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HWest · 03-02-2013, 20:41

I love the quartet and I'm particularly struck by the 'face' in the fourth one.

blakester · 03-02-2013, 21:14 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Ben6

Got to see this in the making

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

Cheers Ben, you certainly did. Great meeting you on Saturday. Look out for Lynne's thread re the next meet(s)

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Originally Posted by HWest

I love the quartet and I'm particularly struck by the 'face' in the fourth one.

Thanks Tony, yes the background is particularly abstract open to different interpretations.

Cg_Girl · 03-02-2013, 21:22

Hey Iain sounds like you had a fab time!!

I think I'm with everyone else here.. Loving 'd' that face is eerily Awesomesauce :grin:

blakester · 03-02-2013, 22:24 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Hey Iain sounds like you had a fab time!!

I think I'm with everyone else here.. Loving 'd' that face is eerily Awesomesauce :grin:

Hi Trace, yes I had a great time, good company and the weather was not too bad either.

D seems to be the one with the most votes

blakester · 03-02-2013, 22:29 **Thread Starter**

As a few people have made reference to the "face" in the background of "d" in wild, I am posting a photograph of the background without the pine cone.

I must say at this point, it wasn't me who spotted this particular tree, credit must go to Lynne, John or Robbie I think. I take no credit for the content

I give you "Woodface"

Woodface by iain blake, on Flickr

alsjazzera · 03-02-2013, 22:37

superb take on wild have to agree with everyone else

overbez · 04-02-2013, 07:26

Lovely set of four - a little bit of imagination needed to "see" the letters, but once you've got the idea they're all there

Maybe the backgrounds of the 'l' and the 'd' are too similar, given the differences between the first three.....

But perfectly framed in white, works really well.

blakester · 04-02-2013, 18:31 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by alsjazzera

superb take on wild have to agree with everyone else

Thanks Alan, a literal take but I am quite pleased with it.

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Originally Posted by overbez

Lovely set of four - a little bit of imagination needed to "see" the letters, but once you've got the idea they're all there

Maybe the backgrounds of the 'l' and the 'd' are too similar, given the differences between the first three.....

But perfectly framed in white, works really well.

Thanks Graham, I see where you are coming from about the backgrounds but they are pretty much it from what I took.

superpippo · 05-02-2013, 13:09

Hi Iain

Wild - like the last three shots - the first is only Ok

All very clear and some lovely colours and detail in all of them appropriate to the subject.

blakester · 05-02-2013, 13:37 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Iain

Wild - like the last three shots - the first is only Ok

All very clear and some lovely colours and detail in all of them appropriate to the subject.

Thanks Allan, I struggled with "w", this was the best of a bad bunch

Mad Hatter · 06-02-2013, 11:58

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Originally Posted by posiview

Yet again, you produce the goods.

Great tones and colours.

Iain, I like the four separate shots, the contrasting colours in each and the spelling which I have to admit I didn't initially get (but that's me duh!). A lot of thought put into this to achieve an excellent diverse result (again!) Look forward to seeing your week 6. You think well outside the box on all your entries

blakester · 06-02-2013, 18:22 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Iain, I like the four separate shots, the contrasting colours in each and the spelling which I have to admit I didn't initially get (but that's me duh!). A lot of thought put into this to achieve an excellent diverse result (again!) Look forward to seeing your week 6. You think well outside the box on all your entries

Thanks Dave, glad you had to look a while to get it

I do try to think outside the box, sometimes it works, sometimes doesn't.

blakester · 06-02-2013, 18:25 **Thread Starter**

Week 5 - Space,
I hope this needs no explanation, my take on the theme.
C&C welcome as always.

Week 5 - Space by iain blake, on Flickr

posiview · 06-02-2013, 18:40

Blast from the past

Interesting take on the theme and quite a graphic feel.

Crit, well it's minor points. I'd like to see a tad more light on the tips of the reflection of the middle invader. Being even more critical, the perspective looks ever so slightly off.

Good show, though, and early

the_g_man · 06-02-2013, 18:56

Excellent

. A theme that i am going for. Still waiting for my memorabilia to arrive

Though i suspect yours will be better.

Love the reflections. Haven't got any negatives. Fantastic.

blakester · 06-02-2013, 19:10 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Blast from the past

Interesting take on the theme and quite a graphic feel.

Crit, well it's minor points. I'd like to see a tad more light on the tips of the reflection of the middle invader. Being even more critical, the perspective looks ever so slightly off.

Good show, though, and early

Cheers Andy, please see below for a different version with hopefully your points addressed.

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Originally Posted by the_g_man

Excellent

. A theme that i am going for. Still waiting for my memorabilia to arrive

Though i suspect yours will be better.

Love the reflections. Haven't got any negatives. Fantastic.

Thanks Mark,
I look forward to seeing your version.

blakester · 06-02-2013, 19:11 **Thread Starter**

A slightly different version to the above.

Space 2 by iain blake, on Flickr

On looking at the edit, I am not sure about it, I feel the reflections are too strong. C&C welcome as always

Dark Knight · 06-02-2013, 21:30

Hi Iain

Wild - Nice one mate, some great colours and detail there, and nice similar nature objects for each letter - A Cracker

Space - The edit for Crop, much more impact in the second but the right one is slightly grayer ?? - as you I prefer the lighter reflections - Great Idea

siblingchris · 06-02-2013, 23:44

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Originally Posted by blakester

Week 5 - Space,
I hope this needs no explanation, my take on the theme.
C&C welcome as always.

Week 5 - Space by iain blake, on Flickr

Proper love this. I need to make it my desktop wallpaper

Dacmirc · 07-02-2013, 05:44

Really good shot for space! Nice and creative, really like it. I think the reflection adds a lot to the image aswell!

overbez · 07-02-2013, 07:40

Loving this - an excellent idea - and creative use of lego bricks to get the blocky effect... I (my boys) have got a big box of lego that will get used here at some point I'm sure.

First one for me regards the crop and the lighting on the reflections. Is this (first one) not quite as sharp as it could be, or is it the resize??

Couple of "bits" (in both) that would benefit from attention from the clone tool, but we're really down to tiny details now.

Good job.

blakester · 07-02-2013, 11:50 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Hi Iain

Wild - Nice one mate, some great colours and detail there, and nice similar nature objects for each letter - A Cracker

Space - The edit for Crop, much more impact in the second but the right one is slightly grayer ?? - as you I prefer the lighter reflections - Great Idea

Cheers Dean
I see what you mean about the right hand one being grey in the edit, I will have another look when home.

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Originally Posted by siblingchris

Proper love this. I need to make it my desktop wallpaper

Cheers Chris, thanks for the vote

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Originally Posted by Dacmirc

Really good shot for space! Nice and creative, really like it. I think the reflection adds a lot to the image aswell!

Thanks to you too Lee.

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Originally Posted by overbez

Loving this - an excellent idea - and creative use of lego bricks to get the blocky effect... I (my boys) have got a big box of lego that will get used here at some point I'm sure.

First one for me regards the crop and the lighting on the reflections. Is this (first one) not quite as sharp as it could be, or is it the resize??

Couple of "bits" (in both) that would benefit from attention from the clone tool, but we're really down to tiny details now.

Good job.

Cheers graham, Lego can be helpful at times for the 52, it's well worth having some handy.
I think any softness you are seeing is down to my processing. Although saying that, it's not a particularly big file which I uploaded to Flickr, there may well be something going on there

Harlequin565 · 07-02-2013, 13:26

Really like "Space" (version 1). It's a good contrasty image that is quite striking. I think that the reflection detracts a bit on your 2nd take, and version 1 is slightly better for me because there are more shades of grey (if that makes any sense)

Good stuff!

Ian.

puckers · 07-02-2013, 17:09

Really like your space shot, used to love playing that when i was younger

First one for me

alsjazzera · 07-02-2013, 17:09

liking the first one the best reflection is a bit too strong on the 2nd one for me another great pic

blakester · 08-02-2013, 07:00 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Harlequin565

Really like "Space" (version 1). It's a good contrasty image that is quite striking. I think that the reflection detracts a bit on your 2nd take, and version 1 is slightly better for me because there are more shades of grey (if that makes any sense)

Good stuff!

Ian.

Cheers Ian

I prefer version 1 too.

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Originally Posted by puckers

Really like your space shot, used to love playing that when i was younger

First one for me

Thanks Lisa, fond memories of playing it too.

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Originally Posted by alsjazzera

liking the first one the best reflection is a bit too strong on the 2nd one for me another great pic

Cheers Allan

Cg_Girl · 08-02-2013, 09:04

Space is excellent Iain i really like it!.... first one for me too i prefer the reflections not so bright

blakester · 08-02-2013, 10:49 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Space is excellent Iain i really like it!.... first one for me too i prefer the reflections not so bright

Thanks Trace, the first one seems to be the preferred choice.

superpippo · 08-02-2013, 16:05

Hi Iain

space - excsllent idea, well handled. #1 for me - more subtle with the less shadow and not as busy and thus clearer

mich66 · 08-02-2013, 17:56

ahh, you have to love space invaders.. prefer the 1st version I think.. same reasons as alan above.. prefer the perspective on that one too..

03-02-2013, 20:41	#151
HWest Forum Regular Real name : Tony Posts: 811 Camera: Nikon d7000	I love the quartet and I'm particularly struck by the 'face' in the fourth one. __________________ My 52 for 2013 My completed 366 Project for 2012 My 500px My Portfolio

03-02-2013, 21:22	#153
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Hey Iain sounds like you had a fab time!! I think I'm with everyone else here.. Loving 'd' that face is eerily Awesomesauce :grin: __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Ts365ChallengeLifeBeginsAt40

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superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,698	Hi Iain Wild - like the last three shots - the first is only Ok All very clear and some lovely colours and detail in all of them appropriate to the subject. __________________ My 52 week 2012 Challenge --- My 52 week 2013 Challenge

06-02-2013, 18:25 Thread Starter	#163
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,903 Camera: D700	Week 5 - Space, I hope this needs no explanation, my take on the theme. C&C welcome as always. Week 5 - Space by iain blake, on Flickr Last edited by blakester; 06-02-2013 at 18:28.

06-02-2013, 18:40	#164
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,767 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Blast from the past Interesting take on the theme and quite a graphic feel. Crit, well it's minor points. I'd like to see a tad more light on the tips of the reflection of the middle invader. Being even more critical, the perspective looks ever so slightly off. Good show, though, and early __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

03-02-2013, 22:29 Thread Starter	#155
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,903 Camera: D700	As a few people have made reference to the "face" in the background of "d" in wild, I am posting a photograph of the background without the pine cone. I must say at this point, it wasn't me who spotted this particular tree, credit must go to Lynne, John or Robbie I think. I take no credit for the content I give you "Woodface" Woodface by iain blake, on Flickr

03-02-2013, 22:37	#156
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,213 Camera: Canon 550D	superb take on wild have to agree with everyone else

04-02-2013, 07:26	#157
overbez Forum Regular Real name : Graham Posts: 1,042 Camera: Nikon D5100	Lovely set of four - a little bit of imagination needed to "see" the letters, but once you've got the idea they're all there Maybe the backgrounds of the 'l' and the 'd' are too similar, given the differences between the first three..... But perfectly framed in white, works really well.

06-02-2013, 18:56	#165
the_g_man New here Real name : Mark Location: Derbyshire Posts: 43	Excellent . A theme that i am going for. Still waiting for my memorabilia to arrive Though i suspect yours will be better. Love the reflections. Haven't got any negatives. Fantastic.

06-02-2013, 19:11 Thread Starter	#167
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 2,903 Camera: D700	A slightly different version to the above. Space 2 by iain blake, on Flickr On looking at the edit, I am not sure about it, I feel the reflections are too strong. C&C welcome as always Last edited by blakester; 06-02-2013 at 19:13.

06-02-2013, 21:30	#168
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,851 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Hi Iain Wild - Nice one mate, some great colours and detail there, and nice similar nature objects for each letter - A Cracker Space - The edit for Crop, much more impact in the second but the right one is slightly grayer ?? - as you I prefer the lighter reflections - Great Idea __________________ The 2013/52 Challenge Thread - - - - The 52'ers 'Photo's Only' Thread

07-02-2013, 05:44	#170
Dacmirc Getting Comfy Real name : Lee Location: Manchester/Plymouth Posts: 246 Camera: Canon 60D	Really good shot for space! Nice and creative, really like it. I think the reflection adds a lot to the image aswell! __________________ My 2013 ECT Thread MY 2013 52 Thread

07-02-2013, 07:40	#171
overbez Forum Regular Real name : Graham Posts: 1,042 Camera: Nikon D5100	Loving this - an excellent idea - and creative use of lego bricks to get the blocky effect... I (my boys) have got a big box of lego that will get used here at some point I'm sure. First one for me regards the crop and the lighting on the reflections. Is this (first one) not quite as sharp as it could be, or is it the resize?? Couple of "bits" (in both) that would benefit from attention from the clone tool, but we're really down to tiny details now. Good job.

07-02-2013, 13:26	#173
Harlequin565 Forum Regular Real name : Ian Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,443 Camera: Fuji X-E1	Really like "Space" (version 1). It's a good contrasty image that is quite striking. I think that the reflection detracts a bit on your 2nd take, and version 1 is slightly better for me because there are more shades of grey (if that makes any sense) Good stuff! Ian. __________________ My Website / My Flickr "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be..."

07-02-2013, 17:09	#174
puckers Been here a while Real name : Lisa Posts: 337	Really like your space shot, used to love playing that when i was younger First one for me

07-02-2013, 17:09	#175
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,213 Camera: Canon 550D	liking the first one the best reflection is a bit too strong on the 2nd one for me another great pic __________________

08-02-2013, 09:04	#177
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Space is excellent Iain i really like it!.... first one for me too i prefer the reflections not so bright

08-02-2013, 16:05	#179
superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,698	Hi Iain space - excsllent idea, well handled. #1 for me - more subtle with the less shadow and not as busy and thus clearer

08-02-2013, 17:56	#180
mich66 Feet under the table Real name : michelle Location: north manchester Posts: 1,906 Camera: Nikon D7000	ahh, you have to love space invaders.. prefer the 1st version I think.. same reasons as alan above.. prefer the perspective on that one too.. __________________ facebook \| twitter Flickr i'm a laydee