Stag in the Glen, Leica D Lux 4, f/2.8, 1/320, 130mm, ISO 80
David F
Bomber Comand Memorial CL + 18-56 zoom
Keith W
Morning stroll. M10 / APO-Summicron-ASPH 50mm
Morning stroll. M10 / APO-Summicron-ASPH 50mm
Malcolm R
“Cambridge Wind Band”, M4-2, 21mm Super Angulon, FP4 Plus, Rodinal 1:100 one hour stand development.
Mike B
'Rotting Away'
One of the much photographed wrecks in the mud at Maldon in Essex. Taken with the SL601 and Vario Elmarit SL 24-90
Mike H
"Another Lonely Tree at Dawn"
Leica SL + 28mm Summilux
Last week, in Mid May, I visited my relatives near Llanberis in North Wales, and re-familiarise myself with the place of my very happy annual childhood 6 week summer holidays. This lake is at the end of village where our families ancestral home is, the house is only tiny - but my great grandparents managed to bring-up 12 siblings there….different times.
(Again) I got up really early to take this shot, and although the day ended-up at 21C, at 5 a.m. it was just 2C……
Leicaflex SL2 (1976) Vario Elmar 35-70 mm Tmax 100 film
Phil C
Diane Arbus. Identical twins, Roselle, N.J. 1966 at Diane Arbus: In the beginning show on the Southbank, Leica M-P, 35mm Summicron
No photo this moth from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Shaun D
Theodore D
William F
One of the much photographed wrecks in the mud at Maldon in Essex. Taken with the SL601 and Vario Elmarit SL 24-90
Mike H
"Another Lonely Tree at Dawn"
Leica SL + 28mm Summilux
Last week, in Mid May, I visited my relatives near Llanberis in North Wales, and re-familiarise myself with the place of my very happy annual childhood 6 week summer holidays. This lake is at the end of village where our families ancestral home is, the house is only tiny - but my great grandparents managed to bring-up 12 siblings there….different times.
(Again) I got up really early to take this shot, and although the day ended-up at 21C, at 5 a.m. it was just 2C……
Mick M
Saint Michael's IvyLeicaflex SL2 (1976) Vario Elmar 35-70 mm Tmax 100 film
Phil C
Diane Arbus. Identical twins, Roselle, N.J. 1966 at Diane Arbus: In the beginning show on the Southbank, Leica M-P, 35mm Summicron
Richard B
“Synergy". Gas Station in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Camera: Leica CL with Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm ASPH lens. Settings: 3 seconds at f/10, ISO 100
Taken in May, 2019.
“Synergy". Gas Station in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Camera: Leica CL with Vario-Elmar TL 18-56mm ASPH lens. Settings: 3 seconds at f/10, ISO 100
Taken in May, 2019.
Tom L
Rigging the Yacht: taken with the SL and 24-90mm lens
No photo this moth from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Shaun D
Theodore D
William F
1) Alan T. An interesting idea. Would have preferred to see the animal sculpture - the subject - in better light, rather than almost silhouetted. Omitting the sky from the frame would have reduced the contrast, and perhaps helped with exposure metering.
ReplyDelete2) David F. So much fine detail on this sculpture, retained in the image. I like the composition. However, my eye is drawn to the warmer tones of the red (lower right) and of the stone plinth. I’m assuming that this was not intended.
3) Keith W. An engaging & discreet street photo, locked in time by the young lady’s dress code.
4) Malcolm R. I like the lighting & framing. This is so typical of central Cambridge where promotional posters, mostly relating to the arts, are attached to railings - an everyday feature.
5) Mike B. A moody image which matches the sense of abandonment & decay at the water’s edge. The lighter hull adds a 3-D quality to the otherwise darker tones.
6) Mike H. Great memories from what appears to be an idyllic, rural spot. A crisp, colourful image - tranquil in the extreme. This certainly promotes the abilities of both the photographer and the Leica SL.
7) Mike M. I like the selective focus, but the image appears to be slightly under-exposed. Perhaps it’s just that darker tones predominate, except on the ivy leaves.
8) Phil C. You did well to find so few visitors standing at that famous image. For my part, I would have preferred a single figure looking on but, as a keen street photographer, I know I’m being picky. I enjoyed the exhibition. It was made more enjoyable by the unexpected arrival of the curator & Arbus’ daughter.
9) My photo.
10) Tom L. Unusual, and well captured. Your focussing is spot on. A nice moment.
June 2019
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Alan T
A good natural setting for a sculpture. Lovely range of greens in the foliage.
David F
Nicely presented representation of the memorial.
Keith W
Me
Malcolm R
Were you attracted by the “sprocket holes”? The development has renders a superb range of tones and detail that has to be acknowledged. Very nice image.
Mike B
Such a photogenic subject and location. Not sure why you have cropped to a square.
Mike H
Another stunning location and well worth the early start to capture a stunning landscape. If at all possible think a slight separation of the tree from hills would be even stronger.
Mick M
Well taken with great textures.
Phil C
Nicely composed with ‘twins’ print between sudo-twins.
Richard B
Very colourful and contrasty. Could be a William Eggleston! Great image.
Tom L
Works very well in b&w. The yachtsman looking at you doesn’t look posed which adds strength to the image. Excellent.
Alan T: Nicely taken shot, with the “Deer” in its natural habitat, but as the Deer is he main subject, perhaps it could have had a bit more light on it?
ReplyDeleteDavid F: Great statue and very well taken with good lighting on the subject.
Keith W: Good shot with good tones of everyday life (although I must be too old to understand why youngsters buy jeans with rips in them??). Perhaps the figures might benefit from a little separation?
Malcom R: Nicely taken and processed, but (sorry) it didn't hold my attention for long.
Mike B: Well taken shot of one of the wrecks with a nice sky (what I think of as a “Simpson’s" Sky). Works well in BnW.
Mike H: Me
Mick M: Lovely BnW, well composed, photographed, and processed.
Phil C: I like this composition of the two ladies standing either side of the Arbus “Twins”. I went to this exhibition too and enjoyed it.
Richard B: Great shot of the American urban landscape, love the colours and simple emptiness of the scene. However, I should have paid more attention to this photo yesterday….as I take part in a weekly Pub Quiz and one of the questions was “what’s the capital of North Dakota"…I thought it was Fargo. Wrong it was Bismark!
Tom L: Another good photo, taken at the right moment, capturing a great expression of the subject.
1. Alan T. There is a light airy atmosphere to this shot that I rather like. The head is a touch dark but it is really well located amongst the bushes, The overall impression of a fleeting glimpse of an elusive animal is quite convincing.
ReplyDelete2. David F. The highly detailed group of figures make an impressive statue, fitting for the memorial.
3. Keith W. Not the usual view of No.10! Great expression on the girl’s face but she is going to get a very peculiar suntan.
4. Me.
5. Mike B. An irresistible subject nicely framed amidst the foreground clutter, perhaps a shade more contrast in foreground and sky?
6. Mike H. The early start has resulted in a magical view of the lake with its mirror image of the mountains. Do the bushes on the right add anything to the picture or should they be “included out”?
7. Mick M. The sharp foreground with its invasive ivy against the out of focus arched doorway creates an remarkable 3D effect in this composition. The great split at the top of the wooden arch and the new growth of ivy suggest slow decay and the passage of time.
8. Phil C. An elegant record of the exhibition, the placing of the two viewers heads precisely in the spaces between the framed prints with “the twins” in the middle is very neat and concise. The concentration of the woman on the left in particular is very evident.
9. Richard B. Bold and brash, probably nothing special by day but transformed at night by the illuminations into a stunning image.
10. Tom L. Direct eye contact with the camera and hence the viewer make the image more intimate because we are in a small way involved in the action.
Alan T - Stag in the Glen: One could be forgiven for thinking it the real thing at a glance. Maybe a slight crop on the left to move the sculpture off centre and a lightening of the facial shadows might help.
ReplyDeleteDavid F - Bomber Command Memorial: It’s a beautiful memorial that I visited when it first appeared as my late father-in-law was in bomber command. The memorial is well depicted here.
Keith W - Morning Stroll: An enjoyable opportunist shot. I’d love to see the expression on the other girls face too, but that’s wishful thinking.
Malcom R - Cambridge Wind Band: Maybe not the most interesting of shots but you have captured some lovely monochromatic tones.
Mike B - Rotting Away: Mine (Cropped square Malcolm to get ride of the modern craft on the river)
Mike H - Another lonely tree at dawn: Ah that tree again, not that that detracts from a beautifully presented photograph. So peaceful.
Mick M - St Michael’s Ivy: I’m enjoying the shallow depth of field and monochrome presentation. Maybe a little more tonal separation between foreground and background?
Phil C - Diane Arbus: I love the juxtaposition of the two visitors and their position between the frames.
Richard B - Synergy: The bold colours work well here against the fading daylight.
Tom L - Rigging the Yacht: Well captured. I too like the direct eye contact.
Malcolm R Thank you thats the effect I was after not a photo of a sculpture as such
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