Andre H
The Waiter’s Friend: M9 + 75/f2 in Montalcino, a genuine dyed in the wool grab shot
Arthur H
City of London walkabout on a very rainy day in June!!!
Camera: M10-P, Lens: Leica Summilux-M 1:1.4/35 ASPH, ISO: 200, f/1.4, 1/360s
Processed with Capture One
Chris S
Grassy Pond - Lumix TX200
Geoff C
"Tree" MP 50 cron Panf in cookbook D2D.
Julian P
Alligin Shuas, Torridon. Image taken on Leica M2 in May 1973 on Kodachrome 25. Recently scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 4000 with VueScan software and processed using DxO PhotoLab 3.
Keith W
St. Peters, Stourhead. M10 / 35mm Summilux-FLE
Malcolm R
"Hope and Hormones”, the local skateboard park taken with an M4-2 with 50mm Elmar on FP4, scanned negative
Mike B
Losing out to the mud. Found in the saltings Tollesbury, Essex. Leica SL, Lumix S 70 - 200 @ 100mm
Phil C
Woodland floor, Leica M (240), 35mm Summicron
Richard B
Cuboid (Apartments - London, 2021).
Leica CL, Vario-Elmar TL 55-135mm, F5.6, 1/160 sec, ISO 200.
No photo this month from:
Alan T
Dennis A
Elaine J
Michael J
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G
Theodore D
Tom L
Vincenzo V
1). Andre H. The scene invites us to intrude in a private moment. Is he whispering in her ear, or something more romantic? I hope their friendship grew. Well captured with a lens that can be a little difficult to focus.
ReplyDelete2) Chris S. A reminder that there is something attractive in everyday scenes. The partial reflection adds interest to the composition.
3) Geoff C. An unusual view. The composition, with its interplay of foliage, cropped buildings and wires is rather busy. I wonder if an alternative viewpoint might have been available, perhaps allowing some key elements to be deliberately separated for greater effect.
4) Julian P. A tranquil scene that speaks “Scotland”. The boat, adding foreground interest and contrast, is a key element that has been carefully positioned in the frame. Nicely scanned and presented.
5) Keith W. I feel that I am present in this very “English" scene, emerging into the clearing - always a benefit of a wide angle lens. The light on the church towers adds depth.
6) Malcolm R. With no budding skate-boarders present, I wonder if the park is closed, or perhaps its use is restricted under local CV-19 rules. The placing of the dog-walker, no doubt coincidental, is not the best to my eye. The tones and contrast overall are handled well.
7) Mike B. An evocative, documentary image, more usually seen when ponds are drained. The child’s bicycle, perhaps once loved, lies abandoned, encrusted with salt. The subject is well suited to your choice of monochrome. I like it.
8) Phil C. I am immediately struck by the hues, the combination of yellow and blue creating harmony. An unusual subject that is well observed and well presented.
9) My photo.
Andre H: Excellent. Your title explains the image succinctly. One of those moments when your impulse to shoot paid off handsomely.
ReplyDeleteArthur H: You certainly leave no doubt that it was a rainy day. I am totally intrigued by the street which has all these inscribed bricks underfoot. Perfect subject for monochrome.
Chris S: What a delight. Quite magical. A hint where this was taken would stop me guessing. I would be overjoyed if I could have come across this place and portrayed it as you have. So where?
Geoff C: You are in another world to me. I understand The Tree but what does Panf in cookbook D2D mean? If I had wanted to make an impact with this image I would have given it the Ansel Adams treatment and created some rich blacks and nearly-so whites.
Julian Paren: mine
Keith W: I think of Stourhead as a colourful place, because my few visits have been in autumn. It and is hardly a monochrome place in my mind, so I was sorry not to see this in colour.
Malcolm R: Would you find Hope the other side of the seat? An interesting picture that I can’t make out. I am unsure why there is a fence at the back of the left downhill. I am unsure where the X-biker goes when the descent has been made.
Mike B: A factual comment on items that are thrown away. Have you enhanced Vignetting in this image as, (intended or not), the corners are rather dark.
Phil C I am always accused of looking at my feet, but it is useful not to miss the way nature just happens. You have caught this well.
Richard B: I use every trick in the book to keep verticals vertical and horizontals horizontal. Camera straight, distortion free Leica lenses, and at times a bit of software if needs be at the end (Perspective 3 in DxO PhotoLab). I won’t ask how many of these stages are second nature to you, but what you have achieved is the optimum rectitude. Great.
1. Andre H. Just a friend? An intimate moment nicely captured as the sun goes down. Are we intruding on them? Yes and no. Yes because it is clearly a private encounter and no because are both are anonymous and not the least bit concerned about being seen.
ReplyDelete2. Arthur H. A well timed shot, a fraction of a second later and the reflection of the man would have been lost against the dark wet paving. The 35mm has made the most of the narrow street exaggerating the perspective and giving a great sense of depth to the picture.
3. Chris S. The grasses are in stark contrast to the sinister black water of the pond. The reflections are a puzzle (they look like a stained glass window). The image is mainly made up of horizontal and vertical lines so the diagonals of the sedges on the right break up the overall rhythm of the shot.
4. Geoff C. A very sculptural tree, shooting against the cloudy sky makes the most of the spaces between the branches. I’m not convinced that the equally sculptural roof on the right helps the composition and the power lines and roofline on the left certainly don’t.
5. Julian P. Nice light on parts of the distant mountains and on the near shore. The ruins and boats indicate habitation past and present in this typical Scottish landscape.
6. Keith W. Dappled light on the foreground picks out the individual grass stems beautifully whilst the church down in the valley is highlighted against the dark trees beyond. Perhaps a crop along the top so that just a single patch of sky is included?
7. Me.
8. Mike B. There must be a story here somewhere, why has it been abandoned and by whom ? The highlights could be toned down a little to bring out more detail in the frame and wheel and maybe darken the water/mud to give the whole more drama?
9. Phil C. Very low level aerial photography mapping the woodland floor. Difficult to frame without cutting through details around the edges. The lighter colour of the rotting wood works well against the blue of the floor, I’m working on cyanotypes at the moment so this strikes a chord with me.
10. Richard B. A successful architectural study/pattern picture, the distorted wavy lines of the reflections contrast with the harsh geometric lines of the building.
Keith W
ReplyDeleteAndre H
Lovely image. Not only have you captured a intimate moment beautifully, it is in a perfect location.
Arthur H
Well worth going out. The reflections are superb. Looks to be good depth of field at f1.4.
Chris S
Almost abstract, but think I would like to see what is creating reflections.
Geoff C
Think this would have more impact if you could remove ‘telegraph’ pole etc. Perhaps a lower viewpoint?
Julian P
Testament to the longevity of Kodachrome. Fabulous location nicely composed.
Keith W
Me
Malcolm R
Interesting. Dog walker is well placed but where is a skateboarder when you need one..
Mike B
Well found and had to be taken. Works well in b&w, with very nice tones and textures. Wonder if a wider view would set the scene better.
Phil C
Wood is so attractive, in all forms. The slight tint warms this nicely.
Richard B
Very good image. Technically excellent (although might reduce light strips on left side) and very much like the reflections running through the central cubes. Like it!
Arthur H - Nice image with good touches: the tower adds an extra point of interest, too.
ReplyDeleteChris S - I find this rather a jumble - it would benefit from a centre of interest.
Geoff C - Interesting tree
Julian P - Torridon is always interesting - interesting colours too: close examination also reveals the building to view
Keth W - Unusual angle and rather attractive
Malcolm R - Good spot, which demands a careful view
Mike B - Someone’s pride and joy, minus a wheel!
Phil C - You have found some interesting textures here
Richard B - Oh Richard! ever so much my kind of picture!
Andre H - The Waiter’s Friend
ReplyDeleteI am pleased you have preserved the anonymity of the young couple with this snapshot.
Arthur H - City of London Walkabout
Ideal mono subject with strong reflections
Chris S - Grassy Pond
An interesting image. Maybe stronger if the source of the reflection is included.
Geoff C - Tree
It’s a little bit flat Geoff. More contrast perhaps.
Julian P - Torridon
An idyllic scene. Very nice.
Keith W - St Peters
I would be interested to see this in colour. Do you think it would benefit by cropping the top to lose some of the sky and maybe some off the right to lose that bright patch of grass on the edge of the image.
Malcolm R - Hope and Hormones
I get the title after a search, but a skatepark without skateboarders? I’m not sure.
Mike B - Losing out to the mud.
Mine
Phil C - Woodland floor
Intriguing image but were there no glorious colours on the floor?
Richard B - Cuboid
Yes I like this . Well taken