St-ephen's 52 2012 - week 8 - Handmade added. - Page 3

sturisoma · 04-02-2012, 09:34

like this one, lovely shot

St-ephen · 05-02-2012, 12:23 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by sturisoma

like this one, lovely shot

Thanks Summer, I'm glad you like it..

Manc Man · 05-02-2012, 16:40

love you sweet and love your secure even more.
2 fantastic shots.

posiview · 05-02-2012, 17:22

Hi, there, just reviewing the 52s and noted I've missed a few.

Direction, sharp and on theme, but feels a bit close for me.

Fear...holy crap, that's mental. Liking it, well composed and processed.

Sigh, yip, been there. Well composed and nicely lit.

Sweet, another cracker. I'm liking your creativity. Again well composed and lit. Flash seems to have brightened a few of the sweets more than others.

Secure, you really seem to have your lighting bang on. Sharp and cracking idea.

Cheers and now subscribed.

mattd85 · 05-02-2012, 17:48

Hi,

Great additions to the 52, still cannot get the fear shot outta my head.

Matt

aztec · 05-02-2012, 17:54

Leading the 52 in my eyes with some fantastic photos I know it's not a competition but I really like all of the themes well done

tyredout2 · 05-02-2012, 17:56

Sweet... thats another great piece of work.

Secure... thats another great piece of work

I think i've said that before lol

Cheers

Steve

ivandobski · 05-02-2012, 20:50

You def have this pp'ing lark sorted!

Fear - yep, no explanation needed! Good shot and very well processed.

Sigh - yep, been there before! Nice clear shot and the change forces you to count it.

Sweet - very clever in both concept and execution.

Secure - very well taken shot, very sharp krab etc and good colours esp the rope. I know from my climbing days though that you'd need to check that several times before being certain you actually were secure!

snorton · 05-02-2012, 21:22

Still playing catch up so apologies for not spotting you earlier.

All I can say is WOW!!!! What a start to your 52. Love the pp on your fear shot, and the sweet shot is just excellent.

St-ephen · 06-02-2012, 07:58 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Manc Man

love you sweet and love your secure even more.
2 fantastic shots.

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Originally Posted by posiview

Hi, there, just reviewing the 52s and noted I've missed a few.

Direction, sharp and on theme, but feels a bit close for me.

Fear...holy crap, that's mental. Liking it, well composed and processed.

Sigh, yip, been there. Well composed and nicely lit.

Sweet, another cracker. I'm liking your creativity. Again well composed and lit. Flash seems to have brightened a few of the sweets more than others.

Secure, you really seem to have your lighting bang on. Sharp and cracking idea.

Cheers and now subscribed.

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Originally Posted by mattd85

Hi,

Great additions to the 52, still cannot get the fear shot outta my head.

Matt

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Originally Posted by aztec

Leading the 52 in my eyes with some fantastic photos I know it's not a competition but I really like all of the themes well done

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Originally Posted by tyredout2

Sweet... thats another great piece of work.

Secure... thats another great piece of work

I think i've said that before lol

Cheers

Steve

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Originally Posted by ivandobski

You def have this pp'ing lark sorted!

Fear - yep, no explanation needed! Good shot and very well processed.

Sigh - yep, been there before! Nice clear shot and the change forces you to count it.

Sweet - very clever in both concept and execution.

Secure - very well taken shot, very sharp krab etc and good colours esp the rope. I know from my climbing days though that you'd need to check that several times before being certain you actually were secure!

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Originally Posted by snorton

Still playing catch up so apologies for not spotting you earlier.

All I can say is WOW!!!! What a start to your 52. Love the pp on your fear shot, and the sweet shot is just excellent.

Thanks guys. I'm glad you like them..

blondie606 · 07-02-2012, 19:06

HI ya

Sweet....dunno how I managed to miss that one....brill idea , great pp....love it

Secure...fab shot...so sharp it jumps of the screen , great dof ....lovely bit of work

michael23 · 09-02-2012, 19:44

Hi Stephen, great shot for secure. Great colours and the background really set it of well.

gramps · 09-02-2012, 19:47

Interesting take on secure and good clean image.

Treehugger81 · 10-02-2012, 12:30

Your secure shot is a good sharp image with some great colours

St-ephen · 10-02-2012, 18:33 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by blondie606

HI ya

Sweet....dunno how I managed to miss that one....brill idea , great pp....love it

Secure...fab shot...so sharp it jumps of the screen , great dof ....lovely bit of work

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Originally Posted by michael23

Hi Stephen, great shot for secure. Great colours and the background really set it of well.

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Originally Posted by gramps

Interesting take on secure and good clean image.

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Originally Posted by Treehugger81

Your secure shot is a good sharp image with some great colours

Thank you all. Its nice to get the positive feedback.

St-ephen · 10-02-2012, 18:51 **Thread Starter**

Wow. This has been a struggle. Until 2005 I'd worked in the manufacturing / engineering industry for the best part of 25 yrs, and this was hard for me. I've taken loads of shots, and to be honest I'm not happy with any of them. This is the one I've gone with though; it is a governor on a steam engine in the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester. It spins at a speed proportional to the engine; the faster it runs, the further out the steel balls are thrown by centrifugal force. This lifts (in this case) the collar at the bottom which in turn reduces the steam supply. By this method the speed of the engine is controlled or "governed".

I'll put more on my flickr if anyone's interested, but to be honest they're all quite plain

mtjhome · 11-02-2012, 20:05

Hi Stephen - don't know how I have missed your pics so far. Love them all - except perhaps fear (too scary - ha ha). Your attention to detail is fantastic - buying new kit for secure. Like the motion on industry and looking forward to your take on root. Mike

blondie606 · 11-02-2012, 20:25

Oooohhh...I like Industry...love the motion , the colors & the write up is great....superb shot mister

St-ephen · 11-02-2012, 20:48 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by mtjhome

Hi Stephen - don't know how I have missed your pics so far. Love them all - except perhaps fear (too scary - ha ha). Your attention to detail is fantastic - buying new kit for secure. Like the motion on industry and looking forward to your take on root. Mike

Thanks Mike, the detail thing sometimes annoys those around me

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Originally Posted by blondie606

Oooohhh...I like Industry...love the motion , the colors & the write up is great....superb shot mister

Thank you. The motion one is one of about ermm 50 or so that were unsuccessful

Manc Man · 11-02-2012, 21:41

Nice shot for industry, love the motion you have captured.

posiview · 11-02-2012, 22:20

Hi, there, composing such a complex machine can't be easy.

The motion is great and it's bang on theme.

The red border looks a bit over saturate to me, especially the right section.

Cheers and good luck with Root...

St-ephen · 12-02-2012, 10:15 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Manc Man

Nice shot for industry, love the motion you have captured.

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Hi, there, composing such a complex machine can't be easy.

The motion is great and it's bang on theme.

The red border looks a bit over saturate to me, especially the right section.

Cheers and good luck with Root...

Thanks guys. The composing is a bit difficult because there's always a little bit more interest outside the frame. I took loads of this, but I was handheld so most of them were blurred all over. I know what you mean about the red; I've just looked at the raw and it is just the same and I think a reasonable representation of the reality. These things were often picked out in a super vivid red or gold paint, just like this. I've toned the red down a touch, but any further and it definitely goes away from what it actually looks like.

Thanks for your comments, they're really valuable.

blakester · 12-02-2012, 12:01

i like the movement you have captured here Stephen. The engine in motion is certainly bang on theme. I dont mind the saturation in the image, it is part of the detail you've captured so is true to what you've seen.
Maybe just a wee bit too central in its composition but thats being picky. All round good work

Iain

The goblin · 12-02-2012, 12:27

Alas I've missed your thread before now Stephen and what a cracking bunch of shots you have!

I wouldn't sigh at being a penny shy of a bar of chocolate I would have screamed and mugged someone! Mind you, I bet you sighed when the next theme was announced and you'd just shot some choccies!

Sweet is excellent, very clever and beautiful lighting.

Secure, again fantastic detail and lovely lighting. Thanks for the description as I know diddly squat about rock climbing!

Industry is also well taken. I think the red draws you around the image while motion blur adds interest

Having never been to Manchester it's nice to finally know what MOSI stands for!!!

I look forward to seeing your 52 progress.

St-ephen · 17-02-2012, 16:39 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by blakester

i like the movement you have captured here Stephen. The engine in motion is certainly bang on theme. I dont mind the saturation in the image, it is part of the detail you've captured so is true to what you've seen.
Maybe just a wee bit too central in its composition but thats being picky. All round good work

Iain

oohhhh you picky beggar..

No, you're right. I did think about moving it over to a third, but there were too many distractions introduced so I left it as it was.

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Originally Posted by The goblin

Alas I've missed your thread before now Stephen and what a cracking bunch of shots you have!

I wouldn't sigh at being a penny shy of a bar of chocolate I would have screamed and mugged someone! Mind you, I bet you sighed when the next theme was announced and you'd just shot some choccies!

Sweet is excellent, very clever and beautiful lighting.

Secure, again fantastic detail and lovely lighting. Thanks for the description as I know diddly squat about rock climbing!

Industry is also well taken. I think the red draws you around the image while motion blur adds interest

Having never been to Manchester it's nice to finally know what MOSI stands for!!!

I look forward to seeing your 52 progress.

Thank you, a chockie like me then

St-ephen · 17-02-2012, 16:44 **Thread Starter**

Well this week has been a struggle. Very busy with work and I haven't given this the attention I wanted to. I just shot a rose against white, altered its perspective and drew a root with the pen tool before filling it and dodge and burning it.

Its meant to be "rooted to the spot" Corny or what?

See me after class Must try harder

I'll do the rounds with as many posts as I can later...

michael23 · 17-02-2012, 16:58

That is actually quite cool! I like it.

ChickenDipa · 17-02-2012, 17:35

Love your industry shot, thats really good and like the motion in it.

Haha like the roots, good drawing skills

The goblin · 17-02-2012, 22:55

Yes, good drawing skills, but is it cheating? A good idea though.

St-ephen · 17-02-2012, 23:05 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The goblin

Yes, good drawing skills, but is it cheating? A good idea though.

Oh yes its cheating

but so is the use of photoshop

05-02-2012, 17:22	#64
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,783 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Hi, there, just reviewing the 52s and noted I've missed a few. Direction, sharp and on theme, but feels a bit close for me. Fear...holy crap, that's mental. Liking it, well composed and processed. Sigh, yip, been there. Well composed and nicely lit. Sweet, another cracker. I'm liking your creativity. Again well composed and lit. Flash seems to have brightened a few of the sweets more than others. Secure, you really seem to have your lighting bang on. Sharp and cracking idea. Cheers and now subscribed. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

05-02-2012, 17:48	#65
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,740 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Hi, Great additions to the 52, still cannot get the fear shot outta my head. Matt __________________ My Flickr My Facebook Page.....Please like it My PFBMag online gallery My 2013 12's ETC Challenge

05-02-2012, 17:54	#66
aztec Been here a while Real name : Shaun Location: St Helens Posts: 477 Camera: Canon 5d mk11	Leading the 52 in my eyes with some fantastic photos I know it's not a competition but I really like all of the themes well done __________________ Shauns 52

05-02-2012, 17:56	#67
tyredout2 Been here a while Real name : Steve Location: Kings Lynn Posts: 436 Camera: Canon 7D	Sweet... thats another great piece of work. Secure... thats another great piece of work I think i've said that before lol Cheers Steve __________________ Today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday !!! My 52 challenge Flickr

05-02-2012, 20:50	#68
ivandobski Been here a while Posts: 351 Camera: Pentax k-x	You def have this pp'ing lark sorted! Fear - yep, no explanation needed! Good shot and very well processed. Sigh - yep, been there before! Nice clear shot and the change forces you to count it. Sweet - very clever in both concept and execution. Secure - very well taken shot, very sharp krab etc and good colours esp the rope. I know from my climbing days though that you'd need to check that several times before being certain you actually were secure! Last edited by ivandobski; 05-02-2012 at 20:52.

04-02-2012, 09:34	#61
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,037 Camera: canon 50D	like this one, lovely shot

05-02-2012, 16:40	#63
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	love you sweet and love your secure even more. 2 fantastic shots.

05-02-2012, 21:22	#69
snorton Forum Regular Real name : Simon Location: Dukinfiield Posts: 1,162 Camera: Nikon D7000	Still playing catch up so apologies for not spotting you earlier. All I can say is WOW!!!! What a start to your 52. Love the pp on your fear shot, and the sweet shot is just excellent. __________________ My Flickr My 2013 365 project Blimey, even got a blog now!!!

07-02-2012, 19:06	#71
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	HI ya Sweet....dunno how I managed to miss that one....brill idea , great pp....love it Secure...fab shot...so sharp it jumps of the screen , great dof ....lovely bit of work __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

09-02-2012, 19:44	#72
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,807 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hi Stephen, great shot for secure. Great colours and the background really set it of well. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

09-02-2012, 19:47	#73
gramps Growing roots Location: UK Posts: 8,520 Camera: Nikon D3s & D800	Interesting take on secure and good clean image.

10-02-2012, 12:30	#74
Treehugger81 Been here a while Real name : Phil Location: Blackpool Posts: 407 Camera: Canon EOS 450D	Your secure shot is a good sharp image with some great colours

10-02-2012, 18:51 Thread Starter	#76
St-ephen Forum Regular Real name : Stephen Location: down the pub Posts: 934 Camera: canon	Wow. This has been a struggle. Until 2005 I'd worked in the manufacturing / engineering industry for the best part of 25 yrs, and this was hard for me. I've taken loads of shots, and to be honest I'm not happy with any of them. This is the one I've gone with though; it is a governor on a steam engine in the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester. It spins at a speed proportional to the engine; the faster it runs, the further out the steel balls are thrown by centrifugal force. This lifts (in this case) the collar at the bottom which in turn reduces the steam supply. By this method the speed of the engine is controlled or "governed". I'll put more on my flickr if anyone's interested, but to be honest they're all quite plain __________________ flickr Last edited by St-ephen; 12-02-2012 at 10:06. Reason: file renamed

11-02-2012, 20:05	#77
mtjhome Forum Regular Real name : Mike Location: South Bucks Posts: 552 Camera: Canon 500D and Canon 5D	Hi Stephen - don't know how I have missed your pics so far. Love them all - except perhaps fear (too scary - ha ha). Your attention to detail is fantastic - buying new kit for secure. Like the motion on industry and looking forward to your take on root. Mike __________________ My 52 for 2012 thread

11-02-2012, 20:25	#78
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Oooohhh...I like Industry...love the motion , the colors & the write up is great....superb shot mister

11-02-2012, 21:41	#80
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	Nice shot for industry, love the motion you have captured.

11-02-2012, 22:20	#81
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,783 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Hi, there, composing such a complex machine can't be easy. The motion is great and it's bang on theme. The red border looks a bit over saturate to me, especially the right section. Cheers and good luck with Root...

12-02-2012, 12:01	#83
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,909 Camera: D700	i like the movement you have captured here Stephen. The engine in motion is certainly bang on theme. I dont mind the saturation in the image, it is part of the detail you've captured so is true to what you've seen. Maybe just a wee bit too central in its composition but thats being picky. All round good work Iain __________________ My 52 for 2013 My 52 on Flickr http://500px.com/blakester/photos

12-02-2012, 12:27	#84
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,886 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Alas I've missed your thread before now Stephen and what a cracking bunch of shots you have! I wouldn't sigh at being a penny shy of a bar of chocolate I would have screamed and mugged someone! Mind you, I bet you sighed when the next theme was announced and you'd just shot some choccies! Sweet is excellent, very clever and beautiful lighting. Secure, again fantastic detail and lovely lighting. Thanks for the description as I know diddly squat about rock climbing! Industry is also well taken. I think the red draws you around the image while motion blur adds interest Having never been to Manchester it's nice to finally know what MOSI stands for!!! I look forward to seeing your 52 progress. __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

17-02-2012, 16:44 Thread Starter	#86
St-ephen Forum Regular Real name : Stephen Location: down the pub Posts: 934 Camera: canon	Well this week has been a struggle. Very busy with work and I haven't given this the attention I wanted to. I just shot a rose against white, altered its perspective and drew a root with the pen tool before filling it and dodge and burning it. Its meant to be "rooted to the spot" Corny or what? See me after class Must try harder I'll do the rounds with as many posts as I can later...

17-02-2012, 16:58	#87
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,807 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	That is actually quite cool! I like it.

17-02-2012, 17:35	#88
ChickenDipa Forum Regular Real name : Alex Location: Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 1,359 Camera: D90	Love your industry shot, thats really good and like the motion in it. Haha like the roots, good drawing skills __________________ 2013 ETC Challenge - Flickr - 52 2012 Pictures - 500px

17-02-2012, 22:55	#89
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,886 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Yes, good drawing skills, but is it cheating? A good idea though.