Blimey... thanks BrianWhimsical...
I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this fantastic image. I just kept on looking and pointing and laughing, in the end I had made so much noise that I had the whole family round the computer and we ALL thought it was amazing. 10/10 brilliant
Hahaaaa yeah that bit kept making my wife go queezy -Beginning: Sounds like this took even more effort than whimsical, I think I like it but that thing sticking out of the top of it has me feeling uneasy. <gulp> Nice focus and fraiming.
Hey LynneHi ya Dean
and another BLIMEY, Thanks LynneWhimiscal......absolute belter of a shot ( reminds me a similar one I did in last years 52 ) but your is streets ahead...great lighting , love the words spelt out , good detail in the hand with good skin tones as well....brilliant
Thanks I prefer that but but just wish the whole body went off into the distance - or just slowly faeded out, little bugger wouldn't play ballBeginning......chuckled all the way through your words on taking this shot..... 2nd shot for me I think...always prefer closer shots as the amount of detail is so impressive
Thanks TonyGenius on the Whimsical - simply genius. Witty too, with the missing letters.
I think I hate you.
Yes I am, I was layin flat on my stomach in the end and had to keep shuffling around to try and get the angle required... I must of looked like it's elder brother !!!Nice macro shots for beginning. Are you shooting your macros handheld? I am as well and having a devil of a time with my DoF.
You were right the first timeyay for the little caterpillar - I think only twice have I shot more than 300 shots in a day... let alone a session!! (One when in a bird hide at CenbtreParcs, and t'other at Brands Hatch), bet the delete key's been earning its keep sifting out thegood from the bad!amazing from the merely average.. :nuts:
That they aresuper sharp, lovely colours and the background works well, they are wriggly little things too!
Cheers NickLovely colours and textures in Whimsical. DOF is pretty much spot on as I see it. Good job!
Beginning #2 for me. A bit more 'head on' would be nice, but you don't really get to pick your shots with these kind of thing. Cracking detail, and the shallow DOF really suits.
Hello
Really like the definition of the shadows on the first one, there is something very pleasing about it, though because of the crop it seems a little squashed
the second I like the emptiness but not sure about the placement of the flag/figure
the third has a lovely blue sky which goes really well with the yellow floats? and the t-shirt of the lifeguard, nice flag too
A really good set
Can't believe you can fill a set on flickr with your possibles.... of which any would fit the bill....
I reckon the lifeguard shot is the pick for me, the one you chose with the lifeguard going about her business. Without her the shot looses all its appeal tbh.
The blue sky is fantastic against the yellow and the curve of the roof. And I think the lens flare adds to the shot here too.
Agree with allan on the curve of the steps, and like the second but it certainly doesn;t have the same appeal as the lifeguard hut
OMG... I didn't even think of the litter :bang: cheers IainWow! Some great work there Dean from the Catchup King
They all fit the bill so difficult to choose.
Number one, I like the minimalist feel to it, it fills the frame with no other distractions around it, the only thing I'd mention on this is the litter. I feel it spoils the look a little and could be cloned out.
Thanks... now in the process of doing thatNumber two, really like this, the colours, composition everything comes together well. I would maybe crop a little of the sand, make it about the same size relatively as the sky. I know that may bring the horizon closer to the centre but I do think it would be effective.
Cheers IainNumber three, is probably my favourite of the three Dean, for everything that others have mentioned above. The pov, lens flare, colours, they all work so well together.
Great work rate matey
Thanks LynneHi Dean
Good catch up there mister ...
Another that spotted itCurve 1 for me...simple , mono works well....clone out the rubbish & it's 100% for me
Yup... now doing that, with thanks for all your suggestionsCurve......little too much sand for me...using the "scroll up n down method" I'd might be tempted to lose the majority of the sand creating a more letterbox crop ?
No Problem... my wifey doesn't like it either... must be a girl thingCurve 3....strangley not taken with this one , like the POV & the blue sky against the silver curved structure but not as appealing as the other 2...sorry
Thanks Alan... not many went for that so glad you liked ithi Dk
Catch up time
Connection - alt 2 for me as I like the detail and the fact that without any reference, it is intriguing having to decide whether it is a screw or a giant auger. well done
Thanks... and double thanks for telling me what one it isConnection - good shots. Those tortoiseshells are b...ggers cos of that fuzzy back. #2 for me as I feel that it fits the theme best cos of the connection thro the proboscis
Cheers buddyWhimsical - excellent .. like the fact that it looks a bit ordinary at first but then working thro the letters makes I very interesting and humorous
Yeah I think this is another re-shoot for surebeginning - #1 is a bit confusing - not sure of focal point or which end etc. #2 has excellent b/g and good colour throughout.
Thanks Alan as alwaysCurve - good set. Like #2 as a shot but not as strong a connection to the theme as the other 2. #3 is top shot. beautiful colours and lots of interest.
Grrrrr, looks like I forgot to press the 'send' button.
I'll comment....again....tonight.
Cheers.
Cool... Thanks for the suggestionyep, works for me.
HI ya
I was thinking slightly more severe crop though your edited crop does work better.......
only working with netbook so not sure about it as only got a minute screen....will remove if you say the word
Cool... I'll accept that praiseI agree with the others - thats the best of the shots and its the best crop too - nice positioning
Thanks... it was nothingWow! - what a difference a crop makes, that looks amazing! well done - both of you
Hmmmm B&W... maybe tomorrow's editLynne's drop is bang on....she's learning you know
Not keen on the harsh light. Wonder what b&w would look like?
Cheers...and I suspect the flag isn't there at sunset or sunrise
Cheers AllanHi DK
great pic would never have thought of that at that angle but it works really well,
Me too mateI think I prefer your crop on the beach shot.
Hmmmm sounds like a request I can certainly doLove the still one but for some reason part of me wants to see it in Mono. I can't express why.
Thank You LynneHi ya Dean
Still......beautifully frozen moment & amazingly sharp...really pops out of the screen
cheers Iain... I actually feel relieved to be caught up with the photo side of stuff, I now hope I can catch up a bit more on comments, but been traveling all afternoon so have to catch up with Work emails firstHi Dean, another good work rate display Choices, choices I think #2 gets my vote though. I feel this one says solitude the most to me. Mrs DK stood looking out towards the water certainly works. I do think it needs a little bit more photography-wise to elevate it beyond a record shot. Not sure what that little bit more would be, perhaps a B&W conversion or your good lady being in silhouette, dunno Up to date though, good work on that score. You and Marsha have excelled yourselves this week