David F
MG 278 at Prescott taken on a IIf and Sensia colour film scanned and converted to B&W
Dennis A
Eastern Java at dawn on SL with 90 - 280mm
Julian P
Peter at the Helm was taken on my Leica M2 in Greenland in 1969 while travelling in Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, part of an 800 km journey on a geological survey organised by the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge. The image is a scanned K25 transparency. I am returning to Greenland in September, 50 years later and travelling the same route on an ice strengthened 100-passenger ship.
Peter at the Helm was taken on my Leica M2 in Greenland in 1969 while travelling in Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, part of an 800 km journey on a geological survey organised by the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge. The image is a scanned K25 transparency. I am returning to Greenland in September, 50 years later and travelling the same route on an ice strengthened 100-passenger ship.
Keith W
Helping hand. M10 / 50mm Elmar-M
Malcolm R
“Four Candles” Panasonic TZ60
Mike B
Telecom Tower
Leica SL, Zeiss 18mm f4, M/SL converter.
Another image from a great day out in London photographing the Brutalist architecture. The Zeiss proved ideal for this purpose.
Helping hand. M10 / 50mm Elmar-M
Malcolm R
“Four Candles” Panasonic TZ60
Mike B
Telecom Tower
Leica SL, Zeiss 18mm f4, M/SL converter.
Another image from a great day out in London photographing the Brutalist architecture. The Zeiss proved ideal for this purpose.
Paul H
Leica M Monochrom and a Leitz Elmarit 28/ f2.8
Phil C
Dhalia's, RHS Wisley, Leica M-P, 50mm, Split tone in Photoshop
Philip G
Coffee time - M6, Summicron 35mm, Delta 400
Richard B
"At home” (taken in rural Transylvania)
Leica Q with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm lens. F/2.8, , 1/125 sec, ISO1600.
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David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Shaun D
Theodore D
Tom L
William F
Leica Q with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm lens. F/2.8, , 1/125 sec, ISO1600.
No photo this month:
Alan T
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Shaun D
Theodore D
Tom L
William F
1 David F. Nicely framed and the panning (and conversion to monochrome) has all but obliterated the background clutter.
ReplyDelete2 Dennis A. A magical and ethereal landscape, the pastel shades are wonderful, the black foreground perhaps a little overpowering.
3 Julian P. The K25 has lasted well, it and the return trip will bring back memories of a great adventure.
4 Keith W. Well lit portrait, the combination of heavy machinery and delicate adjustment (what exactly is she doing?) makes it all the more interesting.
5 Me. Sorry about the small size, not sure what went wrong, I’ll try harder next time.
6 Mike B. Super shot and creative presentation. The tower, the only building catching the light reaches up to that small area of sky that has not been obliterated by its neighbours.
7 Paul H. An intriguing character caught at an idle moment. The blown highlights in the textured wall make a harsh image.
8 Phil C. As ever when photographing flowers in-situ the background has proven problematic. The main attributes of these blooms are form and colour, the form is nicely presented, the colour an enigma.
9 Philip G. I think you have been spotted. A happy picture and a great character, the empties suggest there is more to it than coffee!
10 Richard B. I’m curious as to the circumstances under which this picture was taken. The old lady appears very frail and avoids looking at the camera, her home which may be typical of the area leaves much to be desired. It is a powerful portrait but for me makes uncomfortable viewing.
David
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture that captures the power and grace of the car, black and white works well and all on a screw thread Leica.
Dennis A
This is just sublime, like an illustration, would look great on the wall.
Julian
Lovely colours from the Kodachrome as you would expect, enjoy the return journey. are you taking your M2?
Keith
Nicely caught, the extra hand on the left adds to the picture, great to have a figure in the frame.
Malcolm
Another well seen picture with an amusing title, lots of green to enjoy.
Mike B
Very well framed and great use of the 18mm lens, perfectly suited to the subject matter.
Paul H
A nice informal portrait though the highlights could do with toning down.
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Philip G
A great reaction from this chap, making a frame as though taking a picture, nicely echoing the M framelines. The M6 and a 35 Summicron is such a great combination.
Richard
Wonderful colour on this one, the Q has caught the details well.
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ReplyDeleteDavid F
Nostalgia, for many reasons. An old screw camera, an ancient MG, but chiefly for me memories of the great Prescott focus of members of LPP Circle 16 in the 1970s. To be truthful I have not seen a Prescott image since those days. So, is the image, David, contemporary or plucked from your ancient archive. Yours is as good as any I have seen.
Dennis A
I smile as this is such a faithful reproduction of my memory of Japanese images from the past. You have inherited well the flair of these photographers and I congratulate you on this one.
Julian P
My own
Keith W
Very odd. Called Helping Hand, and yet the obvious pair of hands are doing nothing, and a detached hand emerges from nowhere. I am afraid I can only see the lady subject as a distraction.
Malcolm R
Good title for a well presented image that shows nature at its best.
Mike B
Great use of the 18mm and impeccable positioning of the camera. Contrast is well chosen. Just wonder how much impact a colour version would provide.
Paul H
I have not the nerve to take this type of image. With a 28 mm you must have been rather close. The whole picture works well. Is there a background story?
Phil C
I like it immensely. I have not heard of split tone, so I wonder what an unmodified image would have looked like.
Philip G
What is going on here. Coffee Time, but why the gesticulation/hand positions. I think more explanation is needed.
Richard B
What a privilege to be accepted in the home of this lady and for her to agree to a photograph. There is much to take note of here and as a record it is impeccable.
David F: MG 278 - You really captured the essence of the event here David. The mono image and slight pan help to keep the background under control.
ReplyDeleteDennis A: Eastern Java at Dawn - I just love the layering in this image. The silhouetted foreground anchors the picture to my mind. It deserves to be printed large and placed in a foyer somewhere.
Julian P: Peter at the Helm - Lovely rich colours in an image that must bring back many fond memories.
Keith W: Helping Hand - I think I would prefer to see more of the subject than the extra parts of the machine on the peripheries. Having to take the picture from a low angle has not helped you in this instance.
Malcom R: Four Candles - That’s an interesting plant, well caught and appropriately titled. Camera Club judges will of course tell you that there should be three or five candles!!
Mike B: Telecom Tower - Mine
Paul H: untitled - An interesting character but I too would prefer a little more texture in the wall by reducing the highlights.
Phil C: Dahlia’s - Dahlia’s what we might ask! I like the treatment although that bright spot at the top of the image does take the eye away from the flower heads.
Philip G: Coffee Time - He’s quite a character but looks low on stock. Well captured and ideal in monochrome.
Richard B: At Home - An intriguing image that raises far more questions than it answers.Gorgeous colours from the Q.
1) David F. I like the composition. A panned shot that has captured the moment well, retaining a sense of speed. It would be even better if the point of focus had been the driver rather than the bonnet - asking a lot of an action shot, no doubt.
ReplyDelete2) Dennis A. Tonal recession at its best - lovely restrained colour palette. In stills' photography, we strive so often to communicate 3-D in a 2-D medium. Here, tonal recession and compression introduce 2-D at source, making it easier to convey on the printed page.
3) Julian P. An evocative image that hints at summer in the polar regions. The protective clothing alone suggests an earlier age. I hope you enjoyed re-visiting Greenland in September, Julian.
4) Keith W. The angle of view is well chosen, serving to emphasise the size and heft of the steam engine. I wonder, however, if this would not better better in monochrome allowing the line and texture of the engineering to come to the fore.
5) Malcolm R. A fun shot , fun title - "four candles". I like the angle of view. Would prefer to see the cones themselves rendered in sharp focus.
6) Mike B. Wide angle and architecture are always a great combination, as here. I love the extreme low angle, emphasising sheer form and height of the tower. The graphic shape formed by the negative space against the sky is nicely handled. More detail in the shadows would be welcome, although the brightness of my computer screen could be at fault here.
7) Paul H. This picture appears over-exposed to my eye, with some loss of detail and texture in the brickwork and clothing. Perhaps this is as you intended. I can’t be sure.
8) Phil C. An unusual image. Split tone deliberately given priority over the natural colour of the dahlias. It works for me, drawing my eye to shape, and nature’s precise geometry in the arrangement of the petals. Choice of aperture/selective focus has enhanced the composition.
9. Philip G. A familiar scene, perhaps a chance encounter, that many of us will recognise. The man’s gesture is engaging, a fleeting moment of reality, and nicely captured.
10. Richard B. My photo.
David F
ReplyDeleteA classic shot of a classic car and with a truly classic camera - what more can you ask?
Dennis A
What else can I say but a stunning landscape.
Julian P
Great composition. That must have been quite a trip in ’69 - I look forward to seeing some photographs from your return voyage.
Keith W
A clear shot with the subject clearly in focus, but which is the helping hand?
Malcolm R
A good botanical study but an even better title!
Mike B
The slightly irregular pattern of the surrounding buildings has given a particularly interesting composition.
Paul H
To me the fact that the subject is leaning against the window makes this picture: I am not so bothered by the stark white wall
Phil C
An unusual choice of toning but it has certainly enhanced what might otherwise have been a ‘straight’ flower study.
Richard B
This is a very strong social documentary study. There must be a fascinating story to be told.