The Turn Duxford Air Show: Leica V Lux 3, f/4.9, 1/1000 sec, 100mm, ISO 100
2) Bernd
Eyes Wide Open!
Hans-Michael Koetzle, the curator of the exhibition "Eyes Wide Open! Hundred Years of Leica Photography" during a guided tour in Munich. It was a very interesting, amusing and versed guidance. Erverybody who has plans to come to Munich till the 5th of June is warmly welcome. Just send me an email and I will help you to find places to stay and of course to take photographs in and around Munich. Leica M9 | Summilux 35 ASPH
3) Bill
Its like this: Taken at a local market with a Leica 15mm Summilux on a Panasonic G5 camera body.
4) David F
Mushrooms: M240 with a 100mm Macro-Elmar R, the shot was taken in the New Forest last October and converted to B&W in PhotoShop using Silver Efex Pro 2
5) David K
View between Rowing Eight Hulls’ - taken at Bristol Harbourside. It was taken with my Leica M9 with M50mm Summilux f/1.4 Lens - exposed for 1/350 second at f/9.5 (ISO 160).
6) Duncan
Little Egret wading - River Welland, near Stamford: Leica R9/DMR 280/4R. Late afternoon 8 Sept. 2015 - slow wait using a portable poncho type hide. Little Egrets are not a native UK species but in recent years have colonised many of our rivers. Beautiful birds but voracious fish eaters - especially the trout in this part of the Welland.
7) Elaine
Iron and Glass. taken with Lumix ZF 100 with Leica lens.
8) Harold - Possible new member, awaiting confirmation and image
9) Jim
Sunset on The mount (looking west over the irish sea)
10) Keith
The source of that wonderful noise. Goodwood. (Leica M(240)/50mm Summilux)
11) Malcolm
Modern Canute: Panasonic TZ60
12) Michael
Dial M for Murder: Festival Hall book market on the South Bank. Leica SL and Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH at 65mm, f/5.6 at 1/125s.
Dial M for Murder: Festival Hall book market on the South Bank. Leica SL and Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH at 65mm, f/5.6 at 1/125s.
13) Phil
John Ruskin statue, Derwentwater, and hands. Panasonic LX100 and Leica lens
14) Philip G
15) RobLeica Monochrom M246 with 21mm Summicron
16) SkySloanes chatting over lunch in Sloane Square, Leica T with 35mm Summilux
17) Theodore
Portrait of Reddy, taken as part of portraiture class Leica Mayfair Akademie, Leica Q - 5.6 @ 1/30th
18) Tom
Zhu Jia Jiao which is a water market town about 1 1/2 hours from Shanghai. Taken with the M240 and a 35mm Summicron.
John Ruskin statue, Derwentwater, and hands. Panasonic LX100 and Leica lens
14) Philip G
Whistler and his Dog: Square format this month just for a change. M(240), Elmarit 28mm, 1/250 @ f6.8
15) RobLeica Monochrom M246 with 21mm Summicron
16) SkySloanes chatting over lunch in Sloane Square, Leica T with 35mm Summilux
17) Theodore
Portrait of Reddy, taken as part of portraiture class Leica Mayfair Akademie, Leica Q - 5.6 @ 1/30th
18) Tom
Zhu Jia Jiao which is a water market town about 1 1/2 hours from Shanghai. Taken with the M240 and a 35mm Summicron.
19) Tony - No image
20) William
Greenway Mulranny-Achill Western View. The Greenway is a 42km section of old railway line which has been paved for use by walkers and cyclists. It starts at the town of Westport and ends on Achill Island. This is on the final section into Achill. Leica M and 35mm Summicron
1 Alan The Turn Duxford Air Show
ReplyDeleteGood action capture but a single plane with little plane detail results in rather too prominent and dominant smoke.
2 Bernd Eyes Wide Open
Unfortunately the captured ‘pose’ reminds me too much of a Covent Garden human statue … as if in a trance. Would prefer to see the curator closer to the photos.
3 Bill It’s Like This
Interesting study of two ladies amongst 20th C bric a brac. I like the image and the bygone artifacts but wish one of the ladies could have been posed holding e.g. the Senior Service jug. I wonder if it ever found a buyer?
4 David F Mushrooms
Pleasing B&W textures and three is just the right number of fungi each of which is at a different stage of their life cycle /development. But most fungi enthusiaists photograph specimens from ground level to include cap underside / gill detail; a wet knees and elbows pastime.
5 David K View between rowing Eight Hulls
A good idea but hasn’t worked so well. The hulls are a distraction and do not really adequately frame the rather too busy background scene. But there are other image opportunities within the scene possibly worth exploring.
6 Dunk Mine
7 Elaine Iron and Glass
Interesting iron staircase and illuminated stained glass record photo but the foreground wire grid is too ‘caging’ and distracting.
8 Harold tba
9 Jim Sunset on the Mount
I like this silhouette very much but it’s ‘busy’. There are maybe two pictures in one. The pagoda-like building with its fishing drifter weather vane could make a picturesque single silhouette photo – and the RHS could be cropped to a letterbox to make a very effective panoramic silhouette.
10 Keith The source of that wonderful noise.
Immediately notice the missing part of the propeller which distracts but could maybe have been included. But otherwise a powerful warbird(s) record.
11 Malcolm Modern Canute
Good title and an intriguing record photo; I’d like to know what the sign on the LHS cone states.
12 Michael Dial M for Murder
A study of concentration which certainly shows the detail obtainable with the 24-90 SL lens. Not an easy photo to take whilst trying to remain inconspicuous.
13 Phil John Ruskin Statue
I like the hands ‘hugging’ idea very much but would prefer to see a closer view of the sculpture – and thus see more of the hands and read the inscription.
14 Philip G Whistler and his Dog
Would prefer to see the scene with a more out of focus background and with additional post processing to tone down the highlights and bring out the shadow detail.
15 Rob No title?
No definite or interesting message in the untitled picture showing three rather bored looking people. Queueing ? Unfortunately does not hold my attention.
16 Sky Sloanes chatting over lunch in Sloane Square
Interesting tête à tête image but unfortunately the lady with the fork is not in focus and the whole scene is tilted to the left. Not an easy subject.
17 Theodore Portrait of Reddy
Considering this was a Leica Mayfair portraiture class the lighting employed is far from optimal – and the background is too dominant and distracting. Furthermore a 28mm lens does not flatter a subject’s nose.
18 Tom Zhu Jia Jiao
A very picturesque and interesting scene and well composed but would much prefer to see a ‘toned down’ version rather than this ‘high key‘ rendering.
19 William Greenway Mulranny-Achill Western View
Beautiful tranquil scene with the ‘big sky’ nicely exposed. Hope to see this myself one day.
An interesting set of images and difficult to pick an overall winner. Look forward to seeing some of you at Corsham.
Well informed constructed Comments from Dunk, Yes you are right there are two pictures in the frame. We never like cropping our own entry. Lesson, Look with a more artistic eye. Thanks Dunk. JC
Delete1) Alan: The Turn
ReplyDeleteA very effective action shot. Perhaps a little more of the aircraft would have been good - but you can’t exactly go back and recreate the shot!
2) Bernd: Eyes Wide Open
I think the subject looking away from the photographer makes an effective pose in this shot.
3) Bill: Its like this
I liked this shot very much for the simple reason that it tells an interesting story.
4) David F: Mushrooms
Wonderful detail throughout combined with perfect lighting.
5) David K: View between Rowing Eight Hulls
An unusual composition but it works for me because there is just enough of the lower hull to give the viewer a strong hint at what’s happening at the top of the picture.
6) Duncan: Little Egret wading
Well worth a long wait in the hide. An R with a 280mm must also be quite a sight.
7) Elaine: Iron and Glass
Well seen but I found myself wanting to see a little more of what was happening in the shadows.
8) Harold -
9) Jim: Sunset on The mount
An effective silhouette although I wonder what a tighter crop would be like with just the couple and the chairs.
10) Keith: The source of that wonderful noise
I liked the alignment of the other planes receding into the background.
11) Malcolm: Modern Canute
Certainly unusual: I wanted to know just a little more of the story of exactly what was being protected.
12) Michael: Dial M for Murder
A very well observed street shot.
13) Phil: John Ruskin statue
A clever idea that makes the viewer think. Fine winter colours.
14) Philip G - mine
15) Rob
Well seen - although it’s probably just me but I fund the background characters walking out of the frame more interesting.
16) Sky: Sloanes chatting over lunch
An excellent grab shot (assuming that’s what it is) with so much interesting detail.
17) Theodore: Portrait of Reddy
I liked the pose very much, and the fact that the background colour blended so well with the subject’s clothes - although after a while my eyes kept moving to the pale coloured loop to her right.
18) Tom : Zhu Jia Jiao
Another excellent, moody monochrome townscape - but remarkably familiar!
19) Tony -
20) William: Greenway
A well balanced composition with wonderful colour.
1. Alan:The Turn Duxford Air Show.
ReplyDeleteThe red exhaust trail forms a very nice diagonal, leading the eye to the aircraft.
2. Bernd: Eyes Wide Open!
The action is nicely caught. Works very well in black and white with no distractions.
3. Bill: Its Like This.
A scene we all might walk by every day. The ladies are oblivious of the camera. Well caught.
4. David F: Mushrooms.
I love the tones and shapes here. Very well seen and executed.
5. David K: View between rowing eight hulls.
A nice idea to use the hulls as a frame. There may be too much detail to absorb in the centre of the frame.
6. Duncan: Little Egret Wading.
A lovely shot showing an egret walking gingerly in a stream. A great capture.
7. Elaine: Iron and Glass.
Lovely lighting and shapes. Well framed and executed.
8. Harold: No Photo.
9. Jim: Sunset on Mount.
Lovely silhouettes against the sunset. A very nice mood here.
10. Keith: The Source of that Wonderful Noise.
A great tribute to the Merlin. The colours are very well captured.
11. Malcolm: Modern Canute.
I am wondering what these are for. One suspects that some beach works are involved. Nicely seen and titled.
12. Michael: Dial M for Murder.
A tribute to Hitchcock? Hope this guy is not planning to murder his wife. He does not look like that type of person. Well caught.
13. Phil: John Ruskin Statue.
The hands add an air of mystery to what would otherwise have been a record shot.
14. Philip G: Whistler and his Dog.
I normally don’t like street musician shots, but the placid dog really lifts this photo.
15. Rob: ?
Not sure what is going on here. A title might have helped.
16. . Sky: Sloanes Chatting.
Do ‘Sloanes’ still exist? Nice interaction and eye contact between the subjects.
17. Theodore: Portrait of Reddy.
Nice picture of participant in portraiture class.
18. Tom: Zhu Jia Jiao.
Nice picture, which was also shown in the February round.
19. Tony: No image.
20. William: Mine
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteWell caught action shot of the performing aircraft. The photograph could perhaps have been enhanced had it been possible to include more detail of the plane
2) Bernd
Interesting image of the tour guide, which clearly will resonate with those familiar with the venue
3) Bill
Well captured image of the ladies in deep conversation at the market stall, supported by good detail in the foreground
4) David F
Well framed study of the mushrooms with good detail and exposure
5) Mine
6) Duncan
Well captured photograph of the Egret with good exposure and fine detail shown in the plummage
7) Elaine
Interesting photograph of the stained glass windows with good exposure, although the wire grid in the foreground is somewhat of a distraction
8) Harold
No photograph
9) Jim
Well composed shot of the sunset and silhouettes. The image might perhaps have been enhanced by cropping the building out of it
10) Keith
Interesting shot of the aircraft. The missing end of the propeller in the foreground is somewhat of a distraction
11) Malcolm
Unusual photograph of the coast and tide, which certainly raises questions as to the purpose of the cones
12) Michael
Well captured image of the man deeply absorbed in the book at the book market, with good detail and depth of field
13) Phil
Interesting shot of the statue and the hands, which is nicely exposed
14) Philip G
Good street photograph of the character playing his penny whistle with his dog alongside him. The overall image could perhaps have been enhanced by having the background detail more out of focus
15) Rob
The picture of the three individuals watching an event out of picture on the right does raise the question as to the focus of their interest
16) Sky
Interesting photograph of the two ladies in deep conversation enjoying a meal, although the figure on the right is slightly out of focus
17) Theodore
Well framed portrait, where the blend of the colour of the lady’s clothes and the background colour enhances the image
18) Tom
As the photograph is so similar to the February submission, my comments are repeated that it is a ‘fine photograph of the street/river scene. Well exposed with good detail and enhanced by the strong sky (stormy and threatening)’
19) Tony
No photograph
20) William
Fine landscape picture, well composed with good exposure and enhanced by the sky and cloud
1. Alan (Duxford): Nicely framed and captured, impressive red tail makes the picture
ReplyDelete2. Bernd (Eyes wide open): Lovely rendering of an interesting character, the archetypal museum curator; evocative.
3. Bill (It’s like this): Well-captured moment of negotiation, sharp and well processed.
4. David F (Mushrooms): This is a great shot, sharp and full of contrast, almost a surreal image
5. David K (Rowing Eight Hulls): Interesting composition—at first glance the top hull looks like a far shore of the sea, a nice illusion. Excellent use of colour throughout.
6. Duncan (Little Egret): Fine wild-life shot, sharply in focus and well framed, attractive colours.
7. Elaine (Iron and Glass): Moody colour and an interesting perspective that challenges the eye.
8. Jim (Sunset on the Mount): Compelling silhouette sunset shot that creates a warm atmosphere. I love the little dog to the right and it is only a pity the other dog is hidden by the bench.
9. Keith (Goodwood): Well-framed composition of this row of fighters; great tones and wide-enough depth of field to ensure interest.
10. Malcolm (Modern Canute): This is a witty caption and a well seen photograph. Perhaps King Kone would have been appropriate.
11. Mine (Dial M for Murder)
12. Phil (John Ruskin): Lighthearted rendering of an otherwise unremarkable memorial; the two hands make the shot and add a touch of anthropomorphic whimsy
13. Philip G (Whistler and his dog): Nicely seen and well captured as well as being a good B&W conversion from the M240.
14. Rob C (Leica Monochrom): Interesting trio seen, I suspect, through a window because of the reflections on the righthand figure. Well executed shot.
15. Sky (Sloanes): The theatrical background of the restaurant creates a compelling image despite the difficult lighting conditions. I would have preferred a little more light on the left-hand subject’s face but overall this is a lovely shot.
16. Theodore (Portrait of Reddy): Nice portrait and the slightly skewed angle works well. The shot is a little too light for my taste, but it is purely a matter of taste.
17. Tom (Zhu Jia Jiao): I love Tom’s B&W conversions and I appreciate super sharpness, something I practice but am often criticised for. This is a very striking shot and I like it.
18. Tony (no entry)
19. William (Greenway): I shouldn’t say too much on this because William has already tabled a selection of excellent shots from this Greenway series in his article for Macfilos (http://macfilos.com/photo/2016/4/7/fasting-saint-a-beatle-a-pirate-queen-shark-fishing-and-a-disused-railway). I think William’s landscape work is tremendous and this example is no exception.
First of all I must apologise. Evidently, from some of your comments I put the same image in for submission in February. I have numerous shots of this place and I must have had a senior moment and duplicated the entry, again, sorry.
ReplyDelete1) Alan; Duxford – lovely shot with great exposure which is always difficult with shots of aircraft taken from the ground. The only slightly negative comment I could make from a personal point of view is that I would have liked to have seen the aircraft a little bigger in the frame, although having said that it would have diminished the smoke trail.
2) Bernd; Eyes Wide Open – great record shot which is perfect in Black & White.
3) Bill; It’s like this – very nice, I like the way the two characters are interacting. I also like the range of tones in the image.
4) David F; Mushrooms – nice shot, however, I always prefer to lay on the ground and capture some of the underside of the fungus which is interesting. Not good if the ground is wet. One instance where it would have been good if the 240 had a folding screen, but I wouldn’t have been able to accept the additional bulk.
5) David K; Rowing Eight Hulls – I think there are two pictures here, the actual hulls and the superb colouring of the houses in the back-ground. I find that one clashes with the other and the eyes don’t settle on either one.
6) Duncan; Egret Wading – I don’t have the patience for nature photography but envy the people who do. I do however recognize a good image when I see one and this is certainly one, well done.
7) Elaine; Iron and Glass – Great colours and exposure, however if it would have been possible at the composing stage, I would have liked to have seen the top arches of the windows.
8) Harold; no image
9) Jim; Sunset on The Mount – lovely, great composition and wonderful sky.
10) Keith; always difficult trying to decide on whether to include the full aircraft or not. In this case I think you have the composition just right, especially with the other “power plants” in the background.
11) Malcolm; Modern Canute – well seen and captured. Lovely shot and of course the reds in the foreground only add to the overall effect.
12) Michael; Dial M for Murder – lovely “street” image. Would be interested in your comments on the 24-90; I have the SL body but thought the lens too bulky, however, from the images I see from that lens I feel I could be missing out on something special.
13) Phil; John Ruskin statue – great image. Must admit I looked at the photo before reading your comments and finally worked out they were hands which adds humour to the image.
14) Philip G; Whistler and his Dog – perfect street shot, not much else to be said.
15) Rob; M246 – nice image although personally I would like to have seen it shot from a lower level. I also think the hood of the jacket, or whatever it is on the right side of the frame could have been cloned out.
16) Sky Sloanes – lovely, perfect setting and composition. When I get home I’ll have a look at this on my calibrated screen as I don’t think my laptop does it justice.
17) Theodore; Portrait of Reddy – great exposure, tones and clarity although for my taste I would have preferred it rotated so the character is vertical. I realise a lot of portraits are presented like this and most people like them; it’s just my old fashioned view.
18) Tom; Duplicate – dip stick, idiot; as they said at school, “must do better”.
19) Tony – No Image
20) William, Greenway Mulranny – great landscape but in my opinion it’s a pity you cut the branches off the foreground tree. Maybe you couldn’t have got that little bit further back to have included them.
ReplyDelete1. Alan
I think this works very well as an action shot although the black mass at rear of plane
looks a bit odd.
2. Bernd
A true evangelist. I must thank Bernd for his helpful directions to this exhibition. Well worth a visit if it comes to UK at some point..
3. Bill
Well caught moment.
4. David F
The Forest is full of Fungi shooters every Autumn. Interesting in b & w, as usually you see thes shots showing natures wonderful colours.
5. David K
My eye is constantly drawn to the background so I think this would work well without part of the hull.
6. Duncan
Welcome back! Lovely shot of this beautiful petite species.
7.Elaine
Lovely colours delivered by good exposure. The mesh - not sure.
8. Harold
9.Jim
Very good silhouette shot.
10.Me
11. Malcolm
The cones don’t enhance a beautiful beach. Kids at play or men at work?
12.Michael
A very nice casual shot showing quality of lens. Like the one he bought earlier.
13. Phil
Fun shot - one for the Album.
14. Philip
Square format suites it. Nice detail in the highlight area.
15. Rob
The fur trimming is a bit distracting
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16. Sky
A great shot that could probably be enhanced further with some processing - for example to the lady on the lefts face could have more detail pulled out.
17. Theodore
Good sharpness. Wish hee had been asked to pull his zip down.
18. Tom
See February
19.Tony
20. William
Another lovely landscape.
1. Alan. Nicely framed with the red smoke coming from the top right corner,Had the aircraft been moving towards the camera it would have ben so much better.
ReplyDelete2. Bernd. The expression and gesture is really well captured. As it is an exhibition of photographs I would have liked to have seen the pictures sharper (ie more depth of field), presumably the light levels would not permit a smaller aperture. I would also like to know what he was saying - but we don’t do video!
3. Bill. A story well told. Bobble Hat is delving into her bag for her purse whilst the stall-holder is explaining in detail what a great bargain she is getting. The clutter all adds to the effect and sets the scene.
4. David F. Great detail here, it works beautifully in monochrome. Depth of field is remarkably good for such a small subject.
5. David K. I’m not entirely convinced about this one. I feel that we need to be able to see the top of the uppermost hull to properly define what it is that we are looking at but even then the view beyond, colourful as it is, does not excite.
6. Dunk. What an evil eye - and the beak is wicked too. Beautifully sharp detail on the bird, highlight detail just visible on the throat and wing, not quite there on the back.
7. Elaine. From the intricate cast iron stairs and the stained glass I would guess that this is a Victorian pumping station or something similar. Although it is impressive I’m not at all sure that you have made the best of it, a vertical shot of just the right hand side conveys the same message but without the exterior view through the bottom left hand window.
8. Harold. ?
9. Jim. A good silhouette shot conveying all the elements of an evening stroll, the small figure on the left is a nice touch but I think the building and the mast complicates it unnecessarily.
10. Keith. A bold composition, the second (and third) propellor reinforces the theme.
11. Me.
12. Michael. Was this a proper SL or one of these new fangled jobbies? Either way it is a decent capture, a slight swing of the camera would have included all the the out of focus chap on the left and none of the one on the right..
13. Phil. A quirky image and a bit of fun, I cannot fully read the inscription which I find annoying.
14. Phillip G. The dog has clearly heard it all before and looks wonderfully relaxed about the performance. Considering that the light seems to be coming from behind the whistler his face is remarkably well lit. The chap across the street has his earphones on, presumably preferring a different kind of music.
15. Rob. Pictures like this worry me, I can see nothing of interest and no story, am I missing something and if so what?
16. Sky. Probably says more about the restaurant than the women one of whom is more interested in talking than eating. Intrusive?
17. Theodore. The preponderance of silvery grey tones works rather well - I don’t find him particularly appealing however.
18. Tom. We have seen this one before, it does seem over-bright?
19. Tony. No print.
20. William. A gentle landscape with the foreground framing the scene. The path at bottom left is not too intrusive unlike the con trails (Mr Adams’s “wormholes in the sky”).
Dear Tom
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you at the Society AGM over the weekend. I can't recall why I cut off the top of the tree, but I presume that this was the view I wanted. I am aware of the old camera club 'rule' about not cutting off the tops of trees, but I reckon that if Brett can cut off the heads of guests at weddings in London, then I can cut off the tops of trees in the West of Ireland.
Best Wishes
William
Hello all,
ReplyDeleteFirst my apologies for being so late with my April comments. This month I had to take some 16 flights for my work, and I became therefore qutie behind with timely answers for everyone!
Regards, Theo
1) Alan
Interesting shot, but for me the plane itself is way too light colored to lend a good view
2) Bernd
I like the angle of how the gentleman is standing, however the back angle of the wall and pictures disturbs me.
3) Bill
Nice shot and perfect timing.
4) David F
Delightful nature shot; beautifully done with lovely textures everywhere.
5) David K
Beautiful angle and palette of colors; makes me wonder if the M9 sensor is not still the best of Leica's stable!
6) Duncan
Proof that patience can be well rewarded. Beautiful shot.
7) Elaine
An interesting shot of some lovely stained glasswork and iron; however it does not really work for me.
8) Harold
(No photo)
9) Jim
I feel this would have been lovely if was cropped to a square without the building and the lighting pole was straight
10) Keith
Beautiful lines, but should have been shot higher and with a bit more distance and the full propeller
11) Malcolm
Uhmmm, really have no idea what to think about the mystery of these cones? The picture does not 'explain' the idea and I am not knowledgeable (egads!) about Canute.
12) Michael
The man deeply absorbed in the book looks like a figure from one of those UK crime series. Good colors and framing although the people on the left distract slightly.
13) Phil
Interesting shot, but the hands should have been more prominent and extended onto the stone for better effect I think.
14) Philip G
Lovely shot, really like the square crop, it works well. The people in the back are a bit distracting though.
15) Rob
The framing of the shot disturbs me; too much space on the left and we have
no idea what is being looked at so intensely. In addition the (animal?) part in the lower right is questionalble.
16) Sky
Nice capture of a special intimate moment. I would have howeverpreferred the pictures on the wall to be straight, regardless of the problems this would cause with the lines of the woodwork.
17) Theodore
Mine
18) Tom
Beautiful and dramatic scene; if you squint your eyes it has an appearance almost like an artists pencil drawing.
19) Tony
No photo
20) William
Nicely composed and captured landscape picture; only wish would be that the tree on the left was (naturally) quite a bit shorter!