bigsteve's 52 for 2010 Week 8 "Mechanical"

[bigsteve]

As promised, I'm in too.

I'll try and shake off my hatred of this snow tomorrow and get something organised for 'curved' although I appreciate another topic might have been set by then too.

Good luck to all taking part, and I look forward to seeing the entries and discussions.

Steve

Week 08 - "Mechanical"
Week 07 - "People"
Week 06 - "Present"
Week 05 - "Speed"
Week 04 - "Street"
Week 03 - "Chopped"
Week 02 - "Poem/Poetry"
Week 01 - "Curved"

[drfrallyphotos]

Look forward seeing your come along, Daniel

[CGeezer]

Good luck Steve. I may be stopping in and finding something BIG, SHARP and CURVED in the kitchen myself

[68lbs]

Originally Posted by bigsteve

although I appreciate another topic might have been set by then too.

Bloody hope not... it's one a week isn't it? And week 2 starts approx Jan 9?

[bigsteve]

I ran this by Simon and he thought it'd be okay to post. This is my wife Jean.



I used natural sunlight coming in through the window this afternoon.
The patterns on the net curtains made for interesting shade patterns.

Steve

[foggy4ever]

Ignoring all temptation, the natural light is well used and having looked at the others I think this works the best. The wife also likes the shot alot and says yours is very brave.

Only thing to add would be to have seen some stronger shadows.

[dlh]

It's a nice use of natural light and very brave of the other half to volunteer for you. Had expected a lot more of this type but this is the first I've seen so far. Agree as above that perhaps a little more shadow to accentuate the curves but it's a very good shot nonetheless.

[bigsteve]

Thanks guys, I kind of agree about the shadows needing a bit more but I had to work with what we had. There was a thin shaft of light from the window and by the time I was set up I didn't have much time to mess about too much.

Yeah, she is very brave!

Thanks for the comments.

[smoothedit]

Stunning start Steve,

and nice to see confidence and support from your Lady.

Look forward to seeing this thread develop along with your reportoire.

[SarahLee]

Hi Steve.

Fantastic start. In fact I expected a few more of this sort of shot.
Very classy and sensitively done - you've captured some lovely detail in the skin and I agree with you that the patterns from the net curtains add an interesting level of detail

I've had a look at your other shots and think that you've definitely picked the best one for your 52. The composition in this one is spot on - just the right amount of her back in shot to add an extra curve and nice definition on those dimple bits either side of the lower spine (I'm sure that there's a proper anatomical name for them, but no idea what it is)

and for Jean too. I think she's very brave for :

a) posing and allowing you to post it on TP
and
b) exposing herself for any length of time, when it's this damn cold

[jeangenie]

Welcome to the 52 Steve.

I like the shadows as they are. It's a lovely shot and the lighting is excellent. What a brave wife you've got - and I hope the heating was on!

(another) Jean

[mowse73]

a good start to your 52. I suggested the same thing to my wife. she replied with two words. The second word was off.
But this is a good image

[Davie]

Nice ass

My first thought on this theme which I mentioned to the other half didn't really go too well, me saying it's not like no one has ever seen them before also met with a frosty response.

[smoothedit]

I HOPE dave was referring to me in the above comment.

Infact I am sure of it. Anything else may have caused offence.

[Davie]

No offence intended, and as I've never seen your ass Matt, and I'm sure you'll post it, I can't really comment

[wilmorh]

Fantastic start, one of my favourites

[jgs001]

Steve, your both very brave, her for posing, and you for asking ... Well done, and a lovely curve

[EdBray]

My wife has a push bike stand very similar to this Only kidding

It's a shame that the patterns from the net curtains are not a little stronger as they may have had the effect of emphasising the contours.

Looking forward to the next ones if this is anything to go by

[bigsteve]

Finally settled on this one! These are some icicles that were starting to melt on our gutter the other day.

I thought maybe this poem I wrote a while ago would go with the image. Hope you think so too...

Click image to see it on black.



Dawn brings a sugar coated hue
To the brittle grass and ice-cold paving.
Delicate, intricate, stinging patterns of frost
Protected by its own albedo
From the chilled ambient light.

Brilliant, blinding fingers of transformation
Sheathed in golden gloves
Creeping from the cool shadows of the trees.
To touch the tiny souls of the ice crystals
And lead them to ecstatic release.

Stop the moment and listen to the song
The joyous crack and slip from one state to another.
The breathing in of the Sun's radiant energy
To power the change from an agent of preservation
To one of life and poetry.

Later, and aggressively now, with tiger-like determination
The Sun inexorably stalks its hapless prey.
For the latecomers to its warm embrace
It punishes with a brutal shove from solid to vapour
Called sublimation.

The ground leaves a little of the water untouched
A libation to the warming Sun.
This excess is also transformed to atmospheric mist
Travelling skyward throughout the day
To dream of absorption tomorrow.

Steve

[ShrubMonkey]

Some super images to start with here Steve

[kejago]

Brilliant shots Steve. I like you "curved" image too. Nicely captured... I usually prefer these in black in white, but yours works really well in colour. For week 2, I like the way my eye is drawn up the icicles... I like this.

[Karlos]

Love the background colour of the icicle shot.

[clud17]

Cracking shot of the ice mate, well exposed.

[photomaker]

Lovely photo.

[bigsteve]

Thanks for the kind comments, everyone! :-)

[RobC]

Clever take in the curved theme, my wife would have slapped me had I suggested such a thing

Your second image is very cleverly done, I love the way the tip of the icicle (sp?) draws me eye up into the picture.

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[uniquegardens]

Both shots are cracking Steve (excuse the pun) good interpretations to both themes.

[jgs001]

Good intepretation of Poem Steve, love the colour and the icicles, really good poem too. The only thing I'd say, the tip of the middle icicle looks a little bit oof, might be the water or my eyes of course...

[SpidersEye]

Great images so far

I love the icicle shot

[bigsteve]

Originally Posted by jgs001

The only thing I'd say, the tip of the middle icicle looks a little bit oof

No, you're right - guilty as charged!

Thanks for the comments, all!