1) Alan
Hedgehog at work, Leica C, f/3.9, 1/60 sec, ISO 1000, 130mm
2) Bernd
Observed: On the road in Edingburgh. Leica X2
Hebden Bridge Station, taken in May 2016 but it could almost be 1956. Lens was a 15mm Summilux (30 mm equivalent) mounted on a M4/3 rds Panasonic GX7 body. Processed in Elements and Nik software.
4) David F - No entry this month
5) David K
Drab Day on Seatown Beach below Golden Cap’ - taken near Bridport in Dorset. It was taken with my Leica D-Lux (Type 109) with its DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f1.7-2.8 asph Lens - exposed for 1/250 second at f/8 (ISO 200).
6) Dunk
Lady: “Shall we buy it for the garden patio dear?” Dog: “Yes please!”
Couple seen at Burghley House Country Fair 30 May 2016 assessing woodcarvings about to be auctioned. Leica SL/24-90mm
Lady: “Shall we buy it for the garden patio dear?” Dog: “Yes please!”
Couple seen at Burghley House Country Fair 30 May 2016 assessing woodcarvings about to be auctioned. Leica SL/24-90mm
7) Elaine
Unusual weather patterns: Lumix ZF100 with Leica lens
8) Jim
Delivering the Jack. f/5.6 1/640.
9) Keith
Hembury Wood and River Dart. Leica M(240)/ 24mm Elmar
10) Malcolm
The Pig’s Ear, Panasonic TZ60
11) Mike B
The Light on Roger Barnston Esq: This was from my first outing with the M240 and taken in Chester Cathedral. ISO 2000 1/60 f2.8 using a Zeiss 50/1.5
12) Mike E
Photo shoot at Hay’s Wharf, London. Taken with the Leica SL and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit.
13) Phil
Twitchers, The Lakes, Panasonic LX100
14) Philip G
Spoilt for Choice: I caught this browser while strolling around Tavistock Market. M (240); Elmarit 28mm, 1/30th
15) Rob
16) Sky
Wait for me! Leica V Lux
17) Theodore
Village of the Damned: Leica Q
Our village has the largest fossils in Europe, and they put out these fake dinosaurs to attract the tourists in. I could just not resist the temptation to find an angle on it as dusk approached.
Photo shoot at Hay’s Wharf, London. Taken with the Leica SL and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit.
13) Phil
Twitchers, The Lakes, Panasonic LX100
14) Philip G
Spoilt for Choice: I caught this browser while strolling around Tavistock Market. M (240); Elmarit 28mm, 1/30th
15) Rob
The renaissance of the Renaissance, Leica M246 with WA Tri-Elmar
16) Sky
Wait for me! Leica V Lux
17) Theodore
Village of the Damned: Leica Q
Our village has the largest fossils in Europe, and they put out these fake dinosaurs to attract the tourists in. I could just not resist the temptation to find an angle on it as dusk approached.
18) Tom
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, taken with a M240 and 35mm Summicron.
19) Tony - No image this month
20) William
Greenway Mulranny-Achill Grazing Sheep. This is off the converted railway line again and there are all sorts of wonderful sights to be seen as you walk/cycle along. In this case it is sheep grazing in what looks like the remains of a small forest. Leica M and 35mm Summicron.
OK so I’m new on the street and joining in the fray hoping not to offend, with all comments well intentioned. I’m well used to having my own images savaged by competition judges so feel free to wade in.
ReplyDelete1) Alan
That’s a very tame hedgehog that I guess is used to being fed. Your flash from above has rather flattened the image and in an ideal world it would probably have been better if you could have got down much lower and closer, but as I say that’s in an ideal world. If I were to try it I would struggle to get back up!
2) Bernd
I love the general composition and tones in this but just wish that the parking sign wasn’t there as for me it distracts from a very pleasing image.
3) Bill
A timeless study well suited to the sepia toning. It does look a little flat on my screen but that might be my end.
4) David F - No image
5) David K
A well exposed sharp image David although I’m not entirely convinced by the composition. We obviously cannot see what is to the right of shot but I wonder if a few paces in that direction and closer were possible it might have enabled some separation of the rowing boat from the rocks whilst losing some of the foreground shingle. I must put a visit to that coast on my bucket list.
6) Dunk
Very whimsical and well spotted.
7) Elaine
That’s a very unusual sky complete with rainbow. Well handled.
8) Jim
Lovely sharp action shot with good isolation of the main subjects from the background. I might be tempted just to lift the shadows a touch to get a bit more detail in the faces and those dark trousers.
9) Keith
A very tranquil scene with lovely clear reflections.
10) Malcolm
Now that is an unusual shot and very whimsical again. Maybe a crop to make more of the ears and less of the back?
11) My own.
12) Mike E
I like the composition and exposure.
13) Phil
A letterbox format works well for this shot or is it a panoramic shot? There is a strange artefact to the immediate right of the twitchers which makes me wonder how you arrived at this one.
14) Philip G
Love the composition with this image. Such a pity that some of the highlights are blown on the DVD spines and hairline but I don’t think it detracts from what is a really enjoyable picture.
15) Rob
Nice leading lines and light patterns. I would have been tempted to take just a little off the bottom to keep that in shadow rather than the highlights that tend to hold the eye.
16) Sky
Plenty of space for the toddler to run into but I think I would have cropped or cloned out the stray foot and coat on the extreme left.
17) Theodore
Scary stuff. I’d love to see more of him.
18) Tom
The processing fascinates me we this one. Has it had the HDR treatment to give you so much detail in the shadier areas of the image? I like the foreground figures and the leading lines down to the building at the bottom of the street.
19) Tony - No image
20) William
They say (whoever ‘they’ are) that odd numbers work better than even and in this case the half a sheep to the right of the tree does tend to draw the eye out of the frame. Have you thought about cropping the right edge back to the mid point of the trunk, and maybe even losing a bit off the top to restore your aspect ratio? I love the way you are being totally ignored.
Mike, It is a panoramic shot, just taken using the feature on the camera and I'm not sure what the artefact is. There are better solutions but this was just taken during a short stop on our journey. Cheers. Phil
DeleteAh that makes sense now Phil. Looking at the clouds there was probably a change in the lighting conditions towards the end of the 'takes' that make up the panorama. Regards. Mike
DeleteTLS Circle D June 2016 Comments
ReplyDelete1 Alan ‘Hedgehog at work’
A fair record photo but could possibly have been better illustrated by a closer and lower camera position. Use of flashlight too obvious.
2 Bernd ‘Observed: On the road in Edinburgh’
The elements do not gel together and thus do not convey a sufficiently strong story.
3 Bill ‘Hebden Bridge Station’
Pictorially a somewhat dull looking record image which might be improved by cropping out the foreground to give more emphasis to the seat and its occupants.
5 David K ‘Drab Day on Seatown Beach below Golden Gap ‘
As per the title - a drab looking day which does not make a sufficiently interesting / striking image. A crop to exclude the foreground and give more emphasis to the boat might improve the composition.
6 Mine
7 Elaine ‘Unusual weather patterns’
Fair record of the cloud patterns but apart from the rainbow they’re not particularly strong. Picturesque foreground with its striking lighting and rainbow elements could form an interesting landscape format image.
8 Jim ‘Delivering the Jack’
A fair record shot but maybe a slower shutter speed could have conveyed a better sense of movement. Shadow detail could be lifted.
9 Keith ‘Hambury Wood and River Dart’
Well exposed picturesque riverscape with interesting reflections conveying calm and tranquility.
10 Malcolm ‘Pig’s Ear’
Malcolm’s uncanny knack of isolating a potential image has paid off again. Superb textures and colours. Large pig plus juxtaposed small pig elements result in excellent balanced composition.
11 Mike B ‘The Light on Roger Barnston Esq.’
A rather busy record i.e. the inscription holds the attention of the viewer more than the actual memorial. Losing the top of the memorial via a crop would not spoil the image and could make the inscription readable.
Welcome to Circle D Mike.
12 Mike E ‘Photo Shoot at Hays Wharf London’
Well exposed photo-shoot record but pictorially not very exciting.
13 Phil C ‘Twitchers The Lakes’
Twitchers’ shadow detail could be recovered to better emphasise their faces and illustrate their activity and apparatus.
14 Philip G ‘Spoilt for Choice’
Good record and well composed but the burnt out highlights / reflections on the foreground DVD cases are distracting.
15 Rob ‘The Renaissance of the Renaissance’
Confusing title and rather too small and unsharp image does not hold my attention.
16 Sky ‘Wait for me!’
As submitted, image too small to fully appreciate / assess. Child’s head too close to top of the frame and pictorially not sufficiently strong.
17 Theodore ‘Village of the Damned’
The too wide dynamic range and/or contre-jour lighting has resulted in burnt out background highlight and lack of detail in the dinosaur – which could possibly be corrected via post processing. But maybe you wanted the silhouette?
18 Tom ‘The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul’
Excellent composition but the highlights might benefit from toning down. This type of monochrome treatment does not appeal to me as it has an unnatural looking pictorial quality.
20 William ‘Greenway Mulranny-Achill Grazing Sheep’
Timeless pastoral scene well exposed and composed which conveys a great sense of tranquility. But I wish the sheep showed more head detail.
An interesting set of images to critique and difficult to choose just one because there are several strong compositions. And, as with last month’s submissions, not easy to fully appreciate all the images due to varying file sizes e.g. some rather small - and if too tall or wide the dimensions can look awkward compared to those of regular size.
Best wishes
To Mike B and Dunk. Irish sheep take their privacy very seriously. The lad on the right did not want his face in the local papers and the other chaps were just getting on with business!
ReplyDelete1) Alan – These are such great creatures, and you have done well to capture this little fella. We used to have a couple in our garden, but haven’t seen them for many years now.
ReplyDelete2) Bernd – Lovely tonal structure to the image as always, measured to perfection and the subject is an interesting one, though I think I prefer a wide crop, taking off the bottom third with the sign.
3) Bill – A timeless photo, nicely toned and the composition draws you in. Was the train on time though?
4) David F – No entry this month
5) David K – It might be a “drab day” but it looks like a good day for a walk, coastal breeze and Leica in hand.
6) Dunk – Very nice, the caption works well and the image conjures up all sorts of possible stories.
7) Elaine – Another cracking landscape shot, just beautiful.
8) Jim – Lovely tones on this one, and the three figures are nicely placed and caught at the right moment.
9) Keith – The reflection in the water works well. Doesn’t look like the warmest of days, but the green tones are pleasing.
10) Malcolm – The Panasonic’s zoom being put to good use, isolating just enough in the frame, very very good.
11) Mike B – Beautiful light, an excellent first picture for the group and I think our first on a Zeiss lens, though I could be wrong on that.
12) Mike E – I do like it when I stumble upon photo-shoots. Some look well planned, others just amusing, but they always make for a good photo.
13) Mine
14) Philip G – The use of black and white really emphasises the “spoilt for choice” title, nicely framed. Did he buy anything in the end?
15) Rob – Another train station, again with a slightly timeless feel, the shadows and architecture working well.
16) Sky – A fun grab shot, the simple colours make this image. I can see it as a part of an advertisement or larger graphic.
17) Theodore – Well seen and framed, making the T-Rex look like it is closing in on its prey in the houses in the distance.
18) Tom – Lots to buy here as well, and good use of light and tone.
19) Tony – No image this month
20) William – A lovely picture, the sheep seem to blend with the landscape, this is great use of black and white.
Keith Walker
ReplyDelete1.Alan
A nice one to share with the family, but if he/she is a regular visitor you can try some other angles.
2.Bernd
Nicely processed but the sign is a bit dominant.
3.Bill
Well taken with pleasing perspective. Sepia like tones suite it.
4.David
5.David K
Sun,rain,day or night there is always a fisherman on this beach. Like the composition and quite pleasing for such flat light.
6.Duncan
Fun shot.
7. Elaine
Fabulous light. Also works well for me with top third cropped.
8. Jim
You have made the group stand out well with a shallow depth of field. At 5.6, I assume it was a ‘long’ lens.
9. Me
10. Malcolm
Great shot. Would it be even stronger with the post toned down?
11. Mike B
Welcome! I guess Chester Cathedral is a good place for a first outing! Think I would prefer a bit more detail visible in the vignette.
12. Michael
You do stumble upon some interesting events! Again, good use of dof to make the gorgeous models ‘pop’.
13. Phil
For me the photo is the lovely light on the hill and the central field, so quite happy to see the Twitchers as a subdued group!
14. Philip G
Like the composition-great shot.
15. Rob
Super shot with the couple nicely positioned on a ‘light’ square. I seem to be in cropping mode, as I would prefer to take off the light patches at the bottom.
16. Sky
Lovely shot and I like the slight movement in left foot. It would take two seconds to take off right edge slightly and without loosing the strength of the composition.
17. Theodore
Scary - looks like it is going to feast on the houses. Works well with clear sky.
17.Tom
Well captured street scene with lovely tones and detail.
18. Tony
19. William
This works very well for me, as you have the sheep so well distributed throughout the frame.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteA decent record shot but my feeling with animals (or children for that matter) is it is always best to try and get down to their level. I guess you have used flash which has made the image somewhat flat.
2) Bernd
Lovely composition and perfect for black and white. However, I feel it would have been stronger if you could avoid including the Parking sign. Unfortunately you couldn’t even remove it by software as it would mean cutting off the subject’s feet.
3) Bill
I think this is a great image and love the toning. As you say, it could have been taken in the fifties.
4) David F – No image
5) David K
Nice composition, but would liked to have seen more detail in the sky. The beach and white boat may have caused a bit more exposure than necessary.
6) Dunk
Decent record shot but all the “in focus” junk in the background is a little too distracting for me. Opening up the lens would have thrown that out of focus and produced separation between the main subject and background.
7) Elaine
Interesting, but I would have used less exposure to bring out even more detail in the sky.
8) Jim
Great. I like the way you’ve thrown the background out of focus and taken it from the low angle. Timing and exposure are also spot on.
9) Keith
Very nice shot of what appears to be a great location.
10) Malcolm
Very much like the composition and detail of this image. I also think the difference in colour between the two animals adds to the overall effect.
11) Mike B
Great. My kind of image.
12) Mike E
Very nice, especially the way the main subjects stand out from the rest of the image. That 24-90 really does produce.
13) Phil
Nice panorama although would like to have seen a little more detail in the foreground. Having said, I am viewing on an uncalibrated screen and so apologises may well be in order.
14) Philip G
Terrific in all respects. I do like the way you’ve captured the moment and think the exposure and composition are just perfect.
15) Rob
Lovely image and perfect for the B&W treatment. It may have been more effective if you could have waited just that little bit longer before pressing the shutter and have the couple a bit bigger in the frame, all a case of personal taste.
16) Sky
This is okay as a personal record shot, however I don’t think it’s strong enough for others to appreciate as a straight image. It would have been far better if the child was running towards you and you had included the facial details, or even side-on. I would also have preferred it from a lower angle and if you could have avoided that foot (?) which is coming into the left of frame.
17) Theodore
Good record shot, although I would have preferred a bigger dinosaur and less sky.
18) Tom
19) Tony – no image
20) William
The only slight negative comment I could make is the fact that the sheep’s head, in the foreground is behind the tree, otherwise a very pleasing shot.
1. Alan: Hedgehog at Work.
ReplyDeleteDinner was laid on for this guy. The use of flash aids the startled look of the hedgehog.
2. Bernd: Observed.
There is a lot going on here. The figure on the wall seems to be observing the young lady on the telephone. The car park sign aids the general air of mystery.
3. Bill: Hebden Bridge Station.
I love the old fashioned peaceful scene here. The sepia treatment really helps this.
4. David F: No entry.
5. David K: Drab Day on Seatown Beach below Golden Cap.
Another peaceful scene. The fisherman seems to be lost in a world of his own. Very well composed.
6. Dunk: “ Shall we buy it for the garden patio dear? “ Dog “ Yes Please”.
Well observed. The man on the right may be hoping for ‘moral support’ from the dog.
7. Elaine: Unusual Weather Patterns.
This reminds me of the West of Ireland. I like the cloud patterns and colours.
8. Jim: Delivering the Jack.
A nice study in concentration. These guys seem to take the game very seriously.
9. Keith: Hembury Wood and River Dart.
The reflections are very well caught on what seems to have been a very still day on the river.
10. Malcolm: The Pig’s Ear.
I keep looking for the ‘silk purse’. I really like the shapes here.
11. Mike B: Roger Barnston Esq.
Lovely lighting in this one. The use of Black and White is very effective.
12. Mike E: Photo Shoot at Hay’s Wharf.
Nice observational shot. I’m not a fan of ‘fashion shoots’ but maybe I’m the wrong demographic.
13. Phil: Twitchers.
I really like this and, particularly, the use of a panoramic format. A few birds would have made this just perfect.
14. Philip G: Spoilt for Choice.
The plenitude of items is well captured. I wonder was this taken through the viewfinder or by holding the camera at waist level?
15. Rob: The renaissance of the Renaissance.
Similar in some ways to Bill’s shot above. The title is mysterious. I wonder if this is a railway station or a museum or neither?
16. Sky: Wait for Me.
I love this. I’m still debating about the bit of a foot showing on the left though. It does look like the child is chasing after someone but a crop of this would give a different picture.
17. Theodore: Village of the damned.
The silhouette works well. A black and white version might have completed the silhouette effect.
18. Tom: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
Nice black and white shot, but my abiding memory of Souqs during my time living and working in the Middle East was the riot of colour. I would like to see this in colour.
19. Tony: No image.
20. William: Mine
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteNice shot of a nowadays rarely seen creature. It would have been nice had you been able to get closer to the hedgehog ‘at work’
2) Bernd
An interesting composition with good tones and well spotted. The parking sign does rather detract from the whole
3) Bill
A well composed photograph of the station, enhanced by the sepia tone giving it a timeless theme
4) David F
No photograph
5) Mine
6) Dunk
Understanding the image is helped by the title. However, the junk in the background is rather distracting and a change in depth of field might perhaps have helped to strengthen the overall composition
7) Elaine
Interesting landscape enhanced by the striking sky above
8) Jim
Well caught shot of the three characters bowling and immersed in deep concentration. Good depth of field
9) Keith
Nicely composed landscape photograph with good reflections across a tranquil scene
10) Malcolm
Interesting and unusual composition with good detail. The difference in scale between the ears of the two pigs adds strength to the photograph, although the post in the background is a slight distraction
11) Mike B
Fine photograph of Mr Barnston’s Tomb with good lighting and tones. Well suited to monochrome
12) Mike E
Interesting shot of the photo-shoot. Well exposed and composed
13) Phil
Interesting landscape photograph coupled with the twitchers. Some more detail of the group might perhaps have enhanced the shot. Hopefully, there were some birds on the scene…
14) Philip G
Good shot of the character choosing options at an extraordinary music/film collection. Well composed and suited to monochrome
15) Rob
Nice composition at the (presumably) railway station with fine lighting and well suited to monochrome
16) Sky
Understanding the image is helped by the title, although the photograph could have perhaps been strengthened by either having more detail of the second image to the left in front or cropping it out altogether
17) Theodore
The scale of the dinosaur certainly comes across and the silhouette enhances the image
18) Tom
An interesting street scene with plenty of detail and lots of activity, although the monochrome processing makes the image appear somewhat unreal. It would perhaps have been interesting to see a street scene like this in colour
19) Tony
No photograph
20) William
An unusual well composed landscape photograph. The sheep are nicely spread out in this tranquil image, which is well suited to monochrome
1. Alan. Always good to have these visitors to the garden but if you could have got in closer and shot from hedgehog eye-level it would have been a much stronger picture.
ReplyDelete2. Bernd. I like the positioning of the figure and the face on the wall and can imagine a conversation between the two. The sign is intrusive but does help balance the composition and set the scene.
3. Bill. There is certainly a period feel about this with nothing to indicate that is a recent shot. The two old boys on the seat (with both their faces visible) completes a quiet and relaxing image. The colour works well but I would prefer to see it a touch lighter.
4. David F. No entry.
5. David K. We have two points of interest here, the angler with his rods on the left and facing left and the boat on the right and facing right with nothing to connect them other than open space. A move to the right to change their relative positions would perhaps create some kind of link and make the picture “read’” better.
6. Dunk. First prize for the longest title! Baby bear and the dog are both looking at mother bear and man is looking at dog, woman on the other hand has her attention elsewhere somewhere out of frame and I would be inclined to take her out leaving the links between the two pairs.
7. Elaine. Strange patterns indeed, the “hand” in the sky dwarfs the row of houses making a dramatic picture enhanced by the rainbow.
8. Jim. The player is well positioned against the white wall and I like the expression of concentration on the face the chap behind him (with hand in pocket). differential focus works well but I might suggest a crop on the right to exclude the out of focus figure in pink.
9. Keith. Fresh colours and a near perfect reflection complete with overhanging tree make an idyllic scene pin sharp from front to back.
!0. Me.
11. Mike B. Parts of the monument are catching the light and form a strong image, other parts are lost in the shadows and we cannot see the detail that must surely be there.
12. Mike E. Can’t go wrong with a red coat. It’s the little things that detract and looking at the bottom left corner I cannot help wondering if the photographer was/is a builder in another life?
13. Phil. Good light on the distant hills but sadly not on the twitchers who are well camouflaged in the gloom.
14. Philip G. A good choice of framing which tells the whole story in a single frame. To me the lighting appears very strange and unnatural, is this the result of post processing?
15. Rob. There is a good feeling of space here but the fine detail of the roof enclosing it is rather lost to us because of the limited scale of the image on the screen. The dark edges of the image bleed into the black background of the screen (a problem with many of our Circle D images).
16. Sky. Another red/pink coat contrasting with the neutral background. Movement caught in the left leg which appears to be much shorter than the right (wide angle lens?). A grab shot of limited interest.
17. Theodore. A nice idea, the near silhouette is very dramatic against the cloudless sky, could you shoot from a lower angle to get the front legs clear of the tree-line?
18. Tom. A busy shot that conveys the impression of the street well although the eye does wander without settling on anything in particular. The tonal values are similar to those in Philip G’s image and somehow just do not look “right”.
19. Tony.
20. William. Sheep always face the wrong way but here they have been obliging enough to position themselves throughout the frame. This is a pleasant scene - and one to envisage at bedtime.
1. Alan (Hedgehog at work): Nice candid wildlife shot, startled beast but a slightly closer composition would be an improvement.
ReplyDelete2. Bernd (On the road to Edinburgh): Great shot, well seen and composed. The monochrome works well.
3. Bill (Hebden Bridge): Evocative shot that really does look as though it were taken 60 years ago. Lovely tones and framing.
4. David F (no entry):
5. David K (Seatown Beach): Well constructed beach shot with all the components and layers in place. Good result from the D-Lux, a lovely little camera.
6. Dunk (Shall we buy for the patio): Well captured group with the carvings, despite the rather busy background. Sharp and good colours from the SL and 24-90
7. Elaine (Unusual weather patterns): Another atmospheric shot with the rainbow and the lowering clouds. The proportions between the foreground and sky are perfect since the emphasis is on the skycaps.
8. Jim (Delivering the jack): Effective grouping and sense of action, nice composition.
9. Keith (Hamburg Wood): Captivating riverscape with stunning reflections and perfect exposure.
10. Malcolm (The pig’s ear): Nice detail and sharpness, good framing and exposure.
11. Mike B (The light on Roger Barnston): Very effective use of light and vignetting to emphasise the memorial. I love the Sonnar 1.5 and I’m impressed you avoided focus shift(!). This one is pin sharp.
12. Mine.
13. Phil (Twitchers): Unusual but effective panoramic shot creating the sense of majesty in the landscape compared with the puny humans.
14. Philip G (Spoilt for choice): Great detail, lots to grab the attention and an excellent composition. My only reservation (and it is purely a personal one) is that it is a little too bright. But it’s a moot point and I like the picture immensely.
15. Rob C (The renaissance): Great sense of scale and intriguing composition with compelling shadow and toning.
16. Sky (Wait for me): Well caught and good sense of movement, nice colour. I’d have cropped out the foot on the left, though.
17. Theodore (Village of the damned): Impressive near silhouette that looks almost lifelike. Perfect composition.
18. Tom (Grand Bazaar): Interestingly busy street scene with lots of detail to absorb. Good exposure and toning.
19. Tony (no entry)
20. William (Greenway-Mulranny): Another of William’s excellent landscapes. Well seen and composed, good detail and involving.
1) Alan
ReplyDeleteA welcome visitor these days - as with other comments, a little too much of the surroundings.
2) Bernd
Well seen: you couldn’t have done much about the parking sign, but the unfortunate things for me was the way the arrow seemed to take my eyes out of the picture.
3) Bill
Very evocative - I was almost looking for the steam loco in the distance.
5) David K
It may have been a drab day but there were still some interesting colours here. I wonder what a lower taking angle - almost at shingle level - would have created.
6) Dunk
Well seen: I thought at first the bear was balancing a black bin on its head!
7) Elaine
A good composition and the strong sky with minimal land seemed to work well.
8) Jim
Good shot: you took this one at just the right moment.
9) Keith
A strong composition with the tree forms and their reflections
10) Malcolm
Well framed.
11) Mike B
Well composed and effective use of portrait format, but over-strong shadow areas lost a little too much detail.
12) Mike E
I liked this shot: I can’t imagine they enjoyed the extra attention of yet another photographer around, so I don’t imagine you had a great deal of time to compose it.
13) Phil
It would have worked really well with slightly lighter foreground tones - I didn’t see the twitchers at first.
14) Philip G - Me
15) Rob
A very fine linear study with excellent detail and a pleasing composition.
16) Sky
Great action: I wonder what it would have looked like with just a little more of the person on the left edge in the picture
17) Theodore
Perhaps just a little more shadow detail might have lifted it a little.
18) Tom
Excellent street work with great detail.
20) William
What fine lighting giving a very tranquil effect.