Brian O
On June 24th this year there was an event at National Trust property Paycockes House celebrating one hundred years since the hand over of the property by Lord Noel Buxton to the Trust. It was done by a group of actors stepping into character playing Buxton and his associates and servants, and they stayed in character even when I spoke to them. The photo of them playing croquet illustrates this. I have lots of photos of the re-enactment of the handover ceremony with Nat Trust staff also dressed in date character. All shot on my Q2M with orange filter.
Dave C
Q2 Mono. ISO 1000, 1/500, F8
David F
Wood, taken in a dark shed, with the Dlux wide open
Dave S
Fr. James Titley Vicar, St Lawrence Jewry which I visited as part of the London Open House Festival. M11M/APO 35.
Elaine J
My parrot friends, taken with Lumix and Leica lens in West Australia.
Julian P
Munlochy valley - where I live on the Black Isle.. August 2024
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Leica DG 12-35 f/2.8 lens. ISO 200, 1/400 s f/5
Ken G
Lyme Regis, SL2 24-90
Malcolm R
"Log jam" was taken on a footbridge directly above a weir on the Great Ouse, looking vertically downwards with my TZ60.
Fr. James Titley Vicar, St Lawrence Jewry which I visited as part of the London Open House Festival. M11M/APO 35.
Elaine J
My parrot friends, taken with Lumix and Leica lens in West Australia.
Julian P
Munlochy valley - where I live on the Black Isle.. August 2024
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Leica DG 12-35 f/2.8 lens. ISO 200, 1/400 s f/5
Ken G
Lyme Regis, SL2 24-90
Malcolm R
"Log jam" was taken on a footbridge directly above a weir on the Great Ouse, looking vertically downwards with my TZ60.
Nigel T
Garden Statue, Traquair House, Scotland. Leica SL2 & 35mm APO lens
Phil C
Mont Saint Michel, Leica M-P, 35mm Summicron
Garden Statue, Traquair House, Scotland. Leica SL2 & 35mm APO lens
Phil C
Mont Saint Michel, Leica M-P, 35mm Summicron
Richard B
Looking at You (September 2024)
Leica M11/50mm Summilux - ISO 125, f/2.4, 1/2000 (polariser)
Looking at You (September 2024)
Leica M11/50mm Summilux - ISO 125, f/2.4, 1/2000 (polariser)
Brian
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture, all three figures with their heads slightly bowed as if silently waiting for the stroke to be played. Timeless, and caught at just the right moment. The story behind the photo adds to the attraction.
Dave C
The Q2 is working well here, the deep shadows of the traveler’s nicely caught and they create a good depth to the frame.
Dave C
A lovely warm portrait, great eye contact and hint of a smile. Well controlled depth of field too.
Dave F
It took me a while to work out what this was, and if this is wood you have piled up for a project then you are going to be busy! The tones and textures are lovely, and I like the uniformity to the frame.
Dave S
A lovely strong environmental portrait, well controlled depth of field and tones, you can make out the cross at the alter in the background.
Elaine
These are very colourful birds, posing nicely for you against the clear sky. I hope you had a wonderful trip down under.
Julian
That is some view, must be miles, and what a great place to live. I hope you had a good hike. The frame is nicely divided by the green and then brown landscape and grey of the sky. Lovely.
Ken
Good use of space, the minimal amount of objects in the frame still tell a story.
Malcolm
I love this, so well spotted and once decoded it makes sense, teetering on the edge like the coach at the end of the film The Italian Job. All it needs is Michael Caine to utter the words: “Hang on a minute lads. I've got a great idea.”
Nigel
This statue has a real presence, feels like a scene from a 1970s Hammer Horror.
Mine
Richard
Such a beautiful photo, the details and the tones bring the horse to life, one to hang on the wall I think.
Brian O - contrasty mono treatment and the poses adopted complement each other to create an evocative vintage vibe
ReplyDeleteDave C - strong diagonals, horizontals and verticals conjure a dynamic image out of an everyday scene
David F - uncompromisingly abstract, very effectively created by filling the whole frame with the interestingly varied checkerboard effect
Mine
Elaine J - almost two pictures in one, vibrant hues and shapes form a bold yellow and blue pattern with well captured birds adding a dash of pink
Julian P - subtly layered, composition and execution just right to convey the majestic undulating landscape and its atmospheric climate
Ken G - two halves of contrasting tone and texture highlight the central silhouettes adding a sense of intrigue and perhaps romance
Malcolm R - great picture made by the vision and technique of the photographer - well done in seeing and capturing this to make an attractive, dynamic image
Nigel T - upwards perspective, foreground framing and post production give the backlit statue a sense of drama, her face in shadow
Phil C - a bold and simple composition, Mont St Michel dead centre behind a fringe of grassland with a subtle twist in the party of walkers encroaching along the path
Richard B - a combination of the composition and the caption illuminate the sense of a quizzical expression on the horse, inviting us to look again at this well executed image
Brian O I love the way that use of a orange filter has delivered black and white tonal punch to this delightfully retro shot
ReplyDeleteDave C clever shadow play albeit could have benefited from a more dominant and simpler point of interest
David F intriguing textural study
Dave S I like the way that you have used context to enhance this quirky portrait
Elaine J exceptional use of strongly posterized colours for an abstract effective
Julian P incredible range of well rendered colour tones give real subtlety to this study
Malcolm R very well observed and abstract still life
Nigel T haunting and well saturated images and one of the best shots this round
Phil C I adore the way you have skilfully used the grass to add depth to this sensitive and well composed Landscape
Richard B really good range of gradiated tones. No reason for a long face here!
Brian O.
ReplyDeleteA well balanced interesting composition.
Dave C.
Mine
David F.
Interesting arty image.
Dave S.
An engaging portrait, background, little bit busy, maybe square format.
Elaine J.
Pleasing colourful image.
Julian P.
A good scene, well captured.
Ken G.
Interesting scene, maybe lose part of the foreground.
Malcolm R.
Well seen, maybe use a more dynamic composition i.e. corner to corner.
Nigel T.
It has the feel of a cracked mirror?
Phil C.
Interesting viewpoint, maybe lose part of the sky.
Richard B.
A good sharp, well captured animal portrait.
1. Brian O. The (seemingly) meditative stance of the 3 players, staring down at the ball in play is fascinating and deserves more than one look. A ‘go slow’ moment nicely executed given the harsh, unforgiving light. The shadows add interest to the field.
ReplyDelete2. Dave C. This near silhouette of a busy railway platform could divulge little of the period. Instead, the photographer has chosen to include sufficient information - a ‘Costa’ sign - for us to realise that it is from recent years, also close scrutiny reveals a man staring at his mobile phone. We can conclude the photo is contemporary.
3. David F. More evidence that there is potential for a photo in every environment, not least the utilitarian. I wonder if the person stacking the wood recognised the potential for an abstract mosaic in the cumulative end grain. We all see differently.
4. Dave S. The vicar of St Lawrence Jewry might equally be a model. He strikes a good pose, head tilted, confident eye contact, and shoulder turned either naturally or by design under guidance from the photographer. He is at the helm, the church beyond, altar placed centrally, completing the story. The composition has been carefully controlled and executed with a good tonal range by the photographer, but did the subject move? His clothing is sharp to the detriment of his head and shoulders, in my view.
5. Elaine J. The complementary colours in the landscape are pleasing, perhaps a little too saturated in processing, but the inclusion of the the wild parrots adds much more, both in terms of colour and place.
6. Julian P. I have come to learn that we can expect deep perspective and wide vistas in much of Julian’s work; certainly in those offered to us in this forum. This photo is no exception. The depth here is made more by the light falling in the foreground vegetation, and by the warm tones of the distant fields. There is tonal recession, the mountains echoing the sky tonally.
7. Ken G. Two figures on a beach gazing out to sea. We have all done it, often enjoying the experience. The beach is familiar, bur the sea and sky are alien. It is the colour rendering in warm tones - sea and sky alike - that do not ring true to me. Of course, it may not be documentary, but instead the photographer’s intent, finished in post processing.
8. Malcolm R. This photo is full of movement, ably conveying the power of water falling under gravity. I like the composition, the aerial angle of view. The colours are harmonious. I would have liked to explore the detail in the log which is a little soft, at least to my eye.
9. Nigel T. The statue, partially bathed in light, stands above the viewer. I like the adopted low angle of view, yet it has invited the grasses to interrupt the scene creating an unwelcome intrusion. I wonder if another viewpoint might have been chosen to create a better balance visually.
10. Phil G. An unusual view of Mont St Michel, made more distinct by the inclusion of vegetation in the immediate foreground. Here, the foreground is visually busy, but has been offset effectively by the simplicity and pale tones of the sky.
11. My photo.
1. Brian O. Very Miss Marple country house party (too energetic for Poirot). Delightful scene with all the players concentrating on the action. Great light on that hat.
ReplyDelete2. Dave C. A very contrasty backlit image with shadow detail almost inevitably blocked out. The shadows, especially those from the roof lights, create a strong picture.
3. Dave F. A timber mosaic, the side lighting gives real depth to what is a relatively flat surface.
4. Dave S. Sleeves rolled up, arms crossed and a direct stare, we know who is the boss at St James Jewry. Good character study with just enough background detail to place him in his working environment.
5. Elaine J. They don’t do camouflage do they! Intriguing piece of rock - Australia’s Stonehenge?
6. Julian P. Lovely soft colours, the distant hills disappearing into the haze and those light rays filtering through the clouds make a fine landscape image.
7. Ken G. Simple but effective, the warm pink tones remind me of lith prints.
8. Me.
9. Nigel T. Strong colours particularly in the sky are reminiscent of the effect of a polarising filter. The weathered statue and weeds suggest the garden has seen better days.
10. Phil C. Foreground grasses with their strong colour form a barrier between the viewer and the hazy Disney like structure of the Mont itself. The little party of visitors have a long walk before they reach their goal.
11. Richard B. What a sad looking horse, there is even a tear in its eye. Can’t help thinking of Tom Pearce’s old grey mare all along, down along, out along lea.
Brian O: Nicely dated. Perfect in black and white. I do like the posture of the gentleman on the left.
ReplyDeleteDave C: This is as contrasty as my laptop screen can take. The focal point is Costa Coffee.
David F: I like it. So much contrast in such a humble material.
Dave S: Excellent. A great separation of the church and the vicar.
Elaine J: This is fun. A nice image to have captured.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: Simple, but the colours seem so unnatural. Only Ken will know just what was there when he pressed the shutter.
Malcolm R: I am confused. I am unsure how much or how little of the log you can see.
Nigel T: I wanted to see the face, but somehow there is no detail there.
Phil C: This is a refreshing look at this well-known location.
Richard B: The more I look at the horse, the more I am convinced that the animal is in very deep thought.
Brian O
ReplyDeleteA most atmospheric shot enhanced by the story behind it. The use of an orange filter adds to the overall impact.
Dave C
I do like the shadows in this picture although I find the figures lacking in detail.
Dave F
An intriguing image with strong lines and varied textures.
Dave S
A well-balanced environmental portrait enhanced by the out of focus background.
Elaine J
A most colourful image, the birds adding a fun burst of colours.
Julian P
A most engaging landscape enhanced by the sky and the shafts of light breaking through the clouds.
Ken G
I do like this image, the figures in silhouette connect the foreground to the sea & sky giving for me a feeling of loneliness
Malcolm R
A most interesting image, well spotted, I do like the contrast between the detail in the wood and the smoothness of the water.
Phil C
An interesting “take” on a well-known location, the walkers add scale and interest to the scene.
Richard B
A lovely portrait of a noble beast, I do like the emphasis on the nose & eyes.