Alan T
Hunstanton prom with the Eye Wheel - Taken with Huawei p30 with Leica lens
Andre H
Across the moors - N Yorkshire, 1998, M6? 35 f2
Chris S
“Up and Down” Lumix TZ200, July 2020.
Elaine J
"Conversation on high" - Lumix FZ 1000 with Leica lens
Julian P
Ringlet butterfly on brambles, Rosehaugh Estate. Leica M240. 60mm Macro Elmarit f/2.8 lens. Image taken at f/4 1/250s and ISO 500. This is a crop of a quarter of the image.
The Ringlet butterfly has expanded its range recently. The Black Isle is at its northern limit. Handbooks say it is only found as far north as Southern Scotland.
Keith W
Are we too early? M10 / 35mm Summilux-FLE
Malcolm R
“Portrait Session”, taken at Canons Ashby NT on FP4+ with 5cm Elmar on an M4-2.
Mike B
'3.15pm out of Canary Wharf.' SL601, Summilux + adaptor
Window reflection of DLR train.
Phil C
Lone tree in the distance, Leica M (240) 35mm Summicron
Richard B
"Let Me Explain" (St Paul’s Cathedral, London - July 2021)
Leica M10 with Summilux 35mm - F11, 1/125 sec, ISO 800
Tom L
“Old Grumpy” - Taken in Tasmania with the SL and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit.
No photos this month from:
Arthur H
Michael J
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G
Theodore D
Vincenzo V
Alan T:
ReplyDeleteGoodness me! A picture of the past. The second wheel is a well-placed echo, but a shame about the litter bins.
Chris S:
Very pleasing: where was this?
Elaine J:
Good timing and the part moon is an added bonus.
Julian P:
Nicely done. . .and with a Viso?
Keith W:
Pleasing and with a good title. (Were they?)
Malcolm R:
Perhaps a step one way or the other so that the model did not appear to be growing from the plant pot?
Mike B:
That is quite some reflection pattern!
Phil C:
Might be better with a little less contrast?
Richard B:
Nicely composed and good setting for the figures.
Tom L:
I bet the grumpy face followed a previous image!
Keith W
ReplyDeleteAlan T
Certainly think a step forward to exclude the bins would help, as the bottom third adds nothing.
Andre H
Like the foreground interest and lovely sky.
Chris S
Lovely scene. Lift shadows a little?
Elaine J
Looks loud. Like the moon.
Julian P
Lovely macro shot. Excellent detail after a heavy crop.
Me
Malcolm R
Taking the taker. Very nice location for a portrait.
Mike B
Stunning. The strong orange provides the focal point. Very well seen and taken.
Phil C
A lone tree rarely fails to please. The dark tones add moodiness.
Richard B
Very well composed. Perfect in b&w.
Tom L
What does he really look like? Fabulous expression well taken and presented.
Alan T
ReplyDeleteNice image of Hunstanton, with good composition and colour.
Andre H
Very nice. I particularly like the plant/weed and its placement in the frame which leads the eye into the moors.
Chris S
Like the panorama presentation and detail in the sky.
Elaine J
Nice image and I like the way you’ve placed the three elements in the frame making for a good composition. The inclusion of the moon (I’m assuming it’s the moon) would indicate that the church clock is only right twice a day.
Julian P
Great image. I’m always envious of people who have the patience and ability to take these macro shots, especially with an M camera.
Keith W
Lovely monochrome shot with great composition and detail.
Malcolm R
Very nice. I do like monochrome images and this one shows nice composition, tones and detail.
Mike B
This is real creative stuff and I love the colours and patterns in the reflection. Well seen and taken.
Phil C
Very nice dramatic image. I like the almost silhouette foreground against the dramatic sky.
Richard B
This image really works for me and I particularly like the checkered foreground leading into the two characters.
Tom L
1. Alan T. The Huawei has done a good job of recording the general scene and it is good to see the crowds at the seaside again however the chosen view point leaves wide open spaces in the foreground dominated by the wall and litter bins leaving the main points of interest very small in the frame. I am envisaging a shot taken from roughly the position of the road cone framing the ice cream kiosk, the big wheel and a more prominent selection of the promenaders.
ReplyDelete2. Andre H. A gentle landscape with a nice diagonal line of fluffy clouds, the hogweed(?) connects the land to the sky. It is rather small and the definition seems to have suffered somewhat - a scanning problem perhaps?
3. Chris S. A delightful panorama full of interest, the lighting, including the shadows cast by the clouds, bring the contours of the land to life. A beautiful day to walk through the fields and woods down to the sea.
4. Elaine J. This looks more like a shouting match than a conversation but it is good fun. The white of the moon matches that of the seagulls whilst its shape complements that of the clock. Good contrast between the rich reds/browns of the tower and the blue sky.
5. Julian P. Nicely framed and positioned against the green backdrop, the out of focus background gives the picture a 3D effect.
6. Keith W. A private performance of “4minutes 33 seconds “perhaps? Well seen and framed with a touch of humour.
7. Me.
8. Mike B. A gloriously weird abstract with the lettering giving the clue to what it is all about. Rich vibrant colours with maybe a mysterious dark figure in the bottom right corner.
9. Phill C. The classic lone tree makes a solid silhouette against the dramatic sky but foreground detail is very heavy and I wonder if it could be lifted a shade?
10 Richard B. A moment of quiet conversation, the intense concentration of the one girl and the expressive hand of the other is beautifully captured. I would consider cropping off the base of the pillar on the right and perhaps a similar amount on the left (up to the sharp edged corner) to tighten the frame up more.
11 Tom L. The eyes have it. Wonderful portrait.
1) Alan T. This photo conveys the mood of a typical British seaside resort. I would like to see more detail - a closer shot - and to that end, I think the foreground (open paving and litter bin) adds little to the whole. A crop along the lower edge may be beneficial.
ReplyDelete2) Andre H. The light on the pastel coloured carpet of cereal is special and holds my eye. The tone of the blue sky appears over-saturated and unnatural (I’ll calibrate my screen). It would be interesting to know what film was used.
3) Chris S. This landscape has an unusual quality, resembling a watercolour painting. The patchwork of rolling countryside is varied, the palette of colours picked out by the light falling exactly where needed.
4) Elaine J. A simple, uncluttered composition. The tower is recorded as a single facade, camera square to the clock face. The shadows add depth, but it is the play on circles (clock face and distant moon) that give the photo its charm.
5) Julian P. I like the composition, a good habitat shot, cropped from the recorded frame. Butterflies are so flighty, never easy, except perhaps in damp, cool conditions. It’s a minor point, but in an an ideal world, I would like to see the bramble blossom in focus for that extra punch. Interesting to learn about range expansion.
6) Keith W. The picture of the bandstand, free of present day paraphernalia, could be from this century, or the last. With the band absent, the seated couple add contrast and human interest, a vital element.
7) Malcolm R. The old building is a fine stage set for this portrait session. Our Circle D photographer appears to have captured a candid, fleeting moment. The “model” is placed centre stage for effect. He is dressed much as my grandfather would have done in the fields of rural Norfolk in the mid-20th century; yet he has a badge and lanyard. I am left wondering if this is part of an historical re-enactment.
8) Mike B. This abstract is effective, the warm colours holding the eye. For me, the sign-written lettering relating to fire emergency is a distraction and, born of reality, has no part in an abstract. The glazing is part of this fun, yet enigmatic building - the Quay Club - in Canary Wharf.
9) Phil C. The lone tree stands sentinel on a wild, rocky outcrop. The high altitude clouds whip upwards above the tree. I like it, especially the low key treatment that is balanced and allows the detail of the rock to be seen.
10) Richard B. My photo.
11) Tom L. Another fun image, Tom. A great caricature reminiscent of a line drawing, and made all the more compelling by placing an eye in the centre of the frame.
Alan T: Not the Hunstanton I remember. Stripy cliffs and endless open spaces. It is good to see where “the other half” goes. An eye-opener.
ReplyDeleteAndre H: Reminds me that Chris Crosthwaite (ex Secretary, Leica Postal Portfolios Circle 16) used to say, having been shown a wide expanse in an image, “Now get down on your hands and knees and photograph the real landscape”
Chris S: A “perfect” realisation of the environment in which you were photographing that also needs in your image collection a Chris Crosthwaite-type picture to complement it.
Elaine J: Your title makes you look at the image more closely - and it all makes sense. Thank you.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: Very simple and restful. Made even easier by the purposeful N-S of the weather vane being so easily read.
Malcolm R: Thank you for a film vintage black and white image. Did you scan the negative or a print? I had f/3.5 and f/2.8 50mm Elmars and was so happy. £19 and £30 respectively second hand in the 1970s.
Mike B: A stand-out image. I would never had guessed it was a distorted DLR train. Now you have this one, will you go back for more?
Phil C: Definitely a subject for the camera. I would have been standing behind you waiting my turn. I would have taken the shot in colour in the first instance.
Richard B: Since you have the optimum moment I fear you have voyeuristic tendencies. Alternatively you are a consummate planner. I am taken with the image very much indeed.
Tom L: Your adventurism in photography never fails to impress. I am sure you enjoyed immensely the whole realisation of this. Could not be improved in any way. I wish you success if you take this to other exhibitions etc.