Old Railway Station memory Fakenham. Taken with Huawei phone with Leica lens
Andre H
"Eiger North Wall from Grindelwald Valley": M4 K64 , Viso 111, 280 Telyt last light; 1979
Chris S
Midnight Rain
Elaine J
"Glendaruel cloud inversion". Lumix ZF 1000 and a Leica lens.
Geoff C
"The path home" Tokyo, Minato-ku. Huawei P20.
Julian P
Walking the pathless ridge of Wood Hill, by Munlochy. October 24 2021. Leica M240 with Elmar-M 24 f/3.8 Asph. 1000 ISO, f/5.6 and 1/125s
Keith W
Phil C
Caterham Academy racing, Snetterton, October 2021, Leica M, 90mm Elmarit
Richard B
No photo this month from:
"Team discussion" M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
“Official Apparel” taken in Cambridge with the Panasonic TZ60.
Phil C
Caterham Academy racing, Snetterton, October 2021, Leica M, 90mm Elmarit
Richard B
"Unzipped" (May 2021): Leica CL with Elmar TL 55-135mm, ISO 100, f/8, 1/250 sec.
Tom L
“Patrolling The Capital” The background was taken with the Leica T and 18-56mm and the Spitfire with the SL2 and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit.
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 VTheodore D
Alan T: I am totally convinced by this.
ReplyDeleteAndre H: I had a 280 Telyt but never really used it. You have managed to capture the stunning North Wall. No place for a sane person.
Chris S: This is simply beautiful. Great colour.
Elaine J: A simple scene and a simple image.
Geoff C: What a pleasant scene. I just wonder if there is any element that marks this out as an image from Japan.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: I used to have a dinky toy of a car like this. Are these cars therefore modern replicas of 1950s racing cars? There are so many in this picture.
Malcolm R: I have never seen Ryder and Amies like this. Normally the windows are full of gowns and academic regalia. Was the image taken at a time the displays were being changed?
Phil C: Another motor sports shot. Does this not break the unwritten rule that the off-centre car should show more of the space it is going to, rather than coming from.
Richard B: I like the image and the naming of the image is inspired.
Tom L: Up to tricks again. And why not? On this occasion I feel there would have been so much more impact if the image had been a colour composite - or even just the Spitfire in colour. The positioning is excellent.
1) Alan T. This station closure appears to precede the wielding of Dr Beeching’s 1960s axe. I like pictures - man made environments - that show the mark of time, as here.
ReplyDelete2) Andre H. The light and colour are magical, and then there is that fine wisp of cloud attracted, smoke-like, to the striking mountain top. The composition is simple; effective because of the uncluttered expanse of sky.
3) Chris S. I think this has been taken through glass. The colour in the foliage is lovely, enlivened by the back lighting - beautifully captured.
4) Elaine J. This rural scene is full of atmosphere; an ephemeral "weather moment" nicely captured.
5) Geoff C. The path home is well observed, the light leading the eye to the landing at the bottom of the flight of ramped steps. The brighter colour of the buildings (pink & yellow - top) is, for me, a distraction from the muted scene below.
6) Julian P. A charming woodland scene, almost magical. I think the enticing light reveals every detail, leaving nothing to the imagination. For me, the lone figure adds nothing and I would quite happily remove it - just my opinion. But this is your work, your photo, and I respect your choice.
7) Keith W. The composition and colour in this motor racing re-enactment have been carefully controlled. The blues, complemented by the browns, bind it into a tight composition and it is effective. I wonder if it was perhaps taken at Brooklands or Goodwood.
8) Malcolm R. A candid moment, nicely seen. I find that street scenes can sometimes be overly busy with distracting elements, caught in the heat of the moment; not so here. This has been carefully composed, the photographer seemingly working at close range with stealth. There is much to hold the eye - the stance of the young woman, her bag in Cambridge blue, the manikins clad largely in pastel shades and, of course, the reflection of the University Senate House.
9) Phil C. I like the impression of speed, the car departing the scene. The track is well framed in terms of colour and banding - a successful panned shot.
10) Richard B. My photo.
11) Tom L. The seemless blending of the two images is well executed and would surely hold the interest of most viewers. I like the Spitfire, but equally enjoy searching for the haunts I know so well along along the Thames riverside below.
ReplyDelete1. Alan T. One for the railway enthusiasts and local historians. A web search suggests that this is now on the edge of a car park in which case one or two parked cars would add to the story of the downfall of the line. The same search indicates that plans are afoot to reinstate the line so this could also be the beginning of a long term project.
2. Andre H. The last rays of the sun just catch the tip of the mountain giving it a rosy glow. You did not believe in travelling light in those days !.
3. Chris S. The purple on black colour combination is very unusual and very effective, what was the light source, the leaves appear to be backlit?
4. Elaine J. Magical light here with the roadside weeds silhouetted against the misty landscape in the middle distance and the clear hills beyond. That little triangle of road in the bottom right intrudes but cannot be cropped without spoiling the bottom left.
5. Geoff C. An intriguing and vertiginous path well lit by the street lamps, what lies around the corner?
6. Julian P. Lovely autumn light brings out the colours of the mosses and bracken, the blue figure relieves the sense of solitude.
7. Keith W. Perhaps not quite the right moment, the three principal characters do not seem to be engaging with each other which is a pity but the car is beautifully presented.
8. Me.
9. Phil C. The moving car is neatly frozen by the panning and we can see the driver and the interior but with so much space behind it the car does seem about to move out of the frame.
10. Richard B. A clever and imaginative pattern picture, the two blocks appear to fit together so precisely and seem unnaturally close, a double image perhaps?
11. Tom L. This plane was last seen flying over Biggin Hill in the September round - or was it, appearances can be deceptive.
Thank you, Malcolm. The towering apartments are not so close. I wanted to bring them together for graphic effect (viewpoint & telephoto lens). I've inverted the blocks in post for semi-abstract effect (no double images though).
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ReplyDeleteAlan T
We have a similar platform near us on a cycle ride we do on the old track bed. Great news if Malcolm’s research is correct.
Andre H
Great shot! Some lens!
Chris S
Lovely. Superb colours. Might take the bright highlight down a tad.
Elaine J
A great quirk of nature well captured. Not sure the foreground adds to image.
Geoff C
You are certainly led into the shot by good composition. Like the highlight on the handrail.Nice image.
Julian P
Fantastic light. Not sure about figure, but he does make you look where he is heading.
Me
Probably should have said, the Paddock early morning at this years Goodwood Revival.
Malcolm R
Great ‘street’ shot! What did we do before we had people looking at ‘phones’ to photograph?
Phil C
Lovely movement evident in shot.
Richard B
Very clever title. Not a clue what I am looking at, but it makes a superb image and surely a winner!
Tom L
These are two great images and although this is a fun composite I think the parts are stronger than the whole.
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Can I take opportunity to wish everyone great Christmas and a happy new year. Stay safe!
Alan T - nice record shot with good composition and tones. Amazing the quality coming out of some of these ‘phones.
ReplyDeleteAndre H - lovely image. I particularly like the way the light is catching the distant peak and the cloud (or snow - can’t make my mind up which it is) which looks as though it’s blowing off the mountain.
Chris S - a fine photo; I like the lighting and narrow depth of field.
Elaine J - great composition, although I may have tried to crop that triangle of road in the foreground. Love the way the foreground grass and shrubs are clear; and the far hills with the cloud/mist separating them.
Geoff C - very nice viewpoint and composition you’ve given us, with the starlight from the lights adding to the overall effect.
Julian P - very nice image with good composition and tonal range. I think the figure works well to give scale to the trees.
Keith W - really like this, I think the car and crew are in the perfect place in the frame and I like the mechanic walking in the background giving that extra interest.
Malcolm R - nice ‘street’ image with good composition and colours.
Phil C - having once tried to take pictures of an ATP tennis event in Dubai I know how difficult it can be to photograph a moving object with a rangefinder camera and I think you’ve done a superb job here with clarity in the car and panning blur on the armco.
Richard B - this is superb, there’s not a lot to add. The monochrome conversion is perfect and even the title is brilliant, well done.
Alan T - I like this very much – such a nostalgic moment
ReplyDeleteMine (it was a tiny puff of cloud, and I only once saw the colour of Alpenrose in five or six holidays: I did not walk far with M, Viso and 280, either)
Chris S – Such delicate tones – very haunting
Elaine J – Perfect light with a fine morning mist
Geoff C – Nicely taken advantage of – interesting lighting and what appear to be potentially lethal steps
Julian P – Super lighting and great use of colour
Keith W – So much nostalgia -cloth caps and ‘cow gowns’.
Malcolm R – Lovely grab shot, fine reflection, but ‘a la mode’ window display.
Phil C – Nice shot, made better by the motion blur foreground
Richard B - Clever title for an abstract subject
Tom L – Cleverly managed image