As a tribute to our friend Jim, here are a selection of his pictures from his time in Circle D. His love of the countryside and exploring it on his bicycle, or from above in a glider, is reflected in the pictures he shared with us.
Sadly I didn't get to meet Jim, but his pictures were always a joy to look at. He was supportive of the Society and the Circle, offering good advice, always with a light touch and hint of humour. I enjoyed his emails to me, sharing his knowledge on many subjects, including his love of gliding and cycling. We will miss him.
Being a very new member I cannot say that I 'knew' Jim but I do think that this collection of his posts over the months is a very fitting tribute, and I would add my condolences to family and friends. Mike B
1. Alan (Eurofighter Duxford): Superb shot showing the smaller sensor can still produce the results.
2. Bernd (No image):
3. Bill (The Leaping Cat): Great angle and excellent composition, like the contrast between the monochrome and colour which, for once, I see is natural and not post-processed.
4. David F (No image):
5. David K (Banksy Artwork): Amusing contrast between the Girl With the ADT Earring and the general squalor of the back yard. Well captured. Rings all the right alarm bells.
6. Dunk (The Maiden and the Urn): Compelling tones and sharpness which is what we have come to expect from the 24-90, as good as many a prime throughout its range. Great composition.
7. Elaine (Reflections): pleasing composition and effective capture of the reflections.
8. Keith (In conversation): I love this shot, as much for the subject isolation (for which I am a sucker) as the perfect rendition of the subject. Well spotted and executed street portrait.
9. Malcolm (No cars, no motorcycles): Peace, quiet and rural bliss, spoiled somewhat by the warning sign. Pity it’s needed, but a nice juxtaposition between tradition and modern intrusion.
10. Mike B (Uphill struggle): I’d say it was definitely worth it. Even without the inside knowledge of the tacking, it makes a pleasing composition. The lights are impressively modern and contrast with the Victorian warehouse buildings on the far side of the dock. Well processed and executed picture.
11. Mine.
12. Phil (Mediterranean or North Wales): Ah, If you hand’t mentioned Wales I wouldn’t have guessed. But it must be so. You have captured the scene well, good colours and excellent contrast between the geometric patterns of the building against the natural chaos of nature against a beautiful sky.
13. Rob C (Heron): Hmmm, green with envy. I want that lens, but isn’t it a bit heavy on the PEN-F? Nice and sharp, good wildlife shot but you don’t say what focal length. Can we assume it is 400 (aka 800mm)?
14. Shaun (WW2 re-enactment) Very capable shot and well processed into period. I love WW2 re-enactment events and they invariably produce a good crop of keepers. In terms of process I have no complaints but I’m not too sure about the cropped second warden to the left. I wonder if the shot would have been better with him/her excised. I’m in two minds, but I love the overall effect.
15. Sky (Cornsnake): More SL and 24-90–it’s getting popular. Excellent wild-life shot, clean against the neutral background.
16. Theodore (An Intimate Discussion): The 28mm focal length of the Q lends itself well to this type of shot. The contrast between the human couple and the impressive serried ranks of pillars is delicious. The little door at the end, framing the greenness of nature, helps make a great shot.
17. Tom (No image):
18. William (Dun Laoghaire Lexicon): Don’t know what you’ve done here William but I like it. At first glance it looks like a 19th-century sepia plate but closer inspection proves otherwise. It is unusual and I think it works well. I like it.
Beautiful set; images hang together very well as an extended panel; Jim had a good eye for composition.
ReplyDeleteRIP Jim.
dunk
A nice tribute to, and reminder of, the breadth of Jim's photography and his sense of humour. Well done Philip.
ReplyDeleteKeith
Sadly I didn't get to meet Jim, but his pictures were always a joy to look at. He was supportive of the Society and the Circle, offering good advice, always with a light touch and hint of humour. I enjoyed his emails to me, sharing his knowledge on many subjects, including his love of gliding and cycling. We will miss him.
ReplyDeleteLovely personal work - he seems to create a relationship with all of his subjects
ReplyDeleteRIP Jim
Being a very new member I cannot say that I 'knew' Jim but I do think that this collection of his posts over the months is a very fitting tribute, and I would add my condolences to family and friends.
ReplyDeleteMike B
1. Alan (Eurofighter Duxford): Superb shot showing the smaller sensor can still produce the results.
ReplyDelete2. Bernd (No image):
3. Bill (The Leaping Cat): Great angle and excellent composition, like the contrast between the monochrome and colour which, for once, I see is natural and not post-processed.
4. David F (No image):
5. David K (Banksy Artwork): Amusing contrast between the Girl With the ADT Earring and the general squalor of the back yard. Well captured. Rings all the right alarm bells.
6. Dunk (The Maiden and the Urn): Compelling tones and sharpness which is what we have come to expect from the 24-90, as good as many a prime throughout its range. Great composition.
7. Elaine (Reflections): pleasing composition and effective capture of the reflections.
8. Keith (In conversation): I love this shot, as much for the subject isolation (for which I am a sucker) as the perfect rendition of the subject. Well spotted and executed street portrait.
9. Malcolm (No cars, no motorcycles): Peace, quiet and rural bliss, spoiled somewhat by the warning sign. Pity it’s needed, but a nice juxtaposition between tradition and modern intrusion.
10. Mike B (Uphill struggle): I’d say it was definitely worth it. Even without the inside knowledge of the tacking, it makes a pleasing composition. The lights are impressively modern and contrast with the Victorian warehouse buildings on the far side of the dock. Well processed and executed picture.
11. Mine.
12. Phil (Mediterranean or North Wales): Ah, If you hand’t mentioned Wales I wouldn’t have guessed. But it must be so. You have captured the scene well, good colours and excellent contrast between the geometric patterns of the building against the natural chaos of nature against a beautiful sky.
13. Rob C (Heron): Hmmm, green with envy. I want that lens, but isn’t it a bit heavy on the PEN-F? Nice and sharp, good wildlife shot but you don’t say what focal length. Can we assume it is 400 (aka 800mm)?
14. Shaun (WW2 re-enactment) Very capable shot and well processed into period. I love WW2 re-enactment events and they invariably produce a good crop of keepers. In terms of process I have no complaints but I’m not too sure about the cropped second warden to the left. I wonder if the shot would have been better with him/her excised. I’m in two minds, but I love the overall effect.
15. Sky (Cornsnake): More SL and 24-90–it’s getting popular. Excellent wild-life shot, clean against the neutral background.
16. Theodore (An Intimate Discussion): The 28mm focal length of the Q lends itself well to this type of shot. The contrast between the human couple and the impressive serried ranks of pillars is delicious. The little door at the end, framing the greenness of nature, helps make a great shot.
17. Tom (No image):
18. William (Dun Laoghaire Lexicon): Don’t know what you’ve done here William but I like it. At first glance it looks like a 19th-century sepia plate but closer inspection proves otherwise. It is unusual and I think it works well. I like it.