Goole docks at night: Leica SL2-S and Leica 14-90mm lens, ISO400 F6.3 1.6 sec
West Norwood Cemetery: Taken on a Q2M
Elaine J
Chatsworth Christmas market with my Lumix FZ and Leica lens. I love the expressions on the couples faces.
Geoff C
"What is this?" Thames embankment at low tide. Leica iiig, Summar, Foma 100 stand dev in Rodinal.
Julian P
The CalMac ferry MV Hebridean Isles leaving Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay in April 2008. Leica equipment. Leica R4 or M6 with Kodachrome film. Scanned on a Nikon CoolScan 4000
Ken G
Queens, NYC: Leica M10 r with 35mm Summicron
Malcolm R
“Escapee” Panasonic TZ60.
Phil C
Danger of Death, Leica M6, 35mm Summicron, Kodachrome 64 (from the archive)
Richard B
Balloon Vendor (2023)
Leica Q2 Compact - ISO 100, f/1.7, 1/1600 sec.
Dave C.
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Dave S.
Well seen and balanced neglected, graveyard scene, using the full range of tones. My eye is caught by the white twigs covering the gravestone on the left.
Elaine J.
A good interaction between the two people, very Martin Parr style.
Geoff C.
A good use of portrait format, well framed with person for scale.
Julian P.
A pleasing Highland scene. That would benefit from a small crop at the top and left-hand side, which would put the ferry on a third.
Ken G.
I like the subtle wave action, maybe take a little from the top, to enhance the waves.
Malcolm R.
Good vertical lines, counterbalanced by natures wonderful patterns.
Phil C.
The image needs simplifying, good contrast of colours.
Richard B.
Good use of portrait format, excellent rim lighting.
Dave C - pulling out a great ranges of textures and tone makes this long exposure highly evocative of maritime industry
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Elaine J - slice of life, she is looking at him but what is he looking at? It’s amusing them both
Geoff C - the composition juxtaposes the ragged pillar with the person it dwarves, likewise the overall vintage feel vs the smartphone in her hand
Julian P - spot on, the framing and exposure just right, and the way the smoke from the funnel drifts onto the cloud adds a final touch to this very pleasing view
Ken G - bold choice of portrait over landscape adds a brooding foreground where the tones and colours of the swell set up the buildings and the stretch of the sun. A well-conjured image
Malcolm R - simple and effective mix of brown verticals and green diagonals, the title prompts a second look to appreciate the sense of the plant escaping
Phil C - pleasingly offbeat, the leaning post and creeping ivy encroaching on the fatal warning,
Richard B - composition and lighting work well in an image made of all made by its blue/grey/gold palette - she is catching the sun both literally and figuratively
1. Dave C. The highlights - starbursts, watery reflections, moon - hold my attention in the background. Interesting to note the embryonic starbursts generatednat F/6.3. Well exposed with detail in the shadows, but I would have liked some foreground subject interest.
ReplyDelete2. Dave S. Full of history and, like all cemeteries, a blend of the made and natural environments. The discernable names sow seeds of a story. A lovely composition.
3. Elaine J. Always good to witness Christmas cheer in the short days of winter. A busy, multi-coloured scene, a little too bright to my eye. You’ve captured the moment perfectly.
4. Geoff C. I think you have chosen your format (portrait) well. It gives prominence to the remnants of the old industrial jetty, emphasising the timber pole, creating a tension of scale between the pole and the solitary figure below. I’m reminded of the power of the tide alongside Tower Bridge in London.
5. Julian P. A seascape with a period feel, tonally rich and well composed.
6. Ken G. The open density of those tower blocks in Queens, almost silhouetted, stand in contrast to the high densities (not shown) found on nearby Manhattan. I like the muted tones, the delicacy of the light.
7. Malcolm R. This simple composition, comprising lines and organic shapes, shows the tenacity of the robust ivy plant. A good example of the widespread opportunities for photography.
8. Phil C. Nature, ever the opportunist, invading an electricity pole. I like the splash of colour and use of selective focus.
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1. Dave C. Probably the type of scene that works best at night and best in black and white. The moon, cloud formation and reflections in the water make the picture.
ReplyDelete2. Dave S. The low level taking angle places the headstones against the sky whilst careful framing (or cropping) ensures that all the stones are complete.and The choice of black & white enhances the desolate, neglected and forgotten appearance of the place.
3. Elaine J. The interaction between these two people is beautifully captured, Christmas happiness and excitment personified.
4. Geoff C. Whatever it is it needs the figure to demonstrate its scale and hence its incongruity.
5. Julian P. Just the right gap between the ferry and the pier to indicate the start of the journey, smoke from the two stacks merges with the mottled sky.
6. Ken G. Low sun keeps the skyscrapers in near silhouette and throws magical light on the water.
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8. Phil C. A snapshot of a fairly ordinary object but the sinister undertones give pause for thought.
9. Richard B. A well framed portrait with the model and her balloons placed against the clear blue sky. I cannot help feeling that the pose and elegance of the girl suggests a fashion shoot rather than anything to do with street trading.
Malcolm: You've guessed correctly.How many balloon vendors would hold themselves in that way? The lady is, indeed, taking part in a fashion shoot. Richard.
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