Alan I did crop the first value shot, but I'll look at going in closer. I liked the window on the left, it also adds a bit more quality to this shop over Primark! Oh and nearly EVERYONE around had a Primark bag, how I didn't get one in number two is beyond me!Value - Primark certainly has value associated with it and #1 typifies what i always see - that no-one leaves without a bag or two. i like the shot but would try cropping the bottom along the line of the dark/light paving stones. Then I might consider the left hand window - but that does add good colour. You did well with #2 to avoid anyone with a bag!! Like the colours
Angles - #1 is decent but other 2 standout. #3 is well framed and would be better with a more uniform sky. #2 is my choice cos good colours, contrast, sky and comp. Floaty and movement feel to it
PS your avatar reminded me so much of a b&wshot of my wife with her father - looking over the shoulder, hair up, smile. But surely you are too young for b&w
Cheers Brian.Hi Marsha, Number 3 is my favourite "Angle" I love the composition and the sky looks ok to me.
Number three needed some tweaking to get the lines straight! Shooting up does nothing for ones verticals! And yes I got a few odd looks. I did feel awkward photographing strangers though and didn't hang around too long!Hi Marsha
Your primark shots are bang on theme, if cheap and cheerful is value then this shop ticks the box. Your photos are a good bit of social commentary, I like them and well done you sticking with it
I think all of your angles images are bang on theme too but if I had to choose, I think it would be a toss up between #2 & #3.
I like the composition of #2, the diagonals through the frame are very appealing to the eye.
#3 has an abstract feel to it for me and quite a geometric look too. We as photographers must attract some strange looks from passers-by getting some of these type of shots
Good work all round Marsha, keep smiling
Hi allan, a posh exterior but still the same junk inside!Hi Marsha hope you are ok, love all three angle shots wouldn't want to pick one
Primark definitely says value though thats one upmarket looking primark
Hi Andy, and thank you for the welcome back.Hi, Marsha, let"s with bacon love bacon . Pigs are said to be greedy. An on theme there. Lovely colours and even eye contact. A third would be good..I like things in odd numbers.
Value #1 for me with their ooffing great bags full of stuff. Only been in there once and the clothes were just strewn all over he place.
Some cracking Angles their. I do like a good abstract. Of the set, it's #1 for me. The inclusion of the cloud really adds to it.
Cheers and welcome back.
Cheers Iain. I did the usual basic tweaks in ACR and CS5 which really helped add some depth to the colours.Not tenuous at all Missus, bang on theme IMHO.
The first thing that struck me with your image was the lovely rich and deep colour tones, both in the pigs and the background.
Great eye contact as Andy mentioned makes for a simple yet very effective take on the theme.
Being a vegetarian, I couldn't possibly comment on bacon
Hi Brian, they were quite jolly little piggies, one of them was running and snuffling around merrily.Oh, I went looking for a pig too! - Lovely shot, they look very happy greedy little pigs!
Ray.Howdy Marsha, hopefully things are well at such a tough time. On to the photos!
Value, very much on theme, but as you say, inspiration a bit low. You got out and got to work though. First one I actually quite like.
Angle - all work, nice and abstract. They get better as you go along, ending in #3 which I think is fantastic! The colours look fine to me, but if they still bother you, have a play around with adding some saturation.
Greed, lovely shot of some cute little pigs. They've always seemed magical to me - turning grass into tasty bacon!
Thanks Grahamthink I prefer the first of the primark shots, they're all holding their bags with the logo on, and I think it says value, maybe not quality, but certainly value.....
I'm also p[refering the first and third of the angle ones, not many (any) others went with right angles, but they're just as good as any other sort of angle. great composition on teh third - with the shadows making it for me.
for the ickle piggy wiggies, face on and side on in the same shot works really well, and +1 on the colour tones comments , and great POV. Maybe a crop off the right to the other side of the fence post if we're being picky....
Many thanks DK.Value - Ooo liking that idea, a combination of the 2 shots would be ideal, as I love the youngsters crowded outside with the bags but also love the bright entrance on the second shot - choice of the 2 if forced... the youngsters
Angle - Again a tough one... liking all three a lot, but pick of the bunch is the second shot for me, love the angle and the colours against the sky
I hope things are going ok for you and your loved ones
Thanks Alan, I think it's just the bright light on the piggies coat making it look lighter. They were right over the other side of the pen so this is already cropped a fair bit. I don't like chopping too much off!Greed - very good colours on LH pig but RH one looks a little washed out by comparison. I too would crop a little tighter.
Thank you Lisa. Greed works on both counts Even better that it fits it twice!Value: Great thinking and well took.
Angles: Love all 3 of these but think number 3 wins it for me.
Greed: Another great way of thinking on the theme. Is it greed that we eat them or greed as in greedy pig or both
Cheers Lynne. The sun shade in number two was twisted, don't know why but I think it added to the shot, not sure on its effectiveness as a shade mind!Hi Hun
good to have you back & with a cracking catch up to boot
Angle......liking all 3 images but #2 is my fave...lovely colors & great angles..almost twisted
AS for Primark....cheap n cheerful so fits the bill nicely
& I love the little piggies , eye contact lifts it , nice n sharp
Well done for sticking with it missus
Iain you're a disappointment to the Scots, how can you be a veggie as well? The Scottish have the fine square sausages, how can you not eat such things? Thank you for the comments.Good work Marsha
Nice gentle use of the crowbar
Kidding, I think this works well, I enjoyed your backstory, it adds something to the images. I do like them all, your use of the polariser has brought out some lovely vivid colours.
Oh, and in answer to your question above, yes I am a teetotal, non-smoking vegetarian Jock, some would say I have brought shame on my race
Thank you Mark. I thin we all do really. How can you not when they do such an amazing job?Number 2 for me, I do have a soft spot for the air ambulance service
Cheers Andy#2 for me as well. Well composed and the 'copter really stands out from the sky. Nice bit of motion blur and good detail.
And another for number 2... well worth the wait, really like the angle and captured motion, really looks like it zooming in and across the frame, a great set you have there
Polarisers are a basic must have if you ask me and as for the 5D3, oh you have to do it! I used to love my 7D, I had a play with it at the weekend and realised I'll probably never use it again! It will remain my back up camera though.I really must get some polarizers.... and come to think of it a 5d3
I live on a helicopter unit that has military helicopters, the Chiltern Air Support Unit (Copper chopper) and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, so I wait until I go to work to catch the HEMS that we hardly see :bonk:helicopters... yay.....
poorly Marsha... boooo......
Helicopters are great for the colours against the blue of the sky, I'd agree that the shutter speed is too high for the third!
first is my fave for the aircraft in its surroundings, good cloning of distractions again , but 2 works super done well as a frame filling crop - even taking off some of the rotor blade to the right!
but 2 works super done well as a frame filling crop
Graham.
My reason for loosing the RH blade off was to get the helicopter off centre. Works for me, wait for the line of comments about how the original (uncropped) version is better though. :nuts:
Hi hun
So many to choose from but think the 1st of your original images takes top spot for me.....the tops of the tree's & the pylons add context to the shot & good motion in the blades Good on the pilot for indulging you....hope you've sent them the images girlie
Looks like rather a nice day out captured there Marsha.
Nice shot of the pub, like the angle and the perspective, wouldn;t worry 'bout the verticals, they're probably not in reality either! Probably best not to try to clone the wires out - the smoothly graduated skies are almost impossible to match.
The village scene really captured the theme of a rustic village, the village green, tulips not been kicked over by local yoofs, gravel tracks, and thatched cottages with chimneys. Like this one.
Snail is too small to be of much interest to me, too little DOF, stump a bit too much in the foreground. (sorry).
But the willow works well - good (especially as it sounds quite awkward) composition, branches(?) leading up from both corners, blue sky squeezing between the greenery, with fluffy clouds for a bonus.
Thanks for comments on my thread. Yes we had a great time in Spain - I hope to post some shots on Flickr of the Feria at which the police horses were taken which you might be interestered in.
Also, I don't know what you think, but I am impressed with the updated Flickr site - I took the trouble of looking at yours and I think that the Wannabee Beckham shot is top notch - concentration, movement , happiness. And those shots of gerberas are excellent - subtle but concentrated colour and excellent povs. I haven't seen those before have I ??
hi Marsha
Great work on your catch-up, I feel you've done especially well considering the various trials that life has thrown you recently
Your second image for rustic gets my vote, a lovely peaceful scene, technically very good. I particularly like the leading line of the path drawing me into the scene. Nice splash of colour in there too with the flowers.
Vertical, I am undecided on the snail image. I do like the colour tones and general feel of the image but am unsure about the compositition
Your willow tree works well though. I do like this perspective, looking up drawing my eye in and through to the splash of blue sky. Perfect Marsha