weekly blakesters 2014 52 - Retired Gracefully

[blakester]

Damn... nice one Iain, but sorry can't add any constructive comments so will just

Thanks Dean

Play. very creative lovely image

Craig

Thanks Craig

Play ~ Amazing both the idea and the shot are first class.
If this was a competition and not a personal challenge I would be giving up now.

Cheers Simon
There's a long way to go in this challenge, this week I hit lucky, it could be all down hill from here

Play: That is brilliant. FULL STOP. An unadulterated lesson in creativity for all those viewing. Well done

Wow thanks Jason

 

[siblingchris]

I like it when you do this type of shot. I don't know why but it doesn't;t look that clear on my monitor, and a bit too bright....maybe I need a calibration!

 

[blakester]

I like it when you do this type of shot. I don't know why but it doesn't;t look that clear on my monitor, and a bit too bright....maybe I need a calibration!

Thanks Chris,
Not sure what to say about the brightness, it looks ok to me but different monitors different settings I suppose.

 

[DH59]

That's dedication, making the props as well!! Very creative and a lovely image.

 

[blakester]

That's dedication, making the props as well!! Very creative and a lovely image.

Thanks Diane, making the props is a big part of the 52 for me,

 

[The goblin]

Hi Iain, glad to see these chaps back for another recital. My only crit is the slight reflection on the right hand side right at the bottom, it looks like a little dark line just under the piano. I would have to clone/ crop that out!

 

[blakester]

Hi Iain, glad to see these chaps back for another recital. My only crit is the slight reflection on the right hand side right at the bottom, it looks like a little dark line just under the piano. I would have to clone/ crop that out!

Thanks Marsha,
Yes, I see the bit you are talking about, I never noticed that to be honest

 

[Lynton]

Cracking ideas.. as per usual!! ;-)

 

[blakester]

Cracking ideas.. as per usual!! ;-)

Cheers Lynton
Don't often see you round these parts, thanks for stopping by

 

[michael23]

Play, that's one great image Iain, great reflection.

 

[beckyboy1]

Well just fantastic

 

[Lynton]

Cheers Lynton
Don't often see you round these parts, thanks for stopping by

i stop by from time to time, started one in 2010 .. didn't finish it..

 

[blondie606]

Hi ya matey

.....nuff said

 

[blakester]

Play, that's one great image Iain, great reflection.

Thanks Michael

Well just fantastic

Thanks Michael

Hi ya matey

.....nuff said

Thanks Lynne
Not long now to the meet, really looking forward to it

 

[blakester]

Week 3 - Close
This is another of one of my favourite subjects, the lovelocks that are attached to Millennium Bridge over The Thames.
Unfortunately, these don't tend to stay for long as the Corporation of London take a dim view of people attaching stuff to their bridge
My fit to the theme is its a 'close' up of the padlock and the sentiment behind whats on the padlock, love, closeness etc.
C&C welcome as always.


Week 3 - Close by iain blake, on Flickr

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

A very beautiful take on the theme I love this it's very sweet nicely done Iain.

 

[blakester]

A very beautiful take on the theme I love this it's very sweet nicely done Iain.

Thanks Mandy, yes I do like these padlocks, its just a shame the Corporation remove them, there's been some crackers in the past.

 

[PAULSHAZ]

A lovely take on Close and sentimental love the idea.

 

[blakester]

A lovely take on Close and sentimental love the idea.

Thanks Sharon

 

[Allan.H]

Hi Iain, great focus and a lovely BG really makes the padlock stand out
a different and good take on the theme

 

[overbez]

Yep - rather nice - shiny, red, rusty, shallow DOF, but all the important bits nice and sharp.

 

[blondie606]

back again......

your use of DOF make's it almost look like a panning shot ....& as per usual I have no crit

 

[blakester]

Hi Iain, great focus and a lovely BG really makes the padlock stand out
a different and good take on the theme

Thanks Allan
The 105mm lens that I used really helps with giving lovely backgrounds as it has such a shallow DOF what with it being a macro lens.

Yep - rather nice - shiny, red, rusty, shallow DOF, but all the important bits nice and sharp.

Thanks Graham
As mentioned to Allan, I really like the effect with that particular lens.

back again......

your use of DOF make's it almost look like a panning shot ....& as per usual I have no crit

Thanks for looking in and commenting again Lynne

 

[Tango32]

Close. Very good I remember seeing a gate in Amsterdam and there were thousands on there

DOF is superb

Craig

 

[blakester]

Close. Very good I remember seeing a gate in Amsterdam and there were thousands on there

DOF is superb

Craig

Thanks Craig, unfortunately the powers that be won't allow them to accumulate on Millennium Bridge like Amsterdam will.

 

[Judi]

Awww Iain are you a big softie, nice sentiment sharp and a really good take on the theme

 

[mercurius]

Lovely DoF and blurred background, makes the colourful padlock sing out. Good spot.

 

[blakester]

Awww Iain are you a big softie, nice sentiment sharp and a really good take on the theme

Thanks Judi, me a softie? No way!

Lovely DoF and blurred background, makes the colourful padlock sing out. Good spot.

Thanks

 

[matwest904q]

I like this, and even more so with the backstory. It's a really nice take on the theme.

 

[Sonriendo]

That's lovely, background really shows it off and the way the cable is OOF at both ends - it really draws the eye.

 

[blakester]

I like this, and even more so with the backstory. It's a really nice take on the theme.

Thanks Matt
Its a shame they remove them, some of the padlocks are so photogenic.

That's lovely, background really shows it off and the way the cable is OOF at both ends - it really draws the eye.

Thanks Sarah

 

[susiejb]

Love it a great choice for the theme Ian, it's simple but so eye caching. It is definitely on my list of favourites for the week.

 

[blakester]

Love it a great choice for the theme Ian, it's simple but so eye caching. It is definitely on my list of favourites for the week.

Thanks Susie
Such kind comments

 

[mtjhome]

Hi Iain - Play is just brilliant - well done - loving the reflections especially, but actually it is all good

 

[blakester]

Hi Iain - Play is just brilliant - well done - loving the reflections especially, but actually it is all good

Thanks Mike

 

[Richard Gill]

Nice shot and good interpretation of the theme close up and close. Only tiny thing I could criticise would be to have the top wire going into the top right corner.

 

[DrRusty]

Great capture, especially if this was one you came across on the bridge. The colours really make it stand out.

 

[posiview]

back again......

your use of DOF make's it almost look like a panning shot ....& as per usual I have no crit

That's exactly what I though. Nice, dreamlike photograph.

Cheers.

 

[Delta Skies]

Super shot with a vividly coloured subject against subtle background tones. Very nice.

 

[Dark Knight]

Hey Iain

Close - Really like that, I like the way the cable fades in and out of focus, the Padlock and heart pop from the background - Nice one mate