blakesters 52 for 2013 Week 19 "Vertical (x3)" Page 18 Post 517

blakester · 30-12-2012, 13:02

Well i am in for another year

I have started the thread early, even though I haven't completed the 52 for 2012 yet. I see this as an incentive to get week 52 done.

I am looking forward to the year ahead and meeting everyone along the way. Good luck all!

Dark Knight · 30-12-2012, 17:25

Good luck to you too Iain - looking forward to seeing your next 52

Cg_Girl · 30-12-2012, 17:28

Good Luck Iain look forward to seeing what you produce

blondie606 · 30-12-2012, 18:53

Good to see you back for 2013 Iain

Looking forward to seeing some more fab shots from you this year

blakester · 30-12-2012, 19:26 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Good luck to you too Iain - looking forward to seeing your next 52

Thanks Dean, I've not finished this 52 yet but am away from home at the moment and my props for the theme are at home. I will hopefully get busy done on Tuesday now. Then I can crack on with the new 52.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Good Luck Iain look forward to seeing what you produce

Thanks T, I willbe looking out for your 365 shots too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blondie606

Good to see you back for 2013 Iain

Looking forward to seeing some more fab shots from you this year

Thanks Lynne, I somehow got through this years so thought I'd give it another go.

The goblin · 30-12-2012, 20:24

Yay, glad to see you back for another year. Fingers crossed we get the odd default pebble shots

blakester · 30-12-2012, 20:27 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The goblin

Yay, glad to see you back for another year. Fingers crossed we get the odd default pebble shots

Funny you should say that Marsha, I may or may not be finishing 2012 on that very thing

The goblin · 30-12-2012, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakester

Funny you should say that Marsha, I may or may not be finishing 2012 on that very thing

That's not a bad thing

blakester · 30-12-2012, 20:38 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The goblin

That's not a bad thing

Thanks Marsha

Cg_Girl · 31-12-2012, 08:09

Thank you Iain..... hopefully i can keep it going and keep it strong

djnick1985 · 01-01-2013, 14:20

Im real interested in this how does it work and how do i put my name down

blakester · 01-01-2013, 15:04 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by djnick1985

Im real interested in this how does it work and how do i put my name down

Its quite straightforward Nick, start your own 52 thread in the Projects, Personal Challenges & Themes forum.
The themes are posted every Saturday morning through the year in the Competitions, Challenges forum. There is a sticky at the top of the page.
Interpret the theme in whichever fashion you wish post your photos in your thread for comments & critique (and reciprocate in others).
Jump in, have a go and enjoy!
Apologies that I haven't put any links in here but have a bit of a search, there are plenty guides around. Cheers Iain

posiview · 01-01-2013, 15:20

Welcome back.

blakester · 01-01-2013, 15:31 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Welcome back.

Cheers Andy,
It might be a bit of a slow start, I have ordered some props for week 1 Sin from t'internet. When they arrive I need to find the time to shoot my idea for the theme. However, I am away on a residential course for work from Sunday afternoon. It is a 2 week course which is very time intensive so wont be shooting anything whilst on the course. The weekend is free in the middle of the 2 weeks so will try to stay on top of things but no promises.
After that, it will be back to normal workwise (or as normal as that can be

)

I am looking forward to the year Andy and have been having a think about if I could do things any differently to last year. I came to the conclusion that I will see how it goes. Work hours are unpredictable, nowt can be done there. There are still a few personal (family) issues ongoing but again unpredictable so will deal with these as they come.

Thanks for looking in again Andy

blakester · 05-01-2013, 14:49 **Thread Starter**

Week 1 of my 52 for 2013.

My take on the theme is probably more the antithesis of sin rather than sin itself. "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil"

Comments and critique are welcome as always. Iain

1 - Sin by iain blake, on Flickr

posiview · 05-01-2013, 15:06

Iain, the goods have been produced once again.

Unique take which I like. I know it's the same head but the facial expressions seem to change when th hand position is changes

The lighting has really emphasised the shadows and the WB looks spot on for me. Good symmetry and detail.

BG looks a bit patchy? Not sure what the BG is, is at wall paper? Wonder what a black BG would have looked like.

Good show.

Cheers.

HeartandSoul · 05-01-2013, 15:10

Great interpretation of the topic. Well done

blakester · 05-01-2013, 15:18 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Iain, the goods have been produced once again.

Unique take which I like. I know it's the same head but the facial expressions seem to change when th hand position is changes

The lighting has really emphasised the shadows and the WB looks spot on for me. Good symmetry and detail.

BG looks a bit patchy? Not sure what the BG is, is at wall paper? Wonder what a black BG would have looked like.

Good show.

Cheers.

Thanks Andy

The head was set up against a painted wall in my house. I never thought to have a black background, its something I could easily try as its all still set up out in my hall

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartandSoul

Great interpretation of the topic. Well done

Thank you Mandy

your comments are much appreciated.

The goblin · 05-01-2013, 15:21

Hi Iain, it's nice to see you starting this 52 with the sort of props you used last year

I like the triptych but think the orders slightly wrong, it would help my OCD if it went see, hear, speak no evil

Good to see you up and running this year

blakester · 05-01-2013, 15:39 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The goblin

Hi Iain, it's nice to see you starting this 52 with the sort of props you used last year

I like the triptych but think the orders slightly wrong, it would help my OCD if it went see, hear, speak no evil

Good to see you up and running this year

Hi Marsha,
Thanks for looking in/commenting

The order probably is wrong, I looked on google and there are various interpretations of the saying. I too have a bit of an ocd about these things but this actually sits ok with mine

The composition is an upturned triangle and it kinda appeals to me

Thanks again, its good to get up and running on time and not posting late for a change.

Cg_Girl · 05-01-2013, 15:42

Amazing start Iain, I've been looking forward to seeing what you come up with this year

puckers · 05-01-2013, 16:26

Great start! Good luck with your 52.

blakester · 05-01-2013, 16:27 **Thread Starter**

Following Andy's and Marsha's suggestions, below is a reshoot and order edit of my take on the sin theme. C&C welcome as always.

Sin (2) by iain blake, on Flickr

blakester · 05-01-2013, 16:28 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Amazing start Iain, I've been looking forward to seeing what you come up with this year

Thanks Trace

I was lastminutedotcom last year, so I am pleased that I could post this in plenty of time

Dark Knight · 05-01-2013, 19:31

Hey Iain

Sin - Bugger, I had that as my second choice so hope my first works

I prefer the background of the edit, but from my old punk days a band called Discharge did a song called 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing' so I always relate to it as you did in the first take (They could well be wrong too

)

I love the contrast between the lifeless face (which now stand out great against the black) and the warm tones of the wooden hands, nice lighting as usual - Excellent start

Dark Knight · 05-01-2013, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakester

Thanks Trace

I was lastminutedotcom last year, so I am pleased that I could post this in plenty of time

Yeah... go on, rub it in

blakester · 05-01-2013, 19:45 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Hey Iain

Sin - Bugger, I had that as my second choice so hope my first works

I prefer the background of the edit, but from my old punk days a band called Discharge did a song called 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing' so I always relate to it as you did in the first take (They could well be wrong too

)

I love the contrast between the lifeless face (which now stand out great against the black) and the warm tones of the wooden hands, nice lighting as usual - Excellent start

Cheers Dean

If you use your second choice I think you should post it anyway, its bound to be different and there is only a finite number of takes on any theme, there's always going to be duplicates.
I should have tried a black background from the off

It was no problem dropping in a black card for the background as I still have everything set up

As I mentioned to Marsha, I did a google search and there are various versions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Yeah... go on, rub it in

You'll get there once you have overcome your technical issues

alsjazzera · 05-01-2013, 23:13

they are both great pics not sure which background i prefer they both have there merits excellent start

The goblin · 05-01-2013, 23:45

Oooo that appeases my OCD

Now how have you lit this? I need to steal more tips (again) this year!

pstewy · 06-01-2013, 07:59

Great take on the theme can't wait to see more.

30-12-2012, 13:02	#1
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,909 Camera: D700	blakesters 52 for 2013 Week 19 "Vertical (x3)" Page 18 Post 517 Well i am in for another year I have started the thread early, even though I haven't completed the 52 for 2012 yet. I see this as an incentive to get week 52 done. I am looking forward to the year ahead and meeting everyone along the way. Good luck all! __________________ My 52 for 2013 My 52 on Flickr http://500px.com/blakester/photos Last edited by blakester; 13-05-2013 at 02:15.

30-12-2012, 18:53	#4
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Good to see you back for 2013 Iain Looking forward to seeing some more fab shots from you this year __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

30-12-2012, 20:24	#6
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Yay, glad to see you back for another year. Fingers crossed we get the odd default pebble shots __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

05-01-2013, 15:06	#16
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,789 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Iain, the goods have been produced once again. Unique take which I like. I know it's the same head but the facial expressions seem to change when th hand position is changes The lighting has really emphasised the shadows and the WB looks spot on for me. Good symmetry and detail. BG looks a bit patchy? Not sure what the BG is, is at wall paper? Wonder what a black BG would have looked like. Good show. Cheers. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

05-01-2013, 15:42	#21
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Amazing start Iain, I've been looking forward to seeing what you come up with this year __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Ts365ChallengeLifeBeginsAt40

30-12-2012, 17:25	#2
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,855 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Good luck to you too Iain - looking forward to seeing your next 52

30-12-2012, 17:28	#3
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Good Luck Iain look forward to seeing what you produce

31-12-2012, 08:09	#10
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Thank you Iain..... hopefully i can keep it going and keep it strong

01-01-2013, 14:20	#11
djnick1985 Getting Comfy Real name : Nick Location: Stoke on trent Posts: 121 Camera: Canon eos 500d	Im real interested in this how does it work and how do i put my name down

01-01-2013, 15:20	#13
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,789 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Welcome back.

05-01-2013, 14:49 Thread Starter	#15
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,909 Camera: D700	Week 1 of my 52 for 2013. My take on the theme is probably more the antithesis of sin rather than sin itself. "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil" Comments and critique are welcome as always. Iain 1 - Sin by iain blake, on Flickr

05-01-2013, 15:10	#17
HeartandSoul New here Real name : Mandy Location: Worcs/Shropshire border Posts: 44	Great interpretation of the topic. Well done

05-01-2013, 15:21	#19
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Hi Iain, it's nice to see you starting this 52 with the sort of props you used last year I like the triptych but think the orders slightly wrong, it would help my OCD if it went see, hear, speak no evil Good to see you up and running this year

05-01-2013, 16:26	#22
puckers Been here a while Real name : Lisa Posts: 337	Great start! Good luck with your 52.

05-01-2013, 16:27 Thread Starter	#23
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,909 Camera: D700	Following Andy's and Marsha's suggestions, below is a reshoot and order edit of my take on the sin theme. C&C welcome as always. Sin (2) by iain blake, on Flickr

05-01-2013, 19:31	#25
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,855 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Hey Iain Sin - Bugger, I had that as my second choice so hope my first works I prefer the background of the edit, but from my old punk days a band called Discharge did a song called 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing' so I always relate to it as you did in the first take (They could well be wrong too ) I love the contrast between the lifeless face (which now stand out great against the black) and the warm tones of the wooden hands, nice lighting as usual - Excellent start __________________ The 2013/52 Challenge Thread - - - - The 52'ers 'Photo's Only' Thread

05-01-2013, 23:13	#28
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,221 Camera: Canon 550D	they are both great pics not sure which background i prefer they both have there merits excellent start __________________

05-01-2013, 23:45	#29
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Oooo that appeases my OCD Now how have you lit this? I need to steal more tips (again) this year!

06-01-2013, 07:59	#30
pstewy Been here a while Location: Liverpool Posts: 284 Camera: D700	Great take on the theme can't wait to see more.