Alan T
Study of a Dahlia, DMC TZ6, 1/180 sec, f/3.6, 60mm, ISO 80
Andre H
The Tree of Life, Massa Maritima in Tuscany
Chris S
“Hebe, with natural lighting”. Lumix TZ200.
Geoff C
"Sky over rapeseed field". M3, Zeiss Sonnar, SFX, 720nm filter, divided D23 development.
Julian P
SW Drive of the Rosehaugh Estate, Black Isle, 30 September 2021. Leica M240 Summicron-M 1:2/35 Asph f/6.8 ISO 1250 1/180s
Keith W
Dorset poppy field. M10 / 90mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
Skylight at the Orangery , Belton House, Panasonic with a Leica lens
Phil C
The Kiss, Leica M, 28mm Elmarit
Richard B
"Clergy at Large” - London June 2021
Leica Q2 28mm Summilux -1/800 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100
Tom L
Singapore Commercial District: M10 with 35mm Summicron
No photo this month from:
Arthur H
Elaine J
Michael J
Mike B
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G
Theodore D
Vincenzo V
1) Alan T. This photo describes the unique structure of the dahlia, with its variegated colour, very well. The damaged leaf (lower left) upsets an otherwise fine background, but this is a minor point. Use of differential focus has benefitted the composition.
ReplyDelete2) Andre H. I like this pictorial mural which appears to have been carefully restored.The near symmetry of the masonry framing makes for an attractive composition. There is no technical data - I wonder if a flash gun was used.
3) Chris S. A gentle image visually, that has be carefully composed - hebe blossom with foliage at the centre, framed by a circle of hebe with space, depicted in shadow, in between.
4) Geoff C. Infrared - a reminder of what our eyes cannot see without optical aids. I’m drawn in by the marbled cloud formation, but a little disappointed not to find more detail in the furrowed land. The copse give realism; without it, your image is abstract.
5) Julian P. An attractive rural scene. The track lines lead the eye into the avenue of trees. I suspect the special light had a role in focussing Julian’s attention at that moment. Of course, we all see things differently and for my part, I see a square frame that draws the eye in even more, eliminating the bright sky on the far left which I find a distraction.
6) Keith W. Very attractive - I enjoyed looking at this photo. Carpets of poppies can be so splendid, thriving on disturbed ground, bringing a riot of colour in the summer. But what makes this photo special to me is the peppering of white flowers that offer contrast and interest. There is an impression of pointillist painting, yet the saturated colour might also suggest 20th century paintings in acrylics.
7) Malcolm R. An interesting interior, well observed in challenging, high contrast lighting conditions. Shadows are always interesting and here we see the skylight projected to become a mural. I would like to know what is lurking in the shadows - a shield?
8) Phil C. I like the caption! The stone facade and sculpture are imprinted with reflections, perhaps of modern buildings. I like the title, tonal range and subject.
9) Richard B. My photo.
10) Tom L. An intriguing cityscape that says so much about the modern city of Singapore. It surely has mood - that sky, the lights - no matter what opinion is held of high commerce and exuberant skyscrapers. It is worthy of the Summicron 35mm. There is little technical data; was it captured hand held, or using a tripod?
Alan T: Attractive and sharp. A very good realisation of a dahlia.
ReplyDeleteAndre H: These are the colours I associate with Tuscany, but I have never visited - but such is my folk memory. Of course some of the painting is missing, but for me the birds steal the show.
Chris S: Delightful. Everything worked in your favour. Colours to adore. The highlighting is the essence of the image.
Chris C: Good to see the IR technique. I love wide skies and this fits the bill. It is interesting how little is the change in density between the rape and the clouds.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: Monet-like and a gently swaying skyline. Good.
Malcolm R: Simple and effective. A good composition.
Phil C: Enigmatic. I do like images that you really have to scan to find the message.
Richard B: It would be good to know more about the event. But that said, you have got an excellent grouping with a centre of attention.
Tom L: Ansel Adams would be proud of you - though this is not Yosemite. You have all the Zones and all the drama.
Keith W
ReplyDeleteAlan T
The Dahlia is a wonderful bloom, captured here.
Andre H
The colours are lovely and very well captured. Think I would prefer it if the top of the arch was included.
Chris S
Very good composition and lighting. Maybe even more striking if the highlight on the leaves just below the flower were toned down.
Geoff C
Striking image of a wonderful sky. A process I am not familiar with so all credit for something different and certainly not a ‘auto everything’ shot! Would perhaps like a little more definition between field and sky
Julian P
Nicely composed and taken. Probably worth a visit in Autumn.
Keith W
Me
Malcolm R
Certainly caught this at the right time of day. Good connection between skylight and reflection. Sky exposure spot on and detail in the shadow areas impresses. Strong suggestion of a sun dial. A very strong image.
Phil C
Very well seen and taken. Might just bring in right side/bottom to loose window and match left.
Really very good. I guess few of us walk around with the full kit. but interesting to see if a polariser would remove reflection of modern block.
Richard B
Had to be taken, but shame powerful red sash falls alongside purple robe.
Tom L
This works very well in b&w and makes an impressive city scape image.
1. Alan T. Perhaps the first bloom of the season and a welcome splash of colour against the back drop of green leaves and buds. A spot of gardening needed to remove the brown intrusion at bottom left (caterpillar maybe?) and slight repositioning of the framing to avoid cutting off the two petals at the top.
ReplyDelete2. Andre H. Rich warm colour in the wall painting matched by the colour of the arches. A touch more space at the top to include the top of the arch at the expense of the lighter patch of wall at the base perhaps ?
3. Chris S. The central spike of flowers and backlit leaves have been nicely positioned against the darker interior of the bush giving it a spotlit effect amongst its less well illuminated neighbours.
4. Geoff C. What an extraordinary effect the infra red film has produced. Essentially black and white there is a strange coating of tiny red dots over the entire image that I have never seen before (they do not appear on the other B&Ws in the round so they are not attributable to my screen). There is little tonal variation between the land and the sky, which almost merge in places. The vertical crop pattern on the field is repeated in the horizontal and diagonal cloud patterns. Towards the top and to the right of centre there is a blurry suggestion in the cloud pattern of an eerie skeletal figure giving an apocalyptic nuance to the picture - or perhaps its just the Halloween influence.
5. Julian P. Low early autumn light is beautifully captured on this tree lined lane. The bend leaves us anticipating what lies further on.
6. Keith W. The letterbox format is well chosen to enhance the layers of vibrant colour here.
7. Me.
8. Phil C. The reflection of the office block give the lie to what might otherwise have been a peek through the windows of a grand country house. The out of focus bush gives a three dimensional feel to the picture but I do wonder whether the windows etc on the right add to or detract from the whole.
9. Richard B. Canon power! Pillars of the Church. The brown boots on the left look very out of place.
10. Tom L. A good rendition of modern city architecture presumably taken in the early evening given the light in the sky. All those buildings and only one lone figure.
Alan T – This is a very attractive subject. I might have preferred more subdued backgound tones, but it remains very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteChris H – Nicely done. Subdued colours enhance the central bloom.
Geoff C – I do not understand how you achieved this outcome, but it does provide very much interest.
Julian P – Pleasing, despite the burnt out highlights in the background
Keith W – I guess you have trimmed out additional white sky: the foreground is a pleasing
Picture, though perhaps might benefit from half a stop less?
Malcolm R -The overhead light source is fine, as is the shadow shape cast.
Phil C – Good fun with the added value of the reflections. I would have been tempted to crop the right hand side of the image.
Richard B – This is good fun. Well found!
Tom L – Good image with lots of interesting shapes. The foreground picket fence is nicely anachronistic, and the trees set off the background.
Thanks for the comments, and I think you are right, cropping the right hand windows does improve it.
ReplyDeleteAlan
ReplyDeleteAn impressive dahlia which stands out nicely against the foliage. They are lovely flowers, we have a few here and it's nearly time to dig them up for the winter.
Andre
Lovely to see this scene from Tuscany, the tones work well.
Chris
The light really shows of the Hebe, a perfect moment to enjoy your garden.
Geoff
A dramatic rendition of the landscape ,the SFX helps blend the sky and the land, I really like it.
Julian
The tracks lead the eye into the distance and leave us to wonder where the track goes, hope you had a lovely walk.
Keith
A beautiful and tranquil scene, the stripe of poppies cuting through the frame. With just red, white and green in the frame it's a very calming image.
Malcolm
Well spotted, one of those moments often missed and show that there are photogrphs everywhere.
Mine
Richard
This works well as there are no intruders in the photo, everyone is meant to be there and you can feel the energy in the large group.
Tom
So much detail, despite there being no people in the frame it like a city that is about to come alive at night.
Alan T - a very good image. I really like the colours in this one, not too saturated like you see with a lot of flower pictures; just right in my opinion. Also like the depth of field as the leaves are just starting to become a little soft.
ReplyDeleteAndre H - nice record of someone else’s art. The colours are great, it’s just a pity that the top of the arch isn’t included.
Chris S - Lovely, really like the way that the central lighting drags the eye into the image. Very good.
Geoff C - although not my style of photography this is a really interesting image. Great detail in the dramatic sky; an image which certainly makes one come back to it time and time again.
Julian P - nice shot with good detail and colours. However, I may have cropped into the trees at the left and right edges in order to avoid having the light areas on each side of the picture which tend to draw the eyes away from the main subject. Alternatively, maybe try darkening those areas.
Keith W - very attractive image with excellent composition due to the ‘letter box’ crop. The colours are perfect and almost give the picture an abstract look. Inclusion of the trees are good as they provide a ‘stop’ for the eyes going beyond the top.
Malcolm R - wow, enjoy this image very much. The exposure and composition are great and the shadow from the skylight creates real interest.
Phil C - nice image and a perfect subject for monochrome. My only suggestion would be to remove that ‘white wire’, or whatever it is, around the vertical of the left window frame. Unfortunately my eyes keep being dragged to that instead of enjoying the whole picture.
Richard B - very pleasing image. I think the red sash on the central figure really makes for a great composition.