Critique : Michael23's 2012 52 COMPLETED! WooHoo! Slide show added - Page 8

michael23 · 13-02-2012, 13:00 **Thread Starter**

thanks very much for your comments Jean. pleased you like it.

Now what to do for root! Not really sure what to do yet.

Pyro · 13-02-2012, 13:28

Industry: The train shot is nice, the grain and ligbts above the train really add to the atmosphere. I also like where the train actually is in the shot.

philthejuggler · 13-02-2012, 21:54

I like the B&W shot - full of atmosphere.

michael23 · 13-02-2012, 22:09 **Thread Starter**

Hi Harry and Phil, thanks for popping by and for the comments.

michael23 · 14-02-2012, 15:01 **Thread Starter**

Wasn't sure what to do this week, I do have an idea I want to try but not sure if I will be able to do it. So decided to go with these.

#1

Week 7, Root by scilly puffin, on Flickr

Edited in photoshop elements 10, I used a mode called "find glowing edges" I quite liked how it pulled the detail out on the packet showing the veg pics up, this may be a marmite image!

#2

Week 7, Root, #2 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

#3

Week 7, Root, #3 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

Look forward to seeing the comments and will get round to everyones threads soon.

jgs001 · 14-02-2012, 15:22

Sigh... Interesting image, the crop is better, and nice bit of editing... fits perfectly. I don't know either book, but the titles fit. Nicely done and processed.

Sweet... I think the chocies is an excellent shot, good take on the theme. I have to admit I wasn't sure whether they were oranges or apples, they look quite red on my laptop. I like it though, excepting the tight crop on the LHS which you know about

.

Secure... Great idea, fits perfectly... the edit stands out for me. Spot on.

Industry... Love the gritty, industrial feel to the train shot... that's my fave of the two by quite some way.

Root... interesting... I like the processing on the crisp packet... Elements 10 has some great tools in it, not found that on yet. Not so keen on #2, the cropped carrots feel wrong to me... sorry. Of the two veg ones, I think the last is the best although perhaps a little tight on the lower carrot. I prefer the crisp packet to be honest... but they all fit the theme nicely.

cazagee · 14-02-2012, 16:50

Hi Michael,

Great minds think alike! Lol Really like the way you processed the crisp packet shot....makes it very interesting. Tbh, i'm not so keen on the veg shots, not too sure why, just don't grab my attention like the first one.

Carol

Southdowns · 14-02-2012, 17:21

I'm going to disagree, sorry! The first one doesn't do a lot for me I'm afraid, but I like the veg shots, especially #2. I think this is an example of selective colour used well, which is hard to achieve these days when it's so out of fashion (you've missed some bits though in #2, e.g. left side of the left carrot, just below where it crosses the edge of the, umm, whatever that other veg is!!)!

Only criticism of those two is the crop; I'd like to see all of the veg definitely, and all of the shadow probably

mattd85 · 14-02-2012, 18:21

Hi,

As above I like the crisp packet the most, I do like the selective colour of the carrots against the turnips, I was thinking of something similar.

Matt

michael23 · 14-02-2012, 21:04 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgs001

Sigh... Interesting image, the crop is better, and nice bit of editing... fits perfectly. I don't know either book, but the titles fit. Nicely done and processed.

Sweet... I think the chocies is an excellent shot, good take on the theme. I have to admit I wasn't sure whether they were oranges or apples, they look quite red on my laptop. I like it though, excepting the tight crop on the LHS which you know about

.

Secure... Great idea, fits perfectly... the edit stands out for me. Spot on.

Industry... Love the gritty, industrial feel to the train shot... that's my fave of the two by quite some way.

Root... interesting... I like the processing on the crisp packet... Elements 10 has some great tools in it, not found that on yet. Not so keen on #2, the cropped carrots feel wrong to me... sorry. Of the two veg ones, I think the last is the best although perhaps a little tight on the lower carrot. I prefer the crisp packet to be honest... but they all fit the theme nicely.

Hi John, thanks for popping my and reviewing the previous weeks. This yrs 52 has started off really well and I have been pleased with what I have produced. I really like the crisp packet one myself, if you look under the filter tab and then goto stylize you will find it in that sub menu there. I kind of liked the cropped carrots, but I think this shot has potential, I just need to find a better background whihch will aid me in composition. I did like how well the selective colour worked as well.

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Originally Posted by cazagee

Hi Michael,

Great minds think alike! Lol Really like the way you processed the crisp packet shot....makes it very interesting. Tbh, i'm not so keen on the veg shots, not too sure why, just don't grab my attention like the first one.

Carol

Hiya Carol, great minds indeed! It was a bit of a bland coloured packet which led me to this style of processing. I might work on some more styles of the veg shots.

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Originally Posted by Southdowns

I'm going to disagree, sorry! The first one doesn't do a lot for me I'm afraid, but I like the veg shots, especially #2. I think this is an example of selective colour used well, which is hard to achieve these days when it's so out of fashion (you've missed some bits though in #2, e.g. left side of the left carrot, just below where it crosses the edge of the, umm, whatever that other veg is!!)!
Only criticism of those two is the crop; I'd like to see all of the veg definitely, and all of the shadow probably

Hi Mark, no worries, it is a marmite style. Thanks for pointing out the missed bits, I even checked a few times!

The other veg was a parsnip. The point about the crop taken on board, for some reason I actually like the way I had done number 2, If I get chance I might have another crack at these.

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Originally Posted by mattd85

Hi,

As above I like the crisp packet the most, I do like the selective colour of the carrots against the turnips, I was thinking of something similar.

Matt

Hiya Matt thanks for the comments pleased you like the pics. Carrots and parsnips seem to lend them selves well to the sc.

gramps · 14-02-2012, 21:07

Like the 1st carrot shot but also would like to have seen the whole of the carrots in the frame

Manc Man · 14-02-2012, 21:33

Nice shot with the crisp packet - but it's not for me.
I like the selective colour on the 2 carrot shots, shame about the crop,

michael23 · 14-02-2012, 21:46 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramps

Like the 1st carrot shot but also would like to have seen the whole of the carrots in the frame

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manc Man

Nice shot with the crisp packet - but it's not for me.
I like the selective colour on the 2 carrot shots, shame about the crop,

thanks for the replies. Good job I had a chinese for tea tonight

Will do a reshoot if I get the chance.

michael23 · 15-02-2012, 12:20 **Thread Starter**

Here we go! A revised Carrot and Parsnip photo for you all. Different carrots this time the others were to big!

Week 7, Root 4 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

superpippo · 15-02-2012, 12:44

Hi Michael

I think that the crisp packet is a good shot, good idea and i like the pp. I think that the etchings of the root veg towards the top of the packet could do with being a bit clearer because this gives a visual point to the roor as well as the text on the packet. But could be my monitor though.

Other 2 pics are on theme but don't do much for me, sorry. The packet is far more punchy and quirky.

Southdowns · 15-02-2012, 13:03

Hmm, I might be about to upset you Mike; hope not!

I think this latest veg one is now not cropped enough; there's far too much space on the left for me, and I don't like the angle as much as the first one you posted. The carrots look too regimental, and it looks too much like it was shot from directly overhead so has no depth.

IMHO the perfect version would be #2, but without the really tight crop; maybe all it needs is the top of the parsnip, on the right, visible. Maybe it doesn't even need the bottoms of the carrots in frame.

As it is, my vote is still with #2, despite the new version

Sorry

michael23 · 15-02-2012, 20:16 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Michael

I think that the crisp packet is a good shot, good idea and i like the pp. I think that the etchings of the root veg towards the top of the packet could do with being a bit clearer because this gives a visual point to the roor as well as the text on the packet. But could be my monitor though.

Other 2 pics are on theme but don't do much for me, sorry. The packet is far more punchy and quirky.

Hi Alan, thanks for popping by. Up on the top left isn't as strong as the right hand side. I actually photographed this at f1.8 on my 50mm. So that will account for that. Origionally I was aiming for the text to be in focus only, the packet was very nondescript and noticed the extra detail when I went to the pp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southdowns

Hmm, I might be about to upset you Mike; hope not!

I think this latest veg one is now not cropped enough; there's far too much space on the left for me, and I don't like the angle as much as the first one you posted. The carrots look too regimental, and it looks too much like it was shot from directly overhead so has no depth.

IMHO the perfect version would be #2, but without the really tight crop; maybe all it needs is the top of the parsnip, on the right, visible. Maybe it doesn't even need the bottoms of the carrots in frame.

As it is, my vote is still with #2, despite the new version

Sorry

Hi Mark, no need to be sorry at all

I see what you mean about the carrots being regimental, I did try placing them on an angle but they just wouldn't stay put! I have had a go with the latest image, rotating and cropping but it doesn't suit it, mainly because those carrots are just too straight. It has been interesting doing these and playing around with composition. Thanks very much for your input.

The goblin · 16-02-2012, 06:08

I think I prefer number two as well, the detail is cracking and it's really sharp. Yes, maybe too tightly cropped but otherwise all good.

I think the shadows on the latest one are too harsh, like Mark said it looks like your shooting straight down.

Rico · 16-02-2012, 11:54

Loving the gritty feel of the train shot for industry, and the second pic of the selective colour carrots is my fav for this week!

Donnie · 16-02-2012, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael23

#3

Week 7, Root, #3 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

This one for me, like the selective colour and the placement and composition. I think it's a little too close to the bottom edge but otherwise a good shot and on theme.

Dark Knight · 16-02-2012, 21:40

Me... i'm a Marmite fan !!!

I really like your root crisp packet, real nice crop, processing & real sharp

michael23 · 16-02-2012, 22:13 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The goblin

I think I prefer number two as well, the detail is cracking and it's really sharp. Yes, maybe too tightly cropped but otherwise all good.

I think the shadows on the latest one are too harsh, like Mark said it looks like your shooting straight down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

Loving the gritty feel of the train shot for industry, and the second pic of the selective colour carrots is my fav for this week!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnie

This one for me, like the selective colour and the placement and composition. I think it's a little too close to the bottom edge but otherwise a good shot and on theme.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Me... i'm a Marmite fan !!!

I really like your root crisp packet, real nice crop, processing & real sharp

Thanks very much for the comments everyone. Pleased the pics have gone down well.

ChickenDipa · 17-02-2012, 18:34

The packet picture for me, really nice processing and works well.

St-ephen · 17-02-2012, 19:30

Root 3 for me. Great contrast in the colours and nice framing.

michael23 · 17-02-2012, 22:27 **Thread Starter**

Thanks Alex and Stephen for your replies. Much appreciated!

Not long to go now, looking forward to the next theme!

michael23 · 19-02-2012, 16:28 **Thread Starter**

Here we have a blanket made for our daughter when she was little, how time flys, she is 6 now!

The vividness of the red caught my eye which led me to version number 1 with selective colouring

Week 8,Handmade #1 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

And number 2, in full colour

Week 8, Handmade #2 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

manda · 19-02-2012, 16:33

Glad ur laptop is up and running! None is about to die and I can't fzce replacing it. The story behind ur blanket is adorable!

Delta Skies · 19-02-2012, 18:53

Secure - #1 for me. I like the battered feel the lighting has given it

Industry – Another vote for the train shot

Root – Veg shot #2 gets my vote

Handmade – My preference is for the colour version. I find the B&W with selective colour too false and feel the red on #2 stands out anyway.

michael23 · 19-02-2012, 21:04 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by manda

Glad ur laptop is up and running! None is about to die and I can't fzce replacing it. The story behind ur blanket is adorable!

Hi Amanda, thanks for popping by. Certainly glad my laptop is up and running again, I am just glad it was under guarantee.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta Skies

Secure - #1 for me. I like the battered feel the lighting has given it

Industry – Another vote for the train shot

Root – Veg shot #2 gets my vote

Handmade – My preference is for the colour version. I find the B&W with selective colour too false and feel the red on #2 stands out anyway.

Hiya Peter, thanks very much for your comments. I knew selective colour wouldn't be to everybodys taste so included the colour version as well.

Manc Man · 19-02-2012, 21:08

i like this take on the theme, I also have to go for the colour one, for the same reasons.

13-02-2012, 13:00 Thread Starter	#211
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	thanks very much for your comments Jean. pleased you like it. Now what to do for root! Not really sure what to do yet. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

14-02-2012, 15:01 Thread Starter	#215
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Week 7, Root! Wasn't sure what to do this week, I do have an idea I want to try but not sure if I will be able to do it. So decided to go with these. #1 Week 7, Root by scilly puffin, on Flickr Edited in photoshop elements 10, I used a mode called "find glowing edges" I quite liked how it pulled the detail out on the packet showing the veg pics up, this may be a marmite image! #2 Week 7, Root, #2 by scilly puffin, on Flickr #3 Week 7, Root, #3 by scilly puffin, on Flickr Look forward to seeing the comments and will get round to everyones threads soon.

14-02-2012, 15:22	#216
jgs001 Brian Cox Real name : John Location: Sussex Posts: 12,431 Camera: Canon 450d	Sigh... Interesting image, the crop is better, and nice bit of editing... fits perfectly. I don't know either book, but the titles fit. Nicely done and processed. Sweet... I think the chocies is an excellent shot, good take on the theme. I have to admit I wasn't sure whether they were oranges or apples, they look quite red on my laptop. I like it though, excepting the tight crop on the LHS which you know about . Secure... Great idea, fits perfectly... the edit stands out for me. Spot on. Industry... Love the gritty, industrial feel to the train shot... that's my fave of the two by quite some way. Root... interesting... I like the processing on the crisp packet... Elements 10 has some great tools in it, not found that on yet. Not so keen on #2, the cropped carrots feel wrong to me... sorry. Of the two veg ones, I think the last is the best although perhaps a little tight on the lower carrot. I prefer the crisp packet to be honest... but they all fit the theme nicely. __________________ John One of these days, I may get it right.... My 2012 Photo 52

14-02-2012, 17:21	#218
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,266 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	I'm going to disagree, sorry! The first one doesn't do a lot for me I'm afraid, but I like the veg shots, especially #2. I think this is an example of selective colour used well, which is hard to achieve these days when it's so out of fashion (you've missed some bits though in #2, e.g. left side of the left carrot, just below where it crosses the edge of the, umm, whatever that other veg is!!)! Only criticism of those two is the crop; I'd like to see all of the veg definitely, and all of the shadow probably __________________ My 2013 E.T.C. Thread and My 2013 E.T.C. Set on Flickr Last edited by Southdowns; 14-02-2012 at 17:23.

14-02-2012, 18:21	#219
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,720 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Hi, As above I like the crisp packet the most, I do like the selective colour of the carrots against the turnips, I was thinking of something similar. Matt __________________ My Flickr My Facebook Page.....Please like it My PFBMag online gallery My 2013 12's ETC Challenge

13-02-2012, 13:28	#212
Pyro Quite Chatty Real name : Harry Location: Reigate, England Posts: 85 Camera: Nikon D3100	Industry: The train shot is nice, the grain and ligbts above the train really add to the atmosphere. I also like where the train actually is in the shot.

13-02-2012, 21:54	#213
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 3,763 Camera: Canon 1DsMKIII, 5DMKII	I like the B&W shot - full of atmosphere.

13-02-2012, 22:09 Thread Starter	#214
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hi Harry and Phil, thanks for popping by and for the comments.

14-02-2012, 16:50	#217
cazagee Been here a while Real name : Carol Location: Edinburgh Posts: 373 Camera: Canon 550D	Hi Michael, Great minds think alike! Lol Really like the way you processed the crisp packet shot....makes it very interesting. Tbh, i'm not so keen on the veg shots, not too sure why, just don't grab my attention like the first one. Carol

14-02-2012, 21:07	#221
gramps Growing roots Location: UK Posts: 8,509 Camera: Nikon D3s & D800	Like the 1st carrot shot but also would like to have seen the whole of the carrots in the frame

14-02-2012, 21:33	#222
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	Nice shot with the crisp packet - but it's not for me. I like the selective colour on the 2 carrot shots, shame about the crop,

15-02-2012, 12:20 Thread Starter	#224
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Revised Root Pic Added Here we go! A revised Carrot and Parsnip photo for you all. Different carrots this time the others were to big! Week 7, Root 4 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

15-02-2012, 12:44	#225
superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,697	Hi Michael I think that the crisp packet is a good shot, good idea and i like the pp. I think that the etchings of the root veg towards the top of the packet could do with being a bit clearer because this gives a visual point to the roor as well as the text on the packet. But could be my monitor though. Other 2 pics are on theme but don't do much for me, sorry. The packet is far more punchy and quirky. __________________ My 52 week 2012 Challenge --- My 52 week 2013 Challenge

15-02-2012, 13:03	#226
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,266 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Hmm, I might be about to upset you Mike; hope not! I think this latest veg one is now not cropped enough; there's far too much space on the left for me, and I don't like the angle as much as the first one you posted. The carrots look too regimental, and it looks too much like it was shot from directly overhead so has no depth. IMHO the perfect version would be #2, but without the really tight crop; maybe all it needs is the top of the parsnip, on the right, visible. Maybe it doesn't even need the bottoms of the carrots in frame. As it is, my vote is still with #2, despite the new version Sorry

16-02-2012, 06:08	#228
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,885 Camera: 5D Mk 3	I think I prefer number two as well, the detail is cracking and it's really sharp. Yes, maybe too tightly cropped but otherwise all good. I think the shadows on the latest one are too harsh, like Mark said it looks like your shooting straight down. __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

16-02-2012, 11:54	#229
Rico Been here a while Real name : Richard Location: Devon Posts: 428 Camera: Panasonic DMC-G5	Loving the gritty feel of the train shot for industry, and the second pic of the selective colour carrots is my fav for this week!

16-02-2012, 21:40	#231
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,850 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Me... i'm a Marmite fan !!! I really like your root crisp packet, real nice crop, processing & real sharp __________________ The 2013/52 Challenge Thread - - - - The 52'ers 'Photo's Only' Thread

17-02-2012, 18:34	#233
ChickenDipa Forum Regular Real name : Alex Location: Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 1,359 Camera: D90	The packet picture for me, really nice processing and works well.

17-02-2012, 19:30	#234
St-ephen Forum Regular Real name : Stephen Location: down the pub Posts: 934 Camera: canon	Root 3 for me. Great contrast in the colours and nice framing.

17-02-2012, 22:27 Thread Starter	#235
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Thanks Alex and Stephen for your replies. Much appreciated! Not long to go now, looking forward to the next theme!

19-02-2012, 16:28 Thread Starter	#236
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,797 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Week 8 and onto handmade! Here we have a blanket made for our daughter when she was little, how time flys, she is 6 now! The vividness of the red caught my eye which led me to version number 1 with selective colouring Week 8,Handmade #1 by scilly puffin, on Flickr And number 2, in full colour Week 8, Handmade #2 by scilly puffin, on Flickr

19-02-2012, 16:33	#237
manda Been here a while Real name : Amanda Herbert Location: Hackney, London Posts: 398 Camera: D600	Glad ur laptop is up and running! None is about to die and I can't fzce replacing it. The story behind ur blanket is adorable! __________________ Portfolio \| Facebook \| Google + \| Flickr

19-02-2012, 18:53	#238
Delta Skies Feet under the table Real name : Peter Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,394 Camera: Nikon D7000	Secure - #1 for me. I like the battered feel the lighting has given it Industry – Another vote for the train shot Root – Veg shot #2 gets my vote Handmade – My preference is for the colour version. I find the B&W with selective colour too false and feel the red on #2 stands out anyway. __________________ Regards Peter Photo Website : 500px : Flickr : Kites & Things : My 2012 52

19-02-2012, 21:08	#240
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	i like this take on the theme, I also have to go for the colour one, for the same reasons. Last edited by Manc Man; 20-02-2012 at 08:13.