Church Street, Preston, Lancashire. 9 August, 2026.
Leica Q2. 1/400 sec, f/5.6 @ ISO 100.
Antonio M 
Dave C
David Ro
David S
Lady enjoying the flowers in Thurloe Square, SL3 24-90
Elaine J
Harry H
Julian PChurn foam in the River Cassley by Achness Falls, August 2026, Leica M240 35-70 f/4 Vario Elmar R.
Mark FI grew up in Hull but haven’t lived there for several decades. However, I still return quite regularly. I have long been fascinated by the way in which cities regenerate. Often characterful old buildings are lost in the process. The street where this image was taken comprises a curious mix of residential and industrial Victorian buildings – it feels rather down-at-heel, but I find myself drawn to the striking overhead conveyor in this complex. I hope that it doesn’t become a casualty of urban regeneration.
Phil C
Richard B
Santa Maria di Loreto Church dome, Rome.
It is one of the best example of roman renaissance and baroque architecture, built in 1507 at the behest of the baker’s guild.
Leica M10, Zeiss 50mm f 1.5, Iso 100, 1/400, Exp -1/3
My recent memory of The Hyde Hall Flower Show in the very hot weather. That’s why I called it “Best in the shade”. Leica M10, 35mm Summilux (lens originated from Leitz Canada around 1980’s).
It is one of the best example of roman renaissance and baroque architecture, built in 1507 at the behest of the baker’s guild.
Leica M10, Zeiss 50mm f 1.5, Iso 100, 1/400, Exp -1/3
Brian O
“Best in the shade”.My recent memory of The Hyde Hall Flower Show in the very hot weather. That’s why I called it “Best in the shade”. Leica M10, 35mm Summilux (lens originated from Leitz Canada around 1980’s).
Dave C
"South Killingholme Lighthouse” - Leica Q3 43 a vertical pano.
David Ro
Just a quiet moment of peace for this cyclist. I didn’t originally notice the reflective sunglasses but for me they make the picture more intriguing. Lake Garda north shore taken with a 90mm Summicron and an M10D
Lady enjoying the flowers in Thurloe Square, SL3 24-90
Elaine J
Panasonic FZ1000 with a Leica lens
Harry H
"Derelict Boat" - A derelict boat at Pin Mill on the River Orwell. Leica SL2-S 24-70mm Elmarit Vario f2.8 @125s
Julian P
Ken G
Lighthouse- Ross and Cromarty, Leica Q 28mmMalcolm R
“Accommodation” - Bedford prison reflected in the Estate Agent’s window opposite, Fujifilm X E5 with 40mm Summicron C , 1/250th @ ISO 2500.
“Accommodation” - Bedford prison reflected in the Estate Agent’s window opposite, Fujifilm X E5 with 40mm Summicron C , 1/250th @ ISO 2500.
Mark F
Nigel T
Head Gardener's bothy, Lost Gardens of Heligon. Leica M10 & Zeiss 35mm f2.8
Phil C
"Heatwave", moored on the beach at Beadnell Bay, Northumberland. Leica M(240), 50mm
Richard B
'On Reflection' (Manhattan Island)
Leica CL digital/Vario-Elmar Lens: ISO100, f11, 1 sec.
Leica CL digital/Vario-Elmar Lens: ISO100, f11, 1 sec.
1. Alex B. I like the overall composition, the street complemented in b+w with a moody sky. However, the distorted perspective in the church is a distraction, easily corrected in an edit.
ReplyDelete2. Antonio M. An impressive structure. At 0.3/second, I wonder if a tripod or other support has been used to ensure a sharp image.
3. Brian O. An english summer scene. It feels very busy visually, the foreground deckchairs alone help to anchor the eye. I feel I want to see more detail.
4. Dave C. Seamlessly constructed (photographically), this photo says much about our nationwide inability to care for our heritage in less well known parts of the built environment.
5. David Ro. The seated figure adds to the story in this lakeside scene. Is he waiting for someone; what holds his gaze beyond the frame?
6. David S. This image has all the hallmarks of a photographer enjoying the best of a fast aperture. Tonally, the image has a dream-like quality, the face of the lady penetrates the scene in sharp centre focus. We sense enjoying an intimate moment.
7. Elaine J. The stone cairn, place boldly in the foreground, is undoubtedly the subject of this panorama. Sculpted by the light, it gives a sense of perspective to the scene beyond.
8. Harry H. Presented as a semi-abstract subject, the old boat is attractively rendered in monochrome, resembling a pencil drawing. I like the tonality.
9. Julian P. The foam, captured by the rock formation and the photographer alike, is well seen - an intimate landscape. The colour and textures hold my eye; I see the potential for photos within this photo.
10. Ken G. My immediate thought is of the ‘false’ colour generated in IR photography.The sky certainly feels unreal. But is this infra-red or visible spectrum? Unfortunately, it does not appeal to me.
11. Malcom R. Not easy on the eye, the photographer has done well to avoid creating a ’selfie’ in the shop window. I like the clever synergy here, the idea of two or more very different homes.
12. Mark F. Well presented in monochrome, this image is evocative of a fast disappearing age. It is the light that gives it life, the ephemeral beauty that so often goes unseen.
13. Nigel T. There is a sense of incarceration in a small room, the dust-ridden furnishings trapped in their abandonment. The window brings relief to the dusty scene, offering life and colour beyond.
14. Phil C. Moorings so often bring a visual tangle of masts conspiring against any sense of harmony. But not here: the photographer has considered the scene, the placement of the elements, ensuring the parts combine to add to the whole.
15. My photo.
Alex B: Mine
ReplyDeleteAntonio M: An excellent image, nicely detailed. Though I’m worried by the halo around the building.
Brian O: A very fun image. I like the colours.
Dave C: An excellent image - lovely detail and textures in the old building. I wonder what it would be like in Monochrome - “red filter” to darken the blue sky.
David Ro: A very nice image. I’m glad you didn’t dehaze it - the hills on the far shore look a long way away. You are right - the reflective sunglasses do add something.
David S: An excellent monochrome portrait.
Elaine J: A very nice landscape. You seem to have dealt well with the high contrast. Good detail in the foreground subject.
Harry H: Lovely textures in the boat, and I like the reflection. The water is almost burnt out with little detail, which concentrates the view to the subject - the boat. Good work.
Julian P: The rocks on the right are matched by the turbulent river on the left, which contrast with, and frame, the more peaceful centre. Nice work.
Ken G: I really like this image, although I think there may be too much foreground. The post-processing is interesting - I like the colours.
Malcolm R: An interesting juxtaposition - selling houses over the road from a prison. Well seen.
Mark F: An excellent monochrome - good range of tones and details. A pity the sky is so featureless - still, we have to make do with what nature provides.
Nigel T: Nicely taken - good detail of the interior of the room without over exposing the exterior.
Phil C: An image for last Summer.
Richard B: An excellent image. The aspect ratio is prefect.
Alex B
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a moody busy B & W image enhanced by the dramatic sky, I do like the curved lamp posts.
Antonio M
A nicely detailed shot of the dome with dramatic sky behind, however there is a lighter band of sky around the dome which is quite distracting.
Brian O
I do like the arrangement of deck chairs in the centre of the image, a tighter crop would have made a stronger image, I find the right hand side of the frame a distraction.
Dave C
This is an interesting collection of derelict buildings with an impressive summer sky, a nice record of the lighthouse.
Dave Ro
It’s a pity the cyclist didn’t pause in the centre of the frame that would have made a stronger image, but this is still a striking shot with a dramatic backdrop across the lake.
David S.
A well captured moment, I do like the softness of the flowers framing the lady, a most pleasing image.
Elaine J
An intriguing shot of the stones with the beach, sea and coastline making an interesting background.
Harry H
A high contrast treatment of the boat and the reflection it cast works well although I would liked to have seen a little more detail in the water surface.
Julian P
I do like this image, the contrasting colours and textures make a most pleasing composition.
Ken G
The foreground textures leads the eye to the lighthouse with a most interesting tint to the sky.
Malcolm R
An good use of a reflection with the entrance to the prison framed by the property for sale details, well spotted!
Mark F
A good monochrome shot enhanced by the backstory. The various shapes of building and industrial elements make for an interesting image, although I find the expanse of empty sky a little distracting.
Nigel T - mine.
Phil C
A good name for the boat given the summer we have all just enjoyed! The foreground rope leads the eye into the image and the B & W treatment is most pleasing.
Richard B
A striking image enhanced by the tight letter box crop. The lighting creates interesting shadows and highlights along the shoreline buildings.
Alex B.”Church Street Preston"
ReplyDeleteLovely tones, my eye is directed from the bottom left of the street through two the middle, where the poster on the building and is anchored between the shape of the street light and the church spire, nice work.
Antonio M. “Santa Maria di Loreto dome”
Nice Shot of the Santa Maria di Loreto dome.
Brian.O “best in the shade”
Very Colourful image of traditional deck chairs on a beautiful summers day, possibly the owners are taking shade in the beer tent.
Dave.C “ South Killingholme Lighthouse”
Decaying old lighthouse Set against a Beautiful blue cloudy sky. I love the different textures within this image! The peeling paint and blown masonry.
David.Ro “Cyclist”
The reflective sun glasses does add interest to this image, and I do like the light and dark contrast between the foreground and the background.
Dave.S “Lady enjoying the flowers”
Lovely Monochrome Portrait
Elaine J “no Title”
Nice contrast of colours, blue sky against orange of the stones, overall nice landscape image.
Mine.
Julian.P “foam”
This image is layered with colour and textures, well done.
Ken.G “ Lighthouse”
I love the split contrast of colours! Orange grassy foreground against the blue/cyan sky, the sky as a Cyan tone to it, looks almost like it was shot on film.
Malcolm.R “Accommodation”
Not sure if anyone would like their next accommodation too be Bedford Prison, a well composed symmetrical shot of the 4 advertised properties and the door of the prison in the centre, just a shame that the car is in the image.
Mark.F “No title”
A lovely shot of the old industrial age.
Nigel.T“Gardeners bothy”
Nice light through the window illuminating the dusty room and furniture.
Phil.C “Heatwave”
Your rope leads your eye to the boat, well comprised image.
Richard.B “ On reflection”
Nice panorama shot of Manhattan island.
Alex B: Really like the way you have balanced the erect tower with the curving lamp posts which seems to bend towards the portrait on the distant wall. Well caught.
ReplyDeleteAntonio M: Nice image, but what happened around the dome? Is it a PP artefact?
Brian O: It looks baking. Hardly really a day for a garden show, but nice shot
Dave C: It's in a very sad state, isn't it. You captured it for posterity. I can't imagine that the house will last that much longer!
David Ro: Took me a while to catch the reflective glasses as well! I like the composition and depth of field. Good catch
David S: I really like this one. Was it posed? In any case the image is great. She looks very happy among the flowers. I like the smile playing around her eyes and mouth.
Elaine J: What a wonderful view. Where is it? Northern Scotland, NZ? Norway. It is beautiful.
Harry H: I have to admit, embarassingly, when I first saw this on a small screen on a small screen I thought it was a trilobite :-) !! Now I look at it on a larger screen I really like it. I like trilobites, too! Perhaps a touch darker/more contrast? (It may be my screen.)
It's such a shame there are so many discarded boats on the Orwell.
Julian P: Fascinatingly abstract patterns. Very unusual.
Ken G: I was there not too long ago. You've caught it well, Better than I did! Like it.
Malcolm R: Strange juxtaposition. It took me a while to work it all out. Clever shot.
Mark F: I know how you feel. Regeneration and degeneration change things dramatically. At least the elevator (I thought it was a corridor) is preserved in this shot. NIce.
Nigel T: Really evocative. I am waiting for him/her to return. Is it in use? I found myself looking at the detail to see what traces I could see. Very involving. I wonder what the shot would have been like in B&W.
Phil C: Very appropriate! The clouds look to be building up and I like the way you've handled them. The end of the heatwave?
Richard B: What can you say about the Manhattan skyline? It is always amazing, but I really like the lower light, it belies NY's brash reputation and stresses the amazing architecture, it's really quite subtle. Great shot. Is it stitched or cropped? Not that it matters.
Peter: Thank you. The photo is cropped, not stitched. Taken on an April evening.at 8pm. Richard.
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ReplyDelete1. Alex B. It is the mural on that gable end catches my eye (together with the windswept lampposts) and I wonder if more could be made of them to eliminate the empty foreground?
2. Antonio M. The building is not in the best light to do it justice and that halo is very disconcerting.
3. Brian O. The empty deck chairs in full sun compared to the occupied ones in the shade makes your point well. Unfortunately that same shade makes the occupiers less visible.
4. Dave C. A spot of research reveals this to be a Grade 2 Listed Building which most likely discourages any would be restorer from taking on the obviously much needed repairs.
5. David Ro. Blue sea, blue mountainside and blue sky set off by the red shirt of the cyclist, simple but effective.
6. David S. Lovely portrait of a serene lady surrounded by soft highlight tones that place her in context without competing for our attention. Dreamlike.
7. Elaine J. An eye catching construction in an unspoiled landscape that is rendered crisply sharp from front to back. The colour of the sandy beach is picked up in the algae on the sculpture.
8. Harry H. This has been simplified to the point of abstraction, it has a pen and ink look to it that works well.
9. Julian P. Interestingly the fast shutter speed has frozen the motion of the flowing water making it look as solid as the rocks it is passing through and at the same time emphasising the softness of the (rather grubby) foam.
10. Ken G. False but not unattractive colours here, the browns of the grasses are echoed in the trim on the lighthouse and contrast with the blue/green sky.
11. Me.
12. Mark F. The old house with its industrial fencing is overwhelmed by the adjoining factory and that high level conveyor. It is an intriguing mix of domestic and industrial buildings beautifully rendered in black and white. The excavators are coming!
14. Nigel T. Lovely contrast between the dark, and dusty interior with all its interesting artefacts and the brightness of the gardens outside. It is easy to imagine the old gardener sitting at his rolll top desk at the end of the day making notes of what has been done and what needs to be done tomorrow.
15. Phil C. The name of the boat, the bright sunlight and the bathers reminds us of the recent hot summer. The seagull looks down on it all.
16. Richard B. Blues and greys, sunlight and shadows, it can only be a letterbox format, a sort of bar chart of buildings.
Alex B: Strongly atmospheric monochrome, with the curving street and lamps drawing the eye towards the off-kilter church. The dramatic sky adds nicely to the desolate urban mood.
ReplyDeleteAntonio M: Imposing architectural study, the dome filling the frame with impressive solidity, all complemented by the blue-grey sky
Brian O: Cheerful celebration of an English summer, just nicely exposed on the right side of overexposure. The deckchairs provide a strong foreground motif in the centre.
Dave C: Fascinating study of decay, with peeling surfaces and masonry providing rich texture which contrasts well against the vivid summer sky.
David Ro: A contemplative study where the solitary cyclist gives both scale and narrative interest against the layered composition and vertical street lamps.
My picture
Elaine J: Bold foreground stones give this landscape unusual depth and character. Their warm colour contrasts beautifully with the blues of sea and sky beyond.
Harry H: Pleasingly graphic treatment of the old boat, with its weathered textures particularly effective in monochrome. The reflection almost turns the subject into an abstract form.
Julian P: Richly textured intimate landscape where rock, foam and water create their own miniature world. The contrast between turbulence and calmer water gives the composition energy.
Ken G: Striking and slightly surreal landscape, with the unusual colour treatment and low angle transforming an otherwise conventional coastal scene.
Malcolm R: Clever juxtaposition, with property advertising framing the rather less inviting prospect of Bedford Prison. The symmetry makes the visual joke stand out.
Mark F: Evocative industrial monochrome, the varied structures and deep tones giving the scene real character. The light lends unexpected beauty to a disappearing industrial world.
Nigel T: Wonderful atmosphere of abandonment, with the dusty interior seemingly frozen in time. The bright garden through the window provides a lovely contrast of life outside.
Phil C: Pleasingly ordered composition from the potential visual chaos of a mooring. The foreground rope leads naturally towards the wonderfully named boat.
Richard B: Striking panoramic cityscape, beautifully suited to the elongated format. Light and reflection give the distant Manhattan shoreline an almost cinematic quality.