"Music at the Train Station"
Leica V LUX 20, 1/40 SEC, f/3.3, 40mm, ISO 80
David F
The photo was taken at Prescott in 2006 using an M5 + 400mm Telyt and Viso on Fuji Sensia film and adjusted in PhotoShop and Nik Silver efex 2
East Java, Malang bird market on SL with 28-90mm.
Julian P
M/V Plancius in Kong Oscar Fjord, Greenland around dawn.
Leica M240, 35mm Summicron, f/4, 1/250 s, ISO 200
Keith W
Welcome Shade. M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
“Cadbury” he appears in the garden around this time each year to steal my hazel nuts hence the name, Panasonic TZ60.
Mike B
"A Slice of Life"
SL601 Elmarit M 2.8/90
Another view of the listed Trellick Tower development in West London. I was taken by the colours and different ways people use their balconies.
Mike B
"A Slice of Life"
SL601 Elmarit M 2.8/90
Another view of the listed Trellick Tower development in West London. I was taken by the colours and different ways people use their balconies.
Phil C
"If in doubt, Flat out" - Leica M10, 50mm Summilux
Richard B
Glass & Glazing (Carre D’Art, Nimes)
Leica Q2 compact with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm ASPH lens. 28mm, F/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 200
No photo this month from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Shaun D
Theodore D
Tom L
William F
"If in doubt, Flat out" - Leica M10, 50mm Summilux
Philip G
In the Shade - M6, Summicron 35mm, Delta 400
In the Shade - M6, Summicron 35mm, Delta 400
Richard B
Glass & Glazing (Carre D’Art, Nimes)
Leica Q2 compact with fixed Summilux 1:1.7 28mm ASPH lens. 28mm, F/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 200
No photo this month from:
David K
Dennis S
Elaine J
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Shaun D
Theodore D
Tom L
William F
Keith Walker
ReplyDeleteAlan T
Photogenic group. The sign is a bit dominant and would like to have seen where the guys hat ended.
David F
Bringing the colour back works here, but what about the red radiator badge. The position of the guys head reduces the impact of the modern helmet which jars with the vintage car.
Dennis A
Very nicely captured, love the eyes. Perhaps like to have seen it slightly wider to show more of the location.
Julian P
Lovely light on hills and boat.
Keith W
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Malcolm R
A handsome chap caught at a very good moment.
Mike B
Presumably listed for some technical feature. The image is certainly technically correct edge to edge.
Phil C
Nicely spotted and a real ‘less is more’ shot.
Philip G
Excellent environmental shot with lovely tones throughout. Very much like the position of the window frame with the side of the guys face .
Richard B
Interesting shot and well taken.
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ReplyDeleteAlan T
This was a fun and happy picture. A great antidote to the political troubles of today. Appealling.
David F
An interesting and very appropriate treatment that adds to the image. No distracting colours and a fine colour for the vehicle. I am sorry the driver seems so anonymous with the miniature visor blotting out whatever might have been seen. It seems right that the modern cars are but a grey blur.
Dennis A
A good angle with the subject looking askance from the camera. Less intrusive that way. Interesting guy, and I wonder if you could communicate with him in a common language. Shame the top of the hat is cut off. Were there discordant colours above that you wished to eliminate.
Julian P
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Keith W.
Rule Britannia! So many Union flags but so inconspicuous in the black and white image. For once I thought this was an image from the past. It perfectly recreates a certain nostalgia said to be the inspiration of some who voted for Brexit. A very pleasing composition that has a good title that suggests that it was also a hot day.
Malcolm R
Purists would say you were not close enough. I guess the TZ60 would have had sufficient definition to allow a crop and submission here at our image size. In our garden in the Highlands we only have red squirrels - and long may the grey fail to make inroads.
Mike B
A good idea to show the range of uses, but most appear to be neglected. If you had the kit and patience it might have made more impact to be more selective and find a more limited area of the facade where there were interesting comparisons to be made
Phil C
A clear crisp image, and one that would have meant far more if the whole concept/location/event was described. It means nothing to me, and I am so so curious.
Philip G
Why is this guy shouting or singing, and what is in the hand? By the looks of things this was a “tough area” to be taking pictures so it would have been good to have known more. Black and white film stock is right in keeping with the subject matter. Well done the M6 and your digitising of the negative.
Richard B
Well done. I like the precision of the architecture and the way you have captured it. I am sure you had a field day here, and there are more to complement it.
Hi Julian. Yes I should have put mode detail. As you can see this is a quote by the rally driver Colin McCrae who sadly passed away in 2007. A real talent who put everything into every corner he took. This quote was on the rear of a Ford Escort rally car at Snetterton during a rally event earlier this year.
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ReplyDeleteWhat tune were they playing? Interesting characters by the look of it. I’d have liked a tighter framed shot on the musicians but this gives a nice sense of place.
David
Nicely toned and good movement in the wheels giving a sense of speed. I’m going to look up when next year’s event is and put it in the diary.
Dennis A
A strong portrait, good depth of field and nicely lit.
Julian
Great light, looks like a scene from an adventure film fro the 1970s, staring Doug McClure.
Keith
The dappled light could be confusing but I rather like it, works well in b&w. What were they talking about?
Malcolm
A curious little chap, hope he has a good winter.
Mine
Philip G
The dappled light here also works well, the lines on his top reflecting the window behind. A good reportage picture.
Richard
This is something from nothing, well seen and executed.
1. Alan T. These characters always make appealing targets for the camera. The profile of the chap with the guitar is good with a suggestion of backlight and I like the stance of the accordionist. A “zoom with the feet” to get closer and avoid the distracting noticeboard/map would make a lot of difference.
ReplyDelete2. David F. You did well to capture this shot with a Visoflex especially with a 400 mm Telyt mounted on it, it is by no means a fast combination. The blue bodywork is very effective in the otherwise monochrome image (a technique that would soon loose its novelty if overdone). There is a curious pattern of dots throughout the image.
3. Dennis A. The bright out of focus colours in the background might be expected to jar in such a close cropped portrait but somehow they seem appropriate for the exotic face and hair do. I wonder what was going through his mind. Are those self portraits reflected in his eyes?
4. Julian P. A forbidding landscape given a golden glow by the early sun, spectacular.
5. Keith W. The shade unfortunately sheds awkward shadows over the girls’ faces but all their attention is on their companion and we have to wonder what their relationship is. I find the woman on the far right looking at the camera very distracting and would prefer to crop her out to put even more emphasis on the threesome.
6. Me.
7. Mike B. There is certainly plenty to look at in this perfectly aligned grid. A people picture without the people other than the world watcher in the top left corner. I’m intrigued that the cells (for want of a better word) on every third floor have only half a balcony.
8. Phil C. Sorry Phil but even with the explanation this does little for me, it looks like an old banger proudly displaying its battle scars.
9. Phillip G. What a mess, but the chap seems happy enough - a nicely caught expression and a suitably gritty rendition of the scene.
10. Richard B. Complex and vertigo inducing, the blue yellow colour combination works well.
1) Alan T. A quintessentially English, summer folk event. The colour works well, and the movement in the lady’s face is an important element in an accordion player. If it was my photo, I would be tempted to crop the large information board in its entirety.
ReplyDelete2) David F. A clean image, carefully composed with little to distract the eye from the subject, the car. I’m never sure about selective colouring, yet I like it here.
3) Dennis A. Once again, the quality shines through from the SL. The primary colours in the caged birds’ plumage adds an extra sparkle to the background. For my part, I would be tempted to crop the top of his tall hat, which otherwise divides the photo into two, with the all-important face slipping down the frame.
4) Julian P. Lovely composition and lighting with the vessel nicely illuminated. I have been on Plancius’ sister ship MV Ortelius.
5) Keith W. An intriguing scene. I am left feeling like an eavesdropper on a conversation. The background is too busy visually, possibly not helped by the dappled sunlight.
6) Malcolm R. To my eye, this photo would be more effective if the squirrel was placed off centre in the frame. We all see things differently, which is what makes it interesting.
7) Mike B. My eye wanders in search of different balcony stories. To an extent, I am left guessing at the detail which is tiny, maybe no bad thing. Would it have been improved if a longer telephoto had been used, or is that not Leica, too paparazzi?
8) Phil C. A nice detail. My eye goes instantly to the white lettering on the vehicle which is perhaps not the intention.
9) Philip G. A busy street scene taken in difficult, contrasty sunlight. The background gives context.
10) My photo.
Alan T
ReplyDeleteA very interesting and well captured scene - a refreshing change from the usual buskers.
David F
Good and subtle use of selective colour.
Dennis A
A fine portrait and clearly a fascinating character who takes great care with the razor.
Julian P
Beautiful dawn colours. It looks like the ship’s launch is heading straight for you!
Keith W
A perfect subject for black and white
Malcolm R
Well captured just at the moment he is taking yet another one.
Mike B
A very good idea for a study - it works well.
Phil C
You clearly have an eye for detail. Well seen.
Philip G
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Richard B
A very interesting choice of subject and a strong colour study … and nobody around.
Alan T - Music at the Train Station:
ReplyDeleteSome colourful characters to be sure but it is a pity that couldn’t get the shot from further to the right and avoid the notice board.
David F - Prescott
An excellent shot of a fine motorcar. The colour popping works well in this instance. Although you have achieved an essence of speed with the blurred wheels I wonder if a little more space to the left of the vehicle for it to move into would have strengthened the composition.
Dennis A - East Java
You have captured an interesting character well. Why does his face seem familiar? I have no idea.
Julian P - M/V Plancius:
An interesting sky and beautiful light on the mountains. Your subject (M/V P) is a little small in the frame.
Keith W - Welcome shade:
Monochrome works well here to help reduce the effect of the busy background. I wonder with a little more p.p. work you could have made the foreground figures stand out even more?
Malcolm R - Cadbury:
Yes, that’s a cheeky chap. Do you think a portrait crop would help focus on the squirrel?
Mike B - A Slice of Life:
Mine
Phil C - If in doubt flat out:
A curious shot this one Phil. I can see what caught your eye but there are a lot of distractions.
Philip G - In the shade:
A happy chap in an interesting environment. Shame you have chopped off his legs.
Richard B - Glass & Glazing:
An interesting architectural shot with complementing colours.