Andre H
Lenten Carnival, Bergen op Zoon (NL)
Arthur H
LEICA M10-P, Summilux-M 1:1.4/35 ASPH. f/1.4, 1 / 250 sec.
Dave C
“Out Shopping” - I saw this lady walking towards me in Brugge, shot from the hip. Leica Q2Mono ISO400 1/500 F2.2
Dave S
“Birdman” and taken at St James Park with M11M and APO 35
Elaine J
Mind the gap
Geoff C
"No. 28, on a dull December day" MP, 50cron, Foma 100 stand developed in Rodinal 100:1.
Julian P
On Bjorn Ø, Scoresby Sund. Leica M240 21 mm Elmarit 1/1000 s f/6.8 ISO 200
Ken G
NYC Highline, M10 Monochrom Tri-Elmar
Malcolm R
'Sawn Yew' taken on my Panasonic TZ60.
Leica SL2 with 1959 Canon 50mm f1.4 LTM lens. A stand of Silver Birch, near home.
Phil C
Old and new, Goodwood, Leica M-P (240)
Richard B
'The Meeting’ (London 2023). Leica M10, Summilux 35mm (polariser), ISO 800, F/16, 1/3000
Tom L
Richard B
'The Meeting’ (London 2023). Leica M10, Summilux 35mm (polariser), ISO 800, F/16, 1/3000
Tom L
Floating Village, Cambodia taken with the M10 and 50mm Summicron.
Andre H. Well captured and charming. For me I would have cropped in
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DeleteArthur H just a delightful, sharp and characterful study. Again maybe crop in a little from the left.
Dave C I really like the dynamism that the forced perspective gives this well captured shot
Dave S a fun and really arresting shot. Congratulations, very Elliott Erwitt!
Elaine J good composition but maybe a bit underexposed and static for me
Geoff C sharp and good tonal range. Maybe a trifle prosaic
Julian P superb colour palette and I really like the wide perspective
Next shot is mine
Malcolm R great texture, good use of light and delightful colour rendering
Nigel T well rendered but lacks a point of interest
Phil C good comparison but maybe needs the people behind retouched out for best impact
Richard B I love the rich blacks and compositional simplicity
Tom L I like the imposing scale but maybe a bit overexposed for me as the whites look blown out.
Andre H
ReplyDeleteBusy scene, well captured.
Arthur H
Strong image, maybe crop the white bit on the left to make it stronger.
Dave C
Mine
Dave S
Good candid street portrait, Great eye contact.
Elaine J
Nice try on a dull day.
Geoff C
Good record of the tram, but needs room to breathe.
Julian P
Pleasing scene on a dull day.
Ken G
Nice shadows, interesting use of light.
Malcolm R
Well seen pattern of a “bird in flight”?
Nigel T
Good pattern picture shame about the light.
Phil C
Tight composition, but well executed.
Richard B
Superb lighting, good use of negative space, nice textures.
Tom L
Interesting scene, but lacks a bit of contrast.
March 2024 Leica Digital Circle
ReplyDeleteAndre H: This is a very loose image. I don’t feel connected to any one part of it. I would have gone for the main subject and cropped the image to see what could be made of it.
Arthur H: This could not be bettered. You have the confidence of the lady and have processed the image splendidly (and chosen the aperture/shutter speed well for concentrating the attention).
Dave C: All too realistic I expect for the lady to enjoy your image, and appreciate what you have captured.
Dave S: A great tribute to Leica and to your anticipation.
Elaine J: I like the subject. I do feel some “Photoshopping” could have brought the scene to life. I would have thought the sky and the engine smoke could then become a real feature of the picture.
Geoff C: A very matter-of-fact image - for the transport connoisseur.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: I like the aberrations from the flare, and the intense shadows.
Malcolm R: I do experiment in this sort of photography and would have been very pleased to have seen this. Well done.
Nigel T: This is a splendid contrasty image that I believe would look mundane in colour.
Phil C: A good juxtaposition and in the right place!
Richard B: A memorable image. Was this all set up in advance simply for a photograph, or just “as seen”?
Tom L: Surely this would have more impact in colour? Nothing grabs my attention.
Thank you, Julian. The photo is as seen, not staged. I noticed the light, the patterns on the pavement and waited for pedestrians to arrive. Richard.
Delete1. Andre H. The aftermath of carnival laid bare in a documentary photo. I might be inclined to omit the cropped elements (part bike, park fence) to left of the frame.
ReplyDelete2. Arthur H. An impressive street portrait, full of the joy of positive interaction with the photographer. Use of a very fast aperture has created a fitting, soft background.
3. Dave C. Shooting from the hip is always challenging; practise brings rewards as here. The success is that the photographer has not announced himself, not intervened to influence the scene. A light crop to omit the softer element at the bottom of the frame may enhance the picture.
4. Dave S. A successful, posed portrait, birds as accessories, that tells a story. The lettering on the man’s lanyard distracts me, and adds nothing in my opinion.
5. Elaine J. Well framed. I like the cloud of steam that frames the top of the image, an essential component where steam trains are the subject. A little more detail expressed in the front of the engine would add interest (lift the shadows?).
6. Geoff C. A record shot of the No 28 tram to Prazeres. It feels a little tight in the frame. Does transport deserve some space visually? I wonder if it might be part of a series that explores tram life, including candids of passengers in transit.
7. Julian P. This is so different (devoid of snow/ice cover) that is more often seen in images of Scoresby Sound. A sculptural iceberg is the focal point, a reminder of latitude. The choice of a 21mm prime has proven itself in offering a wide panorama with foreground interest.
8. Ken G. Contra-jour images offer something special. To my eye, the light (highlights and aberration) is a distraction here that compromises the potential. I wonder if a different viewpoint, something that filters the direct sunlight, would have been beneficial.
9. Malcolm R. This simple composition of a fallen tree, free of perspective, offers a slice of life and death. I can appreciate what has drawn the eye of the photographer, the detail, the colours that many associate with fresh, red meat. There can be no doubt why this tree could not be left standing.
10. Nigel T. At first, glance the viewer might be excused for questioning where he/she should look in this image. Where is the subject? Closer study reveals a tree placed centrally, emphasised by the darker tones of a mature bush behind. The composition has been composed with care.
11. Phil C. I like the composition very much - diagonals, the old and not so old, distant figures, all set against a mature hedgerow punctuated by trees.
12. My photo.
13. Tom L. The light tones of the image somehow do much to suggest a hot climate, or is it the sense of place, or both? The image includes next to no dark tones, but does that matter? It matters not to me. The picture is rich in detail, the boat well placed to draw the viewer into the story.
Arthur H : Super portrait on the move
ReplyDeleteDave C Shopping ( I have been in Brugge visiting family every year from 6 weeks old untl 2022 - this is a lovey candid
Dave S _ Birdman . I love the expression on his face
Elaine - Mind th Gap Lovely angle, but very gloomy lighting means little to look at
Geoff C - December Day just so little light, but sunbject matter is very attractive
Julian P - Northern landscape Fine selection of colours of colours
Ken G - NY HIghline : This is a fascinating close landscape
Nigel - Silver Birch -a great heap thereoff which is a nice piece of backgroud
Malcolm R —Sawn Yew: what a fine set of colours
Phil C - Tightly composed but two lovely head-on views
Richard B —The Meeting — Great use of light anf shape
Tom L -- nice travelogue image! Floating Village
Andre H
ReplyDeleteNo doubt this is a fun carnival, I would have preferred a tighter crop on the bike, man and child, the costumes look interesting.
Arthur H
A well captured street portrait, I do like the facial expression and hair.
Dave C
Another well captured street portrait, I wonder what she was looking at.
Dave S
Yet another well captured street portrait with both subjects looking at the camera!
Elaine J
That looks like an interesting steam locomotive, pity the weather wasn’t better.
Geoff C
A lovely image of an old tram – the use of film with good darkroom technique has produced a very nice result.
Julian P
A most dramatic landscape with vivid ice structures
Ken G
A most striking image of the Highline, the flare works well.
Malcolm R
An attractive “abstract” image full of contrasting shapes and textures.
Phil C
A nice contrast of both age and styles, the older vehicle is full of interesting detail.
Richard B
A most striking image enhanced by using a polarising filter.
Tom L
A fascinating image of riverside buildings and boats, full of interesting detail
Andre H - nice street shot, however, I would have preferred you to have cropped in a little bit so I could she more detail of the two main characters; particularly the little girl.
ReplyDeleteArthur H - great shot of what looks to be a happy characters. Maybe you could have just brightened his eyes a little, but I think the rest of his facial tones are superb.
Dave C - nice street shot which, in my opinion would benefit from having the perspective corrected to bring the left wall more vertical.
Dave S - great. However, I may have tried to tone down the ‘white triangle’ to the left of the characters shoulder, as it does tend to draw ones eye to it.
Elaine J - looks as though the weather wasn’t on your side, but nevertheless a nice image.
Geoff C - nice image with lovely tonal range.
Julian P - I find the blue of what is presumably ice, to be unnatural and spoils what would otherwise been a nice landscape.
Ken G - nice image, and I think in this case the lens flare really adds to the photo.
Malcolm R - nice colours and detail make for an interesting image and I think you’ve got the exposure spot on.
Nigel T - really nice monochrome image and I think the square format is perfect for it.
Phil C - very nice, and certainly the image shows the difference between the old and new.
Richard B - this is superb in every way. I would have never thought of using a polariser in this sort of situation and would love to see the difference it has made. (One shot with and one shot without) Anyway, I think it’s a cracker.
Andre H - interesting juxtaposition of his formal outfit and the informal composition conveying sense of ‘after the carnival’ wind down
ReplyDeleteArthur H - impactful and well executed street portrait, captures the personality as well as the person
Dave C - framing combined with the captured grimace gives an intriguing off-kilter vibe - another sideways look at the everyday
Mine
Elaine J - captures just at the right moment to show the unusual sight of a steam train in a road, might be worth upping shadows and saturation
Geoff C - Mono treatment complements the subject, as does the tight framing reflecting the congestion in the tram
Julian P - wide angle and vivid tones in the rocks, vegetation and sky give a other wordly feel which perfectly complements the almost alien blue ice
Ken G - perspective, shadows and flare conjure drama and dynamism from some people walking along
Malcolm R - angelic shape suggesting a person or bird in dead wood set within the vibrant wood, figuratively and aesthetically really effective
Nigel T - pleasing, almost abstract composition, made by the mono treatment of the darker triangle within, and bisected by, the verticals
Phil C - framing and focusing elevate this by making the vintage vehicle front row of this grid - somehow brings the older car to life
Richard B - intriguing image, the conjoined silhouettes/shadows set on highly textured floor. Visually very strong and the title adds value to an impressive picture
Tom L - the exposure and tonality reinforce the ramshackle, almost flimsy buildings while the boats and curving river mean the picture is not lost in the potentially chaotic scene
ReplyDelete1. Andre H. Shades of “after the Lord Mayor’s show” here, you seem to have missed the main event. The gent in the top hat and the little girl in her finery would make a good subject had you been closer and able to get a better angle on them.
2. Arthur H. Good expression, I wonder what she is laughing at. The black blob on the left is a distraction.
3. Dave C. Shooting from the hip is always (for me at least) a very hit and miss operation, here cropping to a square format has produced a satisfactory framing of the lady and the background. There is something across the way that she does not approve of.
4. Dave S . Direct eye contact with both man and pigeon. Brilliant.
5. Elaine J. Unusual not to say alarming to see a train on the the road (especially on the wrong side). The wet dull day has diminished the effect of the smoke and made the engine very dark .
6. Geoff C. The shadowy faces of passengers and driver and the three elbows on the open windows all add interest to the tightly cropped portrait of the tram.
7. Julian P. Fantastic landscape with surreal colours, the blue of the ice arch in stark contrast to the browns and purples of the rocks.
8. Ken G. Bold decision to shoot so directly into the sun. I like the long shadows but not the flare or the inclusion of the reflected light on the right hand building. Perhaps a different angle from the other side of the pathway would have resolved these problems, there were plenty more people to capture as they passed by.
9. Me.
10. Nigel T. The mass of twiggery makes an overall pattern that fills the square frame nicely with the central tree, being set against the darker background, acting as a focal point.
11. Phil C. The difference between the two cars makes the picture particularly interesting. The edge of the steering wheel and wing mirror clip the left hand edge of the frame and the right hand headlamp touches the right hand frame edge so I would prefer a very slightly wider viewpoint (one pace back?) and maybe even crop off the sky area.
12. Richard B. So simple, so dramatic, so effective.
13. Tom L. A different world and a chaotic scene, the two boats bring it to life as the passengers the only people visible in the village.