Andre H
Taken with a Dlux and within a half mile of home
Arthur H
Catching Time. I have always been fascinated with the Work Clock in Piccadilly Circus Ticket Hall
Leica Q2, Summilux 1:1.7/28 ASPH, ISO 100, 1/15s, F/ 1.7
Chris S
“Daffodils in Privet” - Lumix TZ200.
“Daffodils in Privet” - Lumix TZ200.
Dave C
“Keep on Trucking”
Leica Q. 1/400 F6.3 iso200.
This was shot from the belly on a walk around Doncaster.
“Keep on Trucking”
Leica Q. 1/400 F6.3 iso200.
This was shot from the belly on a walk around Doncaster.
I love the frost. Leica Lumix.
Geoff C
Another in the series "Shadows on the wall" from Plato, The Republic. M3 50cron, Panf, sunny 16. Taken in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. 
Julian P
Tugs in the Cromarty Firth. Leica M240 24mm f/3.8 Elmar 1/750s f/5.6 ISO 200. Crop from original image.
Ken G
Phil C
Richard B
“Wilson" (looking at me, looking at you), Leica Q2 28mm lens, ISO400, F/2.8, 1/640 sec.
Tom L
"Poppy Field At Sunset.” SL2 with 16-35mm Vario set at 16mm.
Another in the series "Shadows on the wall" from Plato, The Republic. M3 50cron, Panf, sunny 16. Taken in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.
Tugs in the Cromarty Firth. Leica M240 24mm f/3.8 Elmar 1/750s f/5.6 ISO 200. Crop from original image.
Ken G
Kildalton Churchyard on Islay. Shot with an SL2 and 24-90 Vario Elmar
Malcolm R
“No Entry” shot on the Panasonic with a Leica lens
“No Entry” shot on the Panasonic with a Leica lens
Nick
Leica Q2, Macro at f2.8
Leica Q2, Macro at f2.8
Nigel
Deserted Lune coastal path on a very windy day! Leica M10 and 35mm lens.
Deserted Lune coastal path on a very windy day! Leica M10 and 35mm lens.
Sometimes it might have been better to stay at home, Leica M6, Kodachrome 64
Richard B
“Wilson" (looking at me, looking at you), Leica Q2 28mm lens, ISO400, F/2.8, 1/640 sec.
Tom L
"Poppy Field At Sunset.” SL2 with 16-35mm Vario set at 16mm.
ARTHUR H: Fine timing and a good choice of subject.
ReplyDeleteCHRIS S: Lighting is good and subject lovely
DAVE C: Good grab shot
ELAINE J: Good lighting and good shapes and texture
GEOFF C: Superlative composition and textures
JULIAN P: As ever, working ships appeal - I like this very much
KEN G: Excellent subject with loads of lichen and good lighting
MALCOLM R: Good selection – I have looked more at the half figure in the window then the rest of the image, though!
NICK: I think a part of the subject needs to be crisp and sharp.
NIGEL: A splendidly English piece of landscape – great shapes and shades
PHIL C: But always good to keep the umbrella in the right place!
RICHARD B: I can see what you were looking at, but I find the figure jars a little
TOM L: Stunning image – wow!
1) Andre H. Wooded lanes are inviting in all weathers. This scene could work well as a set if repeated through each of the four seasons. In isolation, I feel it lacks a focal point, a subject, notwithstanding the lovely play of shadows.
ReplyDelete2) Arthur H. Movement is well captured here. I like the oblique reference to movement and time. And the picture is timeless to cap it all!
3) Chris S. A delicate portrayal of a daffodil bloom - lovely composition.
4) Dave C. This man is clearly in a hurry. He has caught your attention and you have shot from the hip, presumably on impulse. He looms large in the frame, too much so to my mind. A wider perspective of the street might have added interest, but street photography often demands a lightning response, as here.
5) Elaine J. This is nicely seen and explored at low level. Lovely colour; the back-lighting works well.
6) Geoff C. I liked your previous image in your “Shadows on the Wall” series. This one does not hold my eye, perhaps because it lacks definition, except at the joints in the background wall. Sorry.
7) Julian P. This picture fills me with a sense of cold, coastal air. There are lots of cooler tones, a little warmth in the tugs. While I recognise this is a cropped image, I’m left feeling that I want to zoom in, to know more about the nearest tugs.
8) Ken G. The stone cross, cloaked in lichen, is very attractive, and the selective focus works well in isolating the subject. I wonder how it would appear in a landscape format with more space included to the right hand side.
9) Malcolm R. There is lots of negative space in this composition, deliberately chosen. The composition - domestic window top left, no entry sign bottom right - has been made with care. I’m reminded of my mental image of a black cross painted on a door at the time of the Great Plague. Perhaps I need to curb my imagination!
10) Nick. A beautiful frond unfolding on a fern. I think they are called ‘fiddleheads’. This photo demonstrates very well the macro capability of the fast Summilux lens on the compact Leica Q series.
11) Nigel. The monochrome treatment suits this coastal scene very well. It is full of energy, so much to enjoy - strong movement in the swaying trees, drama in the cloud-covered sky.
12) Phil C. There is humour here, fun poked at the expense of the photographer, perhaps in hindsight only. Surely we can all recall similar moments when the weather does not play ball.
13) My photo.
14) Tom L. A dramatic sky with a rare, ephemeral light falling on the vast poppy field below. The colour is a little too saturated for my eye.
Andre H
ReplyDeleteA pleasing country scene with interesting shadows
Arthur H
I do like the blurred movement of the figure against the clock – it must have been a very rare quite moment in the ticket hall!
Chris S
A delightful study of a daffodil peeping out of the hedge, I particularly like the lighting on the petals.
Dave C
A well captured candid moment of a determined walker, although the edge of the building is a distraction – perhaps a vertical crop would be possible?
Elaine J
A most unseasonal shot! I do like the texture of the frost covered grass in the foreground contrasting with the sun lit middle section.
Geoff C
Shadows can make the most abstract of shapes – would a little more contrast have heightened the impact?
Julian P
An interesting busy seascape full of interesting ships & rigs.
Ken G
I do like the rendering of the cross with interesting shapes and shadows and it is well positioned in the frame to ensure the cross does not intrude into the grassy bank in the background.
Malcolm R
I do like this minimalist image the diagonal opposites of green window and the red no entry sign make a powerful composition.
Nick,
The macro capability of the Q cameras is excellent as demonstrated in this shot of a fern, the out of focus background has interesting lighting which adds to this image
Phil C
This image made me smile – how many of us are fair weather photographers who rarely venture out in soggy conditions!
Richard B
Another interesting candid shot, I do like the muted tones of the walls and floor with the splash of red from the viewer’s backpack and the B & W photo.
Tom L
A most striking image of a poppy field with a interesting sunset makes for a most impactful picture.
Andre H: A very gentle image of an unsurprising moment.
ReplyDeleteArthur H: Perfect timing and a well-judged exposure time. Time does not stand still.
Chris S: Such great realism. On my monitor the colours look so right. Envious of this.
Dave C: Join the shoot from the hip club. A good character to image, but not as sharp as Leica may have provided - or is it my eyes?
Elaine J: A mentor of my photography, Chris Crosthwaite (erstwhile Secretary to Leica Postal Portfolio Circle 16) used to tell me to “Get down on your hands and knees and take a real photo”. You appear to have done just that to good effect.
Geoff C: This could be anywhere and worth taking. I am unsure if I would give it a second view though.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: Always good to see how lichens take over. Slow growth but seemingly irreversible. In the same vein, beware fungi don’t get your camera lenses over time as well.
Malcolm R: Neat. A good contrast of colour Siplicity pays off.
Nick: You have got the separation right between the sharp central feature and the leaves. Clever.
Nigel: What a wonderful atmosphere. Technically brilliant and a picture to look at for some time.
Phil C: I thought the unweather-proofed Leica M6 would have been better under the umbrella! I like the concept of the image.
Richard B: Impeccable framing and vertical verticals. Great technique and a happy subject.
Tom L: The realisation is magnificent. How realistic, I wonder. You have elevated photography as a real art form.
Andre
ReplyDeleteI adore the dappling of light
Arthur
I love this shot, tight composition, black and white emphasises the abstract shapes and the blur gives a real sensation of movement
Chris, the luminescence and delicacy of colour are well observed
Dave
The character is well observed and the orange bag adds vibrancy and dynamism
Elaine
The frost looks radiant and sharp
Geoff
Interesting idea but needs more contrast for me
Julian
I like the linear composition
Malcolm
Good composition and contrast
Nick
Great shot with good depth and texture. The green kicks
Nigel
Superb shot with excellent composition which leads the eye into the shot and a dreamy quality
Phil
Fascinating character study
Richard
Intriguing portrait
Tom
Winner this month for me. Simply stunning colour rendering and well observed
1. Andre H. Good feeling of spring sunshine and fresh air in this shot, I like the shadows falling across the lane.
ReplyDelete2. Arthur H. A nice study in symmetry with the blurred figure captured in the right position. Crop or touch out the white rectangle on the extreme right (and its reflection)?
3. Chris S. Spring sunshine again, it backlights the daffodil to really bring it to life amidst the dark of the privet. The competitiveness of the plants for space and light is made clear by avoiding the temptation to garden.
4. Dave C. Good snap full of movement and colour. Uncle Albert rides again!
5. Elaine J. A few clumps of grass, a touch of frost and a hint of sunlight and you have a picture. the grasses are nicely picked out against the dark background.
6. Geoff C. Ordinary objects can cast extraordinary shadow shapes, the pattern of the wall gives the effect of a rough textured paper and the highlight (through glass?) gives that all important sparkle.
7. Julian P. An industrial seascape, the various patches of warm colour relieve the overall coldness of the blues. For such a busy scene it seems strangely peaceful.
8. Ken G. The sense of isolation is clear with just the wall to separate the churchyard from the rough landscape beyond. A low viewpoint places the cross with its monochrome pattern of lichens against the sky.
9. Me.
10. Nick. It is always fascinating to see how these new fronds uncurl and develop, although the background is well out of focus it does compete in tonality and vividness with the main subject.
11. Nigel. The shape of those trees suggests that every day is a windy day. A good view of the path disappearing into the distance through the tunnel and an explosion of clouds. A figure or an animal on the path would give that extra element of interest.
12. Phil C. It is the sheer improbability of this that makes it so much fun, cameras at twenty paces - did she get her shot?
13. Richard B. Another of your gallery pictures, well spotted and framed the red backpack is in striking contrast with the predominantly monochromatic tones of the rest of the picture.
14. Tom L. This is certainly a strong image, blue and orange colours always work well together, orange and red not so well. Given the strength and direction of the light in the sky the detail in the poppy field is quite extraordinary.
1, Andre H.
ReplyDeleteA well seen image with good shadows. The more I look at it I would like to know what is round the corner.
2, Arthur H.
A very strong B&W image. Having a person moving in the image like time it doesn’t stand still.
3, Chris S.
good use of colour, the yellow and green go well together.
4, Dave C
Mine
5, Elaine J.
Nice back lighting, makes me feel cold looking at it!
6, Geoff C.
I like the angle of the shadow.
7, Julian P.
A nice image considering the flat light.
8, Ken G.
I agree with everything that Nigel was said.
9, Malcolm R.
Good use of shapes and colours.
10, Nick.
An exercise in depth of field, and it works well.
11, Nigel.
A image full of tones, as a good B&W should be!
12, Phil C.
Who would be a photographer? She must be good she’s using a tripod.
13, Richard B.
Touch of red and that what brings it to life.
14, Tom L.
Stunning poppy field and sky work well together.
Andre H; nice rural shot, I particularly like the way the dirt track leads one into the image.
ReplyDeleteArthur H; very nice, especially in monochrome. Like the moving figure and the fact that there is space for her to move into.
Chris S; very nice detailed shot against a superb background. Really like the way the dark greens contrast with the yellow flower.
Dave C; nice street shot of what looks to be an interesting character. A 28mm lens is great for shooting from the hip; assume you used zone focusing rather than auto.
Elaine J; certainly looks cold to me, like the out of focus background.
Geoff C; interesting although I can’t work out what the shadow is from.
Julian P; lovely image, especially like your low viewpoint.
Ken G; nice record of the cross, helped by the out of focus background and detail in the sky.
Malcolm R; very simple but very, very effective. I think the colours work well together and particularly like the detail in the wall.
Nick; selective focusing is great but perhaps I would have tried to tone down the background a like to make the main subject stand out better.
Nigel; great monochrome with much detail in the sky which works extremely well.
Phil C; nice composition with the photographer in exactly the right place but it would have been nice to see more light on the subject.
Richard B; this works really well with the ‘red’ of the Wilson bag drawing the eye straight to the main part of the image.