Blondies 2012 52 wk52 BUSY - Finished !

blondie606 · 24-12-2011, 16:31

I must be

but had soooo much fun with this years 52 I just gotta do it all again next year

MWHCVT · 25-12-2011, 14:16

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Originally Posted by blondie606

I must be

but had soooo much fun with this years 52 I just gotta do it all again next year

We're all a little

I mean I'm doing another POTD challenge in 2012 too and thinking of taking part in the POTY in 2012

Have a great Christmas and fantastic new year Lynne

Matt

posiview · 27-12-2011, 21:57

Well, I wasn't going to do the 2112 52, but I think I'll miss it, so I'm in...

I think I'll take a more systematic approach this time. Sounds a bit

, but I feel I lacked a bit of discipline for the 2011 52.

Anyway, good luck

Cheers.

michael23 · 28-12-2011, 18:40

Hi Lynne, found your thread and subscribed!

blondie606 · 28-12-2011, 18:43 **Thread Starter**

Cheers all....think I'd feel a bit lost without the 52 to get my mind working

Michael ,Andy -glad to see you've given in & gone for it again ,Matt...best of luck for POTY 2012 & your POTD

SamuelSlade007 · 28-12-2011, 18:44

well lynne...here's wishing you all the best ..and hope you get further than you did this last year .... no wait??? ... you finished it... mmm??? ... i might have to put a retraction in the Times tomorrow morning about this???

Mentalblock · 28-12-2011, 18:48

I've subscribed to the thread!!

And what's this, Michael and Andy are doing it too!

blondie606 · 28-12-2011, 18:56 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by SamuelSlade007

well lynne...here's wishing you all the best ..and hope you get further than you did this last year .... no wait??? ... you finished it... mmm??? ... i might have to put a retraction in the Times tomorrow morning about this???

SamuelSlade007 · 28-12-2011, 19:17

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Originally Posted by blondie606

i'll take that to be an 'all sins forgiven' signal... i suffer greatly from foot in mouth ..

sturisoma · 28-12-2011, 19:40

good luck hon, *dances*

blondie606 · 31-12-2011, 19:15 **Thread Starter**

Hi ya guy's n gal's

Had a few ideas for this one so here goes :

DSC_3981 by llj666, on Flickr

Will admit this was shot on the 27th ( had my crystal ball out

),happy overall with the shot, sky's a bit noisey , didn't have my filter or tripod so couldn't blur the water but hopefully the motion of the water going down( direction ) the plug hole fits the theme ?

Another version....like the closeness as you see the water better but really peeved about the shadow...couldn't be helped...blame the sun

DSC_4013 copy by llj666, on Flickr

2nd up....borrowed a mate from work & didn't want to keep him for too long so rushed it...even as I pressed the shutter I though " should have gone portrait "

DSC_4017 by llj666, on Flickr

I have got one more idea which I'm gonna try tomorrow

Will have a catch up on the other 100 odd threads as soon as I can....apologies in advance if I miss someone

sturisoma · 31-12-2011, 19:20

wow where is that? I'm guessing there's no sailing on that reservoir? ha ha. Good idea though

I can't decide if I like one or two best (despite the shadow)

TinaC · 31-12-2011, 19:26

#1 I like, noise and all

My only gripe is that slight clip on the right of the drain. The light is gorgeous and beautifully caught.

#2 just doesn't work for me, though I understand why you took it...done the same myself

#3 certainly on theme but is, imo, over sharpenend. and the lack of an obvious path just looks...wrong.

Best is #1 imo

By the way, you are stark, staring mad

posiview · 31-12-2011, 19:30

Grrrr for #1 and #2...no water when I last went...

#3, I'd crop in to make it portrait.

Good start

blondie606 · 31-12-2011, 19:33 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by sturisoma

wow where is that? I'm guessing there's no sailing on that reservoir? ha ha. Good idea though

I can't decide if I like one or two best (despite the shadow)

Thanks Summer....Lady Bower Reservoir....lived up here for 20+ years & only found out ( via this forum) that these "plugs holes" existed !

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Originally Posted by TinaC

#1 I like, noise and all

My only gripe is that slight clip on the right of the drain. The light is gorgeous and beautifully caught.

#2 just doesn't work for me, though I understand why you took it...done the same myself

#3 certainly on theme but is, imo, over sharpenend. and the lack of an obvious path just looks...wrong.

Best is #1 imo

By the way, you are stark, staring mad

Hi ya Tina...you in again this year ? So many blooming threads I'm struggling to keep up !
If you can...view the 1st image on flickr at original size...it's not clipped just very very dark...honest

2 was always gonna be marmite so hey ho

3 was my 1st idea but I still have thing about close-ups...wanted the sign to be prominent & by getting the road in it sort of ended up lost...but always time for a reshoot....flippin nora...wk 1 & I'm already thinking about reshoots.....you're right of course...I'm def a little

Cheers

blondie606 · 31-12-2011, 19:36 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Grrrr for #1 and #2...no water when I last went...

#3, I'd crop in to make it portrait.

Good start

Nice to see you dropping in these parts Mister...still waiting to see your thread...go on...ya know ya want to

I only found out throught this forum that those plug holes existed...& I've lived up here for 20+ years

3rd image is going to be reshot...I knew it should have been protrait...brain & hands not communicating...again

Cheers

SamuelSlade007 · 31-12-2011, 19:44

lynne... i don't know...keep the shadow girl.. it makes number 2..

i remember these little puppies when the water level was much lower and to even consider them being filled like this was surreal.

As for your m8, yep you said it portrait...maybe he should have had his face to you, sign in view and much closer? perhaps underneath the sign...more sky above his head and shoulders..are you getting my angle? nuff said... good luck... only 51 to go....51 long weeks....

posiview · 31-12-2011, 20:08

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Originally Posted by SamuelSlade007

...maybe he should have had his face to you, sign in view and much closer? perhaps underneath the sign...more sky above his head and shoulders...

Some nice ideas there. I agree, try some funky angles.

Or have him/someone sat in the bushes looking as if he is lost of lacking direction

Just some ruminations before I open my 2012 52 thread

rpn · 31-12-2011, 21:29

Very well done Lynne for take on two 52's in a row.

1 I like the best, brilliant light and sharp focus.

2 Like to see more of the drain and crop out a bit at the top, placing the 'hole' at the classic third may be.

3 spot on theme. Like your mate I'm a bit lost for word too!

Have fun with your 2012 52's

Cheers

michael23 · 01-01-2012, 10:54

Hiya Lynne, A great start! NUmber 1, I like this! A bit tight on the right hand side, but it doesn't spoil it. Number 2 has taken top spot for me, like the composition and overall lighting. Number 3, as you said portrait would have been better, but I still quite like it!

Mentalblock · 01-01-2012, 15:37

Hi Lynne, have you moved to Lady Bower now!

It's great t see the water levels up, it all looked a little depressing the last time I was there, although the shore line had some interesting lines as a result.

Of these number 2 is my fav, it's a great composition.
My personal niggles are that I'd rather a little more space on the bottom edge of the frame so the hole is a little further up in the frame, and, does it need a little rotation?

Happy New Year.

Neil

zeb · 01-01-2012, 16:16

I think no 1 is the best I don't mind the clipping of the edge but the white sign in the background keeps my eye

SamuelSlade007 · 01-01-2012, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Some nice ideas there. I agree, try some funky angles.

Or have him/someone sat in the bushes looking as if he is lost of lacking direction

Just some ruminations before I open my 2012 52 thread

Andy??? you doing the 52 again...i didn't know???

Donnie · 01-01-2012, 17:44

number 1 and 2 for me though do actually prefer number 2 as it shows the depth of the plughole.

Paulie-W · 01-01-2012, 20:22

#2 is fab! Looks almost sureal, and defo on theme

Manc Man · 01-01-2012, 21:58

number 1 is fantastic.

blondie606 · 02-01-2012, 19:25 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by SamuelSlade007

lynne... i don't know...keep the shadow girl.. it makes number 2..

i remember these little puppies when the water level was much lower and to even consider them being filled like this was surreal.

As for your m8, yep you said it portrait...maybe he should have had his face to you, sign in view and much closer? perhaps underneath the sign...more sky above his head and shoulders..are you getting my angle? nuff said... good luck... only 51 to go....51 long weeks....

Cheers Kev...ladybower is a very interesting place...got some images of the plugholes empty as well form last year .

2# image...def reshoot when me & him have more time & then I'll actually think about the postioning a bit more !

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Some nice ideas there. I agree, try some funky angles.

Or have him/someone sat in the bushes looking as if he is lost of lacking direction

Just some ruminations before I open my 2012 52 thread

Hi ya...thanks for popping in

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Originally Posted by rpn

Very well done Lynne for take on two 52's in a row.

1 I like the best, brilliant light and sharp focus.

2 Like to see more of the drain and crop out a bit at the top, placing the 'hole' at the classic third may be.

3 spot on theme. Like your mate I'm a bit lost for word too!

Have fun with your 2012 52's

Cheers

Thanks for sopping by Stan...much appreciated

Didn't take that particular angle you mention...still don't really get this compostion lark

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Originally Posted by michael23

Hiya Lynne, A great start! NUmber 1, I like this! A bit tight on the right hand side, but it doesn't spoil it. Number 2 has taken top spot for me, like the composition and overall lighting. Number 3, as you said portrait would have been better, but I still quite like it!

Many thanks Michael...glad you like the plugholes

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Originally Posted by Mentalblock

Hi Lynne, have you moved to Lady Bower now!

It's great t see the water levels up, it all looked a little depressing the last time I was there, although the shore line had some interesting lines as a result.

Of these number 2 is my fav, it's a great composition.
My personal niggles are that I'd rather a little more space on the bottom edge of the frame so the hole is a little further up in the frame, and, does it need a little rotation?

Happy New Year.

Neil

Cheers Neil....wish I could afford to live there...only 35 mins from home ( when I don't get lost ) yet only been 4 times with the camera...& one of those was with you guys

Possibly a mm rotation but didn't tweak it any more as was frustrating the hell out of me...don't think my eyes see in straight lines

blondie606 · 02-01-2012, 19:26 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Donnie

number 1 and 2 for me though do actually prefer number 2 as it shows the depth of the plughole.

Many thanks for stopping by Paul... much appreciated & glad you like

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Originally Posted by Paulie-W

#2 is fab! Looks almost sureal, and defo on theme

Hi ya Paulie....def a touch on the surreal side , thanks for commenting

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Originally Posted by Manc Man

number 1 is fantastic.

Many thanks

Delta Skies · 03-01-2012, 18:50

Blimey 3 photos each week. You'll be worn out.

I like the idea of #3 but like the subject matter of the first two. My preference is #2. I think it sits nicely where it is positioned in the frame.

mipevo6 · 03-01-2012, 19:19

I just found this and subscribed... Love the "plug hole" shots.......

28-12-2011, 18:44	#6
SamuelSlade007 RENEGADE!!!!!! Real name : Frank Location: I'm a hexagon... Posts: 5,765 Camera: Canon 7D + grip	well lynne...here's wishing you all the best ..and hope you get further than you did this last year .... no wait??? ... you finished it... mmm??? ... i might have to put a retraction in the Times tomorrow morning about this??? __________________ Olá geezers !!! My Flickr My Challenge (366 + SP) I can't stand coffee....

28-12-2011, 18:48	#7
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	I've subscribed to the thread!! And what's this, Michael and Andy are doing it too! __________________ My flickr page 101 Ways to Photograph Pencils! - TP Thread flickr set Look for me on Facebook - Kinvara Photography

31-12-2011, 19:26	#13
TinaC Loves the place Real name : Tina Location: Neston, Wirral Posts: 7,461 Camera: Canon EOS 400D	#1 I like, noise and all My only gripe is that slight clip on the right of the drain. The light is gorgeous and beautifully caught. #2 just doesn't work for me, though I understand why you took it...done the same myself #3 certainly on theme but is, imo, over sharpenend. and the lack of an obvious path just looks...wrong. Best is #1 imo By the way, you are stark, staring mad __________________ We only get one life, we can choose to exist or LIVE

31-12-2011, 21:29	#19
rpn Forum Regular Real name : Stan Location: in front o'pooter Posts: 606	Very well done Lynne for take on two 52's in a row. 1 I like the best, brilliant light and sharp focus. 2 Like to see more of the drain and crop out a bit at the top, placing the 'hole' at the classic third may be. 3 spot on theme. Like your mate I'm a bit lost for word too! Have fun with your 2012 52's Cheers __________________ TP 2013-12 E.T.C. TP 2011 Project 52 500px   

01-01-2012, 10:54	#20
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,809 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hiya Lynne, A great start! NUmber 1, I like this! A bit tight on the right hand side, but it doesn't spoil it. Number 2 has taken top spot for me, like the composition and overall lighting. Number 3, as you said portrait would have been better, but I still quite like it! __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

24-12-2011, 16:31	#1
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Blondies 2012 52 wk52 BUSY - Finished ! I must be but had soooo much fun with this years 52 I just gotta do it all again next year __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 : Last edited by blondie606; 26-12-2012 at 19:59. Reason: Title change

27-12-2011, 21:57	#3
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,789 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Well, I wasn't going to do the 2112 52, but I think I'll miss it, so I'm in... I think I'll take a more systematic approach this time. Sounds a bit , but I feel I lacked a bit of discipline for the 2011 52. Anyway, good luck Cheers. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

28-12-2011, 18:40	#4
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,809 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hi Lynne, found your thread and subscribed!

28-12-2011, 18:43 Thread Starter	#5
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Cheers all....think I'd feel a bit lost without the 52 to get my mind working Michael ,Andy -glad to see you've given in & gone for it again ,Matt...best of luck for POTY 2012 & your POTD

28-12-2011, 19:40	#10
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	good luck hon, dances

31-12-2011, 19:15 Thread Starter	#11
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi ya guy's n gal's Had a few ideas for this one so here goes : DSC_3981 by llj666, on Flickr Will admit this was shot on the 27th ( had my crystal ball out ),happy overall with the shot, sky's a bit noisey , didn't have my filter or tripod so couldn't blur the water but hopefully the motion of the water going down( direction ) the plug hole fits the theme ? Another version....like the closeness as you see the water better but really peeved about the shadow...couldn't be helped...blame the sun DSC_4013 copy by llj666, on Flickr 2nd up....borrowed a mate from work & didn't want to keep him for too long so rushed it...even as I pressed the shutter I though " should have gone portrait " DSC_4017 by llj666, on Flickr I have got one more idea which I'm gonna try tomorrow Will have a catch up on the other 100 odd threads as soon as I can....apologies in advance if I miss someone

31-12-2011, 19:20	#12
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	wow where is that? I'm guessing there's no sailing on that reservoir? ha ha. Good idea though I can't decide if I like one or two best (despite the shadow)

31-12-2011, 19:30	#14
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,789 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Grrrr for #1 and #2...no water when I last went... #3, I'd crop in to make it portrait. Good start

31-12-2011, 19:44	#17
SamuelSlade007 RENEGADE!!!!!! Real name : Frank Location: I'm a hexagon... Posts: 5,765 Camera: Canon 7D + grip	lynne... i don't know...keep the shadow girl.. it makes number 2.. i remember these little puppies when the water level was much lower and to even consider them being filled like this was surreal. As for your m8, yep you said it portrait...maybe he should have had his face to you, sign in view and much closer? perhaps underneath the sign...more sky above his head and shoulders..are you getting my angle? nuff said... good luck... only 51 to go....51 long weeks....

01-01-2012, 15:37	#21
Mentalblock Feet under the table Real name : Neil Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,036 Camera: Nikon D90	Hi Lynne, have you moved to Lady Bower now! It's great t see the water levels up, it all looked a little depressing the last time I was there, although the shore line had some interesting lines as a result. Of these number 2 is my fav, it's a great composition. My personal niggles are that I'd rather a little more space on the bottom edge of the frame so the hole is a little further up in the frame, and, does it need a little rotation? Happy New Year. Neil

01-01-2012, 16:16	#22
zeb Forum Regular Real name : Trevor Location: Portsmouth. Posts: 694 Camera: EOS 5d mk2	I think no 1 is the best I don't mind the clipping of the edge but the white sign in the background keeps my eye __________________ MY FLICKR

01-01-2012, 17:44	#24
Donnie Forum Regular Real name : Paul Location: Kempston, Bedford, UK Posts: 1,452 Camera: Canon 40D	number 1 and 2 for me though do actually prefer number 2 as it shows the depth of the plughole.

01-01-2012, 20:22	#25
Paulie-W Feet under the table Posts: 3,009	#2 is fab! Looks almost sureal, and defo on theme

01-01-2012, 21:58	#26
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	number 1 is fantastic.

03-01-2012, 18:50	#29
Delta Skies Feet under the table Real name : Peter Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,401 Camera: Nikon D7000	Blimey 3 photos each week. You'll be worn out. I like the idea of #3 but like the subject matter of the first two. My preference is #2. I think it sits nicely where it is positioned in the frame. __________________ Regards Peter Photo Website : 500px : Flickr : Kites & Things : My 2012 52

03-01-2012, 19:19	#30
mipevo6 Feet under the table Real name : Martin Location: Herts Posts: 2,322 Camera: 7D & 5D MKIII	I just found this and subscribed... Love the "plug hole" shots.......