Duckydoodle's 52 + wealth shot

[Duckydoodle]

A bit predictable maybe boring :shrug:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Rosereflection1758webpb.jpg

[EdBray]

Nicely lit, sharp, lovely textures. 51 to go!

[fabs]

A bit predictable maybe boring :shrug:

But very well executed! :thumbs: Best of luck.

[Dangermouse1964]

Dark reflection...........superb

[jgs001]

Very nice Maureen :thumbs:

[Dark Star]

Not predictable, not boring and well executed :)

Good start Maureen, :) 51 to go :)!!

[fabs]

Should clarify my post. I DON@T think it predictable or boring either. :D

[Duckydoodle]

Thank you all very much for the positive and encouraging comments. I feel bouyed for next weeks project now :)

Not sure what my take on history will be though :shrug:

[jeangenie]

A bit predictable maybe boring :shrug:





No ... and ... no

Classy and well-executed. :)

Good luck for week 2 - I bet you come up with a great idea. :)

Jean

[fletch5]

well done ducky, like the start, lets hope you keep it up:thumbs:

[Blue Moon 7]

That's a lovely shot. Not predictable or boring at all. :thumbs:

Look forward to your next one.

Chris :)

[rh1944]

Excellent beginning to your 52. When you get boring, I'll let you know. Your 52 will be one I follow with the utmost interest.

[RichardtheSane]

Good start - I like what you did there

[SimonTALM]

That's not boring at all, very nice shot and great reflection.

[Graulges]

:agree: classy shot!

[Duckydoodle]

Thank you all very much. The positive feedback has been very encouraging and I've got my thinking cap firmly on for this weeks image :)

[whiteflyer]

If you think that's predictable and boring, then I can't wait for your exciting shots.

The texture and reflection are first class.


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[Duckydoodle]

You're very kind thank you for the lovely feedback :)

[Chillimonster]

Just caught this thread :)

Nice first image with some nice lighting going on.

:thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks Chillimonster :)

[staffitaxi]

A bit predictable maybe boring :shrug:



Have to agree with everyone else as I don't think its either of those things.

What did you use to reflect it against?

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks Staffitaxi. A large black dish. Boy was it hard work getting it right :)

[Nighters]

love it my kind of shot

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks very much nighters :)

[Bruja]

Great shot :thumbs:, and I can't wait for your take on history (I 'm still looking for my thinking cap!)

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks very much Bruja :)

[SimonTALM]

Have you learned anything from the weeks theme and resulting photos that will help in the future?

[Duckydoodle]

I had great difficulty lighting and exposing trying get the reflection just the way I wanted it and made things difficult for my self using the plate which restricted me. On the other hand it also also made me work for the shot and I like a challenge. I plan to get some reflective sheets from ebay which make reflective shots a lot easier to capture.
Exposing the rose particularly a red one was a nightmare. In the end I had to underexpose a couple of stops to get what I needed but still ended up with a slightly orange rose. I don't think the spotlight I used helped and I intend to get some daylight bulbs to see if this helps. I was also given some instructions on how to correct the colour on the RAW file. So yes I learned quite a lot and yes this will help for future photographs and processing.

[King of Groove]

Great first shot. Look forward to seeing the rest.

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks very mcuh King of Groove :)

Have already started the ball rolling for my next one - History :)

[Gary.D]

Lovely shot

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks Gary. I'm really excited about starting work on this weeks. Just have a few preparatory things to do :)

[Toothie]

Goodluck with the 52 that rose has great colours :)

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks Ruth :)

[Duckydoodle]

Well here goes week 2. Wanted to do something arty and different. Not sure it worked but here it is.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Records1906BWwebpb.jpg

[Toothie]

Really like that DD :thumbs:

[fabs]

That's really nice Maureen. I remember those vinyl things. :D

[rh1944]

Excellent image Maureen. I do remember seeing (and it's impossible to forget) the gentleman in the background at the Liverpool Odeon. The finest live performance I have ever seen by a singer. Vinyl 45s and LPs - those were the days: very evocative.

[jgs001]

:clap: very good Maureen :thumbs: wonderful image.

[kitten]

I love it :D, very evocative of a time gone by. My nana is 92 now and still loves Jim Reeves and it made me smile when I saw his name on the record. :D

[jeangenie]

Oooooh I like this. Very evocative for me - always associate it with drummers playing with balls on sticks. :D:D:D

Great photo and definitely meets your 'arty' criteria. :clap:

Jean

[Duckydoodle]

Really like that DD :thumbs:

Thanks very much Ruth. Glad you like it :)

That's really nice Maureen. I remember those vinyl things. :D

Thanks a lot Fabs :)

Excellent image Maureen. I do remember seeing (and it's impossible to forget) the gentleman in the background at the Liverpool Odeon. The finest live performance I have ever seen by a singer. Vinyl 45s and LPs - those were the days: very evocative.

Thanks very much Russell. I bet he was amazing in concert would have loved to have seen him :)

[Duckydoodle]

:clap: very good Maureen :thumbs: wonderful image.

Thanks very much John :)

I love it :D, very evocative of a time gone by. My nana is 92 now and still loves Jim Reeves and it made me smile when I saw his name on the record. :D

Thanks very much Kitten. Really pleased to think it bought back nice memories :)

Oooooh I like this. Very evocative for me - always associate it with drummers playing with balls on sticks. :D:D

Great photo and definitely meets your 'arty' criteria. :clap:

Jean

Thanks very much Jean :)

[Chillimonster]

Oooohh, Really like the tones on this image, they suit the subject matter so well :thumbs:

[corky]

Great take, Well done

Jon

[Dark Star]

Thats History - simple and effective! Arty? Maybe :) But it sure as hell works :) :clap:

[Duckydoodle]

Oooohh, Really like the tones on this image, they suit the subject matter so well :thumbs:

Thanks very much Chillimonster :)

Great take, Well done

Jon

Thanks a bundle Jon :)

Thats History - simple and effective! Arty? Maybe :) But it sure as hell works :) :clap:

Thanks for the lovely feedback John :)

[SimonTALM]

Lovely composition and processing and it really does work brilliantly with the theme. The third record just poking out underneath makes the image for me - without it I don't think it would be 1/2 as good.

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks Simon :)
Looking forward to this weeks challenge. Learned a lot about creating an ambience with just small touches to the subject like where you position it, how you light it and using monochrome tones. Really enjoying my 52. Thought having themes would be restricting but find it gives direction and helps you think outside the box. Loving the way there can be so many interpretations of a subject that all work perfectly :)

[Spartacus]

Now that looks good...I was thinking along the same lines but didn't have the right look that you achieved..well done.

[Duckydoodle]

Now that looks good...I was thinking along the same lines but didn't have the right look that you achieved..well done.


Thanks very much Spartacus :)

[staffitaxi]

I think it works really well. Love the way you've put it together. Haven't seen a record in ages, I think ours are all in the attic.

[EdBray]

Nice shot.

Does that the version of Distant Drums have 'Old Tige' on the b side? i used to love that track when I was a kid!

[Duckydoodle]

I think it works really well. Love the way you've put it together. Haven't seen a record in ages, I think ours are all in the attic.

Thank you :)

Nice shot.

Does that the version of Distant Drums have 'Old Tige' on the b side? i used to love that track when I was a kid!

Thanks Ed. Yes it's the same version :)

[Duckydoodle]

I had a hard time coming up with ideas I was happy with for this weeks challenge. It's been a tough week personally as I'm struggling to keep motivated in my job. I don't think I've been allowed to develop and grow in it as I would have liked which is ironic since it involves training and helping others develop. My employers have treated me really badly too and I've been left disappointed, frustrated and hurt. The one bright spot in my week has been my children. No matter how low I'm feeling they can lift me with a simple smile or action. My eldest son is studying for his A levels at the moment and I love watching him develop and grow. One of his subjects is English Literature and watching him reading and analysing gave me he idea for this image. He's also studying psychology and for a 16 year old is very insightful and mature and I love sitting and chatting with him about his views on life. Anyway this is one of the books he's studying complete with post it note containing some of his thoughts.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3222311177_d2c043518e_o.jpg

[Dark Star]

Great shot and narrative Maureen....the framing is really good with the eye adding a certain intensity to the shot and of course the personal notes by your son just round the 'learning' off perfectly!

Very good indeed and again great to see yet another interpretation of this weeks theme!

:clap:

[Duckydoodle]

Great shot and narrative Maureen....the framing is really good with the eye adding a certain intensity to the shot and of course the personal notes by your son just round the 'learning' off perfectly!

Very good indeed and again great to see yet another interpretation of this weeks theme!

:clap:

Thanks very much John :)

[kitten]

Great shot :)

[jgs001]

Very well done indeed Maureen, fits the theme perfectly :thumbs:

[Graulges]

Another impressed viewer. I love that, great composition and feel to it. Right on the button:clap:

[jeangenie]

I like the image - well thought out and executed. The narrative adds an extra dimension. I'm sorry work is so disappointing for you - my personal crusade is that people work best when they are valued and allowed to develop and expand their skills/expertise, and I can't understand employers who don't see that. imo, either they have very limited vision, or they are unsure of their own abilities.

Look forward to seeing yur Surprise next week. :)

Jean

[RichardtheSane]

That shot has impact - very well done and good use of monochrome
Sorry to hear you are having a bad time of it at work, hope it improves some time soon.

[Daysleeper40]

I love the composition of your shot - the eye really adds something and the notes from your son fit the theme perfectly... the story of the book as actually quite fitting as well :thumbs:

I did English lit and Psychology A-Level too btw, they are great subjects for analysing human behaviour & emotion, but in completely different ways. I think they can't help but encourage you to be more insightful.

I'm sorry work has been a bit rubbish for you - have you spoken to your boss about the lack of development etc?

[SimonTALM]

Brilliant, as DarkStar said the framing to capture the single eye is really good, and for me the B&W conversion is spot on, just the right level of contrast (I think we see far too many grey & grey conversions). However, the thing that really stands out in this image is that it is a real image and not one that has been staged. The curved edge to the post-it caused by the spine of the book really adds to the image.

If you work isn't fulfilling you at the moment your photography should be as you are producing some stunning work :thumbs: keep it up next week with SURPRISE

[Spartacus]

How do you do it Maureen another great interpretation for this week...:clap:

and as quoted by Simon...
If you work isn't fulfilling you at the moment your photography should be as you are producing some stunning work :thumbs: keep it up next week with SURPRISE

Good luck with surprise...:thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Thank you all for the very positive feedback on this weeks image. It's a real confidence booster and gives me impetus to keep going. Have a few ideas for next week. These themes really push you creatively :)

I'm feeling quite negative about work. I've spoken to my manager several times about the lack of development. It's a really strange situation because I work for an organisation renowned for their training packages but unable to offer me any development. That's not the only thing that's getting me down though. A colleague and myself have been treated really shabbily and let down by a manager who it seems is determined to watch his own back at our expense. I feel really down about the whole thing and want to move on but feel trapped. Think I've moaned enough :(

Good luck everyone with next weeks surprise theme ;)

[Bruja]

First of all, apologies, I missed your history shot :(

I love the composition and it is really evocative of a past era in music, and for me the 'arty' aspect makes it a great capture :clap::clap:

And your Learning shot, another fantastic composition and sounds like you have a fantastic son, you must be really proud of him :thumbs:

So far a great start to the 52. It's inspirational to see such consistency :clap::clap:

[Duckydoodle]

First of all, apologies, I missed your history shot :(

I love the composition and it is really evocative of a past era in music, and for me the 'arty' aspect makes it a great capture :clap::clap:

And your Learning shot, another fantastic composition and sounds like you have a fantastic son, you must be really proud of him :thumbs:

So far a great start to the 52. It's inspirational to see such consistency :clap::clap:


Awww thank you very much Bruja :love:
My son is fantastic as are my other 3 children. The best thing that ever happened to me was having them :)
I'm really enjoying doing my 52 and seeing the other 52's each week and the many wonderful interpretations of the same theme :)

[staffitaxi]

Another good shot and great to have your thoughts about your choice of image.

What did we ever do before post it notes? I've got them stuck all over around my desk.

[Duckydoodle]

Another good shot and great to have your thoughts about your choice of image.

What did we ever do before post it notes? I've got them stuck all over around my desk.

Thanks very much staffitaxi :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

I've just become addicted to your thread. :gag: :D... Good good stuff, and so very intersting too. :clap:

My boys 15 now and like yours he's assembling the building block to his life admirably ... isn’t it one of the most fantastic things to be part of ... I'm so happy for him... Onwards and upwards and all the power to them hey... life isn’t as easy as it was for us I think.
. :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

I've just become addicted to your thread. :gag: :D... Good good stuff, and so very intersting too. :clap:

My boys 15 now and like yours he's assembling the building block to his life admirably ... isn’t it one of the most fantastic things to be part of ... I'm so happy for him... Onwards and upwards and all the power to them hey... life isn’t as easy as it was for us I think.
. :thumbs:


Thanks very much. So glad you're liking my stuff :)

It is the most fantastic thing to be part of. When you know you've done a good job and they seem to going in the right direction it's really heart warming. So many kids going in the wrong direction it makes you very grateful yours chose the right path :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

To right!! his mothers a psycho, (lol) and she probably thinks the same of me. ;) ...so gawd knows how hes managed to come through so aware and level headed. ....finger crossed anyway, not sure if I can lay claim to much...we can only try our best hey. :thumbs:

[kelack]

Love the rose shot and the record shot, they are great. I'm not too keen on the learning shot though, but that's just my personal opinion. It's a good photo though, sharp :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Love the rose shot and the record shot, they are great. I'm not too keen on the learning shot though, but that's just my personal opinion. It's a good photo though, sharp :thumbs:

Thanks very much kelack :)

[Duckydoodle]

Made myself go for a walk along the canal today. Pretty bleak out. The sun was shining earlier but it started to cloud over as I left out. Nothing much to see along the route I walked so didn't think I'd find anything to photograph. Was surprised to see the neck of a beer bottle sticking out of the iced over canal and surprised that despite my cold hands I managed to capture this shot. Nothing fancy and a bit on the late side but here's this weeks surprise offering.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Bottleincanal3588webpb.jpg

[Dark Star]

Ha thats excellent Maureen :) Well spotted! Better late than never!

The isolated composition really works :)

Nice one!!!

Cold beer anyone? :)

[jgs001]

Very good spot, and surprising to see it floating :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Ha thats excellent Maureen :) Well spotted! Better late than never!

The isolated composition really works :)

Nice one!!!

Cold beer anyone? :)

Oooh cold beer that sounds mmmmm!!! Thanks very much John :)

Very good spot, and surprising to see it floating :thumbs:

Thanks very much John :)

[Bruja]

Yet another great shot Maureen :clap:, great composition and I love the pattern the ice makes in the top right corner. :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

Well spotted - reminds me of the stella artois advert with the monks :)

[fabs]

Indeed well spotted. Shame it didn't still have the cap on, you could have fished it out afterwards. :D

[adrury]

I think it was worth venturing out in the rain for that shot. Nice and crisp. well done. :clap:

[Duckydoodle]

Yet another great shot Maureen :clap:, great composition and I love the pattern the ice makes in the top right corner. :thumbs:

Thanks very much Bruja. Like the challenge of this 52 glad I took it up :)

Well spotted - reminds me of the stella artois advert with the monks :)

:lol: Had me thnking for a few seconds there before I remembered the one you mean. Thanks Chillimonster!

Indeed well spotted. Shame it didn't still have the cap on, you could have fished it out afterwards. :D

I like a cold beer but cap or not there would have been no fishing it out :lol:
Thanks Fabs :)

I think it was worth veturing out in the rain for that shot. Nice a crisp. well done. :clap:

Thanks adrury. Thankfully it wasn't raining just bitter cold :)

[Toothie]

love your surprise fantastic stuff :)

[Duckydoodle]

love your surprise fantastic stuff :)


Awww thanks Ruth :)

[Daysleeper40]

Oh I like surprise - great spot! :thumbs:

Composition works well and the subject sent my imagination running - I'm seeing someone falling into the water, trying to save his beer by holding it above the water and getting frozen there... somewhat morbid, but I can't control the ideas that pop into my head! :nuts:

[Duckydoodle]

Oh I like surprise - great spot! :thumbs:

Composition works well and the subject sent my imagination running - I'm seeing someone falling into the water, trying to save his beer by holding it above the water and getting frozen there... somewhat morbid, but I can't control the ideas that pop into my head! :nuts:

Thanks very much Daysleeper. You're imagination is way too active... :)

[jeangenie]

Wow - a genuine surprise in a brilliant shot. I hope your thoroughly chuffed with yourself for getting this.:clap::clap:


I'm not at all, not in the tiniest bit, not even the slightest bit jealous. :nono:

Jean

[Duckydoodle]

Wow - a genuine surprise in a brilliant shot. I hope your thoroughly chuffed with yourself for getting this.:clap::clap:


I'm not at all, not in the tiniest bit, not even the slightest bit jealous. :nono:

Jean

Awwwww what lovely feedback Jean. Thanks very much :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

Lovely shot Maureen, nice tone and textures... well spotted. :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Lovely shot Maureen, nice tone and textures... well spotted. :thumbs:

Thanks very much Adam :)

[SimonTALM]

Surprise - Nice shot, it's always difficult to get shot when you are cold I always find that I loose the ability to half push the shutter release and find I end up taking a shot when all I want to do is get the exposure. You've done a stirling job with this though. I'm prepared to bet the last thing you thought of doing was to get a little closer to the ground and changing the angle (I don't suppose you have a shot like that do you ?)

[EdBray]

Surprise, nice image, but I think you should have got closer and taken a macro shot, if the ice gave way, then that would have really been a surprise. Only kidding!

[Duckydoodle]

Surprise - Nice shot, it's always difficult to get shot when you are cold I always find that I loose the ability to half push the shutter release and find I end up taking a shot when all I want to do is get the exposure. You've done a stirling job with this though. I'm prepared to bet the last thing you thought of doing was to get a little closer to the ground and changing the angle (I don't suppose you have a shot like that do you ?)

Thanks Simon. I did think about getting closer and lower but I'm afraid it didn't progress passed that. The bottle was too far out in the canal and it was FREEZING. It would have made a better shot I know :(

Surprise, nice image, but I think you should have got closer and taken a macro shot, if the ice gave way, then that would have really been a surprise. Only kidding!

:lol: Thanks Ed. If the ice had been thicker and more stable I may have ventured further out onto it but didn't want to chance falling into a freezing canal :p

[staffitaxi]

A really good shot, you see I'd have seen that and walked straight past!! but it works perfectly for the theme.

LOL at Daysleepers imagination.

[Duckydoodle]

A really good shot, you see I'd have seen that and walked straight past!! but it works perfectly for the theme.

LOL at Daysleepers imagination.


Thanks very much Staffitaxi :)

[Duckydoodle]

Things have been a bit strained and stressful over the past week or so so I haven't really picked up my camera at all. Yesterday decided it was time to up date my 52 so here are my catch up shots.

1. Opposites

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/raeandMia3936webpb.jpg

My grandaughter and daughters hands.

2. Special

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Mia3959webpb.jpg

The youngest member of my family, my beautiful grandaughter.

[Dark Star]

Both stunning shots Maureen but that portrait of your grandaughter is absolutely lovely

The eye contact, the light and look of total contentment and 'relaxedness' (is that a word) is priceless!

Wonderful!!!!!:clap:

Ps I hope your week improves and you can get some 'relaxedness' too :)

[adrury]

Very nice shots, and as DS says the image of your grandaughter is stunning. It is a lovely age anyway, but you have IMHO captured it perfectly.

great :clap::clap:

[Bruja]

Opposites - what a lovely take on the theme. The image is crisp and clean and I love the reflection. The skin tones look really natural too. A winner for me Maureen :thumbs:

Special - what a fabulous portrait of your grandaughter. As DS says, the eye contact and the absolute trust you have captured make this really special.

Well done (again :lol:)

I hope you have a more settled time in the weeks to come. Have one of these :hug:

Oh, what the heck, have two :hug:

[fabs]

What a couple of amazing shots! :clap:

[rh1944]

Excellent images Maureen, glad to read that you have camera in hand. Very beautiful young lady and well caught. The hands are great too.

[Toothie]

Both stunning shots Maureen but that portrait of your grandaughter is absolutely lovely

The eye contact, the light and look of total contentment and 'relaxedness' (is that a word) is priceless!

Wonderful!!!!!:clap:

Ps I hope your week improves and you can get some 'relaxedness' too :)

cant argue with that, great stuff :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

John, Angela, Bruja, fabs, Russell and Ruth thank you all so very much. I'm feeling much more positive and relaxed this side of the week. I feel very encouraged by your comments. Portraits are not my strong point but like landscapes it's an area I'd like to improve upon and feel inspired to do some more. My grandaughter loves to pose for the camera so I think I may use her for some more practise :) :) :) :) :) :)

[Spartacus]

Welcome back Maureen:wave:

Been looking out for your photo's for a couple of weeks...:thinking:

Well you have come back with a couple excellent shots as usual...:clap:

The portrait of your grandaughter is brilliant and full of character...:thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Thank you very much Spartacus :)

[jeangenie]

I've got a bit behind on the 52s - so I'm sorry I'm only just catching up!

Your Opposites shot is lovely. I think hands are very expressive and this a lovely shot.

But your Special shot is an absolute corker. Everything - the lighting, her pose, her expression - are spot on. Having such an amazing model does help - but you have caught something extra special here, Maureen. :clap::clap::clap:

[jgs001]

Both stunning shots Maureen but that portrait of your grandaughter is absolutely lovely

The eye contact, the light and look of total contentment and 'relaxedness' (is that a word) is priceless!

Wonderful!!!!!:clap:

Ps I hope your week improves and you can get some 'relaxedness' too :)

Nicking John's trick :D, That summs it all up brilliantly

[Duckydoodle]

I've got a bit behind on the 52s - so I'm sorry I'm only just catching up!

Your Opposites shot is lovely. I think hands are very expressive and this a lovely shot.

But your Special shot is an absolute corker. Everything - the lighting, her pose, her expression - are spot on. Having such an amazing model does help - but you have caught something extra special here, Maureen. :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks very much for such lovely feedback :)

Nicking John's trick :D, That summs it all up brilliantly

Thanks very much John :)

[InaGlo]

Really enjoyed popping into your thread Maureen.
Sad to hear youre unhappy at work, but you know, I always find Im at my most creative in areas I enjoy when Im unfulfilled or feel out of control in other areas of my life.
Dont know if thats the same for you but your creativity is certainly shining through here!

So far I think all your images are fabulous, with the exception of 'Special' which is really .... well soo special!
Tis a shame, (imho) about the white fabric peeping into shot amongst the beautiful tones of her skin ... then again maybe the shot would have been 'too perfect' without.
Either way, you have a beautiful grandaughter, and thats a beautiful shot! I hope its going to be printed large!

Look forward to popping in here again, good luck with the thread ... and with work. :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Really enjoyed popping into your thread Maureen.
Sad to hear youre unhappy at work, but you know, I always find Im at my most creative in areas I enjoy when Im unfulfilled or feel out of control in other areas of my life.
Dont know if thats the same for you but your creativity is certainly shining through here!

So far I think all your images are fabulous, with the exception of 'Special' which is really .... well soo special!
Tis a shame, (imho) about the white fabric peeping into shot amongst the beautiful tones of her skin ... then again maybe the shot would have been 'too perfect' without.
Either way, you have a beautiful grandaughter, and thats a beautiful shot! I hope its going to be printed large!

Look forward to popping in here again, good luck with the thread ... and with work. :thumbs:

Thanks very much for the words of encouragement Glo much appreciated. Photography does allow me to be creative and takes my mind off the fact that I'm so unhappy in my job you're right. I really would like to leave but in this economic climate it's not that easy besides the fact that I'm not sure what I want to move into :)

Thanks for the lovely feedback on the image of my grandaughter and the rest of the pictures in my 52 it's very encouraging. I am in the process of trying to find someone to produce a nice canvas. I was really pleased with the results of the shoot with my special little model. She's a very big poser and loves being in front of the camera :)

[SimonTALM]

Opposite - I really like this image, especially the DoF, the composition, the lighting are all great. If I had to pick something that is at first invisible but when you notice it is very noticable - the tip of the little finger of your daughter's hand is just a little bit bright.

Special - Great image, with stunning lighting. I like the way the light falls off round the top of the face. Defainly a shot for the wall :thumbs:

P.S. Check out My Canvas Prints (http://www.mycanvasprints.co.uk/Default.aspx) - I was very impressed with the quality they provided me recently.

[Duckydoodle]

Thanks very much for the lovely feedback Simon :)
Had a quick look at the link and the prices look really good. With your recommendation might give them a try. A birthday present for my daughter :)

[jeangenie]

Tis a shame, (imho) about the white fabric peeping into shot amongst the beautiful tones of her skin ... then again maybe the shot would have been 'too perfect' without.
Either way, you have a beautiful grandaughter, and thats a beautiful shot! I hope its going to be printed large!



I pondered on this same point and came to exactly the same conclusion! It must be something in the air. :D

I was so taken with the picture, I forgot to say I hope work improves in some way very soon - sometimes just a small change to a disappointing job can help to cheer you up. :)


Jean

[Hyster]

Wow, nice shots these. The hands are a nice idea and the second is just ace.

What a beautiful wee girl she is.

[Duckydoodle]

I pondered on this same point and came to exactly the same conclusion! It must be something in the air. :D

I was so taken with the picture, I forgot to say I hope work improves in some way very soon - sometimes just a small change to a disappointing job can help to cheer you up. :)


Jean

Thanks for your supportive words Jean :)
I've been doing my present job for 7 years now and it's most definitely time for a change. Unfortunately at the moment I'm unable to do what I'd like and change careers completely. In the current economic climate I suppose I'm lucky to have a job so will have to grit my teeth and bite the bullet for just a little longer.

Wow, nice shots these. The hands are a nice idea and the second is just ace.

What a beautiful wee girl she is.

Thanks very much Hyster :)

[wrecker1971]

well what can i say! all fantastic shots. especially the last one. the lighting is fantastic.
all your shots so far really fit the theme perfectly.

[Duckydoodle]

well what can i say! all fantastic shots. especially the last one. the lighting is fantastic.
all your shots so far really fit the theme perfectly.

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback :)

[Graulges]

Two very good shots lovely lighting and composition. The special one should be blown up, framed and hung somewhere prominent.:clap::clap::clap:

[corky]

wicked portrait....thats one for the wall :clap: :clap:

J

[Duckydoodle]

Two very good shots lovely lighting and composition. The special one should be blown up, framed and hung somewhere prominent.:clap::clap::clap:

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback :)

wicked portrait....thats one for the wall :clap: :clap:

J

Thank you so much :)

[Duckydoodle]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Bottles4606BWwebpb.jpg

Apologies for the late posting of my crowd shot. I had something else in mind but couldn't find an opportunity to execute it and didn't want to leave it any longer and get too far behind. Thought about the bottles collecting in my cupboard that I intend to recycle. I must add that this collection of bottles has taken quite a while to build up before you all suggest I go to AA :lol:

Things I've learnt:

1. Have a plan in mind and find the time to execute it.
2. Be aware of your surroundings. Reflections of the room behind me were captured and this was not my plan but didn't think about it until I'd processed and decided to post.

[Toothie]

I like the processing but am not convinced the compositon is right, i think you need more of the bottles at the front and some space at the top.

[Graulges]

I like the way the bottle with the elephant stands out from the crowd and the processing has come out well. Like Toothie said, maybe moving back a little to get space at the top/more bottles might improve the shot?

[jeangenie]

I like the idea and the treatment. What a shame they're all empty :'(

It's a good take on the theme, and I'm undecided about the tops being cropped off. It suggests a crowded shelf/confined space, imho, but I think the "Stone's" bottle cap is a bit too prominent/sharp, and it draws my eye.

Reflections from glass are a total 'mare and there's not a lot you could do without a light tent, reflectors and three weeks to spare. :D

Jean

[Duckydoodle]

I like the processing but am not convinced the compositon is right, i think you need more of the bottles at the front and some space at the top.

Thanks for the feedback Ruth. I questioned the composition too but am happy with the B&W conversion. Have a thing about B&W conversions at the moment. Not that happy with this weeks image. Must make a better effort with wealth and identity :)

I like the way the bottle with the elephant stands out from the crowd and the processing has come out well. Like Toothie said, maybe moving back a little to get space at the top/more bottles might improve the shot?

Thanks very much. I agree there should be more space at the top. Was going for an overcrowded feel by cutting them off but guess it didn't work :)

[Duckydoodle]

I like the idea and the treatment. What a shame they're all empty :'(

It's a good take on the theme, and I'm undecided about the tops being cropped off. It suggests a crowded shelf/confined space, imho, but I think the "Stone's" bottle cap is a bit too prominent/sharp, and it draws my eye.

Reflections from glass are a total 'mare and there's not a lot you could do without a light tent, reflectors and three weeks to spare. :D

Jean

Thanks for your feedback Jean much appreciated as always :)

[ScotlandTheScare]

Its a crowded crowd - like the others I'm not 100% sure about the closeness. But then again it makes the elephant come to life - especially with the nice processing that makes everything look silver and black :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

I don't get on with this one Maureen, nice tone and processing but the composition doesn't please my eye.... I was so looking forward to a belter too

Loving the week before, beautifully done, very sweet shot of your grand daughter.

:):thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Its a crowded crowd - like the others I'm not 100% sure about the closeness. But then again it makes the elephant come to life - especially with the nice processing that makes everything look silver and black :)

Thanks very much for your feedback :)

I don't get on with this one Maureen, nice tone and processing but the composition doesn't please my eye.... I was so looking forward to a belter too

Loving the week before, beautifully done, very sweet shot of your grand daughter.

:):thumbs:

Thanks for your feedback it's much appreciated. I'm disappointed with my crowd shot. Didn't give it enough time and effort trying to catch up. I will definitely make an effort with the wealth and identity shots :)

[Daysleeper40]

I like the way the bottle with the elephant stands out from the crowd and the processing has come out well. Like Toothie said, maybe moving back a little to get space at the top/more bottles might improve the shot?


I'm in agreement with Graulges here - definately worth another go though as it is after all re-shoot week ;)

[Duckydoodle]

I'm in agreement with Graulges here - definately worth another go though as it is after all re-shoot week ;)


Thanks Daysleeper. I may just reshoot this :)

[Dark Star]

Missed this Maureen, apologies!

I think it almost works but, as a few above have said, the composition isn't quite there. I'd like to have had either a bit more space or a tighter crop with, perhaps the standout elephant bottle off to one side (or maybe not, perhaps central makes it look like the elephant is charging through the crowd :))

The concept is a good 'un though and I like the processing you've given it :)

Reshoot? :)

[Duckydoodle]

Missed this Maureen, apologies!

I think it almost works but, as a few above have said, the composition isn't quite there. I'd like to have had either a bit more space or a tighter crop with, perhaps the standout elephant bottle off to one side (or maybe not, perhaps central makes it look like the elephant is charging through the crowd :))

The concept is a good 'un though and I like the processing you've given it :)

Reshoot? :)


Thanks John. Yes definitely a reshoot :)

[Spartacus]

Hi Maureen nice to see you back...:clap:

I always look forward to your photos, and very rarely do you not come up with the goods...

Yes the bottles need a little change around with less of a crop at the top.

and the bottle top to the left really stands out for the wrong reason for me...it's so plain all the other got some lovely detail on them.

and keep it B&W because I know your reshoot will be brilliant as usual...:thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Hi Maureen nice to see you back...:clap:

I always look forward to your photos, and very rarely do you not come up with the goods...

Yes the bottles need a little change around with less of a crop at the top.

and the bottle top to the left really stands out for the wrong reason for me...it's so plain all the other got some lovely detail on them.

and keep it B&W because I know your reshoot will be brilliant as usual...:thumbs:


Thanks very much for your lovely comments. They're very much appreciated. I'm planning a reshoot today :)

[Bruja]

You must still be very busy Maureen as I keep waiting for your next shot :D

I agree with all that's been said so far about the crowd shot, great conversion and nice and sharp but a bit crowded. Looking forward to your reshoot :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

You must still be very busy Maureen as I keep waiting for your next shot :D

I agree with all that's been said so far about the crowd shot, great conversion and nice and sharp but a bit crowded. Looking forward to your reshoot :thumbs:

Thanks Bruja. It was my intention to make it looked crowded but I guess it didn't quite have the desired effect :)

I have been busy but I'm really going to make an effort to try and catch up with my 52 project in the next 3 days :)

[Duckydoodle]

I've spent a while considering the theme wealth. I had a lot of ideas and managed to shoot some but wasn't entirely happy. I'm not a material girl and value the important things in life like my family and friends. The most important things in my life are my partner and my children. I decided to take some portraits of my youngest son and use him as my respresentation. My children are my wealth. Money and matierial things pale into insignificance next to my treasures.

My son Andre

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd155/mausue/Andre4761webpb.jpg

[Bruja]

Maureen he's gorgeous :love: and from what you've said in my thread he's so lucky to have you as his mum.

What a fantastic portrait, definitely one for the wall :clap::clap:

Great composition, great lighting and superb depth of field. Not to mention the conversion. Fantastic all round :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Duckydoodle]

Maureen he's gorgeous :love: and from what you've said in my thread he's so lucky to have you as his mum.

What a fantastic portrait, definitely one for the wall :clap::clap:

Great composition, great lighting and superb depth of field. Not to mention the conversion. Fantastic all round :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Wow thank you very much for that wonderful feedback Bruja !! I'm so pleased you like it :)

[Toothie]

Lvoely photo of your son, and i totaly agree with the sentiment :)

[Duckydoodle]

Lvoely photo of your son, and i totaly agree with the sentiment :)

Thanks very much Ruth :)

[Dark Star]

You certainly have a knack with portraits of your family Maureen, the expressions you capture are wonderful and so full of character! :thumbs:

This is lovely and I cannot argue with your interpretation of wealth!

From the images I've seen of your family on here you're rolling in it :D!!

[sawman]

Only just found this! Had a quick scroll down & that shot "Opposites" stopped me in my tracks. Really well done. The portrait of your son is a belter too. Get it framed. Looking forward to the future shots from you now.

[Duckydoodle]

You certainly have a knack with portraits of your family Maureen, the expressions you capture are wonderful and so full of character! :thumbs:

This is lovely and I cannot argue with your interpretation of wealth!

From the images I've seen of your family on here you're rolling in it :D!!

Thanks for such lovely comments John :)

Only just found this! Had a quick scroll down & that shot "Opposites" stopped me in my tracks. Really well done. The portrait of your son is a belter too. Get it framed. Looking forward to the future shots from you now.

Thanks very much Charlie :)

[jgs001]

:clap::clap: That's a lovely shot Maureen, wonderful expression you've caught to.

[Duckydoodle]

:clap::clap: That's a lovely shot Maureen, wonderful expression you've caught to.

Thanks very much John :)

[Spartacus]

Well who's back on form then...;)

That another fantasic shot from you Maureen...:clap:

You sure know how to do a great portrait...excellent...:clap:

Guess that makes you a very wealthy women...:thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

Well who's back on form then...;)

That another fantasic shot from you Maureen...:clap:

You sure know how to do a great portrait...excellent...:clap:

Guess that makes you a very wealthy women...:thumbs:


Thanks very much for such lovely feedback :)

I have 4 wonderful children and a beautiful grandaughter who are absolutely priceless treasures :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

Gorgeous shot Maureen, beautiful soft tone to it. :clap:

[jeangenie]

I have 4 wonderful children and a beautiful grandaughter who are absolutely priceless treasures :)


Your family portraits speak volumes about how precious your children and granddaughter are to you. They are so clearly taken with love (and a great deal of togging skill). This one is no exception -



simply




stunning



:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Jean

[Duckydoodle]

Gorgeous shot Maureen, beautiful soft tone to it. :clap:

Thank you very much :)

Your family portraits speak volumes about how precious your children and granddaughter are to you. They are so clearly taken with love (and a great deal of togging skill). This one is no exception -



simply




stunning



:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Jean

Awwww how lovely thank you so much Jean. They really are my treasures :)