Walker Fold Woods in Bolton, Leica Q2 cropped into the 50m digital zoom. ISO 200 f11 1/50 sec
Andrew C
Picadilly Station Manchester, Leica MP, Voigtlander 50mm f2 Apo-Lanthar, Rollei Retro 80S
Brian O
Here is another shot from the centenary handover of Paycockes House by Lord Buxton to the National Trust. Here is a real National Trust official repeating the acceptance speech made one hundred years ago, and in the background are the actors playing the Buxton party of a hundred years ago. Leica Q2M with orange filter.
Dave C
Up high, Playing at the motoX. Leica SL2-S 24/90 lens. ISO 400, 1/250, F4
Dave S
Shehara, an artist with a stall at the Trafalgar Square Diwali celebrations SL APO 50
Julian P
The Callachy Hill Long Cairn.
This is one of my two most recent images for my on-line publication, Archaeological Sites of the Black Isle. Leica M240 Leica Vario-Elmar-R, 1:3.5-4 21-35mm ASPH. ISO 640, f/8, 1/180 s. Taken on 19 November 2024.
Ken G
Street Trader, Nardo flea market. Leica M11 with 35mm f2 summicron.
Malcolm R
"Early morning magic” taken on the Panasonic TZ60.
Nigel T
Picadilly Station Manchester, Leica MP, Voigtlander 50mm f2 Apo-Lanthar, Rollei Retro 80S
Brian O
Here is another shot from the centenary handover of Paycockes House by Lord Buxton to the National Trust. Here is a real National Trust official repeating the acceptance speech made one hundred years ago, and in the background are the actors playing the Buxton party of a hundred years ago. Leica Q2M with orange filter.
Dave C
Up high, Playing at the motoX. Leica SL2-S 24/90 lens. ISO 400, 1/250, F4
Dave S
Shehara, an artist with a stall at the Trafalgar Square Diwali celebrations SL APO 50
Julian P
The Callachy Hill Long Cairn.
This is one of my two most recent images for my on-line publication, Archaeological Sites of the Black Isle. Leica M240 Leica Vario-Elmar-R, 1:3.5-4 21-35mm ASPH. ISO 640, f/8, 1/180 s. Taken on 19 November 2024.
Ken G
Street Trader, Nardo flea market. Leica M11 with 35mm f2 summicron.
Malcolm R
"Early morning magic” taken on the Panasonic TZ60.
Nigel T
Hartwell House on a gloomy October day, Leica QP
Phil C
Microlio cars outside Krazy Horse in Bury St Edmunds, Leica LUX App on iPhone 16
‘Fenestration’ (London 2024)
Leica M10 Lux 35mm, ISO400, F/16, 1/250 sec
Leica M10 Lux 35mm, ISO400, F/16, 1/250 sec
Alan
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful spot for a walk. I like the framing, the path running into the picture on the left takes the eye into the landscape, nicely broken into shapes of brown and green.
Andrew
Great depth of field, the figures in the foreground stand out well.
Brian
It’s good to record these important moments, and the framing here works well, the figures in the background really add to the story.
Dave C
A moment perfectly captured. You can see the riders posture is set perfectly to cushion the landing, the ground at the bottom of the frame helps give a sense of height.
Dave S
A relaxed portrait this time, shot against the light so there is some distraction by the bright area, but her gaze holds the attention well.
Julian
You have found the perfect angle for this shot, accentuating the mound in the ground against the uniform trees that wrap around it, seemingly offering protection. Lovely.
Ken
There’s lots of detail in here, and the off guard portrait captures the moment well. His shirt looks like you could reach out and touch the creases.
Malcolm
This has a real early morning feel to it, hopefully captured on a nice walk. Great light.
Nigel
The house is nicely nestled into the landscape, a shame there is no-one brave enough to picnic in the foreground. Looks a bit cold for that though.
Mine
Richard
This is really well executed, as though looking up at the building as a small child. The sky adds an extra dimension as the storm clouds gather.
Alan beautifully muted tones and I like the way the road leads into the picture.
ReplyDeleteAndrew C I really like the composition, with great use of perspective ( this was my wife’s favourite image from this set).
Brian O such a crisp image with good b and w tonal range. Good use of depth of field.
Dave C brilliantly sharp panning shot. Wish I could do this as my panning is rubbish!
Dave S well observed image with that uniquely Leica soft but sharp look. I may have cropped in from the right a little but just me.
Julian P good texture but I would have removed the way post on the left.
Malcolm R stunningly captuted webs. Lovely shot.
Nigel T such delightful detail, a beguiling landscape.
Phil C superb use of ambient light and has a great wintry feel enhance by the popping of the colours. My runner up this month.
Richard B my winner this month, great composition, strong use of forced perspective, epic sky and really good range. Cracking shot. Simple but complex.
My image: The way post is the marker to show the site is indeed a cairn and listed in Canmore and the Highland Historic Environment Register. It is reassuring to find such detail when "cairn-hunting"
DeleteAlan B
ReplyDeleteSuch a sense of peace. Time slowed down for me when I looked at your picture.
Mine
Brian O
Great contrast in both time and shades.
Dave C
You sure make these action shots come alive.
Dave S
Super portrait with great bokeh.
Julian P
Amazing how the trees draw you into the apex of your shot.
Ken G
Great portrait, shows that people don’t have to be looking into the camera to get a portrait.
Malcolm R
Wow, it’s rare to capture such amazing webs and you got two.
Nigel T
What a monochrom fest.
Phil C
Wow, that is ethereal. The tiny cars are almost menacing.
Richard B
Perfect composition, it really held my gaze.
1. Alan B. Welcome Alan. I must say you have successfully employed the zoom function integrated into your Q2 camera. I like the mosaic of patterns and colours expressed in this landscape. It is a world apart from the monotony of the fields given over to intensive cereal production around my own home. The opportunity to walk out into your landscape is appealing.
ReplyDelete2. Andrew C. A candid photo, caught in the moment. Use of a wide aperture has ensured attention is drawn to the ladies emerging from the station platform. The setting is rendered soft, yet is easily understood. I wonder if the highlights might be adjusted down to advantage in an edit.
3. Brian O. An intriguing story. The scene is meticulously recreated with no visible clue to the present day. Use of the orange filter is effective in stopping down to control the intense light.
4. Dave C. A successful pan using a Leica SL2-S with a bulky telephoto lens - quite hefty! I especially like the positioning, and the movement retained in the front wheel of the bike. Well done.
5. Dave S. A striking portrait. It is impossible to escape the thought that this confident young lady is engaging directly, eye to eye, with the viewer. I imagine the photographer recognised that moment, too. There is a striking contrast between the details of the facial features and the (intentional) soft background, yet is is undoubtedly harmonious.
6. Julian P. Were it not for the title, I would not have guessed that this is anything other than a wild place, mostly untouched (except for a waymarking post) by humans. I recognise the photo has a particular purpose within a wider project. However, as a standalone image, I might have preferred to think of it as a wild place, the post excluded from view.
7. Ken G. This street trader is a snappy dresser, carries cash in his hand, and reminds me that we all have a public persona. He faces away from the camera, reflections masking his eyes. We cannot know the real man, and can only guess.His stance tells us little. The processing of the image, to my eye, tends towards use of high dynamic range.
8. Malcolm R. We can but marvel at nature, and what better than an early morning walk to discover what often goes unseen by our eyes. Those webs are a work of art and I’m left wanting to get close, to discover more. As somebody that likes abstracts, I feel there is also a place for taking the geometry of the web out of context. But that’s another photo!
9. Nigel T. I like the technique of using the river bank and tree canopies as a filter to lead the viewer’s eye to the bridge and then to the hall beyond. There is much to enjoy. I do wonder if the composition would be improved by adopting a panoramic format (eg. 16:9).
10. Phil C. The hours of darkness can bring a special magic to urban scenes, artificial lighting seemingly awakening an otherwise ordinary scene. This is surely the case here; we are treated to colour, frost and steam (?) at this otherwise ordinary showroom, although I know the ‘Microlino' is no ordinary vehicle.
11. My photo.
December Leica Society Digital Group
ReplyDeleteAlan B: Just my sort of place to walk in. This appeals to me but I guess we have a minority interest. I hope you will be submitting more like this.
Andrew C: You really have focused very close. Closer than needs be? A realistic separation of foreground and background, but I wish that the backgound was sharper….
Brian O: I wonder if the NT archives have an original from 100 years ago. I bet your image will win for resolution and clarity, but there could even be a colour image in the archive. The monochrome Q2 and filter have served you well.
Dave C: Real frozen action. No tyre blur. Shame I might have expected the wheels to have been moving in the air. Only 1/250s. That is equally amazing.
Dave S: Very serene. I could study the face for some time. Well captured.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: A good study. I confess I had not heard of Nardo. Am I alone in this? I have just checked. Apparently Nardò is the best undiscovered town in Italy in which to buy a property.
Malcolm R: Two is company! This works well as a nature image
Nigel T: A grey day is less of a problem in Monochrome. Great tonal range and a pleasing view of Hartwell House.
Phil C: Eligible as far as I am concerned. Was this a really frosty evening? It looks to be a cold night.
Richard B: Good title. Exquisite cropping and framing with a mystery sky. An impactful image.
Alan B
ReplyDeleteA tranquil scene of an area I know. I do like the framing as the path leads the eye into the frame and the muted tones, although I am not used to seeing blue sky, for me it usually rains!
Andrew C
As a Mancunian I am a regular user of the station so know the moving pavement! It is interesting framing which at first, I questioned, however, on reflection it works well.
Brian O
I do like the tonal range of the image, the orange filter has been used to good effect, although I wish the feet of the lectern and the lady speaking were not cropped off.
Dave C
An excellent action shot; the inclusion of the ground emphasises the rider’s height to advantage.
Dave S
A most pleasing portrait of the artist, although I may have been tempted to crop the image a little tighter to lose the bright background on the right.
Julian P
A restful scene, the ground gently sloping upwards is mirrored by the trees. The marker post draws the eye into the image.
Ken G
A great candid portrait enhanced by the vibrant coloured shirt which is full of interesting detail. I do like it.
Malcom R
A well captured image of cobwebs enhanced by early morning moisture.
Phil C
A wonderful night time image, one can almost feel the chill in the air. I hope the Leica app becomes available for Android users!
Richard B
I do like the perspective and the dramatic sky, a well-crafted image.
I'm sure it will be on Android before long.
DeleteAlan B.
ReplyDeletePleasing rural scene.
Andrew C.
A closer crop, would help bring out the lady’s on the right.
Brian O.
Good tight scene, but a too tight at the bottom.
Dave C.
Mine.
Dave S.
Lovely portrait, shame about the highlights on the right.
Julian P.
Good winter scene, shame about the bright sky.
Ken G
Well captured candid.
Malcolm R.
Excellent nature work.
Nigel T.
Well composed monochrome.
Phil C.
Interesting scene, the way of the future.
Richard B.
A well executed architecture image.
Alan B - Wisely cropped composition foregrounds the track, which eads the eye through the undulating country. Well captured to optimise this pleasing view
ReplyDeleteAndrew C - bold framing and shallow depth of field convey a sense of movement that brings out the dynamism of a hectic station
Brian O - the forward looking figures in the retro clothes reinforce the sense of speaking to us from another era, very effective
Dave C - another spot on motorsport capture, as ever expertly sharp and also cleverly demonstrating height by framing the rider right at the top
Mine
Julian P - there is an almost mystical quality, perhaps it’s the trees crowning the mound or the fringing of the vegetation on. The image invites our imaginations to be inspired by the ancient site
Ken G - his chin up posture, sideways look, cigarette, the texture, contrast and bright background add up to a tremendous sense of the subjects personality and attitude
Malcolm R - the light and clarity of the webs and their framing by the stalks/buds around them does really well to make them stand out against an inevitably busy background
Nigel T - the relatively low contrast mono treatment and foreground of grass/placid river all give us a sense of the sedate grandeur inherent in the scene
Phil C - what a cool picture, made by centring on the corner of the building/parked cars all wreathed in shadows and steam. Very atmospheric
Richard B - the swirling clouds and subtle bands of light/shadow on the windows enow an already string image with a broodingly powerful quality
ReplyDelete1. Alan B. Interesting to see how many fences there are in what at first glance appears to be wide open spaces. The blues, browns and greens make a very satisfying colour combination and the two walkers complete the picture.
2. Andrew C. Differential focus has certainly placed all the attention on the two women and the child in the corner of the frame but I feel a greater depth of focus to bring more detail into the busy station as a whole would contribute considerably to the story.
3. Brian O. The four figures are nicely separated and the speaker appears to be holding the key to the house presumably after the hand over. The pose of the couple with linked arms remind me of wedding photos of the period.
4. Dave C. Well timed action shot with the rider poised for a hard landing, the front wheel is apparently spinning but not the rear?
5. Dave S. A portrait that she and her family would be very pleased with, for those of us who do not know her however it does not tell us a great deal about her. Does the bright right hand third add anything to the image?
6. Julian P. This is clearly intended to be not so much a landscape but more of an illustration of a site of some importance probably to back up a research document, If we knew more about the subject we might appreciate the photo more. As it is the frost covered hillock and surrounding pines lit by a low sun make a somewhat mysterious picture.
7. Ken G. A colourful character set against an almost monochrome background, I would like to see more of the hand.
8. Me.
9. Nigel T. A well chosen viewpoint combining the bridge with a glimpse of the house through the foliage. Works well in monochrome despite the gloomy day.
10. Phil C. The bubble car rides again! The cars seem to radiate from the corner of the building and the cold light from lamps gives them a frosted look that together with the rising steam creates an unusual and very atmospheric image.
11. Richard B. Another of your “Brutalist “ images, the building beautifully framed through the letterbox format against that dramatic sky. A trapezium inside a rectangle.
Dave
ReplyDeleteNice portrait eyes in focus and nice blurred background
Julian
Archaeology sites are difficult to get a good image ,well done
Ken
Nicely caught of guard , nice colours.
Love the bright shirt against the light background (no 3 position)
Malcolm
Spiders web i find difficult to tog well done
Nigel
The BW image as an historic feel , as though using film
Phil
Love the atmospheric light in the shot.
Frozen cars and shadow detail
Andrew C
Nicely focused on the the two woman and child
And background out of focuse
Brian d
Nice framing of the people and all in focus.
Dave
Really nice shot of the bike and rider
Nice use of shutter speed and aperture (no 2 position)
Richard
Really nice vertical shot.building looks pin sharp.and nice balance with the clouds.