1) Alan
"Oh Luck Me", Leica C, f/3.9, ISO 1000, 130mm lens,1/60th sec Taken at night
2) Bernd
3) Bill
“And the show goes on, and on …..” Taken at a recent Classic Car show in Tatton Park, Cheshire with an Olympus OM E-M10 and 25 mm (50mm equiv) Leica Summilux lens. Processed in Nik software.
4) David F
5) David K - No photo this month
6) Dennis
Tralee Bay - Leica TL with 18 - 56mm lens
7) Duncan
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Restoration
1919 RR Silver Ghost High Speed Alpine Eagle Chassis No. 24LW restoration in progress by RR Heritage Dealers P&A Wood, Great Dunmow, Essex, UK. Leica SL601/24-90mm … 25mm, 1/125, f8. Photographed at Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally, Burghley House, Stamford June 2016. Vehicle was displayed in a marquee creating a giant light tent which can be very advantageous for photography.
8) Elaine
9) Keith
"Spitfire fan. Leica M(240) / 50mm Summilux ASPH"
Life's so Beautiful
Down town Munich on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon. Man sitting in front of a café enjoying life. Leica M9 & Summilux 35 ASPH
Down town Munich on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon. Man sitting in front of a café enjoying life. Leica M9 & Summilux 35 ASPH
3) Bill
“And the show goes on, and on …..” Taken at a recent Classic Car show in Tatton Park, Cheshire with an Olympus OM E-M10 and 25 mm (50mm equiv) Leica Summilux lens. Processed in Nik software.
4) David F
Waiting at Brooklands, January 2012 at a VSCC driving test, taken on a IIIf plus f2.8 5cm Elmar
5) David K - No photo this month
6) Dennis
Tralee Bay - Leica TL with 18 - 56mm lens
7) Duncan
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Restoration
1919 RR Silver Ghost High Speed Alpine Eagle Chassis No. 24LW restoration in progress by RR Heritage Dealers P&A Wood, Great Dunmow, Essex, UK. Leica SL601/24-90mm … 25mm, 1/125, f8. Photographed at Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally, Burghley House, Stamford June 2016. Vehicle was displayed in a marquee creating a giant light tent which can be very advantageous for photography.
8) Elaine
Street Music - Lumix 1000 FZ with Leica lens.
"Spitfire fan. Leica M(240) / 50mm Summilux ASPH"
10) Malcolm
"Fun in the fog” taken during the TLS meet at Tate Modern to see “The Radical Eye” (the Elton John Collection). In the courtyard there was/is a contraption that creates a dense cloud of fog every few minutes that engulfs everyone there.
11) Mike B
Mid-Summer: I'm claiming no photographic merit for this shot taken during a camera club visit to Walton Pier (in Essex for those whose geography is not up to scratch) when we were promised unlimited access to all areas including the tenpin bowling. Sadly, despite the balmy weather it was like mid-winter. The rides were all shut and in darkness with nobody about at all, not even in the bowl. This is one of just a couple of shots I bothered to take to show the desolation. The folk you can see in the distance are all club members all of whom were as disappointed as me.
17) Sky - No image this month
18) Theodore - No photo this month
19) Tom - No image this month
20) Tony
"Iford Manor Garden" taken during a recent visit to this lovely house and garden near Bradford-on-Avon. I was using for the first time a recent purchase the Ricoh GXR combined with a 180mm 3.4 APO-Telyt-R. Settings were ISO200, 1/200th at f3.4.
21) William
Eden Project Summer Garden Flowers taken with a Leica X1. One of the nicest things at the Eden Project which also contains much more exotic plant varieties.
11) Mike B
Mid-Summer: I'm claiming no photographic merit for this shot taken during a camera club visit to Walton Pier (in Essex for those whose geography is not up to scratch) when we were promised unlimited access to all areas including the tenpin bowling. Sadly, despite the balmy weather it was like mid-winter. The rides were all shut and in darkness with nobody about at all, not even in the bowl. This is one of just a couple of shots I bothered to take to show the desolation. The folk you can see in the distance are all club members all of whom were as disappointed as me.
M240 Zeiss ZM 35/1.4
12) Mike E
Brightening up a very dull March day in Soho Square. Colin Blackstock’s “09.00” morning slot, Diamonds and Pearls, displayed as part of the annual 24 Photography exhibition. Snapped with a Leica M10 and 35mm Summicron. I was drawn to the contrast between the bright colours of the display picture and the overall drab surrounds of the square on a very unappealing day.
12) Mike E
Brightening up a very dull March day in Soho Square. Colin Blackstock’s “09.00” morning slot, Diamonds and Pearls, displayed as part of the annual 24 Photography exhibition. Snapped with a Leica M10 and 35mm Summicron. I was drawn to the contrast between the bright colours of the display picture and the overall drab surrounds of the square on a very unappealing day.
13) Michael M - No photo this month
14) Phil
Passing the time of day, Fitzrovia, Leica M-P, 35mm Summilux
Passing the time of day, Fitzrovia, Leica M-P, 35mm Summilux
15) Rob - No image this month
16) Shaun
Selfie Absorbed: This amusing chap briefly crouched down and started singing to his selfie stick totally out of the blue in Sheffield city centre. Luckily I had my camera to hand and managed to grab a quick photo before he straightened him self up and walked away apparently unaware of the stares of passers by. M10 with 50mm Summicron 1/90 sec ISO 100.
16) Shaun
Selfie Absorbed: This amusing chap briefly crouched down and started singing to his selfie stick totally out of the blue in Sheffield city centre. Luckily I had my camera to hand and managed to grab a quick photo before he straightened him self up and walked away apparently unaware of the stares of passers by. M10 with 50mm Summicron 1/90 sec ISO 100.
17) Sky - No image this month
18) Theodore - No photo this month
19) Tom - No image this month
20) Tony
"Iford Manor Garden" taken during a recent visit to this lovely house and garden near Bradford-on-Avon. I was using for the first time a recent purchase the Ricoh GXR combined with a 180mm 3.4 APO-Telyt-R. Settings were ISO200, 1/200th at f3.4.
Eden Project Summer Garden Flowers taken with a Leica X1. One of the nicest things at the Eden Project which also contains much more exotic plant varieties.
1) Alan: “Oh Luck Me” - Pin sharp Alan but a a shot from a lower position would probably have more impact.
ReplyDelete2) Bernd: “Life’s so Beautiful” - A well exposed street shot Bernd which is well suited to mono. Maybe a more restricted depth of field would have helped isolate the subject from the background clutter.
3) Bill: “And the show goes on and on …” - An appropriate title Bill, but it in an ideal world a view of the guy’s face would have been good.
4) David F: “Waiting at Brooklands” - The guy’s facial expression and your title are well matched, but for me, again, a little more separation from the background or maybe less of it might strengthen the image. I might have been tempted to use a landscape format to include more of the car, giving the shot more context.
5) David K - No image
6) Dennis: “Tralee Bay” - A very peaceful scene with good lead in lines on the sand. It probably loses some of it’s impact at this small scale.
7) Duncan: “Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Restoration” - A highly detailed shot of this wonderful piece of engineering. There is almost too much detail to take in.
8) Elaine: “Street Music” - A decent street shot in Chester (?). It does look a little soft and could maybe take a bit more sharpening in post.
9) Keith: “Spitfire Fan” - A pretty girl well taken.
10) Malcom: “Fun in the Fog” - A fun shot Malcolm. Maybe taken a fraction too late? It would have been even better to have the little girls face in view.
11) Mine: I’m enjoying my ZM 35/1.4 even if it is a bit of a monster.
12) Mike E: “Brightening up a March day” - Well you’ve certainly achieved your aim of contrasting the display with the drab background. Soho Square was always colourful when I frequented it during the late sixties, even on a dull day!
13) Michael M: No image
14) Phil: “Passing the time of day” - A delightful portrait of a happy elderly lady. I do find the foot of the crutch disappearing out of centre frame a little distracting.
15) Rob: No image
16) Shaun: “Selfie Absorbed” - I like this. Great observation and a timely shot. The reaction of the guy passing behind says it all.
17) Sky: No image
18) Theodore: No image
19) Tom: No image
20) Tony: “Iford Manor Garden” - A pin sharp combination Tony. Such a pity that not all the plants were in flower.
21) William: “Eden Project Summer Garden” - Very colourful, although it does seem very soft William. Has it been cropped substantially?
1 Alan.
ReplyDeleteGod colour and I like the eyes, they appear to be looking at you.
2 Bernd.
Good title but a bit ‘flat’ for me, background a bit cluttered.
3 Bill.
A good record shot.
4 Dave F.
Mine.
5 David K.
No photo
6 Dennis
Superb photo, good reflections.
7 Duncan
Pin sharp photo but very confusing background.
8 Elaine.
Good record shot, not too keen on the pink coat RHS.
9 Keith
Beautiful photo, very nice OOF background enhances the lady.
10 Malcolm
Great shot a fraction earlier might have got the girl full face.
11Mike B.
I like this shot, is it the sky or the pier but for me it works very well.
12 Mike E
Very good photo, it does what the title says.
13 Michael M
No Photo
14 Phil
Good record shot, for me a crop LHS & RHS would be good.
15 Rob.
No Photo.
16 Shaun.
Great shot, well caught but for me the Vallerie board distracts.
17 Sky.
No Photo.
18 Theodore.
No Photo.
19 Tom.
No Photo.
20 Tony.
Great colour like the OOF effect.
21 William.
Very nice colours but the large white flower centre distracts.
1) Alan – Don’t see many of these around these days unfortunately, Good record shot of a hungry gardener’s friend.
ReplyDelete2) Bernd – Well exposed shot showing very clear detail of the subject, background a touch distracting but a well seen photo opportunity.
3) Bill – Some good tonality across the image.
4) David F – Great shot from the old classic combo. Very well processed retaining detail across the image.
6) Dennis – I like the lead in from the sand ripples and the use of a fairly limited colour palate.
7) Duncan – Lots of sharp detail in the engine bay but maybe the use of a wider aperture or some treatment in post processing to reduce the sharpness/ brightness of the distracting background could have helped the eye stay on the subject.
8) Elaine – I feel a tighter crop could improve the photo by removing some of the distraction on the RH side.
9) Keith – Good isolation from the background and lovely subject to capture. Would moving her up in the frame slightly help the composition, maybe.
10) Malcolm – Seen a few of these taken at the meet now, she does look to be enjoying herself in the mist.
11) Mike B – It may have been desolate but you have made the best of some nice lighting conditions. I like the subtle reflection coming off the pier.
12) Mike E – It certainly stands out, like looking at a different world through a window.
14) Phil – You’ve caught the character of the lady, I think I’d have got for a portrait crop and lost the distracting door on the right.
16) Shaun – The chap behind certainly found it amusing, again I’m going to suggest a tighter crop might improve things a little.
20) Mine
21) William – Some bold colours, the blues look a touch too saturated though (unless it’s my screen!!)
Alan. A delightful shot of a regular and hungry visitor. The eyes are very piercing. Next time its around I’d be tempted to try a lower viewpoint.
ReplyDeleteBernd. An excellent street shot. You can se clearly that the man is relaxed and there is just enough background to set the scene. A moment well caught.
Mine. I was amused to see him reading the Classic Motor magazine. Arguably he already has the best car he could get.
David F. Another pleasant image, caught with a classic camera combination. I think it would have been better in landscape format. A trim off the top and making it square improves it for me.
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Dennis. A glorious location, but I feel that too much has been included here. The light beams and misty topped mountains are not shown to their best advantage. Cropping the bottom half to make a letterbox appeals to me.
Duncan. Great subject , great lighting, great detail but spoiled by unavoidable background clutter. A situation where one has to get close up for the finer details perhaps. BW is the right medium.
Elaine. Chester on a quiet day. The dreaded white van still gets into the pedestrianised area and causes the eye to wander. The composition is very good with the subject in the gap, on the magic third and the others looking on. It somehow lacks your usual ’punch’.
Keith. A pretty girl, good light and the moment well caught. The hat can only add to it.
Malcolm. Great, another well caught moment. The fog provides an uncluttered background and one is aware that there is something amusing going on.
Mike B. I think most of us have had club trips like this. You’ve still made good record of it thanks to a well placed group, a cooperative sky and colourful beach huts.
Mike E. Its brightened up a dull day right enough. I wonder if there was another viewpoint putting the board slightly off centre?
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Phil. A pleasant, well lit image, the old lady clearly enjoying people watching. I would be
inclined to crop some of the door on the right and to tone down her white sock?
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Shaun. An odd moment, well caught. Theres not much to be done with the cluttered
background that doesn’t involve a lot of post processing.
Tony. The Ricoh is unusual but along with the Telyt has made a very pleasant garden scene. It may be my screen but a little more punch in the colours is needed to lift it.
William. This scene just had to be photographed, the colours are vibrant but the white blown highlights of the poppy petals in the foreground are distracting. Cropping the red petals on both L and R edges and dulling down the other smaller red flowers helps it for me.
1 Alan ‘Oh Luck Me’ Good but rather stereotyped hungry garden hedgehog with dish shot. With more planning e.g. a lower ground level camera angle and without the dish could result in a more box-office, natural looking shot.
ReplyDelete2 Bernd ‘Life’s so Beautiful’ Fair record shot but the happy chap is not doing much. I’d have waited until the glass was sipped or asked him to take a sip and look at the camera … as it is, appears too static.
3 Bill ‘And the show goes on and on …’ Super shot of the classic car enthusiast maybe eying up his next RR acquisition in the magazine whilst resting his injured? foot. Some RR Silver Shadows can be bargain buys if you know which to avoid.
4 David F ‘Waiting at Brooklands’ Good use of vintage Leica IIIf and Elmar and a reasonable record but given the occasion and location I’d prefer to see more of the car from another camera angle.
6 Dennis ‘Tralee Bay’ Picturesque but the lighting appears too flat. Maybe additional PP could enhance the lighting? I’m imagining how the scene might look with more dramatic sky as a sunset or sunrise photo?
8 Elaine ‘Street Music’ Unfortunately the cropped figures and pushchair on RHS are too distracting and dominant. Maybe there was a potentially better photo from a different camera angle worth waiting for?
9 Keith ‘Spitfire fan’ Lovely portrait of an attractive lady who’s put a lot of effort into attending the event. Personally I’d have tried to include more of the ‘event’ in the background to show the fancy hat in context … assuming taken at an aviation GTG.
10 Malcolm ‘Fun in the Fog’ Reasonable record but the faces and thus potential facial expressions are missing … and as a standalone image would not understand it without the title and explanation. .
11 Mike B ‘Mid-Summer’ Very enjoyable image and yes I could imagine it on my wall – but I love seaside piers and it reminds me of e.g. Felixstowe Pier a few years ago. Looks to be a wealth of potential photographic opportunities in the scene despite the wintery day e.g. the beach huts.
12 Mike E No slick title? Appreciate the explanation but the background is so dull looking the photo appears more as a picture another photographer’s image. If there was some real human interest present e.g. someone looking at the exhibition photo the scene could be transformed.
14 Phil ‘Passing the time of day, Fitzrovia’ A photo to stir the imagination e.g.: Who is she? What are her circumstances? How long has she lived there - assuming she’s resident? Excellent ‘street portrait.’
16 Shaun ‘Selfie Absorbed’ Good attempt at a candid street photo but it has not quite worked at this camera angle. The main subject pose looks odd and we are not aware that he’s singing. I’d have followed the chap and hoped for a similar and maybe better photo opportunity.
20 Tony ‘Iford Manor Garden’ Interesting use of the 180mm lens but effective 270mm focal length has created a rather odd looking tunnel vision ‘gardenscape’ … not so easy to look at.
21 William ‘Eden Project Summer Garden Flowers’ Beautiful photo worthy of use as a greetings card or book cover … but a little additional PP to slightly tone down the white flower could improve the image.
Another interesting set of photos to critique … interesting to see how Circle D members have seen and composed their images from the chosen camera angles. Several ‘contenders’ for the top 3 but all worth viewing and we can all learn something from members’ results. Look forward to reading a few more comments to hear other Circle D members’ opinions. Last week I sacrificed several little used lenses and a camera to acquire a new Leica TL2. Today I learned of its recall due to ongoing electronics problems … But so far mine’s OK and Ffordes advise ,” OK to use as long as you’re happy with it … but all TL2s sold to date will be replaced.” Fair enough … but hope the replacements will be available a.s.a.p. Meantime I have several TL2 with legacy lenses projects to complete … electronics lurgy permitting.
Best wishes
dunk
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DeleteLiving within a mile of No.1 North Sea, i.e. Clacton Pier, I can appreciate and share your appreciation of these Victorian masterpieces. I know Felixstowe pier well, although I haven't been there for some time.
DeleteSorry to hear of your TL2 woes. I found out this week that my two year old Nikon D750 has been recalled to have a suspect shutter replaced.
Hi Dunk... Yes, she has lived there since shortly after the war I believe, owns two flats. Had a long chat with her, keep meaning to take a print round to her, it's in my desk at work just got to catch her on the steps again.
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1.Alan
We seem to have lost all ours. Very good colours for a night shot. I think it is a great casual photo of a garden friend enjoying his supper (or breakfast). Really nice.
2.Bernd
Wine and not beer. Well composed and captured.
3.Bill
Good to catch up on latest classics news. Think I would like to see a bit of the chaps face.
4.David F
Lovely capture of concentration / anticipation on guys face. The old banking provides great background.
5.David K
6. Dennis
Very good image, but for me I would trade a little of the foreground for what looks like a great sky.
7. Duncan
Very good shot of a beautiful piece of engineering.
8. Elaine
Nice light, but shot too dominated by pink rear for me.
9. Me
10. Malcolm
Lovely shot . Looks like there were some good reflections to. The pink leggins make it.
11. Mike B
It is a nice shot. The watery sky, the subdued light on the seafront and sparce figures is a good balance that tells the story.
12. Mike E
Definetly needs the explanation. You have captured what you saw well.
13. Michael M
14. Phil
Great shot with lovely exposure showing detail in the building.Lovely.
15. Rob
16. Shaun
You captured the moment - isn’t photography great! Good b&w shot.
17. Sky
18. Theodore
19.Tom
20.Tony
Lovely colours but not sure why a 180mm lens. I would prefer to see more blooms in focus personally.
19. William
Some good strong colours here. The dominant white flower seems to be ‘burnt out’ resulting in little detail which is a shame. Love the blues, though.
1 Alan
ReplyDeleteNicely caught, been years since we had a hedgehog in the garden. The way it is looking up is as if to say ‘go away, I’m eating’.
2 Bernd
A sunny day, a cafe and glass of wine, perfect. Nicely caught too.
3 Bill
An interesting take on the classic car show. It works really well and the roller is perfect in the front of the frame.
4 David F
Very well framed, the cracks of the Brooklands track add to the mood and the IIIf is the perfect fit.
5 David K - No image
6 Dennis
Really nice division of the frame, the sand bar cutting across the picture and the subtle tones work well too.
7 Duncan
Another Rolls Royce, this time is lots of detail. Excellent picture, fascinating to see it like this.
8 Elaine
Hope they sounded good, nicely caught.
9 Keith
Great portrait, lovely hat!
10 Malcolm
Really like the way the fog closes down the image and reduces the elements in the frame. I like to think the woman with the controller and wire is remotely controlling the little girl.
11 Mike B
You can’t win them all… still, it does show the pier nicely and there are not that may of those left in operation these days.
12 Mike E
The 24 hour series is such good idea, we run them on the BBC each year. This shot against the grass and daffodils works well.
13 Michael M - No image
14 Me
15 Rob - No image this month
16 Shaun
Great shot - caught at the right moment.
17 Sky - No image
18 Theodore - No image
19 Tom - No image
20 Tony
Like this a lot, the subtle tone, the shades of green and the form of the flowers. Really tough to get good pictures in these situations, excellent.
21 William
You wait for ages for a garden image and two in a row. Love the vibrant colours and the painterly feel.
1 Alan. This chap seems vaguely familiar. A lower shooting angle (if possible) would have been better. The flecks of his bristles seem to work as a kind of camouflage. I think he has his beady eye on the slug living dangerously on the corner of the pink paving slab.
ReplyDelete2 Bernd. The epitome of relaxation and enjoyment. The wine, cigarettes and sunshine all contribute to the feeling of well being. The placing of his head against the dark window, his reflection and the view down the street combine to make a first rate street photo.
3 Bill. Tightly cropped to avoid the inevitable distracting background and all the better for it. Another picture of someone lazing in the sun, this time it is the paper and the RR that tell us something about him.
4 David F. Yet another chap just sitting, this one not so relaxed (in fact looking a little bored) but again there is a story here. It would have been good to see more of the car but no doubt you have good reason for the crop.
5 David K. No image.
6 Dennis. Diagonal shafts of sunlight at the top left have their counterpoint in the rippled sand at the bottom right. Low cloud conceals the top of the mountain and is reflected in the trapped water. Muted colours and a satisfying image.
7 Dunc. Ideal lighting for this type of picture and I can well understand why you wanted to include the mascot and the steering wheel. The amount of detail is phenomenal both in the engine and the background and it does therefore get over-busy, less depth of field might perhaps overcome the problem?
8 Elaine. Busker(s) in Chester town centre. With all those music stands scattered around it is unclear who are the performers and who are the audience. The lady in pink moving out of the frame does rather spoil the picture for me, another half a second and she would have been gone.
9 Keith. I love the humour in this and admire the effort that must have gone into the creation of that hat. A great portrait, some may say that the background is distracting but it is suitably subdued and she does need to be at an appropriate“event” to justify the millinery, a studio shot would look out of context and just daft.
10 Me.
11 Mike B. The light clearly was not with you here. I’m intrigued by the kink in the decking and the undulations in the balustrades, maybe there was a picture there?
12 Mike E. The contrast is very striking, so much so that I wonder if it is “real” (the ever present downside of the digital image - can we trust our eyes?) . The picture within a picture is however very eye-catching as is that tiny patch of blue on the top edge.
13 Michael M. No image.
14 Phil. Delightful image. She looks well established and clearly enjoys people watching from her front door. The worn step and details of the doorway tell a story in themselves.
15 Rob. No image.
16 Shaun. The oddball is always good for a picture and this chap is certainly that but it is the reaction of the chap behind that completes the image for me. A good one caught on the spur of the moment.
17 Sky. No image
18 Theodore. No image.
19 Tom. No image.
20 Tony. The 180mm at full aperture concentrates our attention on the tall stalks (garlic?) and really gives a three dimensional effect to the picture. The limited range of colour works well.
21 William. A complete contrast to the previous picture, much less structured, even wild and garish. Bee heaven.
1. Alan: ‘ Oh Luck Me”.
ReplyDeleteI’ve tried to get photos of these little fellows in my garden without much success. Well done with this one, Alan
2. Bernd: Life’s so Beautiful.
Nice picture of relaxation. This young chap should lay off the cigarettes, though.
3. Bill: “ And the Show goes on”
I captured a very similar shot at our National Classic Car Show last year- will send it to you. Well observed and processed.
4. David F: Waiting at Brooklands.
Beautiful capture of a man waiting for the ‘off’ in a vintage car.
5. David K: No photo.
6. Dennis: Tralee Bay.
Lovely soft West of Ireland light, well captured. We call those sunrays to the left ‘Hail Marys’.
7. Duncan: Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Restoration.
The soft light in the tent has eliminated shadows to show great detail in the engine.
8. Elaine: Street Music.
I passed this scene while I was in Chester for the TLS AGM last May. You have captured it very well.
9. Keith: Spitfire fan.
I am more of a Hurricane fan myself. Lovely portrait using Leica’s best ever lens.
10. Malcolm: “ Fun in the fog”.
A very Tate Modern concept of fun. Nice composition and placement of the two figures.
11. Mike B: Mid Summer.
All of the customers must have gone to the Mediterranean on cheap flights. You have captured the desolation very well.
12. Mike E: Soho Square.
Photos always look well outdoors. This looks like a window into a different place and time, which is what it is.
13. Michael M: No Photo.
14. Phil: Passing the time of day.
A beautiful photo. It is so nice to see someone smiling into a camera for a change in this less friendly digital era.
15. Rob: No Photo.
16. Shaun: Selfie Absorbed.
A nice photo of a humorous situation. I don’t get this ‘selfie’ thing. I see enough of myself in the shaving mirror every morning.
17. Sky: No photo.
18. Theodore: No photo.
19. Tom: No photo.
20. Tony: Iford Manor Garden.
Lovely flower composition with muted colours.
21. William: Mine.
Ref the Leica TL2 Viso anomaly mentioned in my July Circle D comments: On 27 July 2017 Leica Camera AG released TL2 Firmware update 1.1 which remedies the problem - thus now safe to use the Viso EVF once the firmware is installed. This 'fix' does not remedy the 'dead' TL2s but Leica Camera AG has resumed shipping TL2 bodies with upgraded firmware so any dead'uns will be replaced.
ReplyDelete1. Alan. I like the colour and detail. The illuminated eyes are an important part of the composition.
ReplyDelete2. Bernd. Appears to be a candid shot, not posed. It’s nicely observed and the low viewpoint adds interest. I wonder if a shallower depth of field would have helped to isolate the subject from a rather busy background.
3. Bill. Interesting subject. I would have liked to have seen part of the reader’s face above the newspaper. Perhaps a little more time would have created the opportunity.
4. David F. Nice tonal range and exposure. A slightly different viewpoint would have allowed the driver to sit more comfortably within the overall composition and frame.
5. David K. No image.
6. Dennis. I like the layers created by the rivulets in the foreground, the sand bar, sea and mountain. Nice colours in a diffuse light.
7. Duncan. Love the sharpness and detail, but the shelving unit in the background is a bit of a distraction to my mind. Perhaps a shallower depth of field would have given better separation.
8. Elaine. The pink lady on the left is a little distracting. I wonder if a slight crop would assist in focussing attention on the musician? On the other hand, the pink gives a contrasting splash of colour.
9. Keith. Interesting natural light portrait, free of shadows. The shallow depth of field works so well. The blue tones, including the lady’s eyes, are a treat.
10. Malcolm. The mooted tones, with the wild contrast of the girls pink leggings, works well. I wonder if a light crop on the right hand side would add emphasis to the subject and composition.
11. Mike B. I like the perspective. The long pier suggests a sense of detachment from the town, echoing your sentiments of your day.
12. Mike E. Placing the subject in the centre of the image is perhaps a little unusual - it works. I like it.
13. Michael M. No image.
14. Phil. You’ve captured the warmth of this lady’s generous smile.
15. Rob. No image.
16. Shaun. A reminder of why a camera should always be kept close at hand. You’ve caught the moment.
17. Sky. No image.
18. Theodore. No image.
19. Tom. No image.
20. Tony. Lovely palette.The low angle of view is effective.
21. Wiliam. I like the saturation, but find the pale bloom holds too much contrast, and a is possibly a little alien to the remainder of the composition. Nice nevertheless.