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Hi everyone. I'm new to photography, i have spent far too long reading about the art rather than actually taking any pictures so i thought this would be an ideal way for me to start learning through expierience Good luck everyone.:thumbs:
Siberdib
04-01-2010, 17:00
That is the exactly the same reasoning behind myself taking part this year. The probably is you can over read sometimes and then make it too complicated for when you actually want to take a picture. Good luck!!
Good luck from me too to you both.
Hi everyone. This my image for the theme curved. It is a picture of the Magic roundabout in Swindon. I was trying to show the curved motion of the traffic via the lights of the cars. It is my first attempt at trying this sort of shot. I am open to any critique. I have no expierence of processing or what to look for when editing so all advice appreciated.
[http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week_1_curved.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=75911)
What i have learned.
1. 1 hr outside taking pictures is 1000 times better than reading about taking pictures.
2. try lots of settings (if you don't know what you are doing)
3. Where warmer clothes next time it is -4 out(idiot)
4. if you remove your uv filter don't put in your pocket with your keys!
It's a valiant first effort if you've not tried light trails before. Only thing I can suggest to draw more attention to the shape of the curves is to get up higher, but don't know how possible that is here.
It's a valiant first effort if you've not tried light trails before. Only thing I can suggest to draw more attention to the shape of the curves is to get up higher, but don't know how possible that is here.
thx. It was impossible to get any higher(unless i wanted so sit in a tree.) I did think about it though.
johnnyguitar
09-01-2010, 09:35
I like the idea and the colours of the sky Martin, I think it's the right time of day to be doing that.
I like the idea and the colours of the sky Martin, I think it's the right time of day to be doing that.
thx john.
foggy4ever
09-01-2010, 20:43
Very brave trying something new, most light trails at your level(height wise not experience:D) seem to work better when the traffic is going away from you as the rear lights aren't as bright.
Great effort in this weather.
:thumbs:
jeangenie
09-01-2010, 20:43
Hi Martin - welcome to the 52s - I hope you enjoy it. :)
There's nothing like jumping in at the deep end - and you can difinitely swim. ;) Well done on tackling a difficult subject. Given that you opted out of tree climbing to get a higher point of view, the only other suggestion is can make is to crop out the snow in the foreground. That's the only bit that isn't interesting and it would make a good panoramic-style shot (about 5:2 ratio)
The skyline is excellent and the security and building lights add interest. I also like the red tail light trail running across the scene.
I hope you've thawed out, and I hope your filter survived!
Looking forward to your next week's shot,
Jean
SpidersEye
09-01-2010, 20:46
That's a good attempt! I'd thought of doing similar but I wimped out of standing in the cold to get the shot, so well done :)
Good luck with your 52 :)
Hi Martin - welcome to the 52s - I hope you enjoy it. :)
There's nothing like jumping in at the deep end - and you can difinitely swim. ;) Well done on tackling a difficult subject. Given that you opted out of tree climbing to get a higher point of view, the only other suggestion is can make is to crop out the snow in the foreground. That's the only bit that isn't interesting and it would make a good panoramic-style shot (about 5:2 ratio)
The skyline is excellent and the security and building lights add interest. I also like the red tail light trail running across the scene.
I hope you've thawed out, and I hope your filter survived!
Looking forward to your next week's shot,
Jean
Thx Jean i tried your sugesstion and i think your spot on.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week_1_curvedb.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=76039)
SarahLee
09-01-2010, 21:28
Hi Martin.
That's some real commitment, standing outside for an hour when it's this cold!
I think Jean had it just about spot on with the crop. It's a huge improvement on the original - tons more impact :thumbs:
Well done for pushing yourself so hard in the first week and it's paid off.
Beautiful sky and a fantastic first attempt at light trails. It's a shame that you couldn't get that little bit higher, but don't blame you at all for discounting tree climbing :lol:
Welcome Martin, and very brave of you to dive straight in like this. Well done. The crop is much better than the original. The image itself is very good, love the sky and the trails are very clear and clearly curved.
like that you still have sky detail.. didnt see the original but do like the crop you've done.. my 1st attempt at light trails was a nightmare.. very brave of you to do it in this weather!.. good intepretation of the theme
Hi all. Well I realy struggled this week due to man-flu and bad weather. I found this poem on the net and i thought of my little boy and his new mode of transport. I am not too clever when it comes to photoshop but i thought of trying this technique.
To Ride a bike in the year 2010 by Matt Caliri
How would it be to ride a bike into the new year?
Awesome in the name of the environment,
Play-like with energy, the man-child seeks no
Pity or placement, planetary alignment is his
Yuletide, his sun spray, his angel's glance,
Nothing would breech the 2010 man's soul with
Everyone carrying the flame of the good like
Willows over glade, tendrils rounding trees,
Your breathe being as good as mine in 2010,
Everyone pedaling at once, every man
Air-raiding pleas for what we need and not want,
Riddling the sins of our past into prosperity.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/MG_0005.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=76698)
P.S. I will try to look at everybodies entrys tonight
Darkmage
17-01-2010, 17:08
Mowse, technically I think you've got the selective colouring spot on. However I find it works better if there are 1 or 2 colours you can pick out of a frame. Nice composition though with the path (is it technically a lead in line with the subject in the foreground? I don't know, but I like it :) )
I am not too clever when it comes to photoshop but i thought of trying this technique.
Looks to me like you've done a good job. :thumbs:
lovely shot of your son.. like the angle and the selective colour looks pretty spot on to me!
Great shot, not mad on the selective colouring, but technicaly you did a good job. I'm glad you shot this at an angle so much better than straight. :thumbs:
johnnyguitar
18-01-2010, 08:49
I like the colouring and think the angle works well. I'd like to have seen just your little lad coloured in and I'm not sure if the handle on the back works for me as it looks like it's coming out of his head a bit, but good stuff nonetheless.
I like the colouring and think the angle works well. I'd like to have seen just your little lad coloured in and I'm not sure if the handle on the back works for me as it looks like it's coming out of his head a bit, but good stuff nonetheless.
Thanks Johnny. I see what you mean about he handle. A basic error me thinks.
Nice second shoot,angle makes it work well petty about the handle its the sort of mistake anybody can do when concentrating on the main item in the picture good luck for the rest of the 52:thumbs:
Siberdib
19-01-2010, 13:48
After seeing your comments about my picture I see that you have tried the same technique. For my level of Photoshop knowledge I found it a little time-consuming initially, but its does prove very effective. I would be really pleased with your result.
SarahLee
19-01-2010, 19:40
Well done with the PP Martin - looks like you've done a perfect job with it. I can't see any flaws at all.
As a standalone shot I'm not sure that selective colouring is right for this image, however, in the context of illustrating the poem I think it's spot on.
"Riding a bike into the new year" . . . the B&W background makes me think of leaving the old dead year behind and riding forward into something new.
(sorry - I'm getting all arty on you!)
Shhhhhh and it also helps disguise the jogger in the background.
I'm not a huge fan of tilted shots, but in this one the angle really does add something to the final composition.
If I had one criticism it would be that his face looks slightly soft, I think the focus is just a touch off but it's really not a big concern for me and doesn't detract from the overall image.
:clap: Congratulations on another good week!
p.s. your son is adorable :)
jeangenie
19-01-2010, 20:19
It's funny, you (or in this case, 'I') can think things like "I don't like selective colouring" or "I don't like tilted shots", but sometimes they do just work - and for me this works, Martin. :thumbs:
It's the sort of photo you'd want to keep in your family album because your son looks so happy and is really enjoying his bike. You've captured a special moment and the poem tells the story. Another good week. :)
Jean
btw - glad you liked the crop! :D
mickyluv
19-01-2010, 20:39
A brave start with your light trails Martin,some thing I must try, you,ve made a pretty good effort.I also struggled to come up with something for poems and I didn,t have man-flu:lol:but again you,ve done well. Its a great project eh!....Mick
Dark Star
19-01-2010, 21:49
Curves: yeah the edit is an improvement - great idea too :) Good start!
Poem: Lovely poem and a great image - your selective colouring works a treat and the angle adds a lovely bit of flair! Suits the poem very well! :clap:
Hi everyone. Here is my effort for week 3. I took a walk around this forest looking for trees that had been chopped down. I came across this tree that had toppled over and had partially been chopped(hence the title). Anyway it was the best i could do but i'm not sure about it myself.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/MG_0076_7_8-Edit.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=77440)
Morning.
I'm struggling to view everyones 52's !!
#1 well done you for getting out there in that weather. Light trails are a personal bugbear of mine, I love them, but fail to capture them properly so kuds to you for managing what you did. Only comment I would make is "perhaps get higher up next time".
#2 I really like this, possibly a little more saturation/vibrance but that's just me and my monitor.
#3 A really beautiful image, what pp was carried out or was it really all misty and foggy ?
johnnyguitar
25-01-2010, 10:33
I like your Chopped shot Martin - I like that are only a couple of colours of different tones (sort of - if that makes sense?).
jeangenie
25-01-2010, 10:42
Well done on braving the weather, Martin! :)
I love the subdued colours - just right for this time of year, and it's certainly an interesting tree. :thumbs:
I think there's an excellent shot lurking in there but at the moment my eyes are wandering round looking for a focal point to grab my attention. Possibly cropping into one area - or (sorry about this suggestion!) using a lower point of view to give more impact. tbh, I always find it difficult to compose 'forest' shots - the scene looks great at the time, but getting a well-composed shot isn't always achievable. You either can't eliminate unwanted elements or can't get close enough or far away enough. :bang:
I hope that doesn't sound too negative - it's not meant to be - but I do understand how frustrating trees can be. :D
Jean
Well done on braving the weather, Martin! :)
I love the subdued colours - just right for this time of year, and it's certainly an interesting tree. :thumbs:
I think there's an excellent shot lurking in there but at the moment my eyes are wandering round looking for a focal point to grab my attention. Possibly cropping into one area - or (sorry about this suggestion!) using a lower point of view to give more impact. tbh, I always find it difficult to compose 'forest' shots - the scene looks great at the time, but getting a well-composed shot isn't always achievable. You either can't eliminate unwanted elements or can't get close enough or far away enough. :bang:
I hope that doesn't sound too negative - it's not meant to be - but I do understand how frustrating trees can be. :D
Jean
Thx Jean when i took the shot my vision was that the lines would converge onto the massive piece of earth and that would be my focal point. nevermind
collins82002
25-01-2010, 12:49
Hi Martin,
Thanks for you C&C on my 52 now i will C&C on yours.
Week 1: WoW brilliant shot, wanna take images like that soon
Week 2: Nice pic just getting used to layers myself
Week 3: Brilliant shot, does what it says on the tin for the theme.
Sorry about short comments as i'm a beginner and just about getting my head around dof etc so dont wanna C&C on things i'm ive got no experience at.
Cheers chris
Harlequin565
25-01-2010, 13:41
Hi Martin, some great work here.
Curves: If this was your first attempt, I have to say it's a damn fine one! The cropped version does work so much better as others have said.
Poetry: Great subject, great words, and I like the angled composure. However the shot looks a little soft for me (though I've found myself saying that on a couple of 52's this afternoon so it could be my eyesight. Also not sure about the selective colouring. Have you tried just popping the red in the picture as that's the most striking colour?
Chopped: I like trees, I like your composition, and the overall softness to the picture makes that moss look like velvet.
Good luck with week 4!
Ian.
mickyluv
25-01-2010, 18:14
Hi Martin,your keeping a good standard,the "chopped" shot has a lot of interest but like has been said above there is a lot of scope to use some different angles and maybe a focus point, all the same still nice shot....Mick
SarahLee
25-01-2010, 19:07
:thumbs: I think there’s some real potential with this one Martin.
Good spot for the theme and there’s definitely some interest there. I love the misty, feel that you’ve got in it.
Similar to what Jean said, I’d quite like to see a narrower DOF to define a clearer focal point – as it is there’s too much in focus for me and I’m struggling to work out where I should be looking.
Still a very nice shot of a difficult subject and you've pulled it off well.
Thx for all the comments. I think i have something wrong with my graphics card which upgraded itself a couple of weeks ago as i can't see any mist on my screen:bonk:
Hi Martin
Love your week 3 shot - and think the 'mistyness' makes it look quite eerie, so it works for me!
Keep it up!
Cheers
Kristy
Martin, I like it, and it's an interesting image, but like Sarah and Jean, it does seem to lack a specific point... Now I see what you were aiming for when you mention the branches leading to the root mass, but I think it's too far into the corner for me to work like that... The lower viewpoint suggested may work well to bring it back into the shot more.
Hi everyone. Thx for all the comments so far. I realy struggled for time this week and to be honest my entries are not too good. I went to the railway village in swindon expecting to take images of the lovely listed buildings, but was confronted with rubbish bins everywhere. So i looked up and went for repitition of form for my first shot of the chimneys and i found some street art on a wall. Could't decide which one to use.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week4street1.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78026)
here is the other image. The sky doesn't help this one.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week4street2.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78027)
mtracerz
31-01-2010, 23:59
I like the graffitti one. Good choice with making it a black and white.
Real interesting shot, would make a good desktop :)
Ian_Wilson
01-02-2010, 00:03
Did you take the Graffiti Wall in B&W or is it a colour conversion?
I have nothing against B&W but I suspect that taking the colour out of the wall has caused it to lose some of it's impact and would be interested to see it in full colour. Use of colour is usually a strong point in grafitti, so to do this in B&W seems a bit unnatural to me.
I can see what you are aiming at with the pattern, but as you say the sky doesn't help and the houses could perhaps stand a bit of contrast boost.
I think going to B&W does make life harder, colour can be a great help in creating a strong image.
jeangenie
01-02-2010, 06:46
Thx Jean when i took the shot my vision was that the lines would converge onto the massive piece of earth and that would be my focal point. nevermind
Sorry I didn't get back to this sooner, but, yes, I see what you mine, but the branches of the tree are texturely rich and good colours, but the root ball didn't hold my attention so well. :)
On to Week 4: I love the graffitti shot and the b&w allows the imagination to put in as much - or as little - colour as it wants. :thumbs:
The rooftops: There's lots of detail in this -the brickwork, the walls, the repeat patterns, especially in the shape of the chimneys - well spotted, Martin. The sky doen't help any of us at this time of the year, so I think it's best ignored! :) So your struggles weren't in vain - 2 very creditable shots. :clap::clap:
Jean
titch124
01-02-2010, 08:12
i really like the Graffiti, but i like b&w photos, i find it much more striking, i dont really care for the chimneys, i see what you were going for , just the subject doesn't really do anything for me, sorry :)
i think that Graffiti would make for an excellent light painting should you ever go back at night, i would love to see that:thumbs:
Alladin121
01-02-2010, 08:31
Hey, I think the graffiti shot is really good, would also liked to see it in colour for the comparison. I actually really love the chiney shot, i think its really fab, you mentioned the sky and i have to agree with you but would love to see you take this again on a rich blue sky! very welldone on two great shots :D
mickyluv
01-02-2010, 19:16
I agree with Ian Martin, I think you have a great take on street and different to most which is good. I think though the graffiti would be more dynamic in full colour and would really make it pop,might be worth another visit, unless you still have the origonal in colour....Mick
Well done on both street shots. The first is spot on, and the B&W works very well. I like the textures and repeating patterns in the second, the sky is a pain at the mo isn't it... I wonder if the second would be helped with a bit more contrast...
SarahLee
02-02-2010, 17:32
I like both of these :thumbs:
Agree with the earlier comment about seeing the first in colour though - it would be nice to see it in its full glory.
The second shot I really like. The repeating pattern is very effective and I'm going to go against the general consensus and say that I actually like the sky too. For me the plain white backdrop draws even more attention to the chimney pattern.
My only niggle is the tops of the trees in the foreground . . . not a lot that you could do about that though :shrug:
Hi everyone here is the colour version for people to compare.
THx for all the comments.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week4street1colour.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78240)
I thought i might try a border for my chimney shot to help with the sky.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week4street2border.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78243)
mickyluv
02-02-2010, 22:47
Hi Martin, the colour version of your grafitti really pops, looks ace:thumbs:....Mick
uniquegardens
03-02-2010, 00:24
Looking at the b&w then the colour I prefer the colour one Martin, more in ya face. Does it more justice.
titch124
03-02-2010, 08:42
hmmm , looking at both, i can't say i like either of them more than the other. love the colour on , really jumps at you , and love the B&W one ,for the gritty look
both top notch :thumbs:
karmagarda
03-02-2010, 21:59
Haven't had a chance to comment on yours yet. So many this year to find and check out!
Curved is quite a nice shot. What I find with these type of long exposures is that the rear red lights tend to work better that then headlights, but it's a really nice shot all the same :thumbs:
Poetry - really like this one. The framing of the shot is excellent. If he had his feet on the pedals it would have put the icing on the cake, but that's very minor. Great shot all the same. Have to commend the PP on selective colouring. Although, I'm usually not a fan of it, you've managed to pull it off. A bit of colour in the background would have been nice though ;)
Streets really cool. The grafitti is a bit lost though. Maybe a shot from one end of it with a slightly narrow DOF would have made it more interesting, but hard to tell without experimenting. Nice capture of the chimneys too. It's lacking a focal point though. Can't quite put my finger on it. But bang on theme all the same! :thumbs:
Harlequin565
04-02-2010, 10:02
For me, it's the colour version of the graffiti shot. Also needs a little straighten to my eye as those bricks seem to slope off the image.
I prefer the chimney shot as the final "street" entry. I think that the "repetition of form" as you put it works really really well.
You're absolutely right about the sky though.
You could try a reshoot, and take 2 exposures. One for the chimneys, one for the sky. Then blend the two in whatever PP software you have. The way I'd do it is to set auto bracketing in the camera and just fire off three shots at +/- 2 stops to see how it looks. Just an idea though!
Ian.
Wow getting to see everyone's 52 is going to be tricky but it is amazing of all the different takes on the subjects.
I like the curved one but prefer the editied version.
Poems - fantastic what a lovely plain picture of hapiness :thumbs:
Chopped - we all know this was a difficult theme well tried.
Street love the colout version looks so much clearer to me, as I am not a lover of B & W
Will wait for Speed !!
Keep it up :clap:
Colour Graff for me, it's vibrant and pin sharp.
SpidersEye
05-02-2010, 20:49
I really like the graffiti shot, but can't decide which version I like the most. The colours are great, but I think the black and white one has more of an impact. Hmm, I can't make my mind up! I really like it though! :)
I prefer the colour version of the graffiti - it really jumps out at you. I might be tempted to crop off the brick wall at the bottom, thought, which I find slightly distracting (though not in the B/W version).
The border greatly improves the chimney shot, too - keeps the eye in the picture.
:thumbs:
Hi everyone. Thx for all your comments so far. Here is my efoort for week 5. I am rather pleased with it I made a few attempts at this shot and then i noticed these two cyclists passing by and thought they would be ideal to place in the shot. In keeping with the theme my arse cheeks were twithching quite fast too, as i was expecting to see my camera flying down the road at any minute. I am not sure how the processing looks as i think my monitor needs calibrating.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week5speed1.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78592)
jeangenie
07-02-2010, 14:26
I like thi, Martin - it's really different and the colours are so vibrant. Great take on the theme. :clap::clap::clap:
Jean
The23rdman
07-02-2010, 15:13
I like thi, Martin - it's really different and the colours are so vibrant. Great take on the theme. :clap::clap::clap:
Jean
I agree. The colours make the shot. :thumbs:
Hi everyone. This is another version, i found it hard to choose between the two.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week5speed2.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=78686)
Ian_Wilson
07-02-2010, 22:04
Think I prefer the 2nd one. Both nice shots.
What I can't work out is how you got the camera out of the front window when it is hardly open more than a couple of inches??
Think I prefer the 2nd one. Both nice shots.
What I can't work out is how you got the camera out of the front window when it is hardly open more than a couple of inches??
Thx Ian, I had my camera on a tripod and then used the window to clamp it into place. I used a remote to take the pictures.
SpidersEye
07-02-2010, 22:38
That's great: I love the colours and there's a great sense of speed there! :)
Stephen Ramsay
07-02-2010, 22:59
Colour Graffiti is an excellent shot.
With your chimney shot, id crop it so that the 3rd chimney in from the left, became the first.
I hope you don't mind but I tried an edit myself too see what it would look like :p
Keep up the great shots!!
That speed shot is fantastic, I love it...
And is that a mk2 Renault Clio by chance? lol
philthejuggler
07-02-2010, 23:40
Love the speeds shots - I think the second is my favourite. Great take on the theme - I tried a few car shots before binning the idea, but I was shooting from the roadside - your idea is much cleverer and effective. Well done!
Phil
foggy4ever
08-02-2010, 09:23
Poem...Nice combination, processing works well.
Chopped...Plenty of wood in this weeks theme ;), might just need a touch of contrast.
Street....The colour version works better for me, the colours work well together and are very vibrant.
Speed....Well thats one way of getting a shot :D. Second one for me works the best as the cyclist are much sharper.
:thumbs:
Rob Bartley
08-02-2010, 14:25
2nd shot for me Martin. The sharpness of the cyclists really helps the shot. Nice one!
Cheers, Rob
SarahLee
08-02-2010, 18:45
OK . . . Now we have 2 nutters in here that have stuck their cameras outside moving cars!!!! :lol: ;)
I hope it's not catching, because I'm not sure I want to take the risk!
A very brave shot Martin, but it's really, really paid off. :clap:
The second one for me and it's my favourite so far from your 52.
There's just enough definition to make out the detail in the road and hedges, the car's remained lovely and clear but you've still got a real feel of motion.
I'm not sure if you used different PP in the second one, but the hue and saturation look much better to me too.
All in all, a very good shot and one to be proud of this week :thumbs:
ohhh, great speed shot.. prefer the 2nd too.. sharper cyclists and background.. love the vivid colours
That second shot's great! Making my eyes go funny, and possibly a little high on the saturation, but working for me nonetheless. :thumbs:
Hi Martin,
I love both speed shots. Not sure which I prefer. The colours are fantastic and it is a great take on the theme.
Jenny
Both cracking shots for this week. Second gets the :thumbs: as the bikes are a little sharper whilst the first looks like they're heading to warp speed. Great colouring too.
Wow, i love your speed shot Martin, especially the second offer, one of the best this week
blakester
08-02-2010, 21:03
Second one for me too Martin. I like the sense of movement and speed in it. The colours are vibrant too, which is a particular liking of mine. You might have gone one step further and tried to include yourself in the mirror in a kinda self portrait speed image:D
The second shot for me - the greater saturation and cleaner lines seem to emphasise the speed more and it is a more pleasing shot generally.
...You might have gone one step further and tried to include yourself in the mirror in a kinda self portrait speed image:D
Don't encourage him - it looks dangerous enough as it is :eek:.
mickyluv
11-02-2010, 17:15
Great shots Martin.Easily your best by far,really inventive and you deserve the result for the effort you've put in....Mick
I'd thought I'd commented on your street shot Martin... Sorry... I really like the colour graffiti shot, it works very well. Speed, clearly a speedy effect, I like it.
Your speed shot is a cracker - really nicely done, and I love the punchiness of the colours. :clap:
titch124
15-02-2010, 17:33
i really like your speed shot, i keep wanting to try one of these but really dont fancy risking it lol
good job on this on
Hi all. I couldn't shoot the image i had in mind for week 6 due to the weather, I'm not going to subit another and i am going to wait for the weather conditions required, for this reason i didn't comment on last weeks theme. As for week 7, I thought i would go to Bath and try some street photography, there wasn't much going on I'm afraid, This was the best of a uninspiring bunch. Oh well, onwards and upwards.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week7peopleb.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=79818)
Nice image take on the subject but looks soft to me:shrug: but then I may be wrong with my eyes:lol:
philthejuggler
21-02-2010, 19:21
Wierd - I like the image but I can't work out what's going on with the focussing. Most of the shot looks soft, but his cardigan looks fairly sharp, especially at waist level! It can't be narrow dof @ f/5.6 and it can't be camera shake @ 1/500 sec at 167mm FL.
Actually it might be dof & focussing error as the street behind is fairly sharp - a touch of back-focussing or perhaps missed focus?
Phil
Wierd - I like the image but I can't work out what's going on with the focussing. Most of the shot looks soft, but his cardigan looks fairly sharp, especially at waist level! It can't be narrow dof @ f/5.6 and it can't be camera shake @ 1/500 sec at 167mm FL.
Actually it might be dof & focussing error as the street behind is fairly sharp - a touch of back-focussing or perhaps missed focus?
Phil
I think I'm a bit of a shaker Phil(misspent youth). I don't like doing this sort of photo,so, i'm always rushing it. Need to relax a bit I guess.
Hello again. Here is another from today.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week7people2.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=79850)
jeangenie
22-02-2010, 06:54
First of all - well done on getting out there and taking people pics in the street. :thumbs: I agree with the comment about the focusing on the busker shot - but I love the pose and the energy.
The second one is excellent - you've caught her expression beautifully - she's totally absorbed in [I]her [I]photo. The black and white conversion has worked really well and brought out the details like the texture of her coat and the handbag. Well observed and well executed. :thumbs:
Jean
First shot doesn't do the trick for me I'm afraid. Not sure how the head is so out of focus when the lower half of his body looks a lot sharper and the girl on the left is chopped off a bit.
Second shot is my favourite. You've really caught the concentration going on and the b&w conversion looks good. Shame it's a little soft, but that would be down to the 1/30sec exposure. Don't be afraid to bump that ISO a bit to help :)
Rob Bartley
22-02-2010, 07:47
:agree: 2nd shot for me is much better, if still a touch soft. I still haven't had the guts to try the street photography "thang". Great attempt.
Cheers, Rob
Stephen Ramsay
22-02-2010, 12:14
I see what you mean having the same problem as me.
Great captures though, and as stated well done for going out of your comfort zone and trying something new.
It has paid off and you now have a different image in your photo 52.
I prefer the 2nd image myself although both are very well caught, just a shame about the focus problems.
Good luck for next week :)
I like both of these.. wont go on about the focusing but like the subjects, great spots - I am a wuss taking photos on the street but have seen some great shots for this theme, will have to get a bit braver :)
SimonTALM
23-02-2010, 11:30
Some great shots so far Martin :thumbs: especially speed.
I can't work out the reasons for the softness, there shouldn't be camera shake at 1/500th although it is possible. As you say it might be because you are rushing it very easy when you are yet to be fully comfortable with pointing a loaded camera at people.
Well done for getting out there Martin, I've not managed it yet. I think the second is the better of the two shots... nicely done.
It looks as if in the first one the camera has focused on his cardigan but he is moving/leaning forwards as he is playing. But well done for giving it a go. I find my hands shake with excitement/embarrassment at first when I try street togging but it gets better with practice.
The second shot is much better - really well caught. :thumbs:
I prefer the second one myself - well done for having the balls to go out and point the camera at real strangers :)
Hi Martin, I really like the second one. In the first, I find the sign behind his head a little off-putting, and as others have mentioned the focus is not quite right. I would not dare venture out onto the streets and take pictures of strangers, so well done.
Jenny
Yup... the woman with the camera is the better one for me too. Not a lot to add really, other than echo what's been said before re focusing.
Hi all. I'm starting to get a little behind with this; but i have had to spend time on my college course. Sorry for not having time to look at any of your work lately. Anyway here is my image for week 9. (still need to put up wee:cuckoo:k 8)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/play11.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=81167)
He's clearly having fun playing Martin. A good idea on the triptych, the first two work really well, I'm not sure on the third though... I'm not sure the scaling works... Second is a bit closer, then a dramatically larger FOV. It's on theme though.
He's clearly having fun playing Martin. A good idea on the triptych, the first two work really well, I'm not sure on the third though... I'm not sure the scaling works... Second is a bit closer, then a dramatically larger FOV. It's on theme though.
Thx John..I did think that the 3rd image was bit too different in scale, i might see if there was another image i could add on a similar scale.
blakester
10-03-2010, 18:01
Thx John..I did think that the 3rd image was bit too different in scale, i might see if there was another image i could add on a similar scale.
Martin, I too like your image, it works well as a tryptych (sp) but as has been said above about the scale, could you not crop your third image and bring the scale up to match the others?
O.K. I have followed the advice given and tried to keep the scale similar. I think it has improved things.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/play21.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=81233)
blakester
11-03-2010, 15:52
That second edit certainly gets my vote Martin:thumbs:
daddy day care
11-03-2010, 16:40
Second version is much better.
Well put together and certainly says "play"
namllihs
11-03-2010, 16:52
Nice triptych and the second version is by far the better as the images are better balanced size wise. :thumbs:
Rob Bartley
11-03-2010, 18:57
Great edit on your play shot Martin. Exposed nicely and he looks like he's having a ball! :clap:
Cheers, Rob
O.k i'm doing things back to front here, but this is my image for week8, this is a diople magnet which is used to direct a beam of light that runs around the building where i work. The building is a synchatron, which isused for scientific research, this is the uk's biggest science project for 40 years.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week8.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=81342)
foggy4ever
13-03-2010, 09:23
Great idea for play, for me I would like to have seen the whole slide and the three shots would have been top, middle and bottom as he slid down.
Interesting shot for mechanical, would have loved to know the scale of the subject as it doesn't come across in the shot.
:thumbs:
great triptych shots and set *second choice - works wonderfully and perfect for the theme ;)
Play (2nd version) is lovely and bang on theme - what a gorgeous little boy. Is he your son?
It might be even more effective if you kept the scale but cropped the third image so that he was lower in the frame, say cropping just below his left knee so that he appeared to be sliding out of the bottom of the picture. Just a thought.
Mechanical is very effective - I like the way it makes an abstract pattern. I wouldn't have had a clue what it was if you hadn't explained.
Play... the edit... much much better... :thumbs:.. I think Tracer is onto something with the crop for the third shot too.
That's some serious coils there Martin, but I guess is has to be to divert the beam of light. I really like it.
SarahLee
15-03-2010, 19:20
:wave: Martin, good to see you catching up and I hope that the college course is going well.
Play - love the idea and the second edit is so much better!
I third Tracer's suggestion on an alternative crop for shot 3 though.
this is a diople magnet which is used to direct a beam of light that runs around the building where i work. The building is a synchatron, which isused for scientific research, this is the uk's biggest science project for 40 years.
I have no idea what any of that just meant :thinking: :shrug:
I absolutely love the symmetrical abstract composition though, and the colours are great. I like this one a lot :thumbs:
Play - second version is a great improvement on what was already a wonderful interpretation of the theme. That lovely look of joy on the boy's face sums up play perfectly.
Mechanical - Nice and sharp and I like the symmetry and abstract appearance. I'm another who would like to have some idea of the scale of the coils.
Hi all, here is this weeks efort, another unimaginative week. Yet another picture of my boy, he was playing with his mums hat, so i fired off a few shots, still struggling to keep up, miles behind with my college course:bang:
Will try to catch up on peoples threads.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/3870/week10candid.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=82232)
jeangenie
22-03-2010, 20:58
You're not the only one who's behind - I haven't commented on your thread for ages!
Play: I love the second edit. Your son's expression is pure delight and the 3 pictures together tell the story so well. :clap:
Mechanical: Great colours and symmetry. It sounds like a very clever bit of mechanics. :thumbs:
Candid: A lovely shot, and I hope his Mum got her hat back, eventually. :)
I hope you catch up with your college course - it's amazing how much time anything to do with photography can take. ;)
Jean
Martin, that's a lovely shot... not sure it's all that Candid... he spotted you :D... but it's worked very well...
Good luck with the college course, catch that up first though..
A lovely shot but not really candid. You say you fired off a few shots. Have you got one where he's not looking directly at your camera? That would make a great candid, I reckon.
Good luck with your college work. More important but probably less fun than keeping up with us.
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