Alan T
Play away at Wells, DLux4, 1/1000 sec. f/4.5 5.1 mm ISO 80
David F
The Walks on the Pantiles, M3 + 5cm Summicron and HP5 film.
Keith W
It's not a 'phone. M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
The Happy Protester, Panasonic TZ60.
Michael B
The Crown is Mine
Taken in Boulogne Cathedral with M240 and Zeiss 35/1.4. I spotted this marble statue in front of a large wall painting and loved the juxtaposition of the hand and crown. I have tried a closer crop but felt that the entire figures in the painting added more context. Disappointingly I didn't nail the focus in the gloom but the image still appeals to me, if not others.
Mike H
Looking for the Light
Leica M10-P, with 50mm APO
Looking for the Light
Leica M10-P, with 50mm APO
Mick M
"Poole Quay" taken with Leica iii (1936) Summar 50mm f2 lens, TMax 100 film.
Phil C
Another photo of the Sutton and Epson Ladies RFC.
Richard B
Smoke Stream - Hanoi”. This local market trader caught my eye as he rested at the foot of a rack of empty shelving. A quiet scene in an otherwise bustling quarter of town.
Panasonic GX8 with Leica DG Summilux 25mm (50mm full frame equivalent), f/1.4 lens. 1/500 sec at f/1.4, ISO 800.
No photo this month from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Shaun D
Theodore D
Tom L
William F
Alan T: Pleasant scene of family at playground, but for me you needed to get in closer to either the contented parents or the active youngsters, as there’s too big a gap between them, and a lot of foreground green grass.
ReplyDeleteDavid F: Nice BnW tones in this street shot, with plenty of everyday action going on. My eye’s weren’t sure what to focus on though, and the RHS ladies facing away from the scene and off the frame are distracting…for me.
Keith W: I quite like this one with the two men (younger and older) gazing at their ‘phones and facing in complementary directions.
Malcolm R: Protesters always seem happy to have their protest recorder on film/camera. Perhaps getting in a bit closer, being able to see his protest sign may have added more to this shot.
Michael B: Well seen, and well shot in the gloomy conditions that exist in many churches. It appealed to me and made me smile.
Mike H: Me
Mick M: Great that you’ve shot with with a really old Leica camera/lens/film. Trying film Leica’s is something I would like to try in the future (when I get better with digital). Nice shot, but like above, my eye wasn’t sure where to focus on.
Phil C: A great group shot of happy young ladies, with added pop by photographing them against the white background - which contrasts against their slightly mucky outfits…are you their publicity agent?
Richard B: You said it all in your description Richard - a nice relaxing shot to look at too….and makes me want to reach for my cigars as well and join him.
1. Alan T. The light was in your favour but the subject matter is too thinly spread to make a good composition with two of the three points of interest on the extreme left and extreme right of the frame and a large expanse of grass in the middle. A crop top and bottom would focus more on the figures or an altogether tighter and more selective framing would have the same effect.
ReplyDelete2. David F. Similar comments to the above, figures tight to both sides of the frame with no particular point for the eye to rest on. Full marks for using film and a proper camera though.
3. Keith W. Shallow depth of focus puts the hero of the piece in the spotlight whilst his fellow loiterer (who is on his phone - there is no getting away from them) fills the gap at the back. The tree holds in the LHS nicely but I would be very much inclined to get rid of the post box.
4. Me.
5. Michael B. The presumably unintended juxtapositioning of the wall painting and the statue playing with the two and three dimensional artwork has some comic overtones. Quite right to include the two painted figures on the wall thereby putting the whole in context.
6. Mike H. A strong portrait made by the light falling on the face, the very fine detail of the skin on her left side is not carried through that on her right throwing her right eye out of focus.
7. Mick M. Another proper camera and film shot - and another body on the edge of the frame. The old building with the two solitary figures on their individual benches are the picture and I think would be better balanced without the post but with the bollard in the righthand bottom corner.
8. Phil C. A happy band of mudlarks and a great portrait. How did you manage the plain background, it could almost be a studio shot?
9. Richard B. I can hear the Hamlet cigars advertisement music, what’s more to be said?
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DeleteNot a studio, just a well placed white wall. My original plan was to setup a studio for pictures like this after the game but in the end I just photographed the match and then got a few like this of groups and singles. I think everyone was so wet and cold they didn't want to hang around. (Second attempt to post, i seem to have deleted the first one)
DeleteAlan - I think the picture here is on the roundabout where you have movement and lots of energy, and some nice light too. But as a record of the day this does the job.
ReplyDeleteDavid - Good to see a shot from and M3, lovely light and nicely toned though would like more on the right of the frame to balance it out.
Keith - Good title! A quiet picture that fits the moment, all very calm. Great way to pass the day.
Malcolm - It is interesting how so important photos are at protests these days, not just by photographers but as a point of saying I was there. This chap has come prepared for the photo opportunity.
Michael - Well seen and cleverly done. I agree the wider crop works best, lovely subtle colour too.
Mike - A really lovely portrait, focus just spot on and the light too.
Mick - This is made for black and white, the grey stones against the black street furniture and people who all become one thing, very nice, and on a 1936 Leica too.
Phil - mine
Richard - Caught at just the right moment, nicely framed - a great street portrait.
1) Alan T. A playground shot that might be stronger if the action was concentrated in a single area. The illumination of the grass in the foreground tends to draw the eye away from the subject. Perhaps this could be addressed by reducing the bold area of grass in editing.
ReplyDelete2) David F. A very English street view which captures the atmosphere of an English market town. The couple (partially cropped) on the right hand side of the scene are a distraction and add nothing to the story to my mind. At the risk of being shouted down, perhaps they could be cropped out.
3) Keith W. Well observed. The mirroring in the gentleman’s arched back of the curves in the tree trunk is a clever touch.
4) Malcolm R. A documentary shot that is all the more powerful because of its limited colour palette. The inclusion of children in the political protest sets it firmly in 2019.
5) Michael B. The juxtaposition is well observed, and effective. The focus may be a little soft, but works for the mostpart to my eye. Lovely colour combination - those blues and warm oranges/browns again!
6) Mike H. A great natural light portrait with plenty of information. This lady is at ease. What more can I say?
7) Mick M. A timeless image, taken with a classic camera, depicting people at leisure in an historic setting. To add impact, I would be tempted to reduce the area of the roof and to omit the bollard on the left hand side which, to my mind, add nothing to the story.
8) Phil C. I like it. The composition and framing work, but it is that clean background that gives the group photo some extra punch.
9) Richard B. My photo.
Keith Walker
ReplyDeleteAlan T
A potentially lively scene but my eye tends to wander between bench, boat and roundabout.
David F
Nice camera combination! Good range of tones and shadow detail. Find the two ladies on left bit close to frame edge.
Keith W Me
Malcolm R
Are they tourists wanting to be photographed with a campaigning Englishman? A good grouping with a great background.
Michael B
Well taken and composed shot of a stunning piece of artwork. Would like to see more of the gorgeous blue.
Mike H
Lovely lighting with good shadow detail.
Mick M
I favourite location of mine, together with the adjacent Customs House. I think the two figures bring life to the scene . Nice shot.
Phil C
You really nailed this one! Great image. Lucky to find a white wall just when you needed it. All smiling, no one blinking, very dirty - superb!
Richard B
Lovely image. His exhaled smoke probably at its best, and nicely contrasted against background.
Alan T - Play Away at Wells: A pleasant scene Alan but the interest is on the extremities of the image. Have you tried a crop to show just part of the boat and the children, losing some of the foreground grass at the same time?
ReplyDeleteDavid F - The Walks on the pantiles: Nicely rendered monochrome. Maybe a step or two to the left to leave out the seated couple at the table would have produced a stronger image.
Keith W - It’s not a phone: Well spotted, with an ideal depth of field. Works well in monochrome.
Malcolm R - The happy Protester: … and one with a fan club it would seem. Maybe a slightly shallower depth of field would have helped isolate him from the busy background.
Michael B - The Crown is Mine: Yes it’s mine!
Mike H - Looking for the Light: A delightful portrait, which again works well in monochrome.
Mick M - Poole Quay: Some interesting architecture that may have benefited from a closer crop to show it off better. Some lovely tones in the image.
Phil C - Sutton & Epsom Ladies RFC: A delightful shot which works well against the plain background.
Richard B - Smoke Screen: It makes one feel relaxed just looking at this well presented image. Very nice.