Rolls Royce Radiator taken on a Huawei P9 adjusted in Snapseed, PhotoShop and Topaz Sharpened.
Keith W
Taken a couple of weeks ago at the timewarp Bewdley Station on the Severn Valley Railway, with a train to Kidderminster about to depart. M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron.
Malcolm R
I found this in the second hand section of a Cambridge bookshop recently.
“Second hand Politics”, Panasonic TZ60
My take on a delightful Grunge Chick that modelled for us at a recent workshop. Not one for the purists!
Mike H
Misty Dawn over the Lake
Z7 + Summilux 28mm
Taken a couple of months ago in Florida, when we were on an extended Christmas/NY holiday with my wife's family - who have lived in Gainesville N.Florida for quite some time.
I was out early (again) and spotted this misty scene across a lake there (Paynes Prarie). I accept that this might a Marmite type of love/hate photo, but I personally I really like the simplicity and peacefulness of it.
Re the Z7/Leica Combo…I thought I’d trythe Z7 as a back-up camera and could also use with my Leica Lenses, however, it was a v.short lived thing and the Z7 has already been recycled. Love my M10-P.
Misty Dawn over the Lake
Z7 + Summilux 28mm
Taken a couple of months ago in Florida, when we were on an extended Christmas/NY holiday with my wife's family - who have lived in Gainesville N.Florida for quite some time.
I was out early (again) and spotted this misty scene across a lake there (Paynes Prarie). I accept that this might a Marmite type of love/hate photo, but I personally I really like the simplicity and peacefulness of it.
Re the Z7/Leica Combo…I thought I’d trythe Z7 as a back-up camera and could also use with my Leica Lenses, however, it was a v.short lived thing and the Z7 has already been recycled. Love my M10-P.
Mick M
Titchfield Haven, Swimmers
Nitin C
Middle-of-the-road, Notting Hill, London, Leica M10 with 35mm Summicron ASPH.
Phil C
Epsom and Sutton ladies leave the field after winning their latest rugby match, Leica M-P (240), 35mm Summicron
Richard B
Macrame - discarded fishing net
I stumbled on this netting during a beach walk in March. The complementary colours, under an overcast sky, caught my attention. What stories can it tell?
Camera: Leica CL with Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm lens. 1/100 second, f11, ISO 400.
Shaun D
Deep in conversation: A visit to the Black Country Museum and these three dressed in character were having quite the conversation outside the sweet shop, I got up good and close but they didn’t mind or even notice. Leica M240 50mm Summicron Lens at f2.4 1/750 sec
Deep in conversation: A visit to the Black Country Museum and these three dressed in character were having quite the conversation outside the sweet shop, I got up good and close but they didn’t mind or even notice. Leica M240 50mm Summicron Lens at f2.4 1/750 sec
Tom L
The Power of Water: taken with the SL and 24-90 zoom on a trip to Iceland.
No photo this month from:
Alan T
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Theodore D
William F
The Power of Water: taken with the SL and 24-90 zoom on a trip to Iceland.
No photo this month from:
Alan T
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Theodore D
William F
David F
ReplyDeleteShows the power of the Huawei well, although the software seems to have worked hard to define the wings.
Keith W Mine
Malcolm R
So apt. Another testament to Malcolm’s eye and humour. Well taken.
Michael B
Model looks too pretty to do ‘grunge’. Nice sharpness and lighting ..
Mike H
Very good image, and not at all what you expect to see out of Florida. I think would be even stronger with the ‘tufts’ on the right removed.
Mick M
Very well spotted (or set up) but probably would benefit with a little more separation of swimmer and hand.
Nitin C
Great image. Very well seen, exposed and presented.
Phil C
What a happy bunch. Great shot worthy of any sports pages.
Richard B
Lovely colours and textures making a striking image. Goes to prove you can find good photos anywhere.
Shaun D
Wish re-enactors would leave their wristwatches at home . Well composed group and like the depth of field.
Tom L
Think you have captured the water superbly, and b&w suites the scene well. Personally would prefer waterfall placed off centre a tad.
David F: An Iconic image of an iconic brand - which are manufactured near me at Goodwood (West Sussex) - photographed on a new fangled high quality smartphone. Nicely taken. At first I thought maybe in should be in BnW, but on second though, the almost gold colour reflected on the radiator adds to the image.
ReplyDeleteKeith W: Nice image, reminding us of the days of our youth (my grandad was a steam engine driver - LMS). Perhaps you could have gotten in a little closer, but I appreciated that would have chopped the RHS double-header too much?
Malcolm R: He He He. Very well spotted and it made me smile, and well taken. I think achieving an emotional reaction in the viewer is always a great aim of the photographer.
Michael B: A really lovely Grunge portrait of a young lady.
Mike H: Me
Mick M: I’m sorry Mick, but this doesn't work for me this time. The duck and the mans hand are too close together causing confusion in my eye, and perhaps the composition could have been a little less central??
Nitin C: Love the simplicity and graphic quality of this. Perhaps, a slightly tighter crop and with the figure looking like they were walking (rather than standing/posing) my have added even more dynamism to this nice shot.
Phil C: A happy and celebratory shot, with plenty of action with all the girls, and a nice feel for the environment where the event took place too.
Richard B: Very nice colours/pattern and well seen, but I’m sorry it didn't hold my interest for long.
Shaun D: Good group photo, nice composition with interaction between the three people, and with a good backdrop. Personal taste - but I’m not a fan of re-enactment type of photos with people in their nice clean clothes.
Tom L: Another very strong environment BnW shot Tom - I can really feel the power of the waterfall. I also really like the post processing too, which adds to the the raw feel of the location.
David F
ReplyDeleteNice image. However, the light colored background clashes with the right wing. Pity there couldn’t have been more colour separation.
Leith W
Lovely image, although I may have cropped the left slightly to exclude that red; building or rolling stock?
Malcolm R
Great image and well suited to Monochrome.
Michael B
Very nice, particularly like the framed background which in my opinion really makes it stand out.
Mike H
Lovely scene, so peaceful.
Mick M
Certainly interesting. I would have cloned out whatever it is in the water by the guy’s hand and maybe the pole. Both are a little distracting for me.
Nitin C
I think this is a great image. Love the contrast between the subject and dark background.
Phil C
Great record shot, with good composition and clarity.
Richard B
Lovely pattern shot showing great detail and just the right amount of saturation. The CL with the 18-56 is certainly a great combination.
Shaun D
Great “street” shot. The light background of the building bring out the detail of the two men perfectly.
1) David F. An unusual composition and angle of view. It works well for the most part. I find my eye wanders from the figure to the warmer tones of the iconic badge at the bottom of the frame. There appears to be a loss of detail in parts of the winged figure. Perhaps a more even distribution of colour would have resulted in a more balanced image.
ReplyDelete2) Keith W. A classic “steam" image that recreates the bygone era of mass steam transport. The locomotive under steam is a little distant. Could it be addressed with a light crop at the top, and to the left, of the frame?
3) Malcolm R. I’m wondering if you have visited “David’s Bookshop”, Malcolm? The shop has survived in Cambridge where others have long-since closed. Your photo has been nicely observed and captured and, brings with it, an oblique reference the political upheaval of the present time.
4) Michael B. Well lit and well exposed - lovely colour. An engaging portrait - her pose and expression suggest resignation. The framing of her face, by the sweep of her dark hair, is effective.
5) Mike H. A tranquil, misty scene that I feel sure rewarded your early start. The subject - the tall vegetation - is a little lost in the frame to my mind. This could be easily addressed, although I recognise that the sheer expanse of mist adds to the minimalistic look.
6) Mick M. A high contrast shot that records one of those fleeting moments so easily overlooked. Separation of the two figures would have improved the composition to my mind, but then a slight pause may have resulted in a loss of the sense of movement in the arm of the recumbent figure in foreground - the “decisive moment”!
7) Nitin C. A splash of local colour in a challenging night scene, caught just as the umbrella is illuminated. The image is full of lines, both in the umbrella and in the paving - intriguing.
8) Phil C. This is full of joy, so well captured from the pursuit of a win on the field. The bright sky is a little distracting, nevertheless the players hold the viewer’s attention.
9) Richard B. My photo.
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ReplyDelete10) Shaun D. The title - “deep in conversation” - is apt. I am drawn into what appears to be a private and serious conversation, and I lose sight of the re-enactment.. The use of monochrome is appropriate and ensures there are no distractions in the frame. A reminder that human facial expression can be communicate so much without words. We can but wonder!
ReplyDelete11) Tom L. This is a very evocative image, successfully blending the brutal force of tumbling water with the more serene and rounded forms of the rock and vegetation on either side. Well exposed and plenty of detail. I would have liked to see just a little more at the bottom of the waterfall.
1 David F. Almost a monochrome. Ecstacy’s wings are borderline burned out but their dark edges separates them from the white wall in the background whilst her chin is nicely set off against the dark wing of the Rolls.That little touch of colour in the chrome work relieves the overall starkness of the image.
ReplyDelete2 Keith W. My uncle was a driver on God’s Wonderful Railway so he would have appreciated this.The two engines facing in opposite directions plus a sight of the platform, the station sign and rock face in the background tell us all we need to know.
3 Me.
4 Michael B. Another near monochrome relieved by the red lipstck and touch of red in her hair. The square vignette works well and although it is her style I personally don’t like the little perforations - the lady is definitely not a teabag!
5 Mike H. Whilst I appreciate the simplicity of this shot I feel the tonal range is just too subdued, the magical light of early morning mist has has instead been rendered a Marmite murk. Lightening the mid-tones may help?
6 Mick M. At first sight I could not work out why the “duck” appeared to be swimming backwards but it is the result of the unfortunate conflict between the man’s hand and the swimmer that causes the confusion. A fraction of a second either way would have made all the difference to this amusing juxtaposition.
7 Nitin. Nicely seen and captured, the light falling on the umbrella perfectly. The bizarre road markings and hint of a tree trunk compliment the picture and puts everything in context.
8 Phil C. A formidable front row obviously very happy with their victory. Great expressions and the scrum cap and mud tells the tale. You seem to have had a thing going for wild women in the last two rounds Phil.
9 Richard B. Blue and brown/orange make a good colour combination. This works well as a pattern picture with the strongly flowing diagonal lines.
10 Shaun D. The wide aperture focuses our attention on the two men but their attention is directed at the lady so it is unfortunate that she is slightly unsharp. I am always in two minds about re-enactments but in places like the Black Country Museum these characters are essential in bringing the scene to life and you have done well to avoid distracting tourists.
11 Tom L. An impressive waterfall taken with a shutter speed that conveys the movement. Although there is lots of contrast in the image there does not appear to be any directional light to give shape to the rocks (other than on the wildcat at the top right) which leaves me wondering whether a little too much post processing magic has been done here, it would be interesting to see the colour version.
David F: Rolls Radiator - I like it in colour, which adds interest to the image. Bright chrome is a challenge for any sensor to render detail and the Huawei has made a pretty reasonable job of it.
ReplyDeleteKeith W: Bewdley Station - I’ll have to join the club and say that this revives my childhood memories of steam. Lovely colours too. I’ll agree with colleagues that a left and top might be worth a try.
Malcom R: Second Hand Politics - Excellent spot and yes, so apt. Could you have improved the distortion in post?
Michael B: Grunge Chick - Mine
Mike H: Misty Dawn - A very subtle shot reflecting the stillness of the morning. I might also have been tempted to try cloning out the ‘tuft’ of vegetation to the mid left and to just raise the mid tones a touch.
Mick M: Swimmers - I get the point but think some separation of duck and hand would have improved the shot. If only!
Nitin C: Middle of the Road - I really like this but might have considered a tighter crop / cloning to get rid of the bright distractions in the upper image.
Phil C: Epsom & Sutton Ladies - Phil in the thick of it again! You’ve certainly matured the emotion of the moment. Maybe a reduced depth of field, blurring out the background a touch would help us concentrate on the ladies?
Richard B: Macrame - Pin sharp still life which might have benefitted from something (?) for us to focus on and hold our interest.
Shaun D: Deep in conversation - A mono image works well. A pity that they are not all in focus, but great that they seem oblivious of you the photographer.
Tom L: The Power of Water - So pleased to see you’ve captured the movement in the water without going too far and turning it to milk! I too think mono suits the image well. They look like grass banks flanking the fall which probably give the impression of over-sharpening. I might also have been tempted to crop one side or the other just to move the falls off centre.