Andre H
1973. . .and Agfa CT18, I think, with a 50/f2 on the M3 (£100 S/H, with a case, lens hood and UV Taken in Sutton Park early on an autumn Sunday morning.
Arthur H
Chris S
“Walking The Dogs” - Lumix TZ200
Geoff C
"Back Street Biei: Van"MP and 50 cron., Fp4 in D2D, scanned neg.
Julian P
Rollers at Rosemarkie Bay. 7 April 2021. Leica M240 35 mm f/2 Summicron. 1/1500 s ISO 200 f/5.6
Keith W
'What does that do?' M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
The "Dying Tulip” was a remnant of a bunch of cut flowers placed on the window ledge with a snow covered lawn as a backdrop, all very simple and done with the Panasonic TZ60 as usual.
Michael J
Crowland Abbey Arch. Abbey largely destroyed by the Danes in 866, rebuilt and served as Bendictine Abbey till monastery destroyed 1539. Photo is one of the first from my newly acquired Leica CL 18-56 Vario Elmar 1/500 f3.7 20mm ISO 125
Mike L
Phil C
Tulips: Leica MP (240) 50mm lens with flash
Richard B
No photo this month from:
Alan T
Dennis A
Elaine J
Mike B
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G -
Theodore D
Tom L
Vincenzo V
Andre H: I liked this instantly - I can’t point to any specific reason(s), maybe the simplicity with complexity + good composition though maybe a little more head room, but thats just nit picking, great image.
ReplyDeleteArthur H: Another beautiful picture if a touch over-sharpened. Central composition just works so well. Good overall exposure - I darkened my screen a little and thought the deeper/richer tones made a slight improvement, but excellent image.
Chris S: Me
Geoff C: An interesting shot made better with the boxes in the foreground - would have expected the ever efficient Swiss to clear all streets of snow.
Julian P: As I look at this picture I’m enjoying the breakers sweeping across the bay and the change in angles between them and the foreground rocks. Depending what was on the beach I think I would have sacrificed a little on the left in favour of fulfilling the sweep of the leading wave on the right but very enjoyable none the less.
Keith W: Another interesting Photo, very well seen and executed with excellent contrast/definition and good left/right/top composition - just wondering about the partially missing feet but, then again, seeing all might make it look contrived.
Malcolm R: Yet again, another lovely image. It’s said that paths, flower storks etc shouldn’t disappear into a corner but in this case it works because it gives the subject a base. Again, could be a little darker to give depth.
Michael J: Good to present the image with detail in the clouds and in the shadow area but, if I may, this image is basically symmetrical and needs to be presented as such with careful edge detailing in capture (give yourself some cropping latitude) and processing (make edges vertical/horizontal).
Mike L: Two youngsters having fun and being a bit cheeky I think. Good composition and capture.
Phil C: I like this but for me the leaves, being much the brighter part if the image and neither in nor out of the frame, tend to spoil it. I’ve zoomed in to get much closer to the flower heads. Two may be company but (dare I say) a threesome is better.
Richard B: Good exposure giving real visual depth to this lovely family group. Slight criticism, missing fingertips to the right hand side could have been accommodated by loosing some of the edge on the left but overall, very nice image.
Andre H: Nice one Andre. A very effective colour palette in your scan. Well balanced. Nothing jars.
ReplyDeleteArthur H: Perfect in every way if you want to have a “definitive” totally realistic image for identification purposes.
Chris C: Well done in focussing on such a tight group and inverting the image. Quite a lot is left to the imagination and that is an advantage.
Geoff C: I regret I do not know where Biel is, but I guess your image makes me want to visit at a different time of the year.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: I believe it would have helped to have the faces of the group visible. I feel little connection between the group and the engine.
Malcolm R: Thank you for explaining the arrangement for photographing the tulip. You have created this well.
Michael J: A simple picture but I guess you got it right with the distant arch set in the optimum level in the scene.
Mike L: It is good to have an image where you can be sure the couple viewed were really enjoying themselves.
Phil C: Quite subtle in that you used a flash yet had a wide enough aperture to get a good bokeh.
Richard B: The sort of picture that seems to be a no-no if taken in a western culture. The group seems far from happy. Did you intrude too far?
I understand the point you make and the family alone can answer your question, Julian. What I can say is that I spend many hours with families, listening to their stories, only taking photographs later if they are comfortable with it.
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DeleteThanks Richard. That is reassuring. It does take time to create a rapport and then there is a shared feeling. Thanks.
Keith W
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I think this works very well and has stood the test of time well. Very nice indeed.
Arthur H
Welcome. Lovely still life. Central position works for me.
Chris S
Not much walking, but an interesting image. Clever.
Geoff C
As the title is ‘…Van’ I take it that is main subject, in which case I find boxes to distracting.
Julian P
Lovely sky and water. Think I would like to see sweep of Bay and think that there is more detail to be drawn from trees.
Keith W
Me
Malcolm R
Another lovely still life. The simplicity and pastel shades provide a stunning image that deserves to be a print.
MichaelJ
Good detail of the stonework and nice exposure of the sky. Perhaps some work on the shadow areas would support the detail you are showing.
Mike L
Some assets on display here. Good sharp image with a difficult to use lens. Perfect in b&w.
Phil C
Must have missed the note that said it was a flower round! Very clever - the flash has given great light to make the tulips ‘pop’, and imaginative to present in b&w.
Richard B
Lovely looking kids in what looks a lovely family. Always get bit of a pang and check the charity donations when I see this type of image. As an image, would probably prefer a slightly wider view if that was possible.
1) Andre H. An ethereal scene. I would not have guessed the location as the UK. The composition works well and I like it. The focus is soft throughout and I’m reminded of the title of a book, “Why It Does Not Have To be in Focus - Modern Photography Explained”.
ReplyDelete2) Arthur H. Lovely saturated colour. The dying blooms - left and right - draw my eye away from the more interesting centre of the amaryllis.
3) Chris S. A unique moment in time, well spotted and captured. There is a good balance of colour and movement, sufficient to hold my interest at least.
4) Geoff C. The snow, turning to ice, conceals the sense of place leaving me to wonder exactly what, when and where. The even lighting suggests an overcast sky. The focus is soft (to my eye) and I can’t know whether it is on the negative or the scan, or both.
5) Julian P. I like the scene, the breaking waves creating a visual line to the small settlement beyond. I want to know more about the town; a smaller aperture would surely have brought the background into sharper “landscape” focus.
6) Keith W. Men, women and machines - I can imagine the conversation, mutual enjoyment perhaps! I think there is room for greater emphasis to be placed on the trio, perhaps increasing contrast, sharpness or both.
7) Malcolm R. Dying tulips sometimes appear sculptural. I like this one, reminiscent of a painted illustration in an older, specialist handbook, or field guide.
8) Michael J. An interesting historic scene, ravaged by man and time. The central arch and deeper perspective hold much detail, but appear to suffer from perspective distortion possibly created by the low angle of view. The near symmetry of the central arch suggests so, although you may have decided that it befits a decaying monument and adds something to the scene.
9) Mike L. A cheeky scene! You have caught the moment and the sense of place and joy, Mike. The 135mm is a difficult lens to focus on an M10.
10) Richard B. My photo.
10) Phil C. A lovely image of two tulips that shows even numbers can very effectively compete with odd, in compositional terms! Three might be a crowd. The light is very effective in conveying the silky texture of the petals.
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ReplyDelete1. Andre H. The early morning mist has reduced the two fishermen to dark grey silhouettes on the calm lighter grey water of the lake. The sedges provide a warm and vertical contrast to the cooler horizontal ripples. A simple but delightful rendition of a relaxing Sunday morning activity (yours and that of the fishermen).
2. Arthur H. Welcome to the Circle Arthur. Plant life in its full glory - and aftermath, the temptation to remove the dead flower heads has been resisted thus telling the story of decay and rejuvenation. The soft lighting is well suited to the flower heads but the clean uncluttered background also isolates them giving the image a stark clinical feel.
3. Chris S. Neatly done. The rippled reflections create a recognisable but near abstract picture of the four dogs and their owners lending them an air of mystery.
4. Geoff C. The van looks to be really snowed in which makes me wonder how you managed to get close enough to photograph it. An intriguing shot with the hard angles of the boxes and the flowing lines of the snow.
5. Julian P. An ominous looking sky but the rollers catch the light and have a sparkle suggestive of April showers. I would like to see the whole sweep of the bay.
6. Keith W. Wonderful detail here much of it obscured by the engine’s admirers and whilst their interest and curiosity is understandable, I don’t feel that in their current positions they add much to the picture other then giving scale to the star of the show.
7. Me.
8. Michael J. Some intricate detail in the arch. Although it appears to have been taken head on with the central pillar lining up precisely with the centre of the delicate arch at the rear, the tops of the columns on the left are lower than those on the right making it look unbalanced and rather odd, a problem with optical perspective or a mistake by mediaeval masons?
9. Mike L. They seem to be having fun, where do they keep their mobiles ? A touch closer or a crop perhaps to get rid of the bridge and river space on the left?
10. Phil C. Flowers are a popular subject in this round. Nice detail in the petals on the right (little soft on the left?). The flash has enabled a full aperture to diffuse the background but at the same time lost texture in the leaves. Brave choice to use black & white perhaps the background colours were too intrusive?
11. Richard B. A picture with divided attentions, the baby is only interested in Mum’s tassels, big sister has you spotted whilst Mum and Dad are in earnest discussion about something serious that is worrying them. Somehow it does not quite gel, it does not feel like quite the right moment and the framing is very tight making it feel uncomfortably intrusive (although I note your comments).
Andre
ReplyDeleteThis is a delight, she peaceful. Reminds of my that great photographer PH Emerson who documented rural life in East Anglia.
Arthur
Impressive blooms, the white background ensures there is good detail on the petals.
Chris
A clever shot, the reflections re-enforcing that feeling of needing to keep our distance at the moment.
Geoff
That’s a lot of snow! The boxes are distracting but they add to the general feeling of ‘end of days’.
Julian
Ah the sea, I feel the need to go and see it soon. This looks like a peaceful scene nicely caught with the light on the clouds.
Keith W
The title adds to the interest in the photo, I guess we will never know the answer.
Malcolm
It does seem to be flower month. Another lovely shot against a white background, the shape and out of place petal make it an intriguing shot.
Michael
There is lots of detail there, well caught on your new camera. Interesting to hear the history behind the image as well.
Mike
Groovy indeed, caught at the right moment.
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Richard
They seem to be in deep discussion, except for the girl who has made eye contact, but it is well taken and captures the moment.
Arthur H – Your technique is great. Super quality and delightful shapes and textures
ReplyDeleteChris S – Very nice use of reflections.
Geoff C – Not sure about the title, but certainly back street: gritty
Julian P – Gloomy sky adds to the sea – almost monochromatic
Keith W – technically good: visitors always become absorbed by Swindon engineering
Malcolm R – very delicate and such lovely shapes, even if it is a remnant
Michael J – Very nicely done: I had quite forgotten what good decoration is still there
Mike L – a very interesting moment: I wonder what music they were grooving to?
Phil C – Monochrome has perhaps not been as good as colour on the flowers, but quality is excellent
Richard B – and with a wide’ish lens? The little girl is really quite hypnotic
Andre H:
ReplyDeleteA very pleasing tranquil scene
Arthur H:
Fine detail as one might expect from the SL2 and lens combination. I wonder if just a slight tilt would elevate it from an excellent record shot?
Chris S:
A clever and well observed shot. A little more space on the left for the walkers to move into might have enhanced the impression of movement.
Geoff C - Back Street Biei:
Difficult to find the street here Geoff. A wider field of view might have given more context to the image which is currently dominated by the boxes.
Julian P - Rollers:
Interesting textures in the sky, sea and rocks make this image for me. I can’t help but wonder what is off to the right and whether it would have been possible to include the entire sweep of the surf. Probably not I guess.
Keith W - What does that do?:
Beautiful clarity in this image, but in an ideal world I would have preferred a different viewpoint to show more of the faces, even if in profile, and a little more space on the bottom.
Malcolm R - Dying Tulip:
I’m enjoying this image. I like the composition and the colours. Have you thought of flipping the image horizontally, which would give you the lead in from bottom left.
Michael J - Crowland Abbey Arch:
Beautiful detail in the arch which showcases the quality of your new lens well. The relatively wide focal length used has resulted in some distortions which could easily be rectified should you wish using the Lightroom transform tool or similar.
Mike L - Groovers:
Oh to be so uninhibited. What a fun shot. Mono helps to subdue the background and keep one’s eye on the subjects - not that that is difficult!
Phil C - Tulips:
Mono has worked well again to subdue the background and the flash has worked well to bring out the detail in the flower heads. The stalks and leaves are a little bright as a result and could be toned down just a touch.
Richard B - Family Encounter:
I have no problem with images of this genre if the subjects are willing participants but I do find the image very tight in the frame and wonder if there would be more context to the image from a wider view. I love the rich tones.