Dave's 365

[davekiddle]

Well, I've decided to try a 365 this year. I feel I need to push myself to develop my photography, particularly new ideas and techniques.

So here goes -

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1/365 - Ice skating at Winchester Cathedral

[Ajophotog]

Brave man, so good luck Mate. ;)

[fabs]

Good luck Dave. A nice shot to start with! :thumbs:

[Dal]

:withstupid: good luck. nice photo to start with.

[crusher]

Brave man! I shall watch this thread with interest.

(Good start, by the way)!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Ian D J]

A crackin' good start to your venture. Speaking as a '365 creator myself where I'm now dead-on halfway through mine's, I wish you all the best.

[cyclone]

Nice one, wish I had something like that local to me.

[EdinburghGary]

Great start, keep it up!

Gary.

[davekiddle]

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone.

Here's day 2
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2/365 - Help or hindrance?

[fabs]

Ooh, such a topical one already! :D Keep it up. :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Thanks Marc...

[Just Dave]

Nice start Dave good lucky :thumbs:

[purpleclouds]

Great start to the year Dave...keep up the good work! :)

[FeTT]

Brave man there Dave surprised they didn't make you delete it ;) liking your first shot too, good idea well executed, good luck with the rest only 363 days to go :)

Sean

[andy_fozzy]

Hindrance!

Good luck matey :thumbs:

[GarynLea]

Was he asking the guy sitting down for directions to the nearest nick?

Great start Dave :clap:

[davekiddle]

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3/365 - went down to Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset this afternoon to watch the sunset - bloody freezing!

[FeTT]

Another cracker there dave love the colours and the misty water round the rocks. Keep up the good work.

Sean

[crusher]

All great so far. Particularly like day 2 - composition brilliant!!

Keep it up.

:clap:

[purpleclouds]

Todays shpt (#3) is a corker...loverley colours!

[Selkie]

I'm loving Day 3!!

Wish I lived near a beach!

[fabs]

Lovely shot Dave, hope you've warmed up by now! :D

[davekiddle]

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4/365 - Hoody

[crusher]

Editing a success!! "Gritty" feel achieved.

Great shot! Keep 'em coming.:clap:

[cyclone]

Oooh, somebody had a good day today, well done!

[Hacker]

You've certainly got off to a flying start with a very varied and interesting set, looking forward to many more.

:clap:

[davekiddle]

Editing a success!! "Gritty" feel achieved.

Great shot! Keep 'em coming.:clap:
Thanks Keith :)

Oooh, somebody had a good day today, well done!
Yes, managed to get my son to pose for me at last!

You've certainly got off to a flying start with a very varied and interesting set, looking forward to many more.

:clap:
Thanks very much - not sure how long it's going to last though!

[FeTT]

Congrats on day 4 a very good shot niceley edited :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Thanks Sean :)

[davekiddle]

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5/365 - the dreaded return to work after the long Christmas break! I've been meaning to do a shot like this for a while. I'm not really too happy with the way it turned out to be honest, so will try it again sometime in the future (will have to think of a way to rig the tri-pod up inside the car!). Taken with the camera attached to the passenger headrest with a Gorillapod and remote :).

[fabs]

That's not a bad effort Dave. Could yu have gone ultra wide and got yourself in the frame? ;)

[davekiddle]

Thanks Marc. It was ultra wide at 10mm with the Siggy 10-20mm - trouble was the camera was pointing in the wrong direction!

[fabs]

Thanks Marc. It was ultra wide at 10mm with the Siggy 10-20mm - trouble was the camera was pointing in the wrong direction!

Ah, easy then. Next time, rip out the front passenger seat and strap the camera to the rear one, job done! :D

[davekiddle]

Ah, easy then. Next time, rip out the front passenger seat and strap the camera to the rear one, job done! :D :lol::lol::lol:

[crusher]

Nice one Dave. An unusual perspective and well thought out and executed shot.

[davekiddle]

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6/365 - Had a really busy day at work and a meeting tonight so didn't get much opportunity to photograph today. Saw Sarisbury Green Church on the way home tonight so had a go with the good old Siggy 10-20mm.

[FeTT]

Thats a really nice shot Dave the lighting is great, love the star in the top right :thumbs:

Sean

[davekiddle]

Thanks Sean. The 'star' is actually the moon! :)

[fabs]

Cool shot! I know it's the moon but still, almost festive. :D

[FeTT]

Thanks Sean. The 'star' is actually the moon! :)

Hehe I actually though it was a street lamp how did you get that effect?

Sean

[davekiddle]

Hehe I actually though it was a street lamp how did you get that effect?

Sean

Stopping the lens down to a small aperture does it. Exposure was 28 sec, f13, ISO 400

[davekiddle]

Cool shot! I know it's the moon but still, almost festive. :D

Thanks Marc :)

[dellipher]

Some lovely shots already! :)

[clawz]

6 looks WELL spooky! lol, looking good mate!

[davekiddle]

Thanks Adele and Clawz. :)

[davekiddle]

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7/365 - This just about sums my day up today! Nuff said....... :|

[Ajophotog]

:D I like that one, I thought the simple indoor shots would have come much later though. When are you doing the TV through the feet shot? Seriously these first week of shots are really good Dave. Keep at it Mate ;)

[dellipher]

Liking the last shot Dave...pity you've had one of those days!

[FeTT]

Stopping the lens down to a small aperture does it. Exposure was 28 sec, f13, ISO 400


Thanks mate, well I learnt something new today :thumbs:

Cracking shot today simple yet effective, pretty much summed my day up to still have to take a shot for today too :eek:

Sean

[cyclone]

You must have known that pencil was about to break to have written that in the first place :D

[davekiddle]

:D I like that one, I thought the simple indoor shots would have come much later though. When are you doing the TV through the feet shot? Seriously these first week of shots are really good Dave. Keep at it Mate ;)
Thanks very much Alby :)

Liking the last shot Dave...pity you've had one of those days!
Well, all your positive comments certainly help! :D

Thanks mate, well I learnt something new today :thumbs:

Cracking shot today simple yet effective, pretty much summed my day up to still have to take a shot for today too :eek:

Sean
Ta Sean...

You must have known that pencil was about to break to have written that in the first place :D
Yeah, funny that....:shrug::lol:;)

[Chillimonster]

Excellent set of shots so far Dave, keep up the good work.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread :)


Chris

[Chillimonster]

As for in car shots, if your tripon has a bag hook, hang some weight from the hook for stability, if it doesnt, use bunji hooks to the seat runners ;)

[fabs]

I like that shot very much Dave. Shame you had to have a crappy day to get it. Here's to a better day tomorrow. :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

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8/365 - Just a simple shot of a New Forest pony today. :)

[fabs]

Aww, cute! :D

[FeTT]

aww my niece would love him/her nice simple shot well done :)

Sean

[crusher]

Nice one Dave. Love how you've caught his breath in the cold air. Keep it up!

:clap:

[Chillimonster]

Agree about the breath in the cold air - really adds to the shot :)

[davekiddle]

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9/365 - I'm not feeling very inspired or creative today. I saw this on my way home from work and grabbed a shot. I didn't have my tripod with me so I had to over-expose the moon (I expect the dynamic range between the moon and crane was too much anyway :shrug:)

[fabs]

Looks like the cables from the crane are behind the moon! :D Don't worry Dave, out of 365 you're entitled to have an off day.

[dellipher]

I think it works even with the over exposed moon.
The "problem" with taking the images for 365, is we even have to take them when we'd rather be doing something else!!

[davekiddle]

Looks like the cables from the crane are behind the moon! :D Don't worry Dave, out of 365 you're entitled to have an off day.

I think it works even with the over exposed moon.
The "problem" with taking the images for 365, is we even have to take them when we'd rather be doing something else!!

Thanks you two. I just wanted to get home in the warm today! Still, we all have the weekend ahead to grab some good shots. Woohoo! :woot:

[dellipher]

Dave, if you cannot find anything out and about, what about something inside to show how your day went.....or a nice hot fire ;)

[FeTT]

Nice idea mate shame about the blown moon but as you said there was probably no way of getting it without the moon overexposing or underexposing the crane.

Sean

[davekiddle]

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10/365 = A simple winter plant shot. :)

[fabs]

Frosty! I'm just warming up after the zoo trip and you've made me feel cold again! :D

[davekiddle]

Frosty! I'm just warming up after the zoo trip and you've made me feel cold again! :D

Yeah sorry about that! This was at 3pm this afternoon. Brrrr....! :)

[cyclone]

It's been cold here too, not THAT cold at 3pm though!
Really like this one, very simple image, don't think you could ask for better bokeh than that.

[fabs]

3pmthis afternoon I was at Whipsnade Zoo, it was -5! :eek:

[Chillimonster]

Like has been said, a nice simple, clean image :thumbs:

[FeTT]

Like has been said, a nice simple, clean image :thumbs:


:agree: well done mate :)

[Jade]

wow really nice start
really like all of them so far

[davekiddle]

Thanks Jade :D

[Forbiddenbiker]

Enjoying all these, good to see something different every time... nice spot on the last.

:thumbs::thumbs:

[davekiddle]

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11/365 - Today's was easy - woke to see this out of the window. A slight bit of motion blur due to me still being 3/4 asleep when I took it! What a great start to the day! :D

[purpleclouds]

Love the colours on todays! Great composition too :)

[davekiddle]

Thanks Phil, I'm not often awake early enough to see sunrise at the weekends! To be truthful, the missus woke me to say 'Come and look at the sunrise'. Honest, I stopped complaining at her when I saw it! :D

[liss]

fantastic colours in that sky , makes me feel slightly warmer in this freezing weather

[fabs]

That sky is incredible Dave, well captured. Wonderful colours. :thumbs:

[FeTT]

Not much to say that hasn't already been said thats a nice view to wake up to, well done for dragging yourself out of bed :thumbs:

[cyclone]

Nothing like that round here today, grey grey and grey.

[davekiddle]

Thanks all :)

[davekiddle]

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12/365 - Resolution - no not mine, but it occurred to me it might be a lot of people's.

[fabs]

Indeed. It's my resolution to make sure all my take away menus are up to date. Oh, and I'd be environmentally friendly and recycle that piece of rubbish in the middle! :D

[davekiddle]

What's wrong with Noodles then? :lol:

[FeTT]

Mmmmmm making me hungry :)

[fabs]

What's wrong with Noodles then? :lol:

You know which one I mean! :nono: :lol:

[davekiddle]

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13/365 - Another unimaginative one today, but it took me ages to set up to get a sharp shot - there must be a draft somewhere! :lol:
Taken with Nikon D80 & Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro, 3 sec @ f22 ISO 100.

[FeTT]

Nice sharp shot there Dave great detail and lovely colours.

Sean

[fabs]

Hate close up flower shots! :razz: :lol: But well done for getting it done. :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

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14/365 - Aarrrgh! Not enough time again today. :bang: Still, made my son's day - he is well chuffed that one of his hand painted Warhammer 40,000 models is pictured on the internet! :lol:

[cyclone]

I have nothing cool looking like this to add in.
I need to find cool stuff.

[ShrubMonkey]

Hi Dave, just been directed to this site from another forum. I have decided to do my own photo a day challenge (not to the same standard as yours) and your thread was the first of the same subject I stumbled upon. what can I say, Your shots have provided me with much inspiration and admiration.

My effort A Photo a Day (http://shrubmonkey.smugmug.com/gallery/7008587_Pf87B#449471295_UjmrX)

My biggest challenge is that I work from home in a small village and I'm finding inspiration really tough :'(

Edit: I guess you live in Hampshire from your shots? I'm just up the road in the Andover area.

[fabs]

If I knew what it was Dave, I'd comment on it. Whatever happened to Action Man, now THAT was a toy! :D

[liss]

and barbie dont forget her :)

i thought warhammer was little men ????

[purpleclouds]

and barbie dont forget her :)

i thought warhammer was little men ????

This one must be a big little man! :D

[dellipher]

Ive heard of and about warhammer, but dont know it :lol:
Cool shot, glad the son is pleased! :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Thanks all. My lad is well pleased at the positive comments :D

Hi Dave, just been directed to this site from another forum. I have decided to do my own photo a day challenge (not to the same standard as yours) and your thread was the first of the same subject I stumbled upon. what can I say, Your shots have provided me with much inspiration and admiration.

My effort A Photo a Day (http://shrubmonkey.smugmug.com/gallery/7008587_Pf87B#449471295_UjmrX)

My biggest challenge is that I work from home in a small village and I'm finding inspiration really tough :'(

Edit: I guess you live in Hampshire from your shots? I'm just up the road in the Andover area.

Thanks Jan for the kind words. I think we all struggle with inspiration on these challenges from time to time, especially with trying to fit a job in as well! But you've got off to a great start, particularly Jan 9th - what fantastic eyes! :thumbs: You might want to start posting here too - there's a lot of encouragement and ideas between us all.
And yes, I'm in Southampton, just down the road. :)

[davekiddle]

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15/365 - Cat heaven! Rug, fire, basket, having my picture taken, Purr-fect! :lol:

[fabs]

What a lovely cat, beautiful colouring and eye.

[davekiddle]

Thanks Marc. She's a cross between an Exotic and Siamese (I think!)

[cyclone]

Ahh cute cat, must be getting close to me posting a couple more of mine.

[davekiddle]

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16/365 - Another quick one today as I'm off out tonight. This is Chudley, a big ginger tomcat. He's not my cat, he lives across the road but seems to spend more time in my house than his own (probably as I have three female cats:love:). I caught him today curled up asleep in my home made lightbox!

[liss]

nice to see the cats are getting involved, day 15 cat loks like a princess lol

[fabs]

See? Even when they're not your own, they still dominate your bloomin' life! :lol:

[kitten]

beautiful kitty pics, the last two. The first one looks very smug and comfy and the last one looks really, really alert. Great shots :D

[FeTT]

Aww cute cats mate good to see the pets (and the neighbours) getting in on the act both nice shots good dof and nice detail especially like the eyes in todays well done mate.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

I tawt a taw a puddy cat! :D

[davekiddle]

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17/365 - Not feeling great today. Can feel man flu grabbing me. Anyway, ventured out to get a shot and came across this lady selling The Big Issue. Not entirely happy with it as a little blurred but heck, the best I can do today! :p

[cyclone]

I quite like that actually, text on the mag looks pretty sharp here.

[fabs]

That's a good street shot, a bit blurred is allowed in this type of photography IMHO. :thumbs:

[crusher]

Nice to see you're still going strong. You haven't posted one I don't like yet!

Hope the oncoming "man flu" won't keep you from Marwell tomorrow.

:clap:

[davekiddle]

:thankyou: Thanks guys :)

Nice to see you're still going strong. You haven't posted one I don't like yet!

Hope the oncoming "man flu" won't keep you from Marwell tomorrow.

:clap:

No don't worry Keith, I'll be there...

[Ajophotog]

again another good shot Dave, you seem to be throwing super shots into this thread Mate, keep it up.:thumbs:

[davekiddle]

again another good shot Dave, you seem to be throwing super shots into this thread Mate, keep it up.:thumbs:

:thumbs: Cheers Alby.

[FeTT]

Hope you don't get the same man flu as me Dave 4 days now and I'm still feeling no better, took a days holiday from work today to try and recover ended up falling asleep about lunch time and sleeping most of the afternoon woke up about 5ish and still feel like crap it's really starting to get me down now.

Nice shot Im still not brave enough to take street photo's yet I'm sure Ive seen her twin sister selling the Big Issue in Newcastle :lol:

Sean

[davekiddle]

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18/365 - Went to the TP Marwell Meet (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=106679) today and snapped this Snow Leopard. :D

About 14 of us turned up. The weather was very kind and we all had a great day. Watch out for the picture threads later.

[Ajophotog]

nice one Dave, great day again ;)

[fabs]

Loving that Dave, glad you had a good day! :thumbs:

[FeTT]

Nice one Dave glad you had a good day out, thats a beautiful kitty wish we had somewhere like that close by I'd be there most weekends :)

Sean

[ShrubMonkey]

Love the Snow Leopard, was this taken through the front viewing glass (great enclosure isn't it?). One of our favourite animals at Marwell. Plan to be going a lot as we purchased a family season ticket this year. Shame I've not got a decent lens to get some closeups.

[kitten]

wow! Pretty Kitty :D

[davekiddle]

Thanks very much for the kind comments guys and gals :)

Love the Snow Leopard, was this taken through the front viewing glass (great enclosure isn't it?). One of our favourite animals at Marwell. Plan to be going a lot as we purchased a family season ticket this year. Shame I've not got a decent lens to get some closeups.
Yes, shot through the glass, but to be honest the Leopard was walking around everywhere in the cage so a short focal length lens would've been fine.

[crusher]

Nicely done Dave - I thought you might post one of the Snow Leopard!!

:clap:

[Chillimonster]

Nice eye contact on the Snow Leopard :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

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19/365 - another rush shot tonight - in from work and straight out to camera club. Meet Elsa, the third of my cats :)

[fabs]

Lovely. :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Thanks Marc- I need to catch up with the rest of the 365's etc. I'm a bit behind with what everyone else has been doing, but that's a job for tomorrow :)

[fabs]

I lose track myself. I usually have to check which one's I've commented on. :bonk:

[FeTT]

I lose track myself. I usually have to check which one's I've commented on. :bonk:

Same here mate, nice kitty there Dave well captured :)

Sean

[davekiddle]

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20/365 - My usual lunchtime view - Barton-on-Sea which is near to where I work - not bad is it?

[fabs]

Well it beats a view of office buildings anyway! :D

[Chillimonster]

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20/365 - My usual lunchtime view - Barton-on-Sea which is near to where I work - not bad is it?

Not Bad!, Not Bad!?

Its bloody fantastic. All i have to look at at lunch is my computer screen, or if i'm lucky, the local chip-shop menu :D

[ShrubMonkey]

What a fantastic place to have lunch, great pic too :thumbs:

[crusher]

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19/365 - another rush shot tonight - in from work and straight out to camera club. Meet Elsa, the third of my cats :)

Not quite a Snow Leopard.........but a great shot no less!

[crusher]

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20/365 - My usual lunchtime view - Barton-on-Sea which is near to where I work - not bad is it?

That's not you up in the 'chute is it?
:lol:

[davekiddle]

:lol: No but I wouldn't mind having a go. It was weird conditions today as those guys only go up in a very light breeze but the sea in the photo gives the impression it was really windy.

[fabs]

That's not you up in the 'chute is it?
:lol:

That would be a hell of a remote or a camera with a 30minute self timer! :lol:

[FeTT]

You have no excuse for not having anything to shoot after showing that mate ;) What a Beautiful to work by lucky git :lol: Nice shot too :thumbs:

Sean

[davekiddle]

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21/365 - I went to the cliff top to eat my lunch again today and these guys were out again. I took lots of shots but I liked this one best. I might post some of the others in another post. :D

Taken with my Sigma 10-20mm at 10mm which always gives a nice sky colour I think.

[purpleclouds]

Really nice shot that....I like it a lot :thumbs:

[fabs]

That's really cool Dave. I really want that lens! :D

[crusher]

Really nice shot that....I like it a lot :thumbs:

:plusone:

Brilliant!

[liss]

thats come out really good what lense is it?

[davekiddle]

Thanks for the kind comments guys - appreciated :)

Liss, it's the Sigma 10-20mm taken at 10mm :D

[FeTT]

Great shot mate lovely colours, makes a change seeing something flying shot with a wide angle usually it's all zoom.

Sean

[liss]

ahh ill not be getting one of them anytime soon :(

[mikehiow]

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20/365 - My usual lunchtime view - Barton-on-Sea which is near to where I work - not bad is it?

I love it over that way, I used to live in New Milton, I spent most of my summer down there (when I wasn't working :( )

[davekiddle]

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22/365 - Shoes under the spotlight! Saw this in a shop today and thought it would make an interesting shot, so sorry Fabs, no self portrait today! :)
Well, three weeks gone and I'm still feeling as excited about a photo a day as I was when I started...... :cuckoo: :lol:

[irw1]

Really enjoying your 365 so far Dave! :thumbs: The shot(s) of Barton cliff-top are really lovely - my wife and I often walk our dog there as we live and work in New Milton.:)

I may have an little idea you might like for a 365 shot if you're interested/running out of ideas at any future stage! ;) I will drop you a PM at some point...

Best of luck with the 365 - I'll be following it with interest!:thumbs:

[FeTT]

Liking the shoes shot something different but works well nice one mate :thumbs:

Sean

[davekiddle]

I love it over that way, I used to live in New Milton, I spent most of my summer down there (when I wasn't working :( )
Yes it's lovely isn't it Mike? I work in New Milton.

Really enjoying your 365 so far Dave! :thumbs: The shot(s) of Barton cliff-top are really lovely - my wife and I often walk our dog there as we live and work in New Milton.:)

I may have an little idea you might like for a 365 shot if you're interested/running out of ideas at any future stage! ;) I will drop you a PM at some point...

Best of luck with the 365 - I'll be following it with interest!:thumbs:
Thanks very much, and I'll keep an eye out for the PM :D.

Liking the shoes shot something different but works well nice one mate :thumbs:

Sean
Thanks very much Sean :thumbs:

[fabs]

Well I'm very disappointed! :( An unhealthy interest in shoes! :eek: :suspect: :D

:thumbs:

[cyclone]

Day 21 is a corker of a shot mate, well done.
Going to work would be so much easier for so many people with views like yours aswell.

[Chillimonster]

LOVE day 21's shot. It needs to be printed and hung :)

It would also make excellent desktop wallpaper material :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

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23/365 - Dark portrait - my mood today....:|

[Chillimonster]

very mean and moody dave :)

[fabs]

Indeed, here's hoping you can come out of the shadows tomorrow. ;)

[FeTT]

very mean and moody dave :)


:agree: hope your feeling a bit brighter tomorrow mate.

Sean

[davekiddle]

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24/365 - Went out to the local church tonight as I had seen it before all lit up and thought "That'll be a good one for my 365". Guess what? It wasn't lit up tonight! :shrug: Took some shots anyway and got this - a bit of processing to get something out of it! :D Here's to a better shot tomorrow!

70 secs at F10 ISO 100 (I think)

[cyclone]

Haha,
I saw the inside lights on in the one down the road, and they were well balanced for brightness with the sky. I thought that'd make a nice shot, went down, parked up, set tripod up, went to press remote shutter.....

.....lights went out. AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHH LOL :D

[davekiddle]

:D Flippin typical!

[FeTT]

Still not a bad shot mate done well considering the conditions like the slight star trails aswell :thumbs:

Sean

[davekiddle]

Thanks Sean

[kitten]

loving the last week or so of shots Dave :thumbs: Today's in particular, love what you've done with the sky.

[crusher]

I like that church - very moody! Keep 'em coming!

(How are you getting on with the new camera back-pack)?

[davekiddle]

loving the last week or so of shots Dave :thumbs: Today's in particular, love what you've done with the sky.
Thanks Kitty :)

I like that church - very moody! Keep 'em coming!

(How are you getting on with the new camera back-pack)?
Thanks Keith. The new backpack is HUGE! But I can fit all my gear in and its a lot more comfortable than the shoulder bag! (Even if I do feel I look like I'm going on a 50 mile yomp when wearing it!)

[fabs]

Not too bad Dave. Should have banged on the doors and demanded they put the lights on. :naughty: :D

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3225066183_e6a70ec00d_o.jpg
25/365 - Me x 2! Had this sort of shot in mind for a while so decided to give it a go today. This was actually my practice one but I spent so long in Photoshop trying to figure out how to get it right that I've now run out of light and can't be bothered to do it again! :bang: I'm not exactly happy as they're not the most flattering of poses either! :thumbsdown: Ah well, back to this concept later I think when I've had a practice or found an easier way of doing it! :help:

[FeTT]

Good effort there Dave it would probably take me 2 weeks to get the photoshopping done on one of these :lol:

Sean

[davekiddle]

Thanks Sean :)

[cyclone]

I can see a bit of elbow overlap :)
My 2nd one was much better than my first, I'm sure your next will be awesome :thumbs:

[fabs]

You on the left look like you're bored, what were you saying to you? :lol:

Must give this a go at some point.

[davekiddle]

Probably something like " Must get up and do a 365 photo soon" :D

[ShrubMonkey]

Love the 'Twins' shot, was thinking of doing one of these myself at somepoint.

[fabs]

Probably something like " Must get up and do a 365 photo soon" :D

:lol:

[Chillimonster]

Like it ;)

Composite images are the staple food of any '365' (mine is coming soon :lol:)

:thumbs:

[crusher]

Excellent!!

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/3229712634_16eac84623_o.jpg
26/365 - Guess what I got today? :D:D:D:D:D:woot::woot::woot::woot:

[fabs]

A new kettle? :thinking: :D

[cyclone]

Yay for you.
Wish I had one!

[davekiddle]

A new kettle? :thinking: :D
Probably does make the tea... it does everything else :lol:

Yay for you.
Wish I had one!
Yeah well I thought I'd treat myself....I'm not normally into gadgets....much! :lol:

[FeTT]

Nice one Dave had mine since August I think, awesome bit of kit beware though the app store can become quite addictive :) Nice shot too how did you get the screen to be bright, every time I've tried to photograph mine the screen looks really dull same with my computer screens.


Sean

[davekiddle]

Thanks Sean, I made sure there was no light reflection on it. Took a few goes mind you, so it wasn't as easy as it looks. :)

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3232581108_637061f3c7_o.jpg
27/365 - Something in the house - can you guess what? :)

[fabs]

Have just had the missus stare at that over my shoulder for two minutes, then say...."Nah"! :lol:

[FeTT]

Is it some sort of medievel torture device... hmm probably not, got no idea mate hope you will put us out of our misery and tell us eventually :lol:

Sean

[cyclone]

27/365 - Something in the house - can you guess what? :)

Yep, I know what it is.
Is it a manual or an electric one?

[davekiddle]

Yep, I know what it is.
Is it a manual or an electric one?

Electric, of course!! ;)

[78seconds]

A cappuccino creamer?

[davekiddle]

A cappuccino creamer?

Correct!

[davekiddle]

Well no photo today as I'm away on business. I have taken a shot but don't know how to upload it from the iPhone. :)

[FeTT]

I think theres an application to upload to flickr from the Iphone but only for images taken with the Iphone camera, which is a shame.

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3237741413_c4e91d18a7_o.jpg
28/365 - Well I've been away at my company's national conference in Harrogate for the last two days so not much opportunity to take decent photos. Here's a shot of the Holiday Inn next to the Harrogate Conference Centre taken on the iPhone.

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3238582148_0e0c14f055_o.jpg
29/365 - Another full on day today staring at 7.30am and finishing at 10.30pm with zero oppertunity to take a decent shot. I wasn't going to post today but when I looked at my iPhone this morning I saw it had somehow managed to take a screenshot of itself! I have no idea how it did this. As far as I'm aware, there's no facility to do this on the phone! Not a good shot by any means, more a weird curiosity! :lol:

[davekiddle]

I think theres an application to upload to flickr from the Iphone but only for images taken with the Iphone camera, which is a shame.

Thanks Sean, I'll have to investigate this. :)

[ShrubMonkey]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3237741413_c4e91d18a7_o.jpg
28/365 - Well I've been away at my company's national conference in Harrogate for the last two days so not much opportunity to take decent photos. Here's a shot of the Holiday Inn next to the Harrogate Conference Centre taken on the iPhone.

For the tiny camera in the iPhone that is a good shot

[FeTT]

Weirdness :lol: no idea how you managed to screencap the Iphone if you figure it out let me know, and thats a pretty good picture from the Iphone camera I must admit I wasn't too impressed by the camera on it guess I wasn't using it right :)

Sean

[davekiddle]

Thanks chaps. :)

I figured out that holding the 'Home' button and pressing the 'Off' button takes a screenshot, so not so weird after all! :D

[FeTT]

Ah well I learnt something new today :)

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3239209935_b85792b69f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3239213343_6c28ee8913_o.jpg

30/365 - Opposites. I was out and about at Barton-on-Sea at lunchtime and spotted these keyhole covers on a couple of the beach huts - thought they made an interesting pair of shots.

[Chillimonster]

Excellent shot from the iPhone :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

Oooohh - Love the lock photo :thumbs: :)

[davekiddle]

Cheers Chilli :thumbs:

[fabs]

Like the lock covers Dave, lovely colours. :thumbs:

[purpleclouds]

I love the contrasting blue and yellows....lovely stuff :D

[davekiddle]

Like the lock covers Dave, lovely colours. :thumbs:
Thanks Marc

I love the contrasting blue and yellows....lovely stuff :D
Cheers Phil :)

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3241676124_313d13cd4b_o.jpg
31/365 - Humble Beginnings. This shot actually took me two hours messing about with lighting in my home made lightbox to get it how I wanted it. The camera was picked up in a local charity shop, fully working like new for £2! :)

[fabs]

Like that shot Dave. I've often heard of camera bargains being had in charity shops but I've never seen any and we have a plethera od charity shops where I live.

[purpleclouds]

Like that shot Dave. I've often heard of camera bargains being had in charity shops but I've never seen any and we have a plethera od charity shops where I live.

:agree: I'm sure I should check them more than once every 6 months though :lol:

Nice shot today :)

[cyclone]

I've never shot film,
really starting to think I'm missing out.

[crusher]

You're certainly coming up with a diverse range of subjects and ideas mate!

Don't think there has been a duff one yet. Keep going:clap::clap:

The camera/film still life is brilliant - you have got the lighting/composition spot on.

[FeTT]

Really nice shot Dave well lit, and nice composition are you planning on using it or was it just one of thos bargains you couldn't resist.

Sean

[davekiddle]

Like that shot Dave. I've often heard of camera bargains being had in charity shops but I've never seen any and we have a plethera od charity shops where I live.
I go down and have a look every now and again - usually you have to ask as they don't display them. I went in to one shop and was shown a box with about 30 or so cameras in! :lol:

:agree: I'm sure I should check them more than once every 6 months though :lol:

Nice shot today :)
Cheers Phil. :)

I've never shot film,
really starting to think I'm missing out.
Yeah you should try it - it's different. You find you take more time over the shot when using film *** every shot is costing you money! Bet you can't take a shot and NOT look at the back of the camera! :lol:

You're certainly coming up with a diverse range of subjects and ideas mate!

Don't think there has been a duff one yet. Keep going:clap::clap:

The camera/film still life is brilliant - you have got the lighting/composition spot on.
Thanks very much Keith :thumbs:

Really nice shot Dave well lit, and nice composition are you planning on using it or was it just one of thos bargains you couldn't resist.

Sean
Yes I do use it from time to time. I have a couple of old film cameras. This one I keep in the glove box in the car. :)

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3244475293_ba3e541217_o.jpg

32/365 - I was stuck for something to shoot today so I went out for a drive on the way to see a friend and came across these colourful windows. This is some sort of old navy building near the Explosion! (http://www.explosion.org.uk/) museum in Gosport. I really like the colour combinations :D

[cyclone]

I think photo's like this are great, I never 'see' them :(

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3246795425_be21238058_o.jpg

33/365 - Off into the snow I go....well not quite actually. I didn't go to work today as I have a 35 mile drive through the New Forest. I got about a third of the way and turned back - there were broken cars everywhere! :|

[davekiddle]

:thinking: Mmmmm........must be losing my touch! :lol:

[Ajophotog]

Well Dave I think it's made an impression ;)

[fabs]

Sorry Dave, how did I miss this one? :thinking: It's very clever, did you have to put the camera down on the snow?

[davekiddle]

Well Dave I think it's made an impression ;) :lol::lol::lol:

Sorry Dave, how did I miss this one? :thinking: It's very clever, did you have to put the camera down on the snow?
Thanks Marc - almost on the ground - used a Gorillapod flat! ;)

[Chillimonster]

I like the shot from day 32 - would look nice printed A3 and framed.

The footprint shot is clever too - nice and 'crisp'

:thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Cheers Chilli :thumbs:

[FeTT]

I think photo's like this are great, I never 'see' them :(


I agree just haven't got the eye to spot them I suppose

Really like yesterdays very "cool" shot sorry couldn't resist :lol:, brave to not too sure I would like mt camera so close to the snow.

Sean

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3250639351_7e753790ae_o.jpg

34/365 - The Needles, Isle Of Wight. Shot from my usual lunchtime spot with the 70-300VR. :)

[ShrubMonkey]

Great mood shot, almost looks like a model.

[FeTT]

God your a lucky bloke my lunchtime view is a long a busy street in town that usually has a lot a chav scum walking down it.

Great shot mate :thumbs:

Sean

[crusher]

Nice one! Great B & W conversion as well.

:clap::clap:

[fabs]

I am really very jealous of where you work! :D

[davekiddle]

Great mood shot, almost looks like a model.
Thanks Julian.

God your a lucky bloke my lunchtime view is a long a busy street in town that usually has a lot a chav scum walking down it.

Great shot mate :thumbs:

Sean
Thanks Sean...I guess I am lucky, but we always take the things we have so much for granted don't we?

Nice one! Great B & W conversion as well.

:clap::clap:
Thanks Keith :)

I am really very jealous of where you work! :D
Yeah, I will miss it here if I ever get re-located

[Davec223]

Great shot Dave. Its funny it is a very common sight for me and yet I have never thought of it as an interesting view. I suppose it what you get used to. I am going to have to open my eyes and start shooting more, just because I see it most days doesn't mean of isn't interesting. I thank you for firing up my enthusiasum again. I look toward to following your 365 from now on.

[davekiddle]

Great shot Dave. Its funny it is a very common sight for me and yet I have never thought of it as an interesting view. I suppose it what you get used to. I am going to have to open my eyes and start shooting more, just because I see it most days doesn't mean of isn't interesting. I thank you for firing up my enthusiasum again. I look toward to following your 365 from now on.

Thanks Dave, that's a really nice thing to say. We'll have to arrange to meet up for a cuppa one lunchtime :)

[irw1]

Only just catching up with this Dave, and still really enjoying following your 365.:)

I did wonder how you took your snow "footprint" shot, and it was good to hear how you did it - the Gorillapod sounds ideal!:D

Personally, I think your shot of the Olympus camera and the 35mm film is just awesome! I understand how long it can take to get this kind of shot "just" how you want it, and you've produced a very professional result there imo. It works really well on the black background, and the reflection is superb!:clap: Was there much photoshop work involved, or did you achieve the look you wanted mostly in camera?

Looking forward to seeing more, keep it up! :thumbs:

[davekiddle]

Only just catching up with this Dave, and still really enjoying following your 365.:)

I did wonder how you took your snow "footprint" shot, and it was good to hear how you did it - the Gorillapod sounds ideal!:D

Personally, I think your shot of the Olympus camera and the 35mm film is just awesome! I understand how long it can take to get this kind of shot "just" how you want it, and you've produced a very professional result there imo. It works really well on the black background, and the reflection is superb!:clap: Was there much photoshop work involved, or did you achieve the look you wanted mostly in camera?

Looking forward to seeing more, keep it up! :thumbs:

Thanks for the kind comment :thumbs:

I got it mostly how I wanted it in camera, but did have to adjust levels a bit and use the dodge and burn tools in Photoshop - not very well I might add as I can see the bits I missed on the laptop (note to self - get monitor on PC calibrated !).

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3253456635_bbcd261580_o.jpg

35/365 - Well, my first sort of paid job tonight. A friend of mine runs a beauty business from home and wanted some promotional shots for her website. Payment? A freeby massage! :D

This is called "threading" - the ancient art of removing facial hair with cotton. Hmmm....wonder if it works on blokes :thinking: - would save me having to shave for a few days! :lol:

(Posted in a rush - still need to PP this one)

[fabs]

Ooh, that looks like a form of torture! :eek: Did you enjoy the massage? :D

[davekiddle]

Ooh, that looks like a form of torture! :eek: Did you enjoy the massage? :D

:lol::lol: That's exactly what I thought, but apparently it doesn't hurt at all.

Didn't have the massage yet - that'll be for later. :)

[fabs]

Didn't have the massage yet - that'll be for later. :)

We shall await the photo. :D

[davekiddle]

:lol: You wouldn't want to see that I can assure you!

[crusher]

We shall await the photo. :D


Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!! :shake::shake::shake::shake:

[davekiddle]

Gee, thanks Keith...!!!! :lol: :lol:

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3255884569_7c943cec00_o.jpg

36/365 - The cat saves the day! (again). Lacking time and inspiration today, so this is Molly, the last of my cats. Bugger, I've used them all up now! :lol:

[fabs]

Nah, just start with the first one again. :D

[kitten]

awwwww what an attentive expression!

[jeangenie]

Dave - I've been meaning to post on your 365 for some time - so here I am!

It's awesome. :) The diversity of shots is brilliant and all to a really high standard.


The film camera shot is outstanding among lots of other outstanding shots.

I go down to Barton sometimes to catch the view and it rarely fails to inspire me. Mudeford is also good in a variety of weather conditions.


You're doing a fantastic job :clap::clap::clap:

Jean

[cyclone]

Hehe, next post, cat in a different location, such as in the snow:D

[davekiddle]

Dave - I've been meaning to post on your 365 for some time - so here I am!

It's awesome. :) The diversity of shots is brilliant and all to a really high standard.


The film camera shot is o utstanding among lots of other outstanding shots.

I go down to Barton sometimes to catch the view and it rarely fails to inspire me. Mudeford is also good in a variety of weather conditions.


You're doing a fantastic job :clap::clap::clap:

Jean
Thanks very much Jean :)

Hehe, next post, cat in a different location, such as in the snow:D
My cats? In the snow? They're not that stupid! :lol:

[FeTT]

Ooh, that looks like a form of torture! :eek:

I agree that hair removal looks scary :lol: and molly is lovely :)

Sean

[davekiddle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3258380619_b06fd85e6b_o.jpg

37/365 - Ocado! These were a freebie due to Ocado mucking up my delivery. Thought I'd have a relaxing evening playing with the lightbox and mucking around with my flashes. Set up: SB800 left -1ev bounced off ceiling, SB600 right -2ev aimed through side of lightbox to light side of van. No front flash. :)