand side but that is just a small detail.
14 ) Tony :
Love the clouds and the use of the IR filter it is not too overbearing. The style is a good lead in to the main picture. A very pleasing rural image.
15 ) William :
Striking colours here and sharpness through out the picture. However I find the colourful flowers over the bike a bit over powering and my eye keeps being drawn to them. Having said that it is a great record of a street in Nafplio.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteThe bicycle makes and effective flower pot and I like the reflections of the people in the window.
2) Bernd
Another powerful portrait. The depth of field is just right and the picture feels just right for the subject.
3) Bill
You always manage to find such good situations. The loss of the hand on the right is a slight problem, but the fact they are both wearing yellow tops, the umbrella and the child’s expression all make for a great picture.
4) David F
Lots of detail here, well caught in sharp, stark black and white.
5) David K
A typical English beach scene, nicely framed. I have often wondered how successful fishing in these situations is.
6) Dunk
I like the simplicity and detail of this shot. The remainder of the ivy adds an extra layer and detail to this, nicely spotted.
7) Elaine
The caption is intriguing. I imagine the bread is tasty, but why the bare shelves one side and piled high the other?
8) Keith
A piece of history, even if a replica. I imagine it takes a lot of maintenance to keep it on the rails… I hope his fingers stand up to the brillo…
9) Malcolm
A strong street shot, the one splash of colour catching the man’s eye, and the double figures in the back, both wearing similar clothes, very nice shot.
10) Mike
Monty and Churchill capture with a Leica, been a few years since that last happened. Love their expressions, looks like they have been caught doing something they shouldn’t have…
11) Me
12) Robert
I like the upright framing, the feeling that this is part of a wider view works for me. The dark area at the front also helps frame the shot.
13) Theodore
A tough shot to get right and include detail in the shadows. The varied tones are pleasing, though could do with a figure or part of one perhaps.
14) Tony
The toning works well here, giving a timeless result.
15) William
That’s an impressive hanging basket! Great colours, lovely light and the feeling of lazy days…with a Leica. Joy.
Keith W
ReplyDeleteFirstly, can I wish all Circle Ders a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2015.
1. Alan
This is a pleasant enough shot but I think it needs a different angle and some additional
interest to lift it, and from the reflections it looks like there were people about.
2. Bernd
This is a great portrait with the key subject well positioned in the frame. The out of focus
area has enough detail to understand the setting.
3. Bill
Well spotted and I guess you didn’t have much time to compose. Probably has to be said that a couple of passes back would have included guys hand and give margin it allow you to straighten image.
4. David F
Nice chrome work, but I find the out of focus spring strop terribly distracting in such a critical position in frame.
5. David K
The main group are well framed but I think I would have waited to try and get support cast walking into, not out of, frame. Sad to see we need high viz to go sea fishing.
6. Dunk
Lovely colours and detail, but if it is a record shot of a statue why not the whole figure in portrait format.
7. Elaine
The figure is to out of focus for me and the large area of oof wooden counter back adds nothing to picture.
8. Me
9. Malcolm
The guys expression and gaze is a classic. Well spotted and grabbed.
10. Mike
Very nicely framed. Apart from two main characters you did well to get all the background “in period”.
11. Phil
When I saw this image at the Mayfair event i thought someone did well to find that shot within half a mile! Very well spotted and well composed, especially with a new to you camera.
12. Robert H
Great sky and like that you have detail in the highlight on the water. A very strong image.
13. Theodore
Another very powerful image. Being picky, perhaps slightly more shadow detail on left would strengthen it, but appreciate challenge of also holding highlight detail.
14. Tony
Lovely well composed timeless scene. The tones suit the image well and we are certainly invited to climb over the style and enter the scene.
15. William
Well, I have never found a scene like this in Greece! A fantastic image. Would be happy to have this on the wall. Only thought is perhaps getting cycle a little off centre would enhance composition even more.
1. Alan - The Flower Powered Bike.
ReplyDeleteGreat title for those of us old enough to remember the 60s. The reflections in the window are perhaps a bit distracting. Was there a better viewpoint to avoid this?
2. Bernd - At the Saxophone’s Workshop.
Is Selmer the Leica of saxophones? A lovely shot with just about the right amount of depth of field.
3. Bill - That Way?
Well observed. The low perspective works well particularly for the child in the photograph.
4. David F - Street Hotrod.
Good detail in this. The issue with the out of focus strap might have been avoided by taking the photo from a different point of view but maybe this was not possible.
5. David K - Sea Anglers Meet.
Nice photo but the anglers are a bit stretched out due to the use of a 28mm lens. If possible getting in closer the nearest angler might have worked better.
6. Dunk - Belton House Courtyard Sculpture.
Nice record shot. There might have been more possibilties if the vegetation was still growing but that was probably down to the time of the year.
7. Elaine - Tired of baking.
The lighting here is very nice. The title conveys what one sees. A step to the left might have given an even better photo.
8. Keith - Happiness is a tin of Brillo.
Nice metalwork; just like a vintage Leica! This conveys very well the dedication and hard work needed to maintain such magnificent machines.
9. Malcolm - Fancy Pants.
I love this. No only does this capture a moment in time but it also conveys a sense of what we used to call ‘the generation gap’. Well done.
10. Mike - Finalising plans for the D-Day landings.
Lovely shot of an historical recreation. The vintage vehicles behind add to the atmosphere. The poses of the two foreground figure are excellent. Churchill seems to be enjoying the occasion.
11. Phil - Green and pleasant land.
A true ‘trompe-l’oeil’, as the French might say. I was really fooled by this when it was shown in Mayfair and I even wondered for a second where such scenery might possibly exist in the locality. Brilliantly seen and executed.
12. Robert H - Dawn over Falmouth Harbour.
A lovely shot which conveys a great sense of tranquility.
13. Theodore - Bernini Chapel, Canale Monterano.
A beautifully composed and well taken photo which conveys a great sense of this place.
14. Tony - Above Diggle.
The IR is not too strong and works well. A well composed and beautiful tranquil rural scene.
15. William – Mine
Seasons Greetings to all in Circle D
Members may be interested in this Article regarding sensor delamination issues affecting M9, M9-P, M Monochrome and M-E cameras
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dpreview.com/articles/8752612172/leica-m9-users-report-sensor-corrosion-issue
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteThe centre of focus, the bicycle, has a striking colour, which stands out. However, the image is rather let down by the less than attractive boxes containing the flowers
2) Bernd
Good photograph of a craftsman at work with good depth of field. It would have been helpful to see more saxophone parts to better illustrate his work
3) Bill
An interesting street photograph with the boy wondering, as the viewer is, as to the focus of the men’s attention. It is a pity about the ‘missing’ hand
4) David F
Fine picture of the engine with plenty of detail and suited to black & white. The image might have been enhanced if the piece in the foreground had been in focus
5) Mine
6) Dunk
Good photograph of the sculpture with fine lighting and detail
7) Elaine
Nice picture of the baker’s work area. The colours and lighting are good but the scarred wooden structure to the right is distracting
8) Keith
Interesting shot of a section of the ‘Fly’ engine, with good colour and detail.
9) Malcolm
A well-caught street photograph scene – with the man’s gaze saying it all!
10) Mike
Some well known figures portrayed in this photograph! Good shot and it is well suited to B & W
11) Phil
A well-caught street shot with a difference! The builder was in the perfect position at the right moment. Clever!
12) Robert H
A well composed photograph of a tranquil scene, enhanced by the dawn sky and an ideal subject for B & W
13) Theodore
An interesting composition, suited to B & W and with good tones, although the image could perhaps have been enhanced if the highlights were toned down slightly
14) Tony
Nicely composed tranquil landscape shot, with the style providing a good foreground
15) William
Nice street image, well composed and with strong colours, enhanced by the flowers, although the hanging basket in the foreground is perhaps a bit too dominant
Season's Greetings to all Circle D Members, along with the hope that the photograph submissions during 2015 will match - if not better - those submitted during the current year!
1 Alan. I was up in Yorkshire in October - just after the Tour de France had passed through (I can’t help feeling they were a little off course) - and these brightly painted bikes were everywhere, on roof tops, hanging on walls, out of windows etc. This is a good example of the type, not overexciting perhaps but nevertheless a welcome reminder of the enthusiasm felt for the event.
ReplyDelete2 Bernd. This is a great study in concentration and it is always good to see a craftsman at work. The downside is the high counter-top that he is working behind, it impairs our view of the instrument and whilst all the bits and pieces there are no doubt a part of the story (if not the instrument itself) they are so far out of focus due to depth of field constraints that they are really a distraction.
3 Bill. I like the similar pose of the adults, with their yellow jackets they could almost be singing a duet. The lad obviously has reservations about the performance. A nicely caught moment. I won’t mention the missing hand - enough’s been said about that already.
4 David F. I’m having problems with this one not being a connoisseur of engines. It’s beautifully polished but seems to fall between being a record shot of the engine (in which case I think we should see more of it - and maybe even a part of whatever it is driving) and a kind of graphic/ design type of composition (where it needs to be simpler). The furry borders feel alien to this kind of subject matter.
5 David K. The yellow jacket makes a bright spot of colour on the left hand side and needs to be made more of at the expense of the less interesting right with the chap walking out of the frame. Maybe a vertical shot to include the reflection in the sand of this bright colours.
6 Dunk. A simple and pleasing depiction of the statue. The ivy rootlets and the dirt give the lady character (as if a missing arm were not character enough).
7 Elaine. The angle from which this was taken suggests a “discreet shot from the hip” - which nine times out of ten results in complete failure, here however you have managed to capture a reasonable portrait of the baker even if she is hiding behind her counter - and has spotted you. The “What are you up to” expression speaks volumes and the rolls and loaves on the shelves set the scene nicely.
8 Keith. The black background of the engine shed does a splendid job in making this chap with his tin of polish stand out. Is this Didcot? I remember that there was a short section of broad gauge track there when we visited years ago.
9 Me.
10 Mike. Not sure about “Monty” but the rest of the top brass look quite realistic. Great expressions on all the faces and the shot works well in monochrome.
11 Phil. Well seen and well captured, not quite what it seems to be at first sight which makes it all the more entertaining. A first rate street photograph.
12 Rpbert. A dramatic sky and a good solid base but the boats are haphazard (as ever) and the overall is rather “soot & whitewash”. Is there a colour version?
13 Theodore. A brave attempt shooting through the doorway like this in such contrasty light. A thin grey line around the image would prevent the dark areas bleeding out into the black background.
14 Tony. Not too obviously infra-red (I’m not a fan) so this works well for me. The toning gives it warmth and I like the repetition of the two posts, two horses and two small trees leading us into the frame.
15 William. The Tour de France didn’t go to Greece as well did it? This is a delightful street corner, beautifully maintained and the bike and the wonderful old tree lift it to another dimension.
Best wishes to everyone for Christmas and the New Year.
Hi Dunk,
ReplyDeleteyou're right. I have forgotten the tech details. As always M9, this photograph taken with Summilux 50 mm wide open. The daylight from a window on the left hand side was almost exclusively used.
As my membership of the LS comes to an end I would like to wish all members of the society and in particular Circle D continued success in 2015 and beyond.
ReplyDeleteIn particular a big well done to Phil for his leadership of the circle and steering it to become one of the largest circles in the society.