Southdowns' 52/2012 - Week 52 - Busy SP Posted. Thank You, and Goodnight :) - Page 4

dade_f · 24-01-2012, 07:47

Hey Mark,
You have some good ideas for your themes, and try to steer away from the obvious - thats great! Sometimes its easy to concede, but the rewards for trying that bit harder are well worth it.

Some good shots so far keep it up

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 08:06 **Thread Starter**

Thanks everyone! I think if someone else could set up what I have in my head, I'd be able to photograph it!

OK so one more go. I think the biggest issue with this one is the lighting; lit with table lamps as that's all I have. Maybe would have worked better with a red chilli? Or low key?

Anyway, I call it "Sweet Chilli Sauce", because it's got sweet syrup, a chilli, and it's a little bit saucy

Sweet Chilli Sauce.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 17:13 **Thread Starter**

I'll stop soon; promise!

Here's another version of Sweet Chilli Sauce, which I think looks better. It's not just a preset applied to the one above, it's starting again from a different raw shot of the chilli (same one of the tongue though).

I know lots of people don't like stuff that's too PP'd, but I think in this case it works to add to the hot and saucy feel, though admittedly not the sweetness!

Anyway, all thoughts very gladly welcomed?

Sweet Chilli Sauce 2.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr

Snipet · 24-01-2012, 17:28

Some great ideas for the sweet theme, and really well taken.
Is it your tongue in the last few shots?

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 17:30 **Thread Starter**

Cheers Gareth! No, it's my wife's tongue, bless her! She had a very achy jaw after spending half an hour tongue modelling for me!

zeb · 24-01-2012, 18:00

Getting a bit confused on which to comment on there are so many, personally I think it would be best to get your idea and stick with it and get the best picture you can.

You have 2 good ideas and think the 2nd might just edge it,

1st attempt it’s no 3 as you can see what you’re trying to do and it works well. for the first 2 its hard to find the focus point and see the chilli

The 2nd I like the first shot, as you say a red chilli would have been better but I don’t think the green one takes anything away.

sturisoma · 24-01-2012, 18:16

I like the 1st shot except I'm not sure about the tongue, it's hard to see that it is a tongue, I was wondering a bit lol. Quite relieved to learn it was a tongue and not something else!

maybe it would work better with the mouth/lips in shot too?

manda · 24-01-2012, 18:17

Hi, thanks for finding the time to visit my thread! Lovely, vibrant colors, thanks Mandy

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 18:18 **Thread Starter**

Cheers Trevor

I know what you mean about just posting one, but a big part of learning for me (I've only been shooting since just before Christmas) is "is this one any better?". Believe it or not each of those IS the best picture I could get!

Over on the Flickr group, it has been decided to limit it to one shot per person per week, as a showcase of peoples best efforts, but here it's more about feedback I think.

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 18:20 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturisoma

maybe it would work better with the mouth/lips in shot too?

Yes, that's how I saw it in my head, but in the event we just couldn't work out how to pose that!

Thanks for the feedback

sturisoma · 24-01-2012, 18:22

heh maybe I just have a dirty mind...

Southdowns · 24-01-2012, 18:23 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturisoma

heh maybe I just have a dirty mind...

Well it was meant to be a little suggestive (saucy!), but not THAT suggestive!

cazagee · 24-01-2012, 19:23

Wow Mark,

Your enthuasim is contagious, you're just loving this challenge aren't you?
So many photos but a few stood out for me.
Direction:- It's got to be well trod directions, the simplicity appeals to me.
Fear :- I can almost hear those wardrobe doors creak, the shadows and green light work very well.
Sigh:- Sigh of the sea, simple but very effective.
Sweet:- I'm torn with this one, but I do love the strawberries and chillies on the beautiful blue background.

Look forward to seeing what you come up with for week 5!

Carol

michael23 · 24-01-2012, 20:13

2 great versions those, but I do prefer the 2nd one, although the blue is rather cool in the first.

lizzy23 · 24-01-2012, 20:45

Hi Mark out of all of your sweet i prefer the 2nd strawberry one, i see what you were trying to achieve with the chilli one, but i don't think you've quiet pulled it off, maybe it is the lighting, but it doesn't look sharp enough for me, these type of photos i think to work well need to be razor sharp, with a really sharp contrast between the background and the object, the pinky one works better

The_Oakster · 24-01-2012, 21:21

Haha great idea for the second one but for me the tongue looks a bit creepy just being there with no lips although I can imagine the difficulties of just getting lips and tongue posed right.

Great ideas. Well done.

Southdowns · 25-01-2012, 09:02 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cazagee

Your enthuasim is contagious, you're just loving this challenge aren't you?

Thanks Carol. I'm loving it in-between hating it! I do find myself wishing for Saturday to come so I have a new one to get my teeth into!

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael23

2 great versions those, but I do prefer the 2nd one, although the blue is rather cool in the first.

Cheers Michael! On reflection the ideal shot would have been the second one, perhaps with the addition of the sugar movement; I've set that one as my desktop on my new 27" iMac (

), and like it more every time I look at it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizzy23

Hi Mark out of all of your sweet i prefer the 2nd strawberry one, i see what you were trying to achieve with the chilli one, but i don't think you've quiet pulled it off, maybe it is the lighting, but it doesn't look sharp enough for me, these type of photos i think to work well need to be razor sharp, with a really sharp contrast between the background and the object, the pinky one works better

Thanks for that; I love getting constructive, specific feedback like yours! You're right; the chilli one was pin sharp in my head, with much less "flat" lighting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Oakster

Haha great idea for the second one but for me the tongue looks a bit creepy just being there with no lips although I can imagine the difficulties of just getting lips and tongue posed right.

Cheers. I see what you mean about the tongue. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to get a pose like the one I saw in my head!

The_Oakster · 25-01-2012, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southdowns

Cheers. I see what you mean about the tongue. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to get a pose like the one I saw in my head!

I have that problem every week. I either don't have the skill, the equipment, the props, the setup or the knowledge to get anything that I imagine! I couldn't even find some white paper for this weeks theme!!

gramps · 25-01-2012, 18:56

Like the colour on the last one, maybe a bit lighter

mattd85 · 25-01-2012, 21:18

Really like the fear and sweet shots, not to say the others are not good because they are, its just those 2 sets are my favorite.

Matt

blondie606 · 27-01-2012, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southdowns

Thank AgentG. I think I overstepped the mark though with all those extra shots, as no other feedback. My bad, as I didn't realise so many others had yet to post thier first images.

I'll try not to get so carried away next week, but it's so damn exciting doing this!

OMG....you've sure got the 52 bug bad mister

Post as many as you like , it's your project !

Sweet...like the 1st 2 strawberry shots as abstracts but struggled to see what they were...the last one though is spot on...possibly a little blown on the sugar but great idea & different so

The 2nd of the chilli shots works best for me...better focus & love the colors

Sigh of the Sea...like everything about this one...nice low angle....differnt take on the theme...good capture

snorton · 28-01-2012, 10:00

Again top work fella. For me the last shot works the better

posiview · 28-01-2012, 10:23

Sweet chilli made me laugh...like it.

And....I can feel the

when it lands on your tongue!!

The goblin · 28-01-2012, 13:11

Hi, just seen your thread. Although your links on page one don't seem to have worked

I'll jump in with Sweet. I couldn't tell it was a tongue at first, but it makes sense when you explain it. I agree that the addition of the rest of the mouth would help, but difficult to shoot.

Good idea though, very original.

Southdowns · 02-02-2012, 23:56 **Thread Starter**

Thanks guys and gals

(Marsha, the links are working for me; anyone else having trouble with them?)

Sorry I've not been able to comment on many of this week's threads; bloody work

I'll make a concerted effort to get around a few tomorrow night,

Anyway, here we go for secure; secure postage (that stamp isn't going anywhere!). Hope you like it, and as ever, C&C very very welcome:

Secure Postage.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr

Bilko · 03-02-2012, 07:24

Love these. Sweet chilli is stunning.

Marshall194 · 03-02-2012, 14:59

Well there is no way that is coming off in the post

mattd85 · 04-02-2012, 20:31

Sew cure ... secure, and the stamps also secure = very clever take on the theme

sturisoma · 04-02-2012, 20:33

my, my, very clever

gramps · 04-02-2012, 20:35

Ha ha, good option ... stamp not going anywhere ... I like it

24-01-2012, 07:47	#91
dade_f Forum Regular Real name : Dade Location: UK & Spain Posts: 790 Camera: Canon 5DMk II	Hey Mark, You have some good ideas for your themes, and try to steer away from the obvious - thats great! Sometimes its easy to concede, but the rewards for trying that bit harder are well worth it. Some good shots so far keep it up __________________

24-01-2012, 08:06 Thread Starter	#92
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,271 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Thanks everyone! I think if someone else could set up what I have in my head, I'd be able to photograph it! OK so one more go. I think the biggest issue with this one is the lighting; lit with table lamps as that's all I have. Maybe would have worked better with a red chilli? Or low key? Anyway, I call it "Sweet Chilli Sauce", because it's got sweet syrup, a chilli, and it's a little bit saucy Sweet Chilli Sauce.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr __________________ My 2013 E.T.C. Thread and My 2013 E.T.C. Set on Flickr Last edited by Southdowns; 24-01-2012 at 14:33.

24-01-2012, 17:13 Thread Starter	#93
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,271 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	I'll stop soon; promise! Here's another version of Sweet Chilli Sauce, which I think looks better. It's not just a preset applied to the one above, it's starting again from a different raw shot of the chilli (same one of the tongue though). I know lots of people don't like stuff that's too PP'd, but I think in this case it works to add to the hot and saucy feel, though admittedly not the sweetness! Anyway, all thoughts very gladly welcomed? Sweet Chilli Sauce 2.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr Last edited by Southdowns; 24-01-2012 at 17:15.

24-01-2012, 17:28	#94
Snipet Forum Regular Real name : Gareth Location: Portsmouth Posts: 580 Camera: Canon 50D	Some great ideas for the sweet theme, and really well taken. Is it your tongue in the last few shots? __________________ My flickr:

24-01-2012, 18:00	#96
zeb Forum Regular Real name : Trevor Location: Portsmouth. Posts: 694 Camera: EOS 5d mk2	Getting a bit confused on which to comment on there are so many, personally I think it would be best to get your idea and stick with it and get the best picture you can. You have 2 good ideas and think the 2nd might just edge it, 1st attempt it’s no 3 as you can see what you’re trying to do and it works well. for the first 2 its hard to find the focus point and see the chilli The 2nd I like the first shot, as you say a red chilli would have been better but I don’t think the green one takes anything away. __________________ MY FLICKR

24-01-2012, 17:30 Thread Starter	#95
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,271 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Cheers Gareth! No, it's my wife's tongue, bless her! She had a very achy jaw after spending half an hour tongue modelling for me!

24-01-2012, 18:16	#97
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	I like the 1st shot except I'm not sure about the tongue, it's hard to see that it is a tongue, I was wondering a bit lol. Quite relieved to learn it was a tongue and not something else! maybe it would work better with the mouth/lips in shot too?

24-01-2012, 18:17	#98
manda Been here a while Real name : Amanda Herbert Location: Hackney, London Posts: 399 Camera: D600	Hi, thanks for finding the time to visit my thread! Lovely, vibrant colors, thanks Mandy __________________ Portfolio \| Facebook \| Google + \| Flickr

24-01-2012, 18:18 Thread Starter	#99
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,271 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Cheers Trevor I know what you mean about just posting one, but a big part of learning for me (I've only been shooting since just before Christmas) is "is this one any better?". Believe it or not each of those IS the best picture I could get! Over on the Flickr group, it has been decided to limit it to one shot per person per week, as a showcase of peoples best efforts, but here it's more about feedback I think.

24-01-2012, 18:22	#101
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	heh maybe I just have a dirty mind...

24-01-2012, 19:23	#103
cazagee Been here a while Real name : Carol Location: Edinburgh Posts: 373 Camera: Canon 550D	Wow Mark, Your enthuasim is contagious, you're just loving this challenge aren't you? So many photos but a few stood out for me. Direction:- It's got to be well trod directions, the simplicity appeals to me. Fear :- I can almost hear those wardrobe doors creak, the shadows and green light work very well. Sigh:- Sigh of the sea, simple but very effective. Sweet:- I'm torn with this one, but I do love the strawberries and chillies on the beautiful blue background. Look forward to seeing what you come up with for week 5! Carol

24-01-2012, 20:13	#104
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,809 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	2 great versions those, but I do prefer the 2nd one, although the blue is rather cool in the first. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

24-01-2012, 20:45	#105
lizzy23 Feet under the table Real name : Liz Location: Wakefield West Yorkshire Posts: 1,568 Camera: Canon 7D	Hi Mark out of all of your sweet i prefer the 2nd strawberry one, i see what you were trying to achieve with the chilli one, but i don't think you've quiet pulled it off, maybe it is the lighting, but it doesn't look sharp enough for me, these type of photos i think to work well need to be razor sharp, with a really sharp contrast between the background and the object, the pinky one works better __________________ You grow old because you stop rocking......................you don't stop stop rocking because you get old http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=374778 MY 52, C & C WELCOME

24-01-2012, 21:21	#106
The_Oakster Getting Comfy Real name : Ben Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 247 Camera: Nikon D200	Haha great idea for the second one but for me the tongue looks a bit creepy just being there with no lips although I can imagine the difficulties of just getting lips and tongue posed right. Great ideas. Well done. __________________ My 2012 Photo52 Thread My 2012 Photo12 - The best of my 52 ** My Flikr - feedback and contact adding welcomed

25-01-2012, 18:56	#109
gramps Growing roots Location: UK Posts: 8,547 Camera: Nikon D3s & D800	Like the colour on the last one, maybe a bit lighter

25-01-2012, 21:18	#110
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,742 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Really like the fear and sweet shots, not to say the others are not good because they are, its just those 2 sets are my favorite. Matt __________________ My Flickr My Facebook Page.....Please like it My PFBMag online gallery My 2013 12's ETC Challenge

28-01-2012, 10:00	#112
snorton Forum Regular Real name : Simon Location: Dukinfiield Posts: 1,162 Camera: Nikon D7000	Again top work fella. For me the last shot works the better

28-01-2012, 10:23	#113
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,793 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Sweet chilli made me laugh...like it. And....I can feel the when it lands on your tongue!! __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

28-01-2012, 13:11	#114
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Hi, just seen your thread. Although your links on page one don't seem to have worked I'll jump in with Sweet. I couldn't tell it was a tongue at first, but it makes sense when you explain it. I agree that the addition of the rest of the mouth would help, but difficult to shoot. Good idea though, very original. __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

02-02-2012, 23:56 Thread Starter	#115
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,271 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Thanks guys and gals (Marsha, the links are working for me; anyone else having trouble with them?) Sorry I've not been able to comment on many of this week's threads; bloody work I'll make a concerted effort to get around a few tomorrow night, Anyway, here we go for secure; secure postage (that stamp isn't going anywhere!). Hope you like it, and as ever, C&C very very welcome: Secure Postage.jpg by MarkBerry1963, on Flickr Last edited by Southdowns; 02-07-2012 at 12:34.

03-02-2012, 07:24	#116
Bilko Forum Regular Real name : Robert Location: Belfast Posts: 921 Camera: Nikon D7000	Love these. Sweet chilli is stunning.

03-02-2012, 14:59	#117
Marshall194 Getting Comfy Real name : Chris Location: Blackpool Posts: 233 Camera: Sony Alpha STL-a35	Well there is no way that is coming off in the post

04-02-2012, 20:31	#118
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,742 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Sew cure ... secure, and the stamps also secure = very clever take on the theme

04-02-2012, 20:33	#119
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	my, my, very clever

04-02-2012, 20:35	#120
gramps Growing roots Location: UK Posts: 8,547 Camera: Nikon D3s & D800	Ha ha, good option ... stamp not going anywhere ... I like it