Alan T
Water Feature Houghton Hall, DMC-TZ6 Leica Lens, f/3.3, 1/500th, ISO 80
Andre H
This was taken with a Digilux 1 in late 2003 at South Shields and is a small part of the image. The background shows the Collingwood memorial and the ruins of Tynemouth Castle and Priory. Looking at a current map, the figures (of which there more than a dozen) have all disappeared and the paving stones too.This was a quick lunch break shot while working at the neighbouring hotel.
Another moment of time passed!
Chris S
“Yellow Hammer” - Lumix TZ200
Elaine J
Crich Tramway Museum, Lumix FZ 1000 and Leica lens.
Geoff C
Gondola, Leica MP, Pinhole
Julian P
An Icelandic lady visited us last week, so I scanned images for her to see taken on a walking tour of Iceland in 1974. I have mislaid the mountain name but it is the final ridge to the summit. Image taken with a 21 mm Super Angulon lens f/3.4 on a Leica M2 on Kodachrome Professional 64 ASA slide film
An Icelandic lady visited us last week, so I scanned images for her to see taken on a walking tour of Iceland in 1974. I have mislaid the mountain name but it is the final ridge to the summit. Image taken with a 21 mm Super Angulon lens f/3.4 on a Leica M2 on Kodachrome Professional 64 ASA slide film
Keith W
Wyn Green. M10/ 24mm Elmar-M
Malcolm R
“The Boat House”- Panasonic TZ 60.
Phil C
Lost in London, Leica M, 28mm Elmarit (cropped)
Richard B
Peeling Paint (fungal infection)
Leica CL with Vario-Elmar-TL - 56mm, f/5.0, 1/80 second, ISO 1600
Tom L
“Spitfire” - taken with the SL2 and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit from the spotter aircraft flying out of Biggin Hill.
“Spitfire” - taken with the SL2 and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit from the spotter aircraft flying out of Biggin Hill.
No photo this month from:
Arthur H
Michael J
Mike B
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Mike B
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G
Theodore D
Vincenzo V
a) Alan T. A busy, composition that says so much about the water garden. The colours are vibrant and harmonious. I think the composition might be improved by placing the fountain off centre in a square format to accentuate the asymmetry.
ReplyDeleteb) Andre H. An unusual subject that has recorded a changing scene, important to local historians. I find the overly bright sky a distraction; the photo appearing to lack contrast to my eye.
c) Chris S. I enjoyed this striking habitat shot of a yellowhammer. The bird sits in the lower half of the frame. The expanse of sky could be reduced to bring the bird more positively into the frame.
d) Elaine J. An attractive record shot of the museum. The plain foreground (tarmac) could be reduced to my mind. A slightly different viewpoint (to the left) might have avoided the impression of the lamp post sitting on the gentleman’s head.
e) Geoff C. An attractive impression of a gondola in motion, different from the stereotypical image. My eye is drawn away by the bright light falling on the facade of the building. Could it be taken down to reduce the intensity?
f) Julian P. Another scanned, landscape image from Julian’s archive. The colours are very successful. There is a lot of foreground detail, arguably at the expense of detail beyond... I want to learn more about those hikers, but can find little information. A 16:9 panorama might be an option from the digital scan.
g) Keith W. There is a lot to enjoy in this tranquil, English landscape. The tree belt opens to reveal a large bare field, perhaps fallow, where we might have expected a focal point. There is little to hold the eye in the centre, yet the contrasting colour is effective.
h) Malcolm R. I like this sober riverside scene a lot. The light is special, and the colour palette effective even with the flash of primary yellow. But when was it taken? The cycle helmet holds a clue, but is insufficient to define the decade; is that a QCode on the door?
i) Phil C. A street photo with two figures caught unaware of the photographer. I wonder if the lady at the information board is deep in thought, or perhaps taking a photo with a concealed phone. The perspective lines are running away, the door alone remaining vertical in the frame.
j) Richard B. My photo.
k) Tom L. An impressive aerial shot of a spitfire as it banks away. The propeller is partially blurred, an essential component of a plane in flight. This picture, from another moving aircraft, is no mean feat, quite an achievement. I would have preferred to see more open air space ahead of the aircraft, frame less tightly cropped.
Alan
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely bright day, lots of depth of field capture the beuty of the location well.
Andre
Great to see the Digilux 1 in action, I still love mine, and a good record of what was, shame they are no more.
Chris
Beautifully caught, framing is just right with the bird popping from the frame.
Elaine
Looks like a fun place, hope you enjoyed it. This is nicely framed with the figures standing out from the trams and background.
Geoff
Great to see a pinhole shot too, lovely colours and movement, perfect use of a pinhole.
Julian
A stunning location, the deep foreground works well - good use of the 21mm view.
Keith
The bowl of the landscape is caught well, a clear day and I hope taken on an enjoyable walk.
Malcolm
A peaceful location, the peeling paint adding to the lazy Sunday feel.
Mine
Richard
A beautiful abstract image, looks like it was taken in a laboratory.
Tom
A great shot, the Spitfire at its most beautiful and majestic, hope you enjoyed the flight.
1. Allan T. A pleasant if somewhat cluttered corner of the garden. The burnt out flowers (hydrangeas?) suggest it is slightly overexposed but that also gives the impression of a hot bright sunny day, the heat being tempered by the wet stone of of the fountain. A slightly lower viewpoint may have placed the top of the fountain clear of the tree behind it and separated it from the distant tower.
ReplyDelete2. Andre H. The sculptures are vaguely Alice in Wonderland/ Through the Looking Glass figures strangely offset by the sci-fi red tower, a curious but intriguing combination.
3. Chris S. A very nicely captured profile of the bird on it’s hawthorn branch, the blue sky and distant out of focus trees make the perfect backdrop.
4. Elaine J. Two trios of officialdom to nine or ten passengers seems about the right ratio. Hopefully the Flat Hat finishes it off his ice lolly before climbing aboard. Nice capture of the living museum scene.
5. Geoff. Very impressionistic, perhaps too much so for comfort. The out of focus background (maybe light multi-story buildings with dark windows?) has created a chequerboard banding of horizontal and vertical lines.
6. Julian P. The Super Angulon has made the most of the ridge emphasising the rough terrain underfoot and the perspective whilst retaining the grandeur of the whole scene.
7. Keith W. A wide panorama with a nice dip in the tree line around the main field which other than the tractor tracks is rather plain, perhaps a short wait until clouds threw some shadows over it? That sharp change of tone in the grass of the field on the left is curious - weed control maybe?
8. Me. To answer Richard’s question this was taken in July of this year.
9. Phil C. A little story here and I know the feeling! The figure on the other side of the road admiring her footwear balances the picture nicely and, being divorced from the lost lady of the title, somehow emphasises her loneliness.
10. Richard B. Pictures are everywhere. These bizarre creatures with their linked hands could be microscopic. They don’t make paint like they used to!.
11. Tom L.. Very dramatic and beautifully framed with the fields etc below as the backdrop. You seem to be dangerously close especially given that the other pilot would have been unable to se you when this shot was taken.
Alan T - very nice record shot with good detail, composition and tones.
ReplyDeleteAndre H - nice image, however, I find my eyes keep wondering back to that red building in the middle background.
Chris S - lovely shot of the bird with well saturated colours.
Elaine J - very nice, with excellent composition and detail. I like the way the “staff” balance with the people waiting to board the tram.
Geoff C - although it isn’t my type of image I do find it fascinating and keep being drawn back to it.
Julian P - very nice. In those days I used to love shooting on Kodachrome with my Double Wind M3.
Keith W - nice landscape with an interesting sky. It may have been worth using a Graduated Filter in the software to darken the sky.
Malcolm R - really like this one for its tonal range and composition.
Phil C - great street image, although it may have been improved by rotating it slightly anti-clockwise to straighten the pavement and make the notice board vertical.
Richard B - really do like this image for its delicate colours and intriguing pattern.
Hello everyone. I don’t particularly want a Google a/c so can’t respond to members questions directly but I would like to say thank you for the comments on my photos - none fall on stoney ground. Some have asked where I take my photos: I live in West Sussex, just a couple of miles out of the South Downs. It’s very rare indeed that I will go out specifically to take photographs but I sometimes take a camera when dog walking, or into our back garden, and just photograph whatever takes my eye. Best wishes to all, hope to meet-up some time. Chris S.
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Alan T
Looks a nice place to visit
Andre H
Reads like this is a good record of a time pasted.
Chris S
Very pleasant photo but not sure bird is in focus.
Elaine J
Good representation of the Museum
Geoff C
Good effort but i find the ‘banding’ too distracting.
Julian P
Has stood the test of time well and good 21mm composition.
Keith W
Me
Malcolm R
What a wonderful location. Lovely image. The reflections are so good would like to see more of them.
Phil C
Great ‘street’ shot. Hope you stepped in to help!
Richard B
Very well seen and a great abstract image.
Tom L
Remember “Like(ing)" this when you posted it on the LUF. Very good.
Alan T: So civilised. So may pots. And the roof of Houghton Hall I guess creeping in. So reminiscent of National Trust properties.
ReplyDeleteAndre H: I often wonder how many works of art that are created for the public to gawp at really do have long-lasting value. I would not be sorry to find this set had been recycled. I like the soft light of the picture.
Chris B: I am always impressed by the way autofocus works on the Lumix cameras and so with this appealing moment you have captured it very well.
Elaine J: A place I have once visited so I can see more than just what is in the picture! My gut reaction would have been to take just a part of your photograph. This is certainly how the place was, but I feel just too much for s decisive image.
Geoff C: Interesting. I like the colours but something needs to be mor pronounced. I do wonder how many images you took and why this was the winner for you.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: I like the viewpoint and would have enjoyed being on the walk. Maybe it is an illusion but the skyline looks arced, as if there was barrel distortion. Surely not on a Leica lens that would have its own profile on an M10. I have never understood what the M10 profiles do to enhance an image as I understand only a limited set of data can be encoded through choosing the lens or through 6-bit coding. I so have the 24 f/3.8 which I use on the M240.
Malcolm R: Perfect in its simplicity. Again a good place to be. In Cambridge the trainers cycle the towpath shouting at the crews of the eights. and I wonder if there is a towpath here for cyclists to follow.
Phil C: This works for me. Good title and the second person in the shot really makes it.
Richard B: You are an artist. More of these please.
Tom L: Frame-filling and impactful. What a day you must have had. I am strangely envious.
Alan T – Gosh, I can almost hear the tinkling! This does look very peaceful (perhaps a stop less to get more highlight detail?)
ReplyDeleteChris S – So much nature photography now is biting sharp, and with a neutral background. This has the virtue of feeling much more natural.
Elaine J – Gosh, I haven’t been here since, I think, the late 70s.. It was fascinating then, and clearly remains so for grown ups!
Geoff C – Nobody needs to fuss about digital images if you can achieve this, especially with so easily identified a location. So pleasing.
Julian – This is a splendid memento. The lens is perfect for the subject with so much depth of field. I think (Shhh )a little more post processing might have improved the colour). And my Tynemouth shot could have done with a lot more post processing!
Keith W – I should really know where Wyn Green is. . .but don’t. Good composition and colours.
Malcolm R – So much to relish, from the end of the building to the texture of the water. I think are six or seven cameos to be had from this shot.
Phil C – Perfect image, seen and seized in the moment!
Richard B – this is remarkable. . .and even with the title, I am a little bemused!
Tom L – Perfect image of a beauty. . . though I do not recall seeing so many D Day stripes in 1944 images