Alan T
"Tony Cragg at Houghton Hall". Taken with Huawei phone and a Leica lens
Andre H
Meeting Point (actually taken while with Chris Crosthwaite in Sheffield)
Chris S
“A place of mystery, witchcraft and magic, levitation and UFO sightings - according to legend (I couldn’t possibly comment).” Lumix TZ200.
Elaine J
"Caught with the anchor" LumixZF 1000 with a Leica lens.
Julian P
Track through Gallowhill Wood, Black Isle. 28 November 2021. Leica M240 35mm Summicron f/5.6 1/125s and ISO 1600.
Summer days. M10 / 50mm APO-Summicron
Malcolm R
“Have a Coconut”, (well it seems as good a title as any!) shot in Cambridge on the Panasonic TZ60.
Michael J
Michael J
Birmingham Town Hall. A reflection of the town hall in the mirror facade around New St, Leica CL, Voigtlander 25mm f4 'snapshot' M mount lens. 1/125 100 ISO aperture not recorded.
Phil C
"I don't get out much" Leica M, 35mm (cropped)
Richard B
“A Light Bite” (Cromer, November 2021)
Leica CL Elmar TL 55-135mm, ISO 200, f/4.5, 1/250 sec.
Tom L
“Protester & Copper” - taken outside the Brazilian Embassy in London with the M10-R and 50mm Summicron fully open at f2.0.
“Protester & Copper” - taken outside the Brazilian Embassy in London with the M10-R and 50mm Summicron fully open at f2.0.
No photo this month from:
Arthur H
Geoff C
Keith W
Mike L
Nitin C
Paul H
Nitin C
Paul H
Philip G
Theodore D
Vincenzo V
Theodore D
Vincenzo V
Alan T: This breaks all rules I think unnecessarily. Flat terrain is tilted and the artwork is chopped off in the image. I have looked at other images of art at Houghton Hall and find the subject benefits well from a straightforward approach.
ReplyDeleteAndre H: Thanks Andre for mentioning Chris Crosthwaite. He always told me “to get down on your hands and knees and photograph the real landscape”. I do like the colour palette of your image and I know Chris would have approved.
Chris S: The trees have attitude and the weather, be it mist or rain, heightens the atmosphere of intrigue.
Elaine J: It is good to see that some colour in the vegetation is as bright as in the manufactured items. Well seen.
Julian P: Mine
Keith W: So nostalgic. High summer and time to gently explore. A far cry from December (in Scotland). A good title for an image that perfectly lives up to expectation.
Malcolm R: I just feel there are too many elements in the picture. A great place to look at all options.
Michael J: This is just too complex to see the wood from the trees. One wonders how much of this complexity was programmed into the design of the buildings and how much was unintentional.
Phil C: Of universal appeal. Well positioned. Good to view.
Richard B: A delightful moment. Not a picture I could take, feeling embarrassed to be intruding, but a picture I would have been overjoyed to have taken.
Tom L: Very clinical. Perhaps too realistic. A Leica at its best wide open and with the best of modern sensors and being used by a fearless photographer!
Alan T – Good fun to see a 3 D pastiche!
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Chris S – But where is it? Good sense of depth and perspective in such a gloomy landscape.
Elaine J – Good shapes – I would have been tempted to go in closer, and thus lose the plants.
Julian P – I like the dusting of snow and the sense of depth in the image is palpable.
Keith W – I remember when this was normal – now it seems unusual!
Malcolm R – Clever! Nice title and pleasing mix of people and place.
Michael J – Good use of the mirrors and so much more interesting than so of the new buildings
Phil C – What a delight!
Richard B – I never had seaside holidays as a child (time on my grandparent’s small holding in Flanders, instead) When I see picturs like this, I am actually quite relieved!
Tom L – I note with interest ‘State Violence’ and ‘Kill the Bill’ – he has gone to a lot of trouble! Nice wearing of chains and carabiners, too.
1) Alan T. An intriguing sculpture in a colour - verdigris - that I like so much. I regret to say I am left wondering if your photo was taken in haste (the tilt, the lack of verticality, the visitors intruding into the artwork), or whether it is experimental - a new phone and/or new tricks perhaps.
ReplyDelete2) Andre H. A clever title. I would enjoy the scene more if it was expressed in monochrome to draw out that lovely combination of shape, texture and tone in man-made objects on a plain background..
3) Chris S.I like this simple composition. The combination of dark tones - tree trunks - the dramatic shape of the boughs devoid of foliage, and the mist over the valley surely do create a sense of mystery.
4) Elaine J. Well seen. The composition and angle of view work well to allow the bold colours of the marine artefacts to be echoed by the plants beyond.
5) Julian P. The magic of winter is embodied in this scene; even beauty in death. The brown tones of the dead bracken, coupled with the light covering of snow, make for a compelling image.
6) Keith W. Summer days are long gone. Your photo is a welcome reminder, the light, the summer clothes, planters bedecked in flowers. All seems artificially well with the world, the scene is crisp to the point of almost resembling a model village. Perhaps that is the micro-contrast quality of the superbly engineered 50mm APO.
7) Malcolm R. Another street scene, well seen and witty! The angle of view has been purposefully chosen to ensure the illuminated shopfront is unobstructed, allowing a visual connection with the quasi (and massive) stone “coconut”. I have often wondered why the local Council spent money on that sculpture. I hate it - the coconut, not your photo!
8) Michael J. I like the combination of the bold lines of the mirrored facade, and the abstract reflections.The building is a mystery, declaring nothing of its inner purpose, shutting out the inquisitive passer-by, by displaying only the public realm in its mirror cladding.
9) Phil C. Perhaps the title - “I don’t get out much” - says it all. Is it a parody of our time under the pandemic? Whatever the intent, there is light-hearted humour here.
10) Richard B. My photo.
11) Tom L. Almost certainly a posed, street portrait; and so beautifully executed - the precision, the selective focus, the clever inclusion of references to the police and offending new legislation. There is nothing to dislike in this documentary image.
1. Alan T. I won’t pretend to understand the sculpture although I can see a cartoon head two thirds of the way up the pile and the whole thing looks to be precariously balanced which makes the apparently sloping landscape all the more alarming. The two figures give an idea of the scale of the work but it is unlucky that the seated one has her back to it - or perhaps that is a reflection of her impression of it?
ReplyDelete2. Andre H. A neat still life image with good lighting and a variety of colours. The different ropes disappearing over the edge and into the black void give a sense of mystery, what is out there?
3. Chris S. Bare trees and misty landscape give a feeling of isolation and desolation. Your description is intriguing but where is it?
4. Elaine J. Another still life with a maritime flavour, very bright colours despite the apparently overcast light.
5. Julian P. The dead bracken and dusting of snow has completely changed the appearance of your local woods from the vibrant greens of summer to the warm browns (despite the snow) of the onset of winter, lovely.
6. Keith W. Old bay windows looking out onto a cobbled street with no yellow lines in sight (other than on the summer dress). Sunshine and 70% off what more could we ask?
7. Me.
8. Michael J. An architect’s ego trip. I have been looking this up on Google maps and my wife who is Brummie born and bred but who has not been back for many years has been struggling to recognise anything. I’m glad I don’t have to polish the mirrors!
9. Phil C. Love it. So simple, cute and a great title.
10. Richard B. The delights of an english pier - it’s so bracing!
11. Tom L. A striking portrait to say the least, Appearances can be deceptive but he does not look the sort to tangle with so well done for getting the shot. The contrast with the out of focus police in the background and the ambiguity of the “Kill the Bill” logo raises all sorts of questions about the circumstances of the image.
Alan
ReplyDeleteAn impressive sculpture, it reacts so well with the light and the figure in the frame adds to the interest.
Andre
Well spotted, the ropes tell a story and make me wonder what they they are holding in place.
Chris
A mysterious location, you expect Arthur and Merlin to step out of the mist.
Elaine
A colourful collection of nautical objects make for a pleasant still life frame.
Julian
A winter walk. We have yet to see anything as cold as that so far this year, could do with a bit of chlly weather to reimind us it is winter.
Keith
From Winter to Summer, looks like an idylic village, the clock shop looks interesting too.
Malcolm
This works realy well, especially with the woman on the poster in the background. One of those confusing scenes that you have brought together well.
Michael
A fascinating picture, so many reflections to untangle. The tones and colours make for an engaging frame.
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Richard
A day by the sea, it's been a while. This looks like a classic British one though, huddling against the elements.
Tom
A good portrait of the protester, good edpth of field and the policeman in the background adds context.