Alan B
Reflections - Taken on Leica M10 monochrome with Voigtländer 35mm 1.2
Alex B 
Andre H
Andrew C
Brian O
Dave CWaiting - I sold my Q2 Monochrom and replaced it with a Q3 43. As I have read good things about them, this was shot on my
First trip out with the camera. The B&W conversion was done with Nic Silver Efex Pro 3.
ISO 400, 1/500, F8, Q3 43.
David R Reflect, Leica Q2
Julian P
Clear fell of East Knockbain Wood
1/250 f/8 ISO 200 Leica M240, 21-35 vf/4 R.
Phil C
Richard B
Paddington Basin, London. 12 June, 2024
Leica Q2, 1/100s, f/4, ISO 100. 50mm(ish) crop.
Vianden Castle, Luxemburg, Leica M6
Andrew C
Bee on final approach - Leica Q2 - Sissinghurst Gardens – May/June 2024
Arthur H
Inner thoughts, British Museum - Leica M10-P, Summilux-M 1:1.4/35ASPH, f/5.6, 1/4s, ISO 200
Brian O
Reflections - Taken at the top pond, RHS Hyde Hall. Q2 monochrome - unusual to use b/w at a RHS garden but I was inspired by a few of the historic photos (displayed in the top restaurant) of the very early days when the Robinson’s first opened the gardens - in monochrome. So here we go.
Dave C
First trip out with the camera. The B&W conversion was done with Nic Silver Efex Pro 3.
ISO 400, 1/500, F8, Q3 43.
Dave S
Slava Ukraini - Ukrainian protests outside the Russian embassy in London to mark the third anniversary of the invasion. SL 24-90
Slava Ukraini - Ukrainian protests outside the Russian embassy in London to mark the third anniversary of the invasion. SL 24-90
Dennis A
Dhobi Ghat Laundry, Mumbai - Leica SL2 with 24 - 90mm Elmarit.
Elaine J
Ewan - Lumix FZ and Leica lens.
Dhobi Ghat Laundry, Mumbai - Leica SL2 with 24 - 90mm Elmarit.
Elaine J
Ewan - Lumix FZ and Leica lens.
Julian P
Clear fell of East Knockbain Wood
1/250 f/8 ISO 200 Leica M240, 21-35 vf/4 R.
Ken G
Reflection, NYC - Leica SL2 24-90mm Elmarit. Ken
Malcolm R
Where’s our tree - the result of over heavy pruning in the local park taken on the Panasonic TZ60.
Phil C
Pit stop, Leica M
Richard B
’The Old Mooring’
Leica M10/Summilux 35mm
Leica M10/Summilux 35mm
Alan B - nice mono landscape, that could be improved by a centre of interest.
ReplyDeleteAlex B - interesting architecture with a bit of human interest, well seen.
Andre H - good viewpoint and pleasing lighting on the castle.
Andrew C - pleasing but would better closer.
Arthur H - great composition with central static figure, top LH corner makes this for me.
Brian O - yes mono suits, a crop of the LH side may improve the composition?
Dave C - mono conversion punchy and the shadow in foreground is good.
David R - a flipped image with an almost abstract quality, great!
Dave S - topical, more of the banner would improve context but very good.
Elaine J - cheeky chappie. lovely.
Julian - reminds me of Robert Adams work, super!
Ken G - has a contemporary and slightly brooding feel.
Malcom R - don’t worry it will grow again.
Phil C - the guy with coffee? makes this for me.
Richard B - excellent, well seen, composed and exposed.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThis is such a delightful peaceful scene, looks like it was made on a large format camera. Simple composition, but that is its strength.
Alex
The street cleaner is in the perfect position, I can imagine you waiting for someone to appear and then right on cue…
Andre
A fairy tale castle, I keep zooming in to see Rapunzel! Nicely framed in the trees.
Andrew
It’s good to see the bee in flight, and the out of focus background ensures we concentrate on the bee and the flower.
Arthur
I used to visit this space regularly but haven’t been for years. This picture captures the feeling of the space well, and the lone figure finding their moment in the chaos. Lovely.
Brian
This works really well in black and white, the perfect reflection with the figures almost becoming like plants, decorating the path beside the pond. Excellent.
Dave C
The Q3 seems to work very well. The shadow is perfectly placed to frame those waiting hopefully for a train. The clouds look perfect.
David R
The figure on the phone fits in perfectly with the strips of light, the future is now. The roof strips nicely lead the eye into the frame as well.
Dave S
A strong protest picture, you can see the determination on her face, well framed and good depth of field.
Dennis A
He’s doing a good job, that sheet looks like it has been perfectly ironed. Keeping the frame wide and including so much information on the wall works very well, this is a workshop that has seem some life.
Elaine
A lovely portrait, one he will treasure in years to come.
Julian
Trees awaiting their fate, the open skies show us what will be. The colours are lovely and you can almost smell the cut wood.
Ken
A gateway to an alternative reality, or just a reflection? Very nicely framed, the buildings surrounded by the dark reflections of trees, nature trying to find a way back/
Malcolm
They haven’t let much, it’s branched reaching out in hope, I’m sure it will be green again in the spring.
Mine
Richard
Great detail and texture bring this to life, nicely cropped as well.
1. Alan B. Reflections. The interest for me lies in the lakeside vegetation. Darker tones in the reflection offer essential contrast to the wider scene.
ReplyDelete2. Alex B. Paddington Basin. An architectural image, given vitality by the painted steelwork. Unfortunately, it is weakened by the distorted perspective, which allows the buildings to fall backwards.
3. Andre H. Vianden Castle. A good record image with appropriate viewpoint, framed by woodland.
4. Andrew C. The poppy flower is nicely separated from the garden background. The bee is incidental to my mind, discreet, given too little presence in the composition.
5. Arthur H. British Museum. Well presented in monochrome. The diagonal in the floor is well conceived, consolidating the importance of the static figure and the moving couples beyond.
6. Brian O. Reflections. For me, the focal point is the pair of dark evergreen trees, placed almost centrally in the frame. Use of monochrome works well. I wonder if inclusion of the pedestrians add anything.
7. Dave C. Waiting. A busy urban scene - documentary. The title alone guides the viewer to the seated man (foreground). The shadow cast across him is unfortunate, and the juxtaposition with the passing pedestrian complicates the scene.
8. David R. Reflect. Graphic. Carefully crafted in monochrome. I like the geometry, the highlight on the mysterious figure caught on a mobile phone.
9. Dave S. Slava Ukraini. This picture belies the dynamism of protests. It is commendable that the photographer has brought to us a powerful study of a protestor, determined in stance and mind. It matters not that the banner is partially obscured, the lady speaks volumes.
10. Dennis A. Laundry. I can but hope that the laundry worker takes reward from his labours in this well worn room. Is he safe? I have to ask, the arbitrarily extended electrical cable suggests not.
11. Elaine J. Ewan. An appealing portrait of a toddler. It is a little soft; I wonder if the child or the photographer moved in the moment.
12. Julian P. Clear Fell.The remnant stand of pines (foreground) are a sorry sight and hold the eye. While this is almost certainly a plantation, it is also a scene of of man-made devastation. Well seen.
13. Ken G. Reflection, NYC. Perhaps taken in Central Park, this image gives a different perspective on Manhattan’s skyscrapers. The blue tones are attractive, but it is the highlight on the tall building that gives it vitality.
14. Malcolm R. Where’s Our Tree? Almost a graphic image, it is encouraging that the photographer has cleverly intervened to take the worst of the tree surgeon’s labour and create something new. But would the tree surgeon appreciate it?
15. Phil C. Pit Stop. A cohesive study in blue and yellow - 4 men at work, 1 looking on, drink in hand. Well seen and documented.
16. My Photo. The Old Mooring.
ALAN B: Reflections A pleasing and restful landscape, but I wpuld have preferred a trim of the left hand side.
ReplyDeleteAlex B Paddington Basin The pattern of girders, and the colour of supports, works well.
Mine: just to show what the castle would have looked like.
Andrew C Sissinghursr Gardens Light on the bloom is a delight and the bee is well caught.
Arthur H Inner Thoughts Nicely isolated figure, and good movement blur.
Brian O Reflections This is, as you say, unusual in monochrome nowadays, but the slightly antique look is a delight.
Dave C Waiting Nicely selected, but I would have preferred to see it without the impact of Nic Efex.
David R Refect. Very clever use of reflection
Dave S Slava Ukranie Spectacularly good candid / grab shot
Dennis A Dhobi Ghat Laundry Admirable picture, with no posing?
Elaine J Ewan Nicely done candid
Julian P East Knockbain Wood What a sad sight. All that it says is that trees were torn down.
Ken G Reflections NYC Nice reflection, with good lighting
Malcolm R Where’s our tree Necessary sometimes, but still feels like vanadalism, even though it leaves a start for regrowth.
Phil C Pit Stop Bags of focused activity here: have you tried cropping the yellow car ?
Richard B The Old Mooring I think I would have enjoyed a coloured version of this.
Alan B: A fine monochrome image.
ReplyDeleteAlex B: Mine!!
Andre H: A nice photograph, well framed.
Andrew C: A lovely shot - nicely out-of-focus background makes the flower stand out well.
Arthur H: An excellent image.
Brian O: Lovely reflections.
Dave C: A good monochrome image - it has a good range of tones.
David R: An excellent image. I like the contrast.
Dave S: An excellent reportage portrait. The young lady certainly looks determined. Monochrome really helps bring out the emotion.
Dennis A: A good bit of reportage: our attention initially goes to the work being done - the spotless and well ironed sheet. Then we see the surroundings. My God!! Health and Safety would have a field day.
Elaine J: A charming portrait. However, the focus is a little soft: the eyes really need to be sharp. This could be because the image is an extreme crop. The out-of-focus background is good.
Julian P: A rather empty image, but I feel that is the point: a record of environmental desolation, and as such is very good. Nice detail in the sky as well.
Ken G: A very good idea and an excellent reflection, though the bottom portion is little underexposed. As an aside - sometimes these reflections can look good if reversed, especially if the reflecting surface is sightly disturbed - gives the image an expressionist feel.
Malcolm R: It should regrow, but I doubt it will as lovely as it once was.
Phil C: Plenty of action, but I feel the yellow car to the left intrudes.
Richard B: An excellent image. I like the textures.
Alan B.
ReplyDeleteGood use of monochrome in the landscape.
Alex B.
Interesting architectural image.
Andre H.
A pleasing castle image
Andrew C.
A well captured natural history scene.
Arthur H.
Fine created street style image, in monochrome.
Brian O.
A good record of the scene, with echoes of the past.
Dave C.
Mine.
David R.
Unusual monochrome symmetrical image.
Dave S.
Strong protest image .
Dennis A.
Well captured image.
Elaine J.
A nice portrait for the family.
Julian P.
Interesting use of negative space.
Ken G.
Well, seen urban reflection, maybe a bit busy at the base.
Malcolm R.
A good personal record of an event.
Phil C.
Excellent action packed image.
Richard B.
Superb monochrome capture.
Alan B - mono brings out the textures of the trees which combine with their reflection to create a subtle image of tranquility
ReplyDeleteAlex B - the orange girders were a good spot providing a bold frame for the passers-by against the otherwise grey background
Andrew H - great framing and spot-on exposure from shadow to sky perfectly emphasise the strong castle in the context of its landscape
Andrew C - well caught, the bee adds a dash of piquancy to the the bloom pulled into focus from the others surrounding it
Arthur H - an excellent and creative solution to the problem posed by the ever present crowds in the British Museum, the slow shutter speed and framing make a fascinating take
Brian O - a view of the people as mush as the garden, the mono works well in picking them and their reflections out as well as the trees that foreshadow them
Dave C - the busy composition conveys the environment well, while a closer look reveals an intriguing expression from the seated man - lost in thought or camera shy?
David R - very cool picture, stylish and atmospheric
Mine
Dennis A. - great documentary shot, captures the effort/care of the laundryman despite his working conditions, with just the right balance of both
Elaine - sweet candid shot, taken just as toddler looks like he is tipping his oversize cap
Julian P - really interesting composition which tells a story - the razed area centre stage, the tall but fragile uncut trees and two lines in the background - as much documentary as landscape
Ken G - depicts a city which is bold with bright highlights, but also murky with the buildings plunging down not upwards - a visual allegory maybe?
Malcolm R - stark and misshapen, the key to the picture is its title inviting us to imagine what former glories have been so reduced
Phil C - dynamic action well captured as the two men lean into their task, others work in the background and one looks on - conveys the buzz of the pitstop well
Richard B - an image which needs - and gets - perfect execution to turn some frayed rope into an attractive and impactful image redolent of the mooring’s past
March 25 Circle D
ReplyDeleteAlan B: In the old black and white days I used to have a simple yellow filter to accentuate the contrast of clouds in the sky - later I used a polarising filter. So, in those days it was possible to give more impact to the sky, and it is this element that is hinted but not fully realised in your picture.
Alex B: How I love the informality of the cleaner and his bin-cart against the elegant perfection of the structure of the building. The more I look the more essential his presence is.
Andre H: An interesting building. Good to behold, but I fear your horizontal is not spot on as the building (to me) has a lean to the right.
Andrew C: I have just been spoilt for nature photography as I observed the Annual Exhibition of Dingwall Camera Club which has more than its fair share of expert nature photographers. By comparison your shot is underwhelming. BUT I do like the ambiance and the control of focus - just wish the subject had been larger.
Arthur H: This could not be bettered. Amazing. Spot on.
Brian O: Good idea and it does give an olde-worlde feel. Your grouping of figures was most opportune. Nice one.
Dave C: Faultless transfer to black and white. Full of impact. Strange to me it looks more like a 28 mm image than a 43 mm one. I must be re-educated.
David R: A total mystery to me. Granted there is a plane of symmetry (a mirror) and one person walking, but the rest needs an explanation.
Dave S: An image of the moment, and its explanation is vital. I see a resigned but purposeful face. THANK YOU.
Dennis A: A disturbing image. A building with wiring that looks as if no electrician has ever been near it. A worker who has a hard life. I see no joy or romanticism. I would quickly get depressed if I was visiting here.
Elaine J: You have a great portrait of Ewan. I worry not at all that it could have been bettered by being sharper.
Julian P: Mine
Ken G: I do wonder where you were, and what alternatives were available as the exact position of the photographer.
Malcolm R: I sympathise with the tree. Images like this should be sent to the Council and Councillors. I see no advantage in being so ruthless. Publicise your shot!
Phil C: Well done for the man with the cup holding onto the door. Perhaps he is the time and motion inspector?
Richard B: I like it. I would have grabbed the shot too if I had been there. But in colour no doubt.
ReplyDelete1. Alan B. Plenty of fine detail, tones and reflections on the right but the left hand side is rather empty - perhaps a square format?
2. Alex B. The red beams really stand out in this otherwise near monochrome shot and whilst the figure is perfectly placed and an important part of the composition his occupation does lend an “After the Lord Mayor’s Show” feel to the image.
3. Andre H. A true fairy tale castle. The central tower casts a shadow vaguely reminiscent of a human face in profile.
4. Andrew C. A sunny summer’s day in the garden atmosphere here, the light through the petals is particularly attractive, the bee’s final approach was inevitably from the wrong direction for your picture.
5. Arthur H. A favourite spot for photographers. The slow shutter speed has isolated the main static figure from the ghostly passers by but the two small figures in the top left keep catching the eye, cropping them out together with the figure exiting left would place your thinking man just off centre in the frame.
6. Brian O. It is the shapes and tones that are important here rather than any colour. The shot might benefit from being presented a shade darker especially in the lighter areas. You would have to wait a very long time for the scene to be free of people.
7. Dave C. A good result for a trial run with the new camera.
8. David R. Cleverly done, the inclusion of the single large pillar spoils the symmetry but maybe that was the intention?
9. Dave S. A strong street portrait of a passionate protester, more of the banner would make clearer what it is that she is protesting about thus completing the story.
10. Dennis A. The conditions and the equipment this chap has to work with are almost more interesting the the man himself. The position of his constantly moving arms was just right at the moment the shot was taken.
11. Elaine J. A little soft but mesmerising eyes, I guess this chappie in his flat cap is someone important to you ?
12. Julian P. Presumably these trees were originally planted for commercial reasons so it was inevitable that they would be harvested at some time, nevertheless it does look a scene of utter destruction, are they being replaced?
13. Ken G. An alternative way of looking at skyscrapers but the loss of shadow detail has left this very gloomy.
14. Me.
15. Phil C. Two men getting down to it, one to hold the door open and another on stand-by - I wondered why my car service was so expensive !
16. Richard B. A very nicely framed detail. In monochrome the texture of the rusting iron plates could almost be mistaken for stonework, the highlights on the frayed rope bring the image to life.
Alan B: Nice landscape reflection. Calming
ReplyDeleteAlex B: Like the architecture brutalism and the isolation of the figure
Andre H: Great composition
Andrew C: A nice flower moment with the wasp/bee?
Arthur H: Mine
Brian O: Nice reflections
Dave C: Nice start with the new Q
David R: great reflection
David S: wonderful reportage shot. Just what Leicas are great at
Dennis A: wonderful capture
Elaine J:😊. Think this serves an emoji
Julian P: Clouds add some drama
Ken G: obviously a month for reflections in submissions 👍
Malcolm R: would love to see in BNW
Phil C: Like the capture of intense concentration
Richard B: great texture in the tones