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posiview · 08-02-2013, 18:51

The edit is bang on. Can't fault it. Very graphic and über contrasty.

Cheers.

blakester · 08-02-2013, 18:55 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Iain

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

Thanks Alan, another vote for #1 cheers

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Originally Posted by mich66

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..

Thanks Michelle, yes whats not to love about space invaders?
How much computers have came on in that time is mind boggling eh?

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Originally Posted by posiview

The edit is bang on. Can't fault it. Very graphic and über contrasty.

Cheers.

Cheers Andy, glad you like the edit.
Its not to everyones taste but we are all different eh?

sworks · 08-02-2013, 20:31

Can't give much critique other than I love this, very clever thinking!

HWest · 08-02-2013, 20:58

Absolutely gorgeous. One to print and hang IMO.

blakester · 08-02-2013, 23:49 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by sworks

Can't give much critique other than I love this, very clever thinking!

Thanks Mark, I am happy with the result

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Originally Posted by HWest

Absolutely gorgeous. One to print and hang IMO.

Wow, thanks Tony

Brian_of_Bozeat · 09-02-2013, 14:35

Clever idea, and well shot too. Prefer the 1st one.

blakester · 09-02-2013, 15:09 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Brian_of_Bozeat

Clever idea, and well shot too. Prefer the 1st one.

Thanks Brian

foggy4ever · 10-02-2013, 11:39

Wild.....4 good shots on their own, the spelling of wild is maybe a little too subtle.

I really like woodface, great lighting and lovely detal.

Space.......Really really love this!!!!!! if only you could have got a little stronger reflections. The second brings out the reflections but looses the space around them so I still prefer the first.

WMD · 10-02-2013, 16:42

Much prefer version 1 also! Nice idea, well executed - I'd dial back the reflections a bit though!

blakester · 10-02-2013, 21:01 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by foggy4ever

Wild.....4 good shots on their own, the spelling of wild is maybe a little too subtle.

I really like woodface, great lighting and lovely detal.

Space.......Really really love this!!!!!! if only you could have got a little stronger reflections. The second brings out the reflections but looses the space around them so I still prefer the first.

Cheers F4E
I appreciate what you are saying about the subtle spelling of the word, sometimes images need a little explanation into theme

I have a further edit of space, with a little stronger reflections but maintaining the space around the figures, I will think about putting it up.

Thanks again

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Originally Posted by WMD

Much prefer version 1 also! Nice idea, well executed - I'd dial back the reflections a bit though!

Cheers WMD,

blakester · 10-02-2013, 21:03 **Thread Starter**

Week 6 and an early submission for me.
The weather kept me in the house today so I thought I'd get busy.

I made the model myself, so call it handiwork

C&C welcome as always.

Handiwork by iain blake, on Flickr

posiview · 10-02-2013, 21:09

Cracker. Liking the high key look and the detail is great. I did wonder about the stand, but on reflection it needs to be there.

There's something unnerving about it...can't say what, though.

Cheers and put your feet up

blakester · 10-02-2013, 21:17 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Cracker. Liking the high key look and the detail is great. I did wonder about the stand, but on reflection it needs to be there.

There's something unnerving about it...can't say what, though.

Cheers and put your feet up

Cheers Andy,
Yes I tried cloning the stand out but didn't like the effect, as you I feel it is needed.
Unnerving

I get what your saying though, it could be looked at as being quite sinister

Cg_Girl · 10-02-2013, 21:51

I just see this on Flickr so had to run over!!... Seriously Awesomesauce Iain! ..... It does have a bit of a sinister edge to it..... And I love it :-)

blakester · 10-02-2013, 22:02 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

I just see this on Flickr so had to run over!!... Seriously Awesomesauce Iain! ..... It does have a bit of a sinister edge to it..... And I love it :-)

Thanks Trace, I like that you feel it has a sinister edge to it not my intention but I will take it

Karl12347 · 11-02-2013, 07:54

Loving this shot. The terminator films spring to mind when I saw this.

overbez · 11-02-2013, 07:59

yep - cracking shot - spot on DOF just loosing the tips of the fingers - good and sharp on the hand and knuckles, but then beautifully fading into OOF towards the wrist.

Thats what makes it work well for me!

blakester · 11-02-2013, 12:45 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Karl12347

Loving this shot. The terminator films spring to mind when I saw this.

Thanks Karl, I never saw the terminator link however now you mention it

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Originally Posted by overbez

yep - cracking shot - spot on DOF just loosing the tips of the fingers - good and sharp on the hand and knuckles, but then beautifully dfading into OOF towards the wrist.

Thats what makes it work well for me!

Thanks graham, I like your interpretation especially. It is good to hear different opinions and what people see

superpippo · 11-02-2013, 17:02

Hi Iain

Work - fast off the mark

and another example of your craft skills.
Good lighting, colour, comp. pov and dof. An excellent photograph.

greenoak · 11-02-2013, 18:13

Another great shot. The stark white BG is really good as it sets off the shiny wire. Thumbs up again

blakester · 11-02-2013, 18:23 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Iain

Work - fast off the mark

and another example of your craft skills.
Good lighting, colour, comp. pov and dof. An excellent photograph.

Thanks Allan

I must admit that I use this 52 for craft nearly as much for photography. I find the themes some weeks a chance to indulge my making props to take photographs of

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Originally Posted by greenoak

Another great shot. The stark white BG is really good as it sets off the shiny wire. Thumbs up again

Cheers Carl, much appreciated

alsjazzera · 11-02-2013, 19:28

another good one I like it more for the fact that it is all your own work, as someone pointed out it is quite sinister like a modern day version of that old film "The Hand"

blakester · 11-02-2013, 19:33 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by tomhalford666

Brilliant good luck with your next 52!!

Thanks Tom

www.camera101.info

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Originally Posted by alsjazzera

another good one I like it more for the fact that it is all your own work, as someone pointed out it is quite sinister like a modern day version of that old film "The Hand"

Thanks Alan, all my own work

I could call it that for this weeks theme

I like the fact that some, as yourself think it has a sinister feel to it, it gives it an edge.

The goblin · 12-02-2013, 00:14

Hi Iain

Sorry just been so busy lately to do much commenting

So a catch up is needed....
Wild, I didn't get it at al, I just thought it was a random bunch of wild shots

Only cottoned on when I read a few comments

But then I didn't see DK's flow shot last year either, so I guess these are a bit beyond my brain capacity! It does make you wonder how I do a job that requires good mental agility! Lovely shots all of them, although woodface had some amazing detail

Space, when I first saw these on flikr I didn't realise they were Lego. Your ability to make things things is amazing, you have an eye for detail that repeatedly amazes me. I actually prefer number one with the slightly faded reflections.

Work, see most of my comments for Space: So, do you have an ever growing box of wire figures and body parts? I think in like these as much as your pebbke feet. Great DOF, love the high key and inhospitable the drop shadow

I'm still not sure on the stand, maybe it's just to dark. Either way a great shot.

blakester · 12-02-2013, 06:26 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by The goblin

Hi Iain

Sorry just been so busy lately to do much commenting

So a catch up is needed....
Wild, I didn't get it at al, I just thought it was a random bunch of wild shots

Only cottoned on when I read a few comments

But then I didn't see DK's flow shot last year either, so I guess these are a bit beyond my brain capacity! It does make you wonder how I do a job that requires good mental agility! Lovely shots all of them, although woodface had some amazing detail

Space, when I first saw these on flikr I didn't realise they were Lego. Your ability to make things things is amazing, you have an eye for detail that repeatedly amazes me. I actually prefer number one with the slightly faded reflections.

Work, see most of my comments for Space: So, do you have an ever growing box of wire figures and body parts? I think in like these as much as your pebbke feet. Great DOF, love the high key and inhospitable the drop shadow

I'm still not sure on the stand, maybe it's just to dark. Either way a great shot.

Hi Marsha

Long time no see, hope you are feeling better.
Wild, someone mentioned it was too subtle, so you do have a point about not seeing it, it's not just you so I have probably missed the mark with it.

Space, again someone at work saw it on Facebook and initially didn't realise it was Lego, again maybe too subtle and needs to be seen close up.

Work

I do have a growing collection of bodies and body parts. Who knows by the end of the year I could assemble a whole body. I have, to date, polystyrene head, pair of wooden hands and of course I would have to include a pair of pebble feet

Thanks again Marsha, it's so nice to see you back

The goblin · 12-02-2013, 11:36

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Originally Posted by blakester

I do have a growing collection of bodies and body parts.

should you say things like this considering your job!!!!

posiview · 12-02-2013, 11:55

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Originally Posted by The goblin

should you say things like this considering your job!!!!

Lol...

blakester · 12-02-2013, 12:44 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by The goblin

should you say things like this considering your job!!!!

Shhhh we will keep my body part collection secret

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Originally Posted by posiview

Lol...

Stop laughing Andy, you will only encourage Marsha

Cg_Girl · 12-02-2013, 20:00

Body parts?.... Dare I ask your job.... I'm curious lol!!

blakester · 12-02-2013, 20:47 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Body parts?.... Dare I ask your job.... I'm curious lol!!

Hi Trace, I am a taxidermist

08-02-2013, 18:51	#181
posiview Growing roots Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 8,064 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	The edit is bang on. Can't fault it. Very graphic and über contrasty. Cheers. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

10-02-2013, 11:39	#188
foggy4ever Feet under the table Real name : Colt Seavers Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,642 Camera: Nikon D300, Fuji S5 Pro, Fuji X10	Wild.....4 good shots on their own, the spelling of wild is maybe a little too subtle. I really like woodface, great lighting and lovely detal. Space.......Really really love this!!!!!! if only you could have got a little stronger reflections. The second brings out the reflections but looses the space around them so I still prefer the first. __________________ Last edited by foggy4ever; 10-02-2013 at 11:41.

10-02-2013, 16:42	#189
WMD Getting Comfy Real name : Matt Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 202 Camera: Nikon D7000	Much prefer version 1 also! Nice idea, well executed - I'd dial back the reflections a bit though! __________________ whatmattdoes.com // Twitter // My 52 for 2013

10-02-2013, 21:51	#194
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	I just see this on Flickr so had to run over!!... Seriously Awesomesauce Iain! ..... It does have a bit of a sinister edge to it..... And I love it :-) __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Ts365ChallengeLifeBeginsAt40

11-02-2013, 07:59	#197
overbez Forum Regular Real name : Graham Posts: 1,159 Camera: Nikon D5100	yep - cracking shot - spot on DOF just loosing the tips of the fingers - good and sharp on the hand and knuckles, but then beautifully fading into OOF towards the wrist. Thats what makes it work well for me! Last edited by overbez; 11-02-2013 at 13:02. Reason: one tiny spelling err

08-02-2013, 20:31	#183
sworks Forum Regular Real name : Mark Location: Cumbria Posts: 564 Camera: Canon 1Dmk11N	Can't give much critique other than I love this, very clever thinking!

08-02-2013, 20:58	#184
HWest Forum Regular Real name : Tony Posts: 849 Camera: Nikon d7000	Absolutely gorgeous. One to print and hang IMO.

09-02-2013, 14:35	#186
Brian_of_Bozeat Forum Regular Real name : Brian Location: Bozeat, Northamptonshire Posts: 823 Camera: Nikon D5100	Clever idea, and well shot too. Prefer the 1st one.

10-02-2013, 21:03 Thread Starter	#191
blakester Feet under the table Real name : Iain Location: Scots Exile, North Essex Posts: 3,031 Camera: D700	Week 6 and an early submission for me. The weather kept me in the house today so I thought I'd get busy. I made the model myself, so call it handiwork C&C welcome as always. Handiwork by iain blake, on Flickr

10-02-2013, 21:09	#192
posiview Growing roots Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 8,064 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Cracker. Liking the high key look and the detail is great. I did wonder about the stand, but on reflection it needs to be there. There's something unnerving about it...can't say what, though. Cheers and put your feet up

11-02-2013, 07:54	#196
Karl12347 Been here a while Real name : Karl Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Posts: 312 Camera: Nikon D3100	Loving this shot. The terminator films spring to mind when I saw this.

11-02-2013, 17:02	#199
superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,765	Hi Iain Work - fast off the mark and another example of your craft skills. Good lighting, colour, comp. pov and dof. An excellent photograph. __________________ My 52 week 2012 Challenge --- My 52 week 2013 Challenge

11-02-2013, 18:13	#200
greenoak Been here a while Real name : carl Posts: 370 Camera: Nikon D7000	Another great shot. The stark white BG is really good as it sets off the shiny wire. Thumbs up again __________________ Click here for my humble efforts

11-02-2013, 19:28	#202
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,297 Camera: Canon 550D	another good one I like it more for the fact that it is all your own work, as someone pointed out it is quite sinister like a modern day version of that old film "The Hand" __________________

12-02-2013, 00:14	#204
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3,013 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Hi Iain Sorry just been so busy lately to do much commenting So a catch up is needed.... Wild, I didn't get it at al, I just thought it was a random bunch of wild shots Only cottoned on when I read a few comments But then I didn't see DK's flow shot last year either, so I guess these are a bit beyond my brain capacity! It does make you wonder how I do a job that requires good mental agility! Lovely shots all of them, although woodface had some amazing detail Space, when I first saw these on flikr I didn't realise they were Lego. Your ability to make things things is amazing, you have an eye for detail that repeatedly amazes me. I actually prefer number one with the slightly faded reflections. Work, see most of my comments for Space: So, do you have an ever growing box of wire figures and body parts? I think in like these as much as your pebbke feet. Great DOF, love the high key and inhospitable the drop shadow I'm still not sure on the stand, maybe it's just to dark. Either way a great shot. __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

12-02-2013, 20:00	#209
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Body parts?.... Dare I ask your job.... I'm curious lol!!