PhiltheJuggler's 52! - The '52 - Part 1 - weeks 1-27

philthejuggler · 03-01-2010, 22:16

What a fantastic idea to inspire creativeness throughout 2010!
Phil.

Whole 52 on my website

Links to posts:
1. Curved
2. Poetry
3. Chopped
4. Street; Version 2
5. Speed
6. Present
7. People
8. Mechanical
9. Play (both versions)
10. Chemistry (both versions)
11. Candid
12. Produce
13. Quad
14. Shoot
15. Single
16. Stare (both versions)
17. Peace
18. Indulgence
19. Ingredients
20. Stop
21. Isolation
22. Quality
23. Post
24. Metal
25. Grunge
26. Beginnings
27. Art

Part 2 here

MagicMynx · 03-01-2010, 22:17

good luck!

CGeezer · 03-01-2010, 22:18

Best of luck Phil will look back after you find some inspiration

philthejuggler · 03-01-2010, 22:25 **Thread Starter**

Thanks guys - watch this space!

Phil

philthejuggler · 05-01-2010, 21:27 **Thread Starter**

Ok here goes. Got my new 400L today (thanks Kerso!) and decided to go to Pitsford to snap a few birdies. The lake was mostly frozen and I was mostly practicing birds in flight.

It occurred to me that their wings produce beautiful curves in flight and decided I liked the image below with the curved wings in the foreground juxtaposed with the opposite curve in the background.

50D, 400mm f/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/800s handheld. (+2/3 EC on metering, Servo focus)

Larger image here

ShrubMonkey · 05-01-2010, 21:31

Lovely focus on the gull's eye. Shame the wings of the 2nd bird have hit the top of the shot, but I've tried taking pictures of birdies and it's so hard. Love the shot all the same, nice one

philthejuggler · 05-01-2010, 22:03 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShrubMonkey

Lovely focus on the gull's eye. Shame the wings of the 2nd bird have hit the top of the shot, but I've tried taking pictures of birdies and it's so hard. Love the shot all the same, nice one

Thanks! I think I'm going to enjoy both the 52 & the new lens!

Phil

ranarama · 05-01-2010, 22:08

Oooh good idea. As above, shame about the clipped wing but a good start. Have fun with that new lens and good luck with the rest of the 52.

CGeezer · 05-01-2010, 22:12

I think I'm going to love your new lens too

Very nice start to your 52 matey

I was going to put a Blackbird shot in for mine but I have other plans now.

mich66 · 05-01-2010, 22:50

ohh, great detail.. nice interpretation of the theme

SarahLee · 06-01-2010, 14:01

Hi Phil,

I'm always so impressed by the bird shots on this forum, and that one's no exception.
I'd be incredibly happy to achieve something like that

Lovely interpretation of curved and a beautiful shot. It really is worth viewing this larger and on black.
Agree about the clipped wing, but TBH if I hadn't read the other comments I probably wouldn't have noticed it.

ladysue · 06-01-2010, 14:23

I like this idea and the version on your web site looks even better with the black background

philthejuggler · 06-01-2010, 21:35 **Thread Starter**

Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments! I can't wait for the next theme!!

philthejuggler · 17-01-2010, 19:24 **Thread Starter**

The Winter Tree

I stand alone,
My arms reach out, but my veins fail to draw in warmth
I stand alone, naked.

Larger image here

philthejuggler · 17-01-2010, 19:40 **Thread Starter**

So, the blurb.

Week 2 was hard! Hard subject for me to think round & on top of that I was away on business all week with little time for photos!

Anyhow, I went walking today, saw this tree & decided & I would photographic it and write a poem about it.

I used a 400mm lens to make it as 2D as possible on my 50D body, 1/2000 @ f/5.6, ISO 800 (supported on a monopod). I cropped, converted to cyanotype (to give a colder feel) and boosted the blacks in lightroom. A post-crop vignette was added.

The poem came from the loneliness of the solitary tree and the way the branches look like veins. I imagined the tree was like a lonely soul failing to draw in warmth from companions.

Hope you like it,

Phil

Ste L · 17-01-2010, 20:22

lovely photo mate, the coldness of the photo work's really well with them poem

philthejuggler · 17-01-2010, 21:05 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste L

lovely photo mate, the coldness of the photo work's really well with them poem

Many thanks - a tough week but I enjoyed the challenge!

Phil

Tracer · 17-01-2010, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste L

lovely photo mate, the coldness of the photo work's really well with them poem

I can't put it better myself!

Rob Bartley · 17-01-2010, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by philthejuggler

Many thanks - a tough week but I enjoyed the challenge!

Phil

Agree with you there Phil. Shot works really well, love the colour. Nice one.

Cheers, Rob

philthejuggler · 17-01-2010, 21:34 **Thread Starter**

Thanks guys! Much appreciated!

Phil

mtracerz · 17-01-2010, 21:37

Really like it mate.
The part about the 'veins' in the poem, really goes well with the spindly branches steming out of the tree.
Lovely colour of sky in the background also.
A strong submission for this week

SpidersEye · 17-01-2010, 22:11

A great image Phil, really goes well with the poem

jeangenie · 17-01-2010, 22:33

Hi Phil - just catching up.

Week 1: Well spotted and well-captured. It looks like we'll all be enjoying your new lens with images like this.

Week 2: You've matched poem to image beautifully. I love the way the post processing emphasises the coldness and loneliness of the dormant tree. An excellent picture with just one tiny niggle for me - your copyright is doing battle with the hedge/fence at the bottom of the picture - but it's not enough to detract from the overall picture.

Jean

philthejuggler · 18-01-2010, 18:59 **Thread Starter**

Again - thanks to all for the comments - I only hope I can come up with something decent this week!

jgs001 · 19-01-2010, 09:16

Very good on both shots Phil... Love the curved wings in the first shot, and the tree really suits the poem well

mowse73 · 19-01-2010, 10:45

Hi phil. I like your interpitation of week 1's theme. I have had a couple of trys at birds in flight and i found it rather taxing. Fair play for coming up with your own poem. Is a lovely shot to complement it.

SarahLee · 20-01-2010, 19:40

That is quite simply a beautiful shot Phil.

The PP complements it perfectly and thank you for sharing how you did it.

I love the pure, simplicity of it and it's beautifully composed. Makes me want get up and do more outdoors photography.

And well done for writing your own words to go with it.

mich66 · 20-01-2010, 19:52

love that!.. have to agree the PP works extremely well.. and you wrote the poem?.. blimey!.. spot on

Dark Star · 20-01-2010, 19:59

Love your Curved...such a graceful shot and for me the clipped wing is barely noticeable! Very nice

Your self penned poem is lovely and complements and is complemented by the starl image you've shot! Nice coupling!

philthejuggler · 20-01-2010, 20:44 **Thread Starter**

Gosh - fantastic comments - thanks so much!

I really hope I can come up with something decent for chopped!

Phil

03-01-2010, 22:16	#1
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	PhiltheJuggler's 52! - The '52 - Part 1 - weeks 1-27 What a fantastic idea to inspire creativeness throughout 2010! Phil. Whole 52 on my website Links to posts: 1. Curved 2. Poetry 3. Chopped 4. Street; Version 2 5. Speed 6. Present 7. People 8. Mechanical 9. Play (both versions) 10. Chemistry (both versions) 11. Candid 12. Produce 13. Quad 14. Shoot 15. Single 16. Stare (both versions) 17. Peace 18. Indulgence 19. Ingredients 20. Stop 21. Isolation 22. Quality 23. Post 24. Metal 25. Grunge 26. Beginnings 27. Art Part 2 here __________________ 1DMKIII, 1DSMKII, 30D, 2 x 580 EX II, 24-105 f4L IS, 35mm f1.4L 135mm f2L, 50mm f1.4, 70-200mm f2.8L MKII, Canon 2x Ext MKII, Ext tubes, Manfrotto Supports, Lencarta Studio Lights http://www.philhackettphotography.com My 52 - Thread Thread2 My 52 - Gallery Last edited by philthejuggler; 20-07-2010 at 06:08.

05-01-2010, 21:27 Thread Starter	#5
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Ok here goes. Got my new 400L today (thanks Kerso!) and decided to go to Pitsford to snap a few birdies. The lake was mostly frozen and I was mostly practicing birds in flight. It occurred to me that their wings produce beautiful curves in flight and decided I liked the image below with the curved wings in the foreground juxtaposed with the opposite curve in the background. 50D, 400mm f/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/800s handheld. (+2/3 EC on metering, Servo focus) Larger image here Last edited by philthejuggler; 23-01-2010 at 19:38.

05-01-2010, 21:31	#6
ShrubMonkey Feet under the table Real name : Julian Location: Manhood Peninsula Posts: 2,891 Camera: Canon 5D Mk2 iTrader: (0)	Lovely focus on the gull's eye. Shame the wings of the 2nd bird have hit the top of the shot, but I've tried taking pictures of birdies and it's so hard. Love the shot all the same, nice one __________________ Julian aka 'ShrubMonkey' Flickr

05-01-2010, 22:12	#9
CGeezer Feet under the table Real name : John Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 2,974 Camera: D300 iTrader: (13)	I think I'm going to love your new lens too Very nice start to your 52 matey I was going to put a Blackbird shot in for mine but I have other plans now. __________________

06-01-2010, 14:01	#11
SarahLee Feet under the table Real name : Sarah Location: South Wales Posts: 3,225 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (1)	Hi Phil, I'm always so impressed by the bird shots on this forum, and that one's no exception. I'd be incredibly happy to achieve something like that Lovely interpretation of curved and a beautiful shot. It really is worth viewing this larger and on black. Agree about the clipped wing, but TBH if I hadn't read the other comments I probably wouldn't have noticed it. __________________ Sarah. My 52 for 2010 - Please drop in to have a look

03-01-2010, 22:17	#2
MagicMynx Donkey lover Real name : Nattelie Location: Newcastle ♥ Posts: 3,206 Camera: Sony A350 iTrader: (2)	good luck!

03-01-2010, 22:18	#3
CGeezer Feet under the table Real name : John Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 2,974 Camera: D300 iTrader: (13)	Best of luck Phil will look back after you find some inspiration

03-01-2010, 22:25 Thread Starter	#4
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Thanks guys - watch this space! Phil

05-01-2010, 22:08	#8
ranarama Forum Regular Real name : Neil Sampson Location: Harrow, NW London Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (2)	Oooh good idea. As above, shame about the clipped wing but a good start. Have fun with that new lens and good luck with the rest of the 52.

05-01-2010, 22:50	#10
mich66 Forum Regular Real name : michelle Location: north manchester Posts: 1,379 Camera: Nikon D5000 iTrader: (2)	ohh, great detail.. nice interpretation of the theme

06-01-2010, 14:23	#12
ladysue Feet under the table Real name : Sue Location: Essex Posts: 1,845 Camera: Nikon D60 iTrader: (0)	I like this idea and the version on your web site looks even better with the black background __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance".

06-01-2010, 21:35 Thread Starter	#13
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments! I can't wait for the next theme!!

17-01-2010, 19:24 Thread Starter	#14
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	The Winter Tree I stand alone, My arms reach out, but my veins fail to draw in warmth I stand alone, naked. Larger image here Last edited by philthejuggler; 23-01-2010 at 19:39.

17-01-2010, 19:40 Thread Starter	#15
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	So, the blurb. Week 2 was hard! Hard subject for me to think round & on top of that I was away on business all week with little time for photos! Anyhow, I went walking today, saw this tree & decided & I would photographic it and write a poem about it. I used a 400mm lens to make it as 2D as possible on my 50D body, 1/2000 @ f/5.6, ISO 800 (supported on a monopod). I cropped, converted to cyanotype (to give a colder feel) and boosted the blacks in lightroom. A post-crop vignette was added. The poem came from the loneliness of the solitary tree and the way the branches look like veins. I imagined the tree was like a lonely soul failing to draw in warmth from companions. Hope you like it, Phil

17-01-2010, 20:22	#16
Ste L Been here a while Real name : Steven Location: Manchester Posts: 432 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (2)	lovely photo mate, the coldness of the photo work's really well with them poem __________________ Follow me on Twitter \| View My Photo's On Flickr \| My 52 Week Project \| My PhotoBlog Nikon D90 \| MB-D80 Grip \| 18-105 VR \| 70-300 VR \| 50 1.8

17-01-2010, 21:34 Thread Starter	#20
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Thanks guys! Much appreciated! Phil

17-01-2010, 21:37	#21
mtracerz Forum Regular Real name : Rikki Location: Perthshire Posts: 952 Camera: Canon 40D iTrader: (3)	Really like it mate. The part about the 'veins' in the poem, really goes well with the spindly branches steming out of the tree. Lovely colour of sky in the background also. A strong submission for this week __________________ Rikki Please go check out my Themed 52 Challenge. All C&C is really encouraged and appreciated! ..........................................

17-01-2010, 22:11	#22
SpidersEye Forum Regular Real name : Kay Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,409 Camera: Nikon D40 iTrader: (0)	A great image Phil, really goes well with the poem

17-01-2010, 22:33	#23
jeangenie Feet under the table Real name : Jean Location: New Forest Posts: 3,255 Camera: D700 iTrader: (0)	Hi Phil - just catching up. Week 1: Well spotted and well-captured. It looks like we'll all be enjoying your new lens with images like this. Week 2: You've matched poem to image beautifully. I love the way the post processing emphasises the coldness and loneliness of the dormant tree. An excellent picture with just one tiny niggle for me - your copyright is doing battle with the hedge/fence at the bottom of the picture - but it's not enough to detract from the overall picture. Jean __________________ My flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeanwilliams73/2755003924/ jeangenie's 52 for 2010: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=192083 jeangenie's Growing Project for 2010: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=194215

18-01-2010, 18:59 Thread Starter	#24
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Again - thanks to all for the comments - I only hope I can come up with something decent this week!

19-01-2010, 09:16	#25
jgs001 Patrick Moore Real name : John Location: Sussex Posts: 10,467 Camera: Canon 450d iTrader: (4)	Very good on both shots Phil... Love the curved wings in the first shot, and the tree really suits the poem well __________________ John One of these days, I may get it right.... My 2010 Photo 52

19-01-2010, 10:45	#26
mowse73 Been here a while Real name : martin Location: swindon Posts: 334 Camera: Cannon EOS400 iTrader: (1)	Hi phil. I like your interpitation of week 1's theme. I have had a couple of trys at birds in flight and i found it rather taxing. Fair play for coming up with your own poem. Is a lovely shot to complement it. __________________ MY 52 http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=192116

20-01-2010, 19:40	#27
SarahLee Feet under the table Real name : Sarah Location: South Wales Posts: 3,225 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (1)	That is quite simply a beautiful shot Phil. The PP complements it perfectly and thank you for sharing how you did it. I love the pure, simplicity of it and it's beautifully composed. Makes me want get up and do more outdoors photography. And well done for writing your own words to go with it.

20-01-2010, 19:52	#28
mich66 Forum Regular Real name : michelle Location: north manchester Posts: 1,379 Camera: Nikon D5000 iTrader: (2)	love that!.. have to agree the PP works extremely well.. and you wrote the poem?.. blimey!.. spot on __________________ Flickr My.. 52 & 365 i'm a laydee

20-01-2010, 19:59	#29
Dark Star Sooper Sexy Real name : John Location: London and the West Mids Posts: 12,368 Camera: Canon 40D iTrader: (5)	Love your Curved...such a graceful shot and for me the clipped wing is barely noticeable! Very nice Your self penned poem is lovely and complements and is complemented by the starl image you've shot! Nice coupling! __________________ John Myflickr TalkPhotography™ Day. One forum. One Showcase.

20-01-2010, 20:44 Thread Starter	#30
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,097 Camera: Canon 1DSMKII & 1DMKIII iTrader: (55)	Gosh - fantastic comments - thanks so much! I really hope I can come up with something decent for chopped! Phil