Andre H
The Traveller. Q2 mono F4.5. 1/125. ISO400.
Dave F
Whitby in Feb this year Dlux typ109 1/600th @ 5.6 Iso 200.. The weather was good and he was the only person in an Anorak
Dave S
Summer in the City - an enthusiastic participant in the monthly vintage car gathering by Waterloo. M11/AP0 35
Elaine J
Pond lily, Lumix and a Leica lens
Summer in the City - an enthusiastic participant in the monthly vintage car gathering by Waterloo. M11/AP0 35
Elaine J
Pond lily, Lumix and a Leica lens
Julian P
Eureka, Nunavut 80 degrees North, - 40 degrees Centigrade,, April 1966. . Leica M1 Camera, 35 Summaron f/3.5 or 50 f/3.5 Elmar and K25 film scanned on Nikon CoolScan 4000.
Otranto Leica M10R 35mm
"Lone Parent”, this bird and its brood have been on the local riverbank for several weeks, always the single adult but lots of white feathers around.
Michael L
Nigel T
The Giants Causeway. Leica QP
Phil C
Le vélo, Dinan, Leica M-P (240) 35mm summicron
The Giants Causeway. Leica QP
Phil C
Le vélo, Dinan, Leica M-P (240) 35mm summicron
Richard B
Beneath the Bridge' (March 2024)
Leica CL, 55-135mm, ISO100, f/6.3, 1/500
Andre
ReplyDeleteA natural moment caught well. I wonder has attracted his attention?
Dave C
This works well in black and white as it adds that timeless feel. You have done well to control the light and shade in the frame. I like that you can read the 3rd class travel was sign, and the window strap reminds me of those times.
Dave C
A lovely warm portrait, great eye contact and hint of a smile. Well controlled depth of field too.
Dave F
A lovely summer’s day, the splash of orange is well placed, and the anorak suggests that perhaps the weather was set to change, or maybe the wearer is just cautious having experienced British weather before. Four seasons in one day as the saying goes.
Dave S
He does look very enthusiastic, though assuming the car behind him is his then he obviously likes to stand out. Caught at exactly the right moment.
Elaine
A beautiful lily, just nestled under the leaves, nicely framed and the details come through on the petals.
Julian
This makes me feel cold, the sun is trying its best but to no avail it seems. Interesting you used an M1, was that for a particular reason? Good to see some scanned film in the collection.
Ken
A mysterious figure at the end of a tunnel. Nicely framed and the eye is drawn in, with the obvious question of who?
Malcolm
I hope the brood are doing well, the contrast of colours is nice and the lack of interest in the parent by the cygnets adds some humour to the moment.
Michael
All the fun of the fair. This really captures the thrills of the ride and the hair shows movement as they are pushed to one side of the carriage. I used to love this ride at Dreamland in Margate when I was a child.
Nigel
A lovely study in texture and tone, you can almost feel the stone. Nicely done.
Mine
Richard
So simple and yet beautiful, the graphic shapes perfectly framed. It offers the feel of a luxury cruise. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAndre H - characterful street portrait which prompts us to wonder what the the subject has seen and what he thinks about it
Dave C - great use of the light and mono treatment to elevate a quiet moment into an attractive and interesting picture: had to be spot on, and is
Dave F - well seen and captured, the orange figure disrupts the symmetry of shapes and colours, somehow reinforcing their solitude looking out onto the expanse of sea
Mine
Elaine F - well composed and captured, the position of the flower against the leaf background just right and the tricky exposure of white petals/shadowy background well managed
Julian P - blue/grey and watery sun convey the extent cold shrouding the few buildings caught between snow and sky: very evocative
Ken G - the enigmatic figure framed by the passage and silhouetted against the sunny square, with inherent exposure challenges overcome to produce an attractive and intriguing picture
Malcolm R - a real gaggle caught in a moment of collective preening under the watchful supervision of the parent
Michael L - iconic holiday image conveying both the fun and the thrill - well famed and captured, could be in a brochure for the Weymouth Tourist Board
Nigel T - both an interesting abstract image and a geological reference, all made by the detailed texture and the height variation breaking up the checkerboard pattern of the stones
Phil C - lovely picture, at its heart the marriage of the rusted metal of the bike and wood of the gate, all framed by complementary colours and composition to create a classic feel
Richard B - ice cool minimalism, perfectly balancing simplicity and complication - alchemy making art from engineering.
1. Andre H. Nice study in blue. Is he another butcher like your last entry? Maybe he is keeping a beady eye on a rival in the market.
ReplyDelete2. Dave C. All the features of the old railway carriages here (surprisingly plush seats for third class). The the light on the traveller’s face is just right as he strangely concentrates on his magazine instead of enjoying the delights of a heritage railway trip.
3. Dave F. The orange anorak, perfectly framed in its own little window, raises a fairly ordinary seaside shelter into something far more eye-catching. Blue and orange is always a good colour combination.
4. Dave S. Smooth car, crumpled suit, great exuberance.
5. Elaine J. White petals against a dark background all nicely framed by the textured leaves.
6. Julian P. This really does look a forbidding place to live (presumably for at least a whole winter season?) The K25, M1 and whichever lens was used made a good job of taming the sun whilst retaining plenty of detail in the buildings. Was the camera specially prepared for the cold conditions?
7. Ken G. A classic steps-up-to-a -figure shot. The rounded arch of the alleyway nicely echoed in the details of the building opposite.
8. Me. They are grown up now and becoming independent, five out of a brood of seven were on the river yesterday, Mum (or Dad) has done well to bring them up alone and is still keeping an eye on them.
9. Michael L. Framed at just the right moment as this pair come around again. Flying hair confirm that they are indeed in motion. Big sister holds little sister safe. Crop the “STAND BACK” sign?
10. Nigel T. A much closer view of the Causeway than we usually see, the backlight emphasises the pitting and cracking in the rocks whilst the detail of the vegetation growing between them is retained.
11. Phil C. Lovely quiet as found still life well suited to the square format, the splash of greenery relieves the browns of gate, wall and rusting bike. The basket looks new so maybe the velo is still in use.
12. Richard B. The variety of surfaces, planes and negative spaces have been carefully and beautifully framed to produce this seemingly simple pattern picture.
Andre H.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the use of a square format, would help this image.
Dave C.
Mine
Dave F.
Colourful record shot, of a seaside shelter.
Dave S.
Good X pose, but background needs to be slightly softer, to avoid distraction.
Elaine J.
Another image that would benefit from a square format.
Julian P.
Well, controlled contre joure image.
Ken G.
Well seen in portrait format. Good timing.
Malcolm R.
A well captured natural history scene, maybe lose a little bit from the bottom of the image.
Michael L.
A cracking fairground image.
Nigel T.
An excellent monochrome capture.
Phil C.
A well seen image of an old bicycle, maybe monochrome to improve it.
Richard B.
Great shapes to this graphic image.
1. Andre H. A candid study of a seated trader. The man’s face is the centre of interest. It appears a little soft visually, perhaps a ‘grab’ shot in the moment. A sharp focus would have provided a more compelling picture.
ReplyDelete2. Dave C. A very successful environmental portrait that appeals to me in every respect. It is perfectly exposed in difficult conditions, and is convincingly framed by the shell of the railway carriage compartment.
3. Dave F. A colourful scene made more interesting by the presence of a solitary figure in orange garb. The photo is tightly cropped, a little too tight to my mind. The perspective is curious; while it may be actual, it feels wrong to me.
4. Dave S. ’Summer in the City’ for sure. The photo captures the flamboyant colour, the fun of the moment. But is it candid or posed? We might guess, but either way it does not detract from the successful output.
5. Elaine J. The subject and composition holds appeal. My eye goes to the area of sharper focus, the leaf (bottom right) which may not be what is intended. If only the flower was equally sharp.
6. Julian P. The light is subdued. I imagine the hour is late; could this be the midnight sun? The photo conveys a real sense of remoteness, confirmed by the author’s notes - 80 degrees north. No doubt sea ice was ever-present in the high arctic in 1966. In a changing climate, had to go to 81 degrees north just 5 years ago to find unbroken ice.
7. Ken G. The composition recalls the many narrow passages of centuries old settlements. Strong use of leading lines ensure the eye settles on the silhouetted (stationary?) figure. The highlight adds interest to the foreground.
8. Malcolm R. I like the positioning of the adult bird in the frame. The scattered feathers suggest a story, perhaps demise or even predation of a parent bird, although a parent swan is surely a force to be reckoned with. The composition might be equally effective if converted to a 16:9 format.
9. Michael L. We can all relate to the childhood fun of the pleasure beach. This action photo of childhood is a moment in time, yet it is timeless in respect of the last 100 years.
10. Nigel T. A semi-abstract close-up of the famous polygonal pavement of the Giant’s Causeway. The light has successfully modelled the rocks, and monochrome is surely a good choice here.
11. Phil C. An interesting study in shades of brown, lifted by the green ivy. It feels very French. The ladies bicycle appears unloved - flat tyres, rust - yet it is curious. In stark contrast, it sports a pristine, wicker basket near the handlebars. Who placed it there? Can it be that the bicycle still serves a useful purpose.
12. My photo.
Andre H beautifully observed and gentle portrait.
ReplyDeleteDave C enigmatic shot with great tonal range.
Dave F love the symmetry cleverly broken my the mysterious orange figure.
Dave S energetic and well composed grab shot.
Elaine J delicate and stunning colour balance.
Julian P delightful tonal range.
Malcom R charming brood.
Michael L just love the Jon de cover of this shot.
Nigel T a textural masterpiece.
Phil C my winner this month. The subtlety of the tones and classic composition make this a masterpiece.
Richard B a stunning cote d’ azure style cracker. The subtle tones and graphic composition are masterly
Sorry about typos. Joie de vivre of course. Blame spellcheck!!!
DeleteAndre H; A good study. I wish you had told us more
ReplyDeleteDave C: Very nostalgic. Not a train compartment that I have entered recently. I guess this must be taken on a preserved line.
Dave F: Very colourful and nearly symmetrical. It needed the anorak.
Dave S: Is this guy just performing for you. What was his message? I would have focussed more on the car!
Elaine J: Very restful and uncontroversial. Thank you.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: Well arranged and executed. It looks so spontaneous.
Malcolm R: Nice one. I just wonder if there might have been a decisive moment before or after. That said, it is a good nature photograph.
Michael L: The streaming hair is what makes the picture which otherwise looks so static. Maybe a merest suggestion of a blur would create more realism.
Nigel T: It is good to see the detail rather than the the extent of the rock formation.
Phil C: Yes, this had to be taken as a photograph, but I sense le velo would not be taken away as the front tyre looks a trifle soft.
Richard B: Keep them coming. I like it. Maybe just too clean for a sense of realism. Is this under the bridge of a ship?? I can imagine the fabric of a ship being as clean as this.
I think he was performing for the street as a whole…
DeleteHello Julian. It might well have been on a ship, but no. It's a detail spotted on a building in Valencia; the long lens essential for compression.
ReplyDeleteAndre H
ReplyDeleteAn interesting face – pity there is no context as to what he is about.
Dave C
A lovely atmospheric shot, one can almost smell the steam and smoke of the engine (I hope it wasn’t a diesel)!
Dave F
A most attractive seaside image, the splash of orange adds impact to the scene.
Dave S
As you say – an enthusiastic participant – although I prefer the pink American car!
Elaine J
A lovely burst of colour with well retained highlight and shadow details.
Julian P
One can almost feel the cold, nice to see a scanned film image.
Ken G
An attractive image of a stepped passage, the figure draws the eye into the scene.
Malcolm R
A nice single parent family portrait, although I would have preferred to see the foreground cropped a little tighter.
Michael L
A good action shot of the fairground ride – the “stand back” sign adds to the overall scene.
Phil C
A well observe and interesting image of an old bicycle, the touch of green adds to a most pleasing picture.
Richard B
I do like this almost abstract image – my favourite in this round.