The Market. As I started to put the M in my bag , she said: "Why are you taking pictures of old men?"
I said it was all about characters, her reply was that she would like to have her picture taken too, so I did just that. She declined a copy because she wasn’t tidy enough. But what a bright smile!
Andrew C
It was taken with a Q2 near Todd North Carolina when I was visiting a friend in the States a few weeks back.
It speaks to me of the devastation but also hope in the area. Something that should float stuck and damaged between two trees and then someone later painting a heart on it speaking of their sympathy and also hope.
Spiky Things. Taken at RHS Hyde Hall on a CLux
Dave C
Racing. Leica SL2-S, Sigma 150/600 , ISO 400, F5.3. 1/1000.
It speaks to me of the devastation but also hope in the area. Something that should float stuck and damaged between two trees and then someone later painting a heart on it speaking of their sympathy and also hope.
Spiky Things. Taken at RHS Hyde Hall on a CLux
Dave C
Racing. Leica SL2-S, Sigma 150/600 , ISO 400, F5.3. 1/1000.
Dave S
Chelsea pensioner - met last month in Duke of York Square, entered here with respect for Remembrance Day. SL APO 50
Julian P
Snow fences by the railway passing through the Flow Country by Loch an Ruathair, October 24 2024. An image through the window of a train on the Far North Line..
Panasonic Lumix GX8. Lens Leica DG Vario Elmarit 12-35 mm f/2.8 taken at 28 mm (equivalent to 56mm full frame) at ISO 200 and 1/400 s at f/5.0.
Ken G
The magic that is Salisbury cathedral. SL 2 with 24-90 vario elmarit.
Malcolm R
Bindweed on Panasonic TZ60 with a. Leica lens
Phil C
Penguin tea, Lacock, Leica M, 35mm Summicron
Richard B
Tea for One (September 2024) Leica Q2 Lux 28mm. ISO100, f/4.0, 1/250 sec.
Andre
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good day of photography at the market, it’s nice when you get asked to take pictures rather than doing the asking.
Andrew
I like the way the red canoe is stuck within an area that looks like it is devoid of life, while on the other bank of the river the trees flourish, a symbol perhaps of our destruction of nature.
Brian
I do love these plants, Eryngium perhaps? And Hyde Hall is one of our favourite places to visit, great for a walk through the gardens and good food too, breakfast is recommended!
Dave C
These two seem to be enjoying themselves and going at the course full pelt. You’ve caught them at the right moment, all wheels off the ground.
Dave S
Another lovely portrait from you, relaxed and informal. And as you have planned, well timed for Remembrance Day.
Julian
I’m impressed you captured this from a train, perfect timing with the landscape nicely divided and the broken fence that once had a purpose giving glimpses of the landscape beyond.
Ken
An impressive building, nicely recorded with the verticals well controlled and set against a cloudy sky, nicely done.
Malcolm
Three is the magic number. A plant that can be a pain, but also looks good.
Mine
Richard
A tranquil scene that makes me relax just looking at it, though a cuppa with that view would certainly be a joy.
Andre H
ReplyDeleteYou have captured her vivacious personality. I can sense the fun in the moment.
Mine
Brian O
Great eye-catching contrast between the purple and green plants. Brings out the blue/purple in the building’s windows.
Dave C
What a great action shot. The frozen action is complimented by the blur/motion in the wheels.
Dave S
Great portrait. What a character. I’m thinking if you crop out the people on each side, it would be superb.
Julian P
Great landscape shot and framing. The blue green fence and horizon frame the green sunlit landscape.
Ken G
Great positioning. I like the contrast between the natural structure of the tree and the man-made church.
Malcom R
Green and white, rather than black and white. Nice.
Phil C
Very effective lighting. It almost looks like a miniature model with all the detail in it.
Richrd B
Great use of reflection and aligning the top of the wall with the horizon is very effective.
1. Andre H. The joy in the lady’s face says it all. Evidently, she is so pleased to find her request has met with a friendly, favourable response from the photographer. Inclusion of the blue awning is a distraction, but does suggest the market setting.
ReplyDelete2. Andrew C. A reminder that we are but small in hands of natural forces. A poignant scene that tells a story, and asks questions.
3. Brian O. A busy scene visually, too busy for my own liking, but it tells a story. I like the contrasting flash of purple - the “spiky things” - granted a central position in the frame.
4. Dave C. Rather them than me! The keen sporting duo caught mid-flight, and seemingly in command of their mud-ridden scramble bike & sidecar. Great timing - a fleeting moment that cannot be repeated.
5. Dave S. A proud former soldier, or officer, caught at ease and perfectly able to look the photographer in the eye. His hat and coat hold the vital clues to his home, if not his wider history. A powerful image, beautifully composed.
6. Julian P. The Flow Country feels distant, remote to me, a ’southerner’. Part of the UK, this starkly beautiful landscape might be a world away from a more popular vision of these isles. A lovely vista presented in tones of blue and gold.
7. Ken G. Salisbury Cathedral, part of the splendid family of imposing, stone edifices bequeathed to us by our religious forebears. The sheer motivation to build cathedrals at scale, without access to sophisticated machines, and in such beauty will always be awe- inspiring. The choice of monochrome for the picture is apt.
8. Malcolm R. A striking image. Bindweed, often dismissed simply as an invasive, a weed to be uprooted. But here it is shown in all its floral glory, 3 pristine, fluted white flowers rendered sharp against a subdued background. It is carefully observed and recorded. Going ’slow’ has much to commend it in photography.
9. Phil C. The penguin 'tea party’ is over, forgotten, leaves falling in this historic setting. The bottle is half full, hope of new life perhaps! Regardless, it takes a photographer to inject new life into the scene, as here.
10. My photo.
Andre H: A totally refreshing and ungimicky portrait, of which I would have been proud to have taken. I like your commentary which suggests here it is the individual that is critical of blemishes which no one else would notice.
ReplyDeleteAndrew C: Thank you for this. I see the image as being an accompaniment to a short essay or a poem even, but not one to understand and appreciate on its own.
Brian O: All things bright and beautiful…….. Nice picture but hardly dominated by spiky things - so I find the title odd.
Dave C: This all looks so unnatural. And without a blur, hardly racing. I cannot conceive why the machine had to take up this attitude - and where does this terrain exist?
Dave S: A perfect subject for monochrome when you know deep down that all was so colourful.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: A good viewpoint, but why oh why, with the simplest adjustments you could remove the annoying sloping verticals.
Malcolm R: A great selection of flowers to achieve a harmonious design. Well chosen indeed.
Phil C: Well spotted. A fascinating find. I guess if I had been in your shoes I would have gone in closer or cropped the image from the 35 mm lens.
Richard B: Quite extraordinary. Subtle and clever and simple. There is magic here.
ReplyDeleteAndre H - Engaging eye contact and smile, the subject’s willing participation nicely captured in this cheerful portrait
Andrew C - Welcome…well composed to emphasise the incongruity of the canoe/its heart decoration in the broken trees against the river and trees - inviting us to consider what it represents
Brian O - Set against a verdant background, the purple plant provides a centrepiece for this pleasing depiction of a rural idyllic
Dave C - excellent technique from picking the right position to freezing the mid-air moment yields a dynamic and impactful image
Mine
Julian P - another super landscape, the fencing somehow enhances the lonely majesty of the scene. Well caught, especially through the window of a passing train
Ken G - classic view of an iconic building, the perspective perfectly conveys the imposing power of the cathedral while the trees hint at its pleasant surroundings - rightly converted to mono
Malcolm R - the pleasing simplicity of the composition and the flowers, one turned shyly away from the camera belie the fact that it’s a weed unwelcome to many
Phil C - rural tranquillity with a twist, the pastel colour palette and rustic textures precede a second look at the figures enjoying the sunny day
Richard B - perfectly composed and executed, combining of an almost abstract image with the hint of a hidden narrative to be revealed by the viewers imagination.
Andre H.
ReplyDeletePleasing portrait, maybe take a bit off the top to remove the white highlight.
Andrew C.
A striking image showing the power of nature.
Brian O.
A bit busy, maybe a square crop with just the spiky things?
Dave C
Mine.
Dave S.
Engaging portrait, lots of warmth radiating from his face.
Julian P.
Good well balanced grab shot.
Ken G.
Sharp rendition of the cathedral.
Malcolm R.
Excellent flora image.
Phil C.
Maybe a square crop, to boost impact.
Richard B.
Pleasing simple strong image.
1. Andre H. Fabulous smile, the market background is appropriate but the black blob behind her head (another figure?) rather spoils a fine informal portrait.
ReplyDelete2. Andrew C. The canoe is certainly eye-catching. It is curious that it should have become squashed between the trees as it has and equally curious that someone should paint a heart on its underside either before or after the canoe was trapped. There is a story here but we have to imagine what it might be..
3. Brian O. Definitely spiky and colourful, maybe more selective in the framing?
4. Dave C. Modern day charioteers. The decision to freeze the action has paid off - with all wheels off the ground they have to be moving at pace and yet we can still see all the detail of the machine, mud and logos.
5. Dave S. A fine portrait, there is a touch of humour in that face.
6. Julian P. Very nicely framed (especially from a moving(?) train). The warm browns and cold blues contrast splendidly.
7. Ken G. A good uncluttered view of this iconic building, the tiny figures on the path emphasise the scale. Maybe a little less bare foreground?
8. Me.
9. Phil C. A good fun picture, fish cakes for tea? Makes you smile.
10. Richard B. Exquisite.
Love Richard B photo 'Tea for One'! It reminds me of one of Lee Millers non-war iconic shots in the desert through the word fly screen of her tent, and has great impact. Excellent.
ReplyDeletePraise indeed. Thank you so much.
DeleteRichard B. Sorry, my comment should read 'torn fly sheet'. Don't you just love computers that auto correct.......
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