Alan T
A Crane Study at Pensthorpe, Leica V Lux 3, 1/500th, f/4, 200mm lens, ISO 100
David F
Camara De Lobos in Madeira with the CL and 18-55 zoom
Keith W
'Kingston Lacy House. Taken on a walk on Boxing Day. M10/28mm Summaron-M.
“Potential” Panasonic TZ60 with a Leica lens
Michael B
Crazy Architecture
Another from my trip to Lyon and the Musee du Confluences.
M240, CV 35/1.4
M240, CV 35/1.4
Mike H
Street Sweeper
A stroll around the streets and came across these two people - one active, the other not awake yet - bathed in the lovely colours of early morning sunshine.
M10 + 50 Cron APO
A stroll around the streets and came across these two people - one active, the other not awake yet - bathed in the lovely colours of early morning sunshine.
M10 + 50 Cron APO
Mick M
"Florence" taken on Leica Digilux 2
Nitin C
Backstage Break, Covent Garden, London. Leica M10 and 35mm Summicron ASPH.
Phil C
Richard Weaver in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI at Brands Hatch Winter Rally
"Florence" taken on Leica Digilux 2
Nitin C
Backstage Break, Covent Garden, London. Leica M10 and 35mm Summicron ASPH.
Phil C
Richard Weaver in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI at Brands Hatch Winter Rally
Leica M10, Hektor 135 - 1952 lens.
Richard B
"Seeing Red” - restaurant signs at night.
Leica Q with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm lens. F1.7, 1/160 sec., ISO 1600.
Shaun D
Shibuya Crossing
Just outside the Shibuya railway station in central Tokyo is the the busiest intersection in the world….the Shibuya Crossing which is actually 7 crossings that all change from red to green at the same time sending 3000 people in all directions at the same time. Most visors try and capture all the crossings at the same time from the Starbucks Cafe but trying to do something a little different from the usual stereotype I got down low at one of the crossings and snapped this just as the rush was starting, Shot with M10 and a 35mm Summicron F8, 1/350th sec.
Tom L
"Sea Defences" - Taken with the Leica SL and 24-90 zoom along the Dorset Coast.
No photo this month from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Theodore D
William F
"Seeing Red” - restaurant signs at night.
Leica Q with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm lens. F1.7, 1/160 sec., ISO 1600.
Shaun D
Shibuya Crossing
Just outside the Shibuya railway station in central Tokyo is the the busiest intersection in the world….the Shibuya Crossing which is actually 7 crossings that all change from red to green at the same time sending 3000 people in all directions at the same time. Most visors try and capture all the crossings at the same time from the Starbucks Cafe but trying to do something a little different from the usual stereotype I got down low at one of the crossings and snapped this just as the rush was starting, Shot with M10 and a 35mm Summicron F8, 1/350th sec.
Tom L
"Sea Defences" - Taken with the Leica SL and 24-90 zoom along the Dorset Coast.
No photo this month from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Theodore D
William F
1) Alan T. I’ve not been to Pensthorpe, but know of it. You’ve framed the bird nicely within the vegetation. It lacks action and, as a result, doesn’t quite work for me as a wildlife image - sorry.
ReplyDelete2) David F. A colourful shot, the only detractor from the harmony of the composition being the upturned wooden pallet in the foreground. Would a slightly different viewpoint have taken it out of the scene?
3) Keith W. It can only be England - a classic winter scene of a country estate.Nicely metered to retain detail, especially in the contrasting sky.
4) Malcolm R. An unusual subject that makes great play of geometric shapes - well observed. I wonder if you have also tried it in monochrome. I hope you liked the camera, Malcolm.
5) Michael B. The heavy framing formed by the architectural form of the roof/canopy leads the eye to the pedestrian, almost enveloping him. Very unusual.
6) Mike H. This is nicely observed and tells a story. The morning light adds warmth. It would be enhanced, to my mind, if the light had also fallen on the lady sweeper’s face.
7) Mick M. Florence, indeed! The architectural scale is interesting, the sculpted figures seemingly towering over the passer-by - a world of contrasts. The pedestrian almost looks like a “toy” figure, dwarfed against a backcloth of renaissance giants locked in stone.
8) Nitin C. This works for me. An intimate moment. The viewer feels like a voyeur under the subtle lighting which picks out a dash of primary red. The contrasting, white wall is a bit of a distraction - could it be cropped, or toned down perhaps?
9) Phil C. This conveys encounter and driver-determination. Has the car succumbed to the mud, or is it simply accelerating for effect? The battle is illustrated by the mud projected into the air, and by the exhaust. Full of atmosphere.
10) Richard B. My photo.
11) Shaun D. You’ve taken a moment to capture a very busy junction. Not only that, but you’ve made the effort to find an unusual angle of view - stooping or kneeling perhaps - and survived to tell the tale! I like the relationship of the foreground figures with the forward-looking crowd, confined to the background.
12) Tom L. The leading lines of the timber groins work well. Lovely tones and a sky that perfectly complements the scene. I am transported!
1 Alan T. Beautifully delicate greys and browns in the feathers but the face and neck are just a little burnt out so I would reduce the overall exposure a touch to try to correct that and perhaps separate the crane from the background nettles.
ReplyDelete2 David F. A nice study in red white and blue, the palette is unfortunate and could be cropped. A second later (or earlier) and we may have seen the man’s face.
3 Keith W. The house is an important but not dominant part of the picture, the tree on the left frames it perfectly and is balanced by the one on the right. Monochrome captures the grey sky and bare trees of winter wonderfully.
4 Me.
5 Michael B. The great advantage of crazy architecture (at least from the photographers point of view) is that there is no problem with the convention of keeping the verticals vertical. The near abstract design frames the two figures - who bring life to the image - nicely .
6 Mike H. Is the seated character suffering the after effects of a good night out or simply checking his emails? Either way the early morning light this makes a good street photo.
7 Mick M. Great contrast between the armless statues and the hands in pockets figure. The arbitrary use of the fig leaf is intriguing.
8 Nitin C. A quiet moment nicely captured, the face, hand, shirt and waistcoat well defined against the dark background. Sadly the quiet moment cannot get away from the tyranny of the mobile phone.
9 Phil C. Pink Weaver is going to be a very muddy Weaver by the time the race has finished. The moment it has hit the puddle has been well caught but it appears to be driving into the mud thrown up by a car in front and that is the element missing from the photo. Good to see the Hektor in use, 135mm does not seem to be a popular focal length these days.
10 Richard B. Insofar as it is a creditable result in less than favourable circumstances this works quite well but the subject matter does not appeal to me, sorry.
11 Shaun D. It sounds terrifying, I hope it is only the pedestrian crossings that all change to green at the same time. The low angle works very well, perhaps you could have let the stampede get a little closer before making the exposure?
12 Tom L. The defences look a little the worse for wear but that is what makes them attractive to the photographer. One of those subjects that can be “explored” through the lens, it works well in monochrome and may do equally as well in colour.
Alan - Nicely caught, though as has been mentioned slightly darkening the crane would remove the glare on its neck. I visited Pensthorpe last year, a really lovely day out.
ReplyDeleteDavid F - The boats are nicely compressed together filling the frame, though the pallet in the foreground is a distraction.
Keith W - Lovely, very subtle use of black and white and the framing is very clever.
Malcolm R - Clever use of the shaped windows and the sign, as ever really well spotted.
Michael B - This too is a good use of space in the frame, the figure holding it all together. Perhaps the sky could be slightly darker.
Mike H - Great light, the two figures telling their own story in a nice quiet image.
Mick M - Another clever one, and well timed with the businessman entering the frame.
Nitin C - I like the depth to this, the central area is rich in colour as the man enjoys his break.
Mine
Richard B - Nicely done, the Q has coped well with the neon lights, certainly gives a feel for the place.
Shaun D - I have seen the shots from above and this does offer a different view, the black and white works well.
Tom L - Some great tones in this one, and I like the framing as the sea wall fades into the oncoming sea.
Alan T A Crane Study: Using mainly a M series Leica wildlife is not really something I shoot but you have the lens and camera to get in close, I think its watching you though.
ReplyDeleteDavid F Camara De Lobos: Quite a logjam there and quite an array of colours that come across well in the Madeiran sunshine.
Keith W 'Kingston Lacy House: Black and white makes for a very atmospheric scene with the bare trees in the foreground of the house making for a more interesting shot.
Malcolm R “Potential”: A well spotted array of shapes that make for a photograph that becomes more interesting the longer one studies it.
Michael B Crazy Architecture: The figure of a human being set in the highly structured shapes of the buildings works really well .
Mike H Street Sweeper: I like the light and shadows on this one, I know its called street sweeper but it’s the seated person that captivates me.
Mick M "Florence": Like many of the photos this month it is the human being in the shot that brings the interest to the scene.
Nitin C Backstage Break: A Nice capture a second or two later or sooner and you would have missed the opportunity.
Phil C: This shot just goes to prove you don’t have to have the very latest Leica lens to get a great shot.
Richard B "Seeing Red” : The neon lighting behind the glass have been nicely captured to produce a shot of interest.
Shaun D Shibuya Crossing: Mine
Tom L "Sea Defences": Moody, atmospheric, black and white all add to a very well taken photograph.
Alan T - A Crane Study: I think this would have looked better in portrait orientation Alan to get rid of some of the vegetation which is very sharp (too sharp?). The bird is a touch bright on the neck and would benefit from toning down. It must be a very tame bird to let you get this close.
ReplyDeleteDavid F - Camara De Lobos: I have tried to photograph these colourful boats but like you have found it almost impossible to lose the pallets, buckets and other general detritus, which is very frustrating.
Keith W - Kingston Lacy House: Classic country house parkland which works well in mono with that interesting sky. The distortions on the house are a little off putting but it is small in the frame.
Malcom R - Potential: I realise that the poster is instrumental to the shot as far as your title is concerned, but I think that the general composition, shapes etc. work well enough without that distraction.
Michael B - Crazy Architecture: Mine
Mike H - Street Sweeper: I like it, and it shows the benefit of being out early with a camera.
Mick M - Florence: The symmetry broken by the suited figure lifts this above a standard architectural shot.
Nitin C - Backstage Break: Well spotted. I think this is another that might benefit from portrait mode to reduce the impact of the bright render to the right.
Phil C - Mitsbishi Lancer: Good motorsport action shot. The splattering mud adds the necessary sense of movement.
Richard B - Seeing Red: A marmite shot for sure but well spotted.
Shaun D - Shibuya Crossing: I love the low angle of view although I would prefer to see the advancing throng just a little closer, but you were no doubt swamped by the crowds around you seconds after taking this. Maybe a different focal length would have helped and how often have we all faced that dilemma.
Tom L - Sea Defences: Good detail and leading lines ideally suited to mono. The burning in on the sky looks a little patchy on my screen.
Alan T
ReplyDeleteWildlife and birds in particular are not something I shoot, although this is a nice shot it lacks a little interest/action?
David F
Love array of colours are in this scene, but for me the main subject lacks a connection with the viewer, and that pallet in the bottom middle of the shot distracts the array of boats.
Keith W
A really nice B+W, with a great array of tones and a well balanced composition - I think trees look at their most interesting in the winter.
Malcolm R
An odd photograph, but a well seen array of shapes - I agree with a previous comment, that perhaps this may work better in B+W?
Michael B
This photo is the type I wish I took more off, really good tones, and composition, with the human nicely placed to add interest and scale.
Mike H
Me
Mick M
Similar in some ways to Michael B’s photo with the addition of the human which shows the scale of the adjacent sculptures - for me though it’s a bit too busy and my eye was not sure where to focus.
Nitin C
Nice moment well captured with good colour and detail - even in the dark areas.
Phil C
You’ve certainly captured the sense of speed and action in this shot - I bet you wish you could get closer (in safety) to the action.
Richard B
Good capture in what must have been difficult lighting conditions. I’d like to have been a bit more involved in the photo, with either a human or something else to hold my attention.
Shaun D
I know this spot well from my business travels - a long time ago. Really like the action captured and the viewpoint you had to get down to - it certainly adds interest - and quality of the shot too.
Tom L
Really like this one, with the parallel rows of wooden sea defences tapering off into the distance, good tones, and moody sky.