blakesters 52 for 2013 Week 19 "Vertical (x3)" Page 18 Post 517 - Page 5

philthejuggler · 20-01-2013, 15:55

That's a super still life that's bang on theme! Nicely done!

blakester · 20-01-2013, 16:03 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by philthejuggler

That's a super still life that's bang on theme! Nicely done!

Thanks Phil

HeartandSoul · 20-01-2013, 16:15

On looking at the shot my first thought was, How on earth did you get it to balance, was just thinking I'd go downstairs and satisfy my curiosity when I read how you'd done it.

I like the detail of the speckles in the egg.

blakester · 20-01-2013, 16:25 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by HeartandSoul

On looking at the shot my first thought was, How on earth did you get it to balance, was just thinking I'd go downstairs and satisfy my curiosity when I read how you'd done it.

I like the detail of the speckles in the egg.

Shhh Mandy, keep that to yourself

The speckles on the egg were my main focal point. I wanted the spoon handle on a parallel plane also so that would be in focus, hence f11 to try to get a decent dof.

I now have a vision of you trying to balance an egg on a spoon

Good luck with that

ChrisR · 20-01-2013, 18:47

Simple, clean, well composed, fantastic!

blakester · 20-01-2013, 18:49 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by ChrisR

Simple, clean, well composed, fantastic!

Thanks Chris

Kerioak · 22-01-2013, 09:29

Very nice, sharp and clean. The hotspots do not bother me, it is the different shades and brightness that stop it looking completely flat

blakester · 22-01-2013, 10:11 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Kerioak

Very nice, sharp and clean. The hotspots do not bother me, it is the different shades and brightness that stop it looking completely flat

Thanks Christine, I too wasn't bothered by the hotspot, like you I think it gives it shape and form.

posiview · 22-01-2013, 12:43

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Thanks Christine, I too wasn't bothered by the hotspot, like you I think it gives it shape and form.

Intesting point. I guess I can get a bit obsessive about highlights. I might have an edit, won't post here, to see what it looks like without the hightlight.

Cheers and out of interest, Iain, did you'd do any with the egg the other way up?

blakester · 22-01-2013, 18:26 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Intesting point. I guess I can get a bit obsessive about highlights. I might have an edit, won't post here, to see what it looks like without the hightlight.

Cheers and out of interest, Iain, did you'd do any with the egg the other way up?

Hi Andy, that wasn't in any way a dig at yourself matey. You made a very valid point which I completely agree with. My pp skills are not up to removing it.

I only took photographs of the egg in one position.

posiview · 22-01-2013, 19:10

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Originally Posted by blakester

Hi Andy, that wasn't in any way a dig at yourself matey. You made a very valid point which I completely agree with.

I know...

blondie606 · 22-01-2013, 19:23

OMG....ya've done it again

For me that is perfect as is...shadow , light spot , compostion, color in the egg...perfect

ps...I'm kinda hopin for some tution on the Malverns trip...between you Andy & Neil I may just manage to learn something about lighting & flash

mich66 · 22-01-2013, 20:41

great idea for the theme.. lighting is spot on.. nice crisp details.. like that shadow!

blakester · 22-01-2013, 22:59 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

I know...

Nice one Andy

Just thought I'd clear that point up, avoid any misunderstandings from my part

blakester · 22-01-2013, 23:03 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by blondie606

OMG....ya've done it again

For me that is perfect as is...shadow , light spot , compostion, color in the egg...perfect

ps...I'm kinda hopin for some tution on the Malverns trip...between you Andy & Neil I may just manage to learn something about lighting & flash

Wow! Thanks Lynne

Tuition? That would assume I knew what I was doing

I am more of a "lets try this and see if it works" kinda photographer.

Of course, it goes without saying Lynne, I am happy to pass on any little tips that I have picked up along the way. I am really looking forward to next week

blakester · 22-01-2013, 23:04 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by mich66

great idea for the theme.. lighting is spot on.. nice crisp details.. like that shadow!

Thanks Michelle, glad that you like it

foggy4ever · 23-01-2013, 10:04

Nice crisp lean still-life shot although for me I still needed the explanation

blakester · 23-01-2013, 11:21 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by foggy4ever

Nice crisp lean still-life shot although for me I still needed the explanation

No worries, thanks

Sometimes, photographs just need a little bit of help into the theme

Mad Hatter · 23-01-2013, 14:26

Cracking shot Iain. Like the composition, colour contrast and spoon reflection. Very original and spot on.

blakester · 23-01-2013, 18:26 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Cracking shot Iain. Like the composition, colour contrast and spoon reflection. Very original and spot on.

Thanks Dave

Much appreciated!

Cg_Girl · 24-01-2013, 10:16

Absolutely super Iain...gorgeous lighting and composition here!

blakester · 25-01-2013, 15:41 **Thread Starter**

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Absolutely super Iain...gorgeous lighting and composition here!

Thanks Trace

its a simple set up but I am pleased with the outcome.

Martin80 · 25-01-2013, 20:37

Nice idea, very well executed

blakester · 25-01-2013, 20:39 **Thread Starter**

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Nice idea, very well executed

Cheers Martin

Seamaster75 · 26-01-2013, 17:34

Nice idea for the theme!

I can't help thinking that the slight hotspot on the egg makes it look like it has been Photoshopped in, but I appreciate the setup details and really like the shot.

Drew

blakester · 27-01-2013, 15:38 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Seamaster75

Nice idea for the theme!

I can't help thinking that the slight hotspot on the egg makes it look like it has been Photoshopped in, but I appreciate the setup details and really like the shot.

Drew

Cheers Drew

Certainly a different view of the image but it is as is, an egg balanced on bluetac on a spoon

Thanks for looking/commenting, much appreciated.

blakester · 03-02-2013, 18:45 **Thread Starter**

A little late with last weeks theme "Wild" but have just returned from a great meet with some of the other 52'ers and t'internet access was a little limited.

Below is my take on "wild", C&C welcome as always.

4 Wild by iain blake, on Flickr

posiview · 03-02-2013, 19:09

Yet again, you produce the goods.

Great tones and colours.

I like them all, but d is my favourite because I can remember the tree in the photograph

Cheers and a pleasure to meet you again

blakester · 03-02-2013, 19:11 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Yet again, you produce the goods.

Great tones and colours.

I like them all, but d is my favourite because I can remember the tree in the photograph

Cheers and a pleasure to meet you again

Cheers Andy,
d is a particular favourite of mine too, that tree was a good spot from someone

Yes, great to meet up again. Just been through my shots, not really too inspired by them to be honest but hey doesn't take away from a great weekend eh?

Ben6 · 03-02-2013, 20:15

Got to see this in the making

All great images but think i prefer the D also, great contrast in the cone.

22-01-2013, 09:29	#127
Kerioak Loves the place Real name : Christine Location: East Sussex Posts: 6,799 Camera: Photoshop with some help from Canon	Very nice, sharp and clean. The hotspots do not bother me, it is the different shades and brightness that stop it looking completely flat __________________ Kerioak - Christine Nichols Photography and Retouching Would you like my pictures on your nails? Under construction http://stockimages.kerioak.com

22-01-2013, 19:23	#132
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,649 Camera: Nikon D7000	OMG....ya've done it again For me that is perfect as is...shadow , light spot , compostion, color in the egg...perfect ps...I'm kinda hopin for some tution on the Malverns trip...between you Andy & Neil I may just manage to learn something about lighting & flash __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

22-01-2013, 20:41	#133
mich66 Feet under the table Real name : michelle Location: north manchester Posts: 1,906 Camera: Nikon D7000	great idea for the theme.. lighting is spot on.. nice crisp details.. like that shadow! __________________ facebook \| twitter Flickr i'm a laydee

23-01-2013, 10:04	#137
foggy4ever Feet under the table Real name : Colt Seavers Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,591 Camera: Nikon D300, Fuji S5 Pro, Fuji X10	Nice crisp lean still-life shot although for me I still needed the explanation __________________

23-01-2013, 14:26	#139
Mad Hatter Been here a while Real name : Dave Location: SW Scotland Posts: 299 Camera: 7D & 550D	Cracking shot Iain. Like the composition, colour contrast and spoon reflection. Very original and spot on. __________________

20-01-2013, 15:55	#121
philthejuggler Feet under the table Real name : Phil Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 3,763 Camera: Canon 1DsMKIII, 5DMKII	That's a super still life that's bang on theme! Nicely done!

20-01-2013, 16:15	#123
HeartandSoul New here Real name : Mandy Location: Worcs/Shropshire border Posts: 44	On looking at the shot my first thought was, How on earth did you get it to balance, was just thinking I'd go downstairs and satisfy my curiosity when I read how you'd done it. I like the detail of the speckles in the egg.

20-01-2013, 18:47	#125
ChrisR Forum Regular Real name : Chris Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,265 Camera: Pentax ME and MX, Fuji X10	Simple, clean, well composed, fantastic!

24-01-2013, 10:16	#141
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Absolutely super Iain...gorgeous lighting and composition here!

25-01-2013, 20:37	#143
Martin80 Getting Comfy Real name : Martin Location: West Yorks Posts: 184 Camera: Canon	Nice idea, very well executed

26-01-2013, 17:34	#145
Seamaster75 New here Real name : Andrew Location: Royston, Herts Posts: 26	Nice idea for the theme! I can't help thinking that the slight hotspot on the egg makes it look like it has been Photoshopped in, but I appreciate the setup details and really like the shot. Drew __________________ My iPhone 365 My Flickr

03-02-2013, 18:45 Thread Starter	#147
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,907 Camera: D700	A little late with last weeks theme "Wild" but have just returned from a great meet with some of the other 52'ers and t'internet access was a little limited. Below is my take on "wild", C&C welcome as always. 4 Wild by iain blake, on Flickr

03-02-2013, 19:09	#148
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,771 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Yet again, you produce the goods. Great tones and colours. I like them all, but d is my favourite because I can remember the tree in the photograph Cheers and a pleasure to meet you again

03-02-2013, 20:15	#150
Ben6 Been here a while Real name : Ben Posts: 317 Camera: Canon	Got to see this in the making All great images but think i prefer the D also, great contrast in the cone.