Carl's 2016 TP52 Challenge **Completed**

[Rob E]

Hi Carl, number two gets my vote as well. Very interesting composition coupled with some excellent lighting. Well done

 

[davys]

Hello Carl,

I prefer the first image - nice and shiny but I would like it even more if the forks were in line. You've done well with the lighting mate, no worries about that. Nice shot all round.

best,
David

 

[SteveSc]

Hi, Catching up with commenting.

Old - Really nice shot, great lighting.

Metal - #2 is my preference, like the composition and the sharp reflections. #1 - I normally really like shallow DOF but wonder if this would work with a deeper DOF so the reflections would be sharp as well. Also agree with others that I would have liked to have seen all the reflection.

 

[Carl Ayling]

#2 for me, the reflections are incredible! Really nice photo!

Thanks Sam - I favoured #1 but quite liked both hence the dual submission.

I love them both, but #2 is my favourite too. The reflections on the back of the spoons are outstanding

Thanks Colm - I filched the idea from somewhere ... definitely not my own.

I like the subject in the second one and very well executed. Not just metal, but shiny metal!

Thanks Ian. Our best set, kept for "special occasions" ... haven't come across one yet ha ha.

 

[Ian W]

Our best set, kept for "special occasions" ... haven't come across one yet ha ha.

If your other half is anything like mine, probably only if the queen visits? (...and maybe not even then!) [emoji1]

 

[Carl Ayling]

Metal - really like these and the way they are lit - I prefer No 2 and if im being really picky wondered what a crop of the RHS would look like to make it more central and no black space to the right

Interesting suggestion Jon - may give that a try. Thanks

Hi Carl, I found #2 a bit busy with a lot going on and my eyes just wondering all over the place trying to find a point of interest. #1 is a lot better and I think a slight more balance shot would help too.

Know what you mean about #2 Stan - too full on I think. I really should try and view things more critically when setting-up - alignment issues with #1 an example of that.

Hello Carl, i like both images but the second is my favorite.The second for me is a better balanced image and has more to for the viewer to take in. Good luck completing you 52

Thanks Lee - wish you the same. It's a long haul to the finish ... but the travelling companions are great and the journey definitely worth the effort.

Hi Carl, number two gets my vote as well. Very interesting composition coupled with some excellent lighting. Well done

Thanks Rob. Lighting is courtesy of my homemade softbox - cardboard and t-shirt combo ha ha.

I prefer the first image - nice and shiny but I would like it even more if the forks were in line. You've done well with the lighting mate, no worries about that. Nice shot all round.

Thanks David. Yeah, you're right about the alignment being off-putting - can see that now .... but why didn't I see it before taking the shot Aaaaaargh!

#1 - I normally really like shallow DOF but wonder if this would work with a deeper DOF so the reflections would be sharp as well.

Thanks Steve. That's a good thought - may give that a try ... if the guvnor allows access to the props again.

 

[Toothie]

To be honest Carl I am not that keen, you clearly have overcome some technical challenges to pull the shots off as well as you have and they fit the theme well. They just seem harsh on the eye to me sorry.

 

[Naka]

#2 for me as well. I think it's the 'balance' and the completed reflection...and the 'sparkle

 

[Carl Ayling]

To be honest Carl I am not that keen, you clearly have overcome some technical challenges to pull the shots off as well as you have and they fit the theme well. They just seem harsh on the eye to me sorry.

Maybe it's because they are sharp objects which can have that effect. If anything #2, is a tad overpowering but is the one most have gone for. Never mind Ruth - thanks for visiting and commenting.

#2 for me as well. I think it's the 'balance' and the completed reflection...and the 'sparkle

Thank you - I'm on a self-imposed detention for the incomplete reflection and the off-kilter positioning of the LH fork in #1 - oh the shame of it all (ha ha)

 

[anitacv]

hi
liking the second one as its easier to see that the reflections are in the spoons.
good idea with difficult subject with all those highlights

 

[Carl Ayling]

hi liking the second one as its easier to see that the reflections are in the spoons. good idea with difficult subject with all those highlights

Thank you for popping by and commenting Anita.

 

[sparrow]

Hi Carl,
The second 'metal' one for me. The reflections are amazing, wonderful!

 

[Carl Ayling]

Hi Carl,
The second 'metal' one for me. The reflections are amazing, wonderful!

Thank you Liz. One more day of respite before Week 2 !!!! Can't wait.

 

[Brian_of_Bozeat]

Hiya Carl, here we are again mate. [emoji4]
Shiney Shiney! I likey likey. Prefer the second as most do but the first would have won for me if it had a slight ccw rotation. What y'gonna do? Can't please em all!

 

[Dark Knight]

^^ Bump ^^

 

[Carl Ayling]

Hiya Carl, here we are again mate. [emoji4] Shiney Shiney! I likey likey. Prefer the second as most do but the first would have won for me if it had a slight ccw rotation. What y'gonna do? Can't please em all!

Hi Brian. Thank you. Yeah, gluttons for punishment eh! Absolutely right about the ccw. Bit of a difficult one this week - been wracking my brains, such as they are, to try and come up with something different but time running out so desperate measures.

^^ Bump ^^

Thanks DK - need a kick up the R's. Need a mojo transplant.

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Hello and welcome to the challenge, off to a nice start.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Hello and welcome to the challenge, off to a nice start.

Thanks Mandy. Wish you well too.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Week 2 - Captive

After much deliberation and mojo-searching, I present my meagre offering for this week's theme. The inspiration came from a local panto - my version of the genie in the lamp becomes me in a tea pot but HEY what do you expect at these prices ?

Captive II by Carl Ayling, on Flickr

 

[Cobra]

Very imaginative, very well executed Carl. And its certainly value for money

 

[Toothie]

Took me a second or so to see you in the steam , I think it is very much on theme and very well executed

 

[wallyboy]

Oh no you didn't , oh yes you did come out of the pot(sorry lamp)
Very imaginative, well done.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Very imaginative, very well executed Carl. And its certainly value for money

Thanks Cobra.

Took me a second or so to see you in the steam , I think it is very much on theme and very well executed

Thank you Ruth

Oh no you didn't , oh yes you did come out of the pot

Thanks Walter - don't know about coming out, more like going to pot ha ha

 

[tyrex1]

I didn’t see it at first glance... Then WOW very clever and well thought out genius

 

[susiejb]

Nothing wrong with that one Carl, an excellent idea and really nicely done ...I like this one a lot

 

[sirch]

Great idea, well executed Carl, really like that.

 

[Carl Ayling]

I didn’t see it at first glance... Then WOW very clever and well thought out genius

Thanks Michael ... not generally taken to having a brainstorm so resting up so the mind recovers from that novel experience.

Nothing wrong with that one Carl, an excellent idea and really nicely done ...I like this one a lot

Thanks Susie ... nearly didn't make it in time to stop getting behind after Week 2 !

Great idea, well executed Carl, really like that.

Thanks Chris - not sure genies are known for wearing denim jeans and t-shirt but shhh! nobody has noticed ..... yet.

 

[d00d]

Hey ... clever shoppery there Carl [although you must admit it has its imperfections], and really nice idea for the theme.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Hey ... clever shoppery there Carl [although you must admit it has its imperfections], and really nice idea for the theme.

Thanks David - many imperfections, from wardrobe to shoppery but still ..... I'm glad it's done pre-Week 3 PHEW!.

 

[Emja]

Very clever - I like that!

 

[purplepleaser]

Really like your idea for the captive theme, clever and well captured and i like the processing

 

[Pads1980]

Very clever, and a strong image. Definitely not a 'meagre offering'

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Captive that is an excellent take on the theme and very imaginative as well, everything about the image works so well

 

[Carl Ayling]

Very clever - I like that!

Thank you Emma - I don't usually do clever so off for a lie down in a dark room ha ha.

Really like your idea for the captive theme, clever and well captured and i like the processing

Thanks Lee ... I enjoy PS nearly as much as taking images

Very clever, and a strong image. Definitely not a 'meagre offering'

Thanks Paul ... it was a struggle but glad it's done.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Captive that is an excellent take on the theme and very imaginative as well, everything about the image works so well

Aw! that's kind of you Mandy - thanks.

 

[sparrow]

Wow!!!

 

[JasonGlyn]

Captive: that really is a cool idea and I think you've done really well to pull this one off as well as you have

 

[posiview]

Morning, I didn't see you at first, I saw the face on the LHS. Cracking idea and not one that crossed my mind. I'd like to see a ore dramatic pose from you, but nice detail in the steam.

Good show.

Cheers.

 

[Winter]

Very creative captive and eye-catching photo!! Can I get three wishes please?

 

[Carl Ayling]

Wow!!!

Thanks Liz.

Captive: that really is a cool idea and I think you've done really well to pull this one off as well as you have

Very kind of you - thanks Jason

Morning, I didn't see you at first, I saw the face on the LHS. Cracking idea and not one that crossed my mind. I'd like to see a ore dramatic pose from you, but nice detail in the steam. Good show. Cheers.

Thanks Andy - hope not too frightening when you did catch sight of me. Yes, I agree with you - could do with being more dramatic - must try and work on that one.

Very creative captive and eye-catching photo!! Can I get three wishes please?

Thank you. Special offer this week Sheylara, buy three get one free (see, a poet as well ha ha)