Passer By, Sienna
Chris S
Contrast (daily dog walk 2): Lumix TZ200
Dave C
Filey silhouette. It was a cold December day, but sunny, I just liked the bright highlights in the puddles, so I took my light reading from them. Leica Q2Mono 1/1000 F16 ISO400
Geoff C
Big Venus: Tokyo drinking district near Tamachi staion. Leica iiig, Elmar 50mm f3.5, Portra 400
Julian P
Ken G
Malcolm R
A seat in the sun” taken on my Panasonic TZ60
Phil C
Richard B
Christmas Robin 2022. The robin was photographed obliquely through the glass of our kitchen window while sheltering from snowfall. Leica M 240 with 180 f/4 Elmar-R lens taken at 1/360s at f/4 and at ISO 6400.
Ken G
Old shot from around 2014 in Borough Market made with a Type 240 and 50mm
Malcolm R
A seat in the sun” taken on my Panasonic TZ60
Phil C
Trying to catch up: Leica M-P (240) 35mm Summicron
Richard B
Despair: Leica M10 with Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 lens
Tom L
Saltburn Pier: Taken with the Q2.
Saltburn Pier: Taken with the Q2.
Andre H: I warm to this image. Far away from our winter weather with some thoughtfulness apparent.
ReplyDeleteChris S: Without the tree tracery this would be an impressionist painting. Combining foreground with the background reminds you that this is photography.
Dave C: I like the concept and the composition, but I would have carefully considered the advantages of increasing the brightness before settling on this tonal range.
Geoff C: Spot on for exposure and all the colour levels. A world apart and well imaged. It is mazing what the old cameras can achieve. I have a Leica IIIa from 1935 but not exposed a film in it ever….
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: A colourful enigma. Which way are we looking? What keeps the umbrellas in place? In what sort of environment were the umbrellas assembled? If an image poses all these questions it is the mark of a real success.
Malcolm R: Simple but effective. Easier than following animal tracks through snow or soft terrain.
Phil C: Good title especially as the two dogs look like clones. Of course it was you who was trying to catch up!
Richard B: Good actors and an image dominated by their hands. Well conceived and executed.
Tom L: Excellent control of tones and a great impression for the viewer.
Andra H.
ReplyDeleteWell cropped as I like the square format.
Chris S.
A different perspective.
Dave C
Mine.
Geoff C.
Good night shot maybe should’ve shot in portrait format.
Julian P.
Pleasing image, maybe lose a bit from the bottom.
Ken G.
Busy colourful scene, well captured.
Malcolm R.
Well seen, maybe change view point to let the shadows come from one of the bottom corners.
Phil C.
Well composed, but would have liked people coming towards the camera.
Richard B.
Good monochrome, intrusions on the left, spoil the image.
Tom L.
Good moody, monochromatic image.
Passer by - mine
ReplyDeleteChris S - Contrast - good use of focusing and attractive background
Dave C - Filey - such a good idea, but so dark that it begs for an extrta stop or two of exposure
Geoff C - Big Venus - really interesting use of colour and shapes
Julian P - Christmas Robin - Good shot with a real sense of atmosphere
Ken G - Borough Market -Good use of quite spectacular colours
Malcolm R - Seat in the sun -Lovely shot into the sun, with good textures and a sense of depth
Phil C - Trying to catch up - the four legged friends or the photographer?
Richard B - Despair - Oh dear What a sad pair .If you set it up well done, but if candid, very well done!
Tom L - Saltburn Pier - Love this image, where I am sure the sky is a late addition.
Hi Andre. It is a candid shot. Richard B.
DeleteNo the sky is original. I do often change skies but not in this case.
Delete1. Andre H. A nicely controlled portrait, the light falling exactly where required to separate the subject from the wider scene. The selective focus adds to it, eliminating conflict with the ornate building beyond.. In an ideal world (to my eye), the lady would be placed further left of centre.
ReplyDelete2. Chris S. The striking, delicate form of the young branches contrasts with the soft pastoral scene below and beyond. There is opportunity for a photo on every delightful dog walk!
3. Dave C. There is much to enjoy in this moody scene, not least the light reflected in the paving setts and nearby cabins. It is generally acknowledged that the Q2 Monochrom excels tonally, and in extended dynamic range from the absence of an applied Bayer colour filter. I do wonder if the exposure should be lifted very slightly.
4. Geoff C. Always good to see a photo taken on a film camera, and a joy here to see another picture of an (seemingly) old quarter of Tokyo.
5. Julian P. I like the combined filter effect of your window glass and the background which together appear to soften the composition. A lovely angle, a lovely seasonal image, complete with catchlight in the bird’s eye.
6. Ken G. A striking spread of aerial umbrellas. The saturated colours are reminiscent of a painting in acrylics.
7. Malcolm R. An atmospheric shot, taken contra-jour. I like the subtle tones, the intended simplicity of the composition with the bench, and 'leading line' shadows, centre stage.
8. Phil C. A fleeting glance suggests there are 3 dogs, the brown tones of the walker’s boots closely resembling those of the trailing dogs. A closer look reveals all. The image is made by the strong green of the lush grass and the browns of the dogs, nicely composed with interest in foreground and background.
9. My photo.
10. Tom L. The light under that threatening sky is lovely. I like the panoramic crop, but wonder whether the composition would benefit from more space on the seaward and landward sides.
Andre H I like this grab shot. Well observed.
ReplyDeleteChris I really like the differential focus and muted colours.
Dave C My winner this month. I like the high contrast moody nature of this image. The subtle detail of the huts is gorgeous and the sky is brooding. Deliciously sharp.
Geoff C Very delicate and subtle lighting. Atmospheric.
Julian P. A very soft, subtle and pleasing shot, well captured with a hint of snow. My third place this month.
Malcolm R I really like the winter lighting and strong shadows. Skilfully exposed to get true snow detail.
Phil C Shades of Elliott Erwitt. The composition is particularly pleasing. A humorous and well captured shot.
Richard B. My job is still in the liquor industry and so I have experienced a number of these moments. Well observed, is it natural or staged?
Tom L my runner up this month. I like the letterbox cropping, strong sky and good tonal range
Hi Ken. I had to smile at your comment. The event was staged by actors, but the actual photo was taken discreetly, so candid. They moved quickly, and it was a challenge to find focus with the rangefinder. Richard B.
DeleteWell done Richard. A masterclass in Rapid focusing!
Delete1. Andre H. An attractive, sunny outdoor portrait, the white hat frames her face perfectly and the background is just sufficiently in focus to set the scene without being a detraction. The sunglasses give the lady a degree of anonymity but the reflection of the yellow numberplate is a tad annoying. A very small crop to the bottom of the frame to eliminate the underside of the railing goes a long way to simplifying a fine shot.
ReplyDelete2. Chris S. The soft blues, browns and greens make an effective backdrop to the black silhouette of the branches and their new buds. Spring and autumn in a single image?
3. Dave C. The extreme contrast here has caused major difficulties which are exacerbated by keeping the sun in the frame with the subsequent loss of detail in the shadows. The result is a very dark nighttime looking image, can post processing reveal a little more information?
4. Geoff C. Bright lights in a dark deserted alley, this is wonderfully atmospheric. A great result from the iiig and Elmar, the screw Leicas are wrongly under-rated these days.
5. Julian P. Everyone loves a robin, this one is well puffed up against the cold and is posing beautifully for his portrait to be taken.
6. Ken G. A very colourful and almost abstract ‘as found” composition. A good example of why it pays to look up.
7. Me.
8. Phil C. There is always one lagging behind, he’s probably been investigating an exciting scent. A typical Sunday afternoon walk in the park picture made that bit special by the pair of matching pooches.
9. Richard B. Subject matter that is open to interpretation, there has to be a story here that links two worried looking men seated at a table with a decanter, a fan and a lettuce. It is all a very mysterious.
10. Tom L. The dark dramatic sky is in stark contrast with the bright sea and internally illuminated structure on the pier.