Here's the June collection of images from Circle D, would member's please comment and vote as usual.
1) Alan
Medieval Fayre; Taken during Hanse week end in Kings Lynn, Leica C F4.4 1/125 ISO 100
2) Bernd
The Snail: On a very wet Sunday walk this snail was the only creature that crossed my way. Taken with Leica Macro-Elmarit 1:2.8/60mm hosted by a Fuji X-T1.
3) Bill
’Taking the sun’ - taken with a Fuji X-E2 and 90 mm Elmar C at Mount Pleasant Gardens, Kelsall, Cheshire. Processed in Photoshop Elements 13. The sculpture is called “Nixie” by Christine Baxter and was for sale at £560.
4) David F
Footpath
5) David K
‘Siesta Time on Pulteney Bridge’ - taken in Bath. It was taken with my (new) Leica D-Lux (Type 109) with its DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f1.7-2.8 asph Lens - exposed for 1/320 second at f/8 (ISO 200).
6) Elaine
7) Jim
The Wee BOYb A future Champion.? Glenurqhart Highland games. Vario Elmarit. L1.
8) Keith
Refreshments ahead -Dorset Coast Path: Leica M9/Summilux 50mm
9) Malcolm
Further Reductions
10) Mike
Out with the Simple Street Photography group on a modelling assignment. Leica M-P and 50mm Apo-Summicron. Conversion in Silver Efex Pro.
11) Phil
12) Rob C
Extremely rare Baby Silver Blonde Trans Pecos Ratsnake.
Leica D lux type 109
13) Robert H
Spring, Leica M9P : 90mm Elmarit : ISO 200
15) Theodore
Awaiting photo
17) William
Swan Family On The Move: I am not sure if it is the father or mother that is doing 'rear gunner' here. This is in my local park, where every year many cygnets are lost to predators such as gulls and herons. Leica M3 and Collapsible 90 mm Elmar.
Footpath
5) David K
‘Siesta Time on Pulteney Bridge’ - taken in Bath. It was taken with my (new) Leica D-Lux (Type 109) with its DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f1.7-2.8 asph Lens - exposed for 1/320 second at f/8 (ISO 200).
Jump for joy: GTaken with LumixZf100 with Leica lens.
7) Jim
The Wee BOYb A future Champion.? Glenurqhart Highland games. Vario Elmarit. L1.
8) Keith
Refreshments ahead -Dorset Coast Path: Leica M9/Summilux 50mm
9) Malcolm
10) Mike
Out with the Simple Street Photography group on a modelling assignment. Leica M-P and 50mm Apo-Summicron. Conversion in Silver Efex Pro.
11) Phil
The Cross: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Leica M6 35mm Summicron, Kodachrome 64
12) Rob C
Extremely rare Baby Silver Blonde Trans Pecos Ratsnake.
Leica D lux type 109
13) Robert H
Spring, Leica M9P : 90mm Elmarit : ISO 200
14) Sky
Banc. Taken using a Leica V-lux.
15) Theodore
Awaiting photo
16) Tony - No image this month
Swan Family On The Move: I am not sure if it is the father or mother that is doing 'rear gunner' here. This is in my local park, where every year many cygnets are lost to predators such as gulls and herons. Leica M3 and Collapsible 90 mm Elmar.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteLots of information in there, and I hope you had a good day out at the event. I’d like to know more about what he is doing though.
2) Bernd
We have lots of these in our garden, and I entered a picture of a few last year. The shallow depth of field work well, beautifully crisp image.
3) Bill
An interesting statue, and one that the black and white treatment works very well with.
4) David F
The coloured pavement… reflections from a nearby building? Looks like a pleasant spot to sit and read.
5) David K
The pigeons will find any little ledge, nicely spotted, hope you enjoy the camera.
6) Elaine
A lovely picture, great colour and the title says it all.
7) Jim
Bike racing on grass, not for the feint hearted I’d imagine.
8) Keith
A beautiful day, having walked part of that coast recently I can say that this captures the feeling very well.
9) Malcolm
A common sight on our high-streets, hope there were bargains to be had.
10) Mike
An interesting pose, not sure what they are up to, but certainly makes for an intriguing shot, and technically perfect.
11) Me
12) Rob C
About to strike! The snake is well caught, and in a shape that adds some drama to the frame.
13) Robert H
Wow, the simple use of colour works really well here, three bands across the frame. Very nice.
14) Sky
A lovely place for a picnic, and the shape of the tree is interesting in itself.
15) Theodore
No Photo
16) Tony
No photo
17) William
Very tranquil, the protective family unit at work on the water. Nice to see a shot from an M3.
Keith
ReplyDelete1. Alan
Good reminder of the event. As he is talking would like to see a bit more of lady.
2. Bernd
You certainly nailed the focus on this.
3. Bill
What a lifelike sculpture and well composed
4. David F
What a lovely effect on the footpath. I think you let the walkers get to just the right spot.
5. David K
Not the most attractive view of Putney Bridge but a fun shot with well handled perspective.
6.Elaine
Fun shot but like to see face and hair lightened.
7.Jim
Is the boy keeping up or being lapped? A nicely composed and captured group.
8.Me
9. Malcolm
Hope she got a bargain! Nice shot of everyday scene we don’t all record.
10.Mike
You are making me want this lens! The way it has reproduced the material of her coat is superb. Lovely shot.
11. Phil
This is a classic Kodachrome shot if I ever saw one - lovely. Could be William Eggleston! Perhaps we should have a Kodachrome only month (except all mine are pre Leica I am afraid!)
12. Rob C
Snakes aren’t my thing, but as a natural history photograph I think it needs to be sharper. That said a well lit shot.
13. Robert H
A nice composition but I wanted to see it bigger!
14.Sky
Good composition but would like to see more detail/colour in the tree which is there to be brought out.
15. Theodore
16. Tony
17. William
Lovely composition and muted (sorry) colours. Great image. Shame about the plastic feeding box or whatever it is.
1. Alan: Medieval Fayre.
ReplyDeleteNicely captured. I would have cropped out the bit of the person showing on the right hand side and I would have straightened the verticals slightly.
2. Bernd: The Snail.
Excellent capture with the X-T1 (I have just got one myself). The depth of field is just right with the background fading away.
3. Bill: Taking the Sun.
Another Fuji shot with a Leica lens. The depth of field is also just right here.
4. David F: Footpath.
Beautiful colours; very well seen and taken. Where are the colours coming from? The ladies in the photo are also bathed in the light reflections or projections.
5. David K: Siesta Time on Pulteney Bridge.
Very nice shot of the bridge and pigeons. A crop might have eliminated the distraction of the people sitting and walking on the other bank, although one or two of the sitters might have been having a little siesta themselves!
6. Elaine : Jump for Joy.
The rendering here reminds me of slide film. I like the stalks/ears in the foreground but I wonder if cropping (pardon the pun!) back to the next line of plants might have concentrated the photo more on the main subject.
7. Jim: The Wee Boy. A Future Champion?
Well seen and taken. Perhaps a closer crop would have eliminated some of the distracting figures in the background.
8. Keith: Refreshments ahead - Dorset Coastal Path.
Beautiful landscape , well captured. The only thing that might improve it would be a visible path leading to the hotel.
9. Malcolm: Further Reductions.
This reminds me of my consumer protection days. The only thing missing is ‘everything must go’. The woman coming out the door with her ‘captures’ really makes the photo.
10. Mike: Out with the Simple Street Photography Group on a modelling assigment.
Beautifully exposed and executed. Is this a professional modelling group?
11. Phil: The Cross: New Orleans, Louisiana,USA.
Presumably the ‘cross’ shadow is from some form of ‘street furniture’. Great composition and atmosphere.
12. Rob C: Baby Silver Blonde Trans Peco Ratsnake.
That’s a mouthful and I am sure that feeding this fellow is some fun. Nicely captured as the snake rears up.
13. Robert H: Spring.
Beautiful colours. Cropping into a panoramic shape has worked very well here.
14. Sky: Banc.
Nice composition. I would shorten the foreground a bit and I would also look at black and white conversion.
15. Theodore: No photo.
16. Tony: No Photo.
17. William: Mine.
To Keith: The 'plastic feeding box' is in fact a duck hiding under the bushes as the 'rear gunner' swan glares at him.
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Sorry William - I see it is now !!
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1) Alan
ReplyDeleteGood shot of the chap in medieval costume. Well exposed but might have benefited from cropping the section of the figure on the right
2) Bernd
Well focused picture of the snail, resulting from being very observant on the Sunday walk!
3) Bill
Nicely composed picture of the statue, which is well suited to monochrome
4) David F
Interesting shot of the footpath with really attractive colours, presumably from reflections coming from the left / rear
5) Mine
6) Elaine
The girl certainly portrays joy and the crop looks right for harvest. The picture might perhaps have been enhanced had there been more light on her face
7) Jim
Well composed action shot of the cycle race on grass (which must be hard work?!) – with the boy apparently keeping up with the adults
8) Keith
Fine well exposed landscape photograph of a lovely tranquil Dorset setting
9) Malcolm
Interesting street photograph illustrating, as the title suggests, ‘still more’ reductions in price! Perhaps yet another high street shop due for closure….
10) Mike
Well exposed and focused photograph of the models with fine detail shown
11) Phil
Well captured shot of the shadow cast on the wall of a typical American property in the South
12) Rob C
Nicely composed and captured picture / ‘action shot’ of the snake with good lighting
13) Robert H
Fine landscape picture, which is well exposed with its three colour bands portrayed around the rapeseed in the centre
14) Sky
Well composed picture of a quiet rural spot with the mature tree in the background
!5) Theodore
No photograph
16) Tony
No photograph
17) William
Delightful well composed photograph of the two swans and their cygnets in what is, hopefully, a safe setting
My photo of the coloured footpath was taken as I was walking home from Photographica, the colours come from coloured panels protruding from the roof of the building. I took quite a few photos including walking down a drive way towards the building, after taking the photos I continued walking along and was rather taken aback as I passed a sign on the building stating that this was the HOME OFFICE!!! No one stopped me but for a minute I was a bit more careful!!
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1) Alan. - A colourful chap. I am curious about what it is he is selling and what it is he has in his hand. He is clearly interacting with a potential customer out of shot and the question is whether that customer would have added to the shot or detracted from it. As it stands I feel we only have half the story.
ReplyDelete2) Bernd - I’m waging war on these beasties at the moment in the garden. This one is well photographed and the unavoidable narrow depth of field with such a close-up works to advantage.
3) Bill - It must have been quite startling coming across this lady in the public gardens. Just enough background information to put her in her surroundings and the lighting angle was kind to you.
4) David F. - The extraordinary effect of the light on the footpath makes this picture (which I suspect you would not otherwise have taken). The figures are far enough away to avoid obscuring the lighting effect but give it that added ingredient.
5) David K. - I understand the attraction of the roosting pigeons but the large expanse of muddy river does little for the image. The figures on the far bank contrast with the pigeons and in that respect make the image more interesting. Perhaps a shot from a different angle would make more of the two principal subjects and reduce the expanse of river?
6) Elaine. - A very different portrait format that in general works well, the detail in the nearer stalks really give a sense of depth to the picture and the girl is clearly enjoying the day. It is a touch contrasty and a little more light on her face would make all the difference.
7) Jim. - The first four riders are neatly spaced with no overlaps and the “Wee Boy” may be in with a chance if he can get through on the inside. A good expression of effort captured on the face of the second rider.
8) Keith. - Very attractive land/seascape. The sunlight on the hotel and the area of land between the foreground and the line of dark distant hills is first rate.
9) Me.
10) Mike. - An impressive piece of photography although I’m not at all sure what to make of the subject matter.
11) Phil. - Again a strong image and again not sure what to make of it.\
12) Rob C. - A plain background shows the snake and its markings to advantage.
13) Robert H. - The crop works well and the contrast in colours between the green,yellow and grey layers is most effective. I like the line of the ditch(?) connecting the darker foreground to the barn.
14) Sky. - Slightly underexposed (other than the sky area). The empty bench invites us to sit and enjoy the view. A move to the right would enable the twiggery on the left to be avoided.
15)Theodore - No image.
16) Tony - No image.
17) William. - A well caught convoy with a definite “Ahh” factor. The local swans get very territorial at this time of the year and these two are keeping a good lookout to left and right.
1 Alan (Medieval Fayre): People dressing up at events like this love having their photographs taken. This would have worked better if there could have been interaction between the photographer and subject, usually very easy to arrange. Nice colours and a good record of the day.
ReplyDelete2 Bernd (The Snail): Impressive macro shot with sharp slimy subject and interesting bokeh
3 Bill (Taking the sun): Well composed and exposed monochrome, almost lifelike
4 David F (Footpath): Interesting colours and shadows make a good street scene.
5 David K (Siesta time on Pulteney Bridge): Well seen loungers. The D-Lux is a capable camera and I am sure you will enjoy it. I am tempted myself.
6 Elaine (Jump for joy): Interesting juxtaposition between the figure and the jumping vegetation. Nice colours and composition.
7 Jim (The Wee BOY: Well-captured group and the small rider stands out, although the caption helps focus attention. Nice composition.
8 Keith (Refreshments Ahead): Interesting and compelling cliffscape (if such word exists) with good colour and well-handled layering between the foreground, middle buildings and the distant sky.
9 Malcolm (Future Reductions): She doesn’t look like she got much of a bargain. Colourful shopfront.
10 Mine. In answer to William, the models were not professional, just a couple of people who wanted to get some experience.
11 Phil (The Cross): The title helps, not sure about the cross. But I like the overall effect, the crumbling building, the colour and the composition.
12 Rob C (Ratsnake): Not the sort of portrait subject I’d feel happy with but Rob seems to have overcome any reservations and captured an interesting shot full of movement. The head could have been a bit sharper, though.
13 Robert H (Spring): Great colours and contrast, nice lowering sky.
14 Sky (Banc): Nice composition but the tree is too dark and lacking in detail. I do like the sky and the grass foreground.
15Theodore (awaiting)
16 Tony (no entry)
17 William (Swan Family): Well caught, classic Swan/duck family formation and the picture is full of detail, well exposed and sharp.