weekly Carol's 52 for 2012 Week 21 Random added

cazagee · 5 Jan 2012

Hi all,

I've been inspired by all you 52ers so thought I'd give it a go too. Never done anything like this before but I'm looking forward to the challenge and learning loads along the way. I found the first theme quite difficult and tried a few ideas which didn't turn out so good. Anyhow this is the shot I'm happiest with, hopefully it's not too obscure for the theme...I was thinking that shadows provide direction. Shot this in colour and b&w but there's something about b&w that's appealing so I'm going for the b&w version.

Well that's one down...only 51 to go!

Manc Man · 6 Jan 2012

2 very nice pics, like the colour versions myself. Only another 51 to go

Rolyratman · 6 Jan 2012

I'm a sucker for B&W, a nice approach to the theme

Look forward to seeing what you bring us for the rest of the year...

v16ben · 6 Jan 2012

Really like the light and how it comes across in the colour version. Great shot.

jpay · 6 Jan 2012

Great first shot, I prefer the colour version the green base has a nice smooth quality.

Good luck for the next 51

andybod · 6 Jan 2012

Very nice start that b+w for me

Marshall194 · 6 Jan 2012

Well it's the B+W for me great shot!

I look forward to more

theboyfold · 6 Jan 2012

I prefer the colour one, the green is really nice. I'm not 100% sure how it works with the theme, however I'm amazed you managed to get outside and see the sun!!

Delta Skies · 6 Jan 2012

Although it didn't jump out at me I can see what you mean by linking the shadows with direction. My preference is #2. I think the tone of green is lovely.

cazagee · 6 Jan 2012

Thanks very much for your supportive comments, I think I'm really going to enjoy this challenge. Looking forward to week 2.

Carol

Jambo · 6 Jan 2012

Like it. b+w for me

gercam · 6 Jan 2012

Like them both but b&w just tops it for me

posiview · 7 Jan 2012

As Peter says, that's a nice green.

B&W is a good conversion.

I'd like to see it from further back with loads of shadow and lower down the tree.

Cheers.

norters · 7 Jan 2012

Welcome to the project

A good start, with the colour version being my favourite. As others have already said, the green is lovely.

Good luck with your project!

stephen30 · 7 Jan 2012

Hi Carol well done,i like both your pictures,if i had to choose one it would be the 1st one in black and white,as i like the nice contrast you have managed to capture in your picture,and i also think its adds an atmosphere,

blakester · 7 Jan 2012

I will be another for the colour version Carol, as others have said I like the colour tones in the photograph.
Good start to your 52 Carol, 1down 51 to go

blondie606 · 8 Jan 2012

Hi Carol....

great start to your project....a bit of outside the box thinking but still right on theme....2# image for me...that green is great

ps...Don't forget to update the spreadsheet...link in 1st post where the themes are listed....makes life so much easier for seeing who's done what...I've updated wk 1 for you

michael23 · 8 Jan 2012

Hi Carol, number 1 image for me. A great start, will be on the look out for the rest of your pics

cazagee · 8 Jan 2012

So here's my take on this week's theme, this one has well and truly pushed me out of my comfort zone as I've never attempted a staged shot before.

Carol

posiview · 8 Jan 2012

Hi, there, fear, very well done. I suspect this won't be emulated. Nice composition and focus. Nice deep blacks and I like the border.

Cheers.

Rolyratman · 8 Jan 2012

Very nice take on the theme, like the DOF and processing. Good work

lizzy23 · 8 Jan 2012

I think we've all been pushed out of our comfort zone this week, as someone said on another thread how do you shoot emotion, i think you've done a good job with this

manda · 8 Jan 2012

Brilliant, I tried a staged shoot this morning and the images were rubbish! Mandy

riu · 8 Jan 2012

Super take on this difficut theme.This works very well and well thought out.

ChickenDipa · 8 Jan 2012

Good thinking on this one. If its pushed you out of your comfort zone then you should be very happy with yourself!

*Sarah* · 8 Jan 2012

Well done, I like your thinking of this one, it's a geat idea!!

It was a difficult one this time and you have handled it well!!

debrito · 8 Jan 2012

Yes defy mono for me I see how it works great take on the theme

cazagee · 8 Jan 2012

Thank you for all your great support on this challenge, it's is just what I needed. My photography has been in a bit of a rut recently, never in a million years would I have thought about photographing an emotion. Yes it is good to be pushed out of your comfort zone once in a while

Have especially enjoyed viewing the different interpretations of this theme.

Great to see so many joining in.

All the best

Carol

Blank_Canvas · 8 Jan 2012

Brilliant ! - very simple concept but so very true, Rejection is something that I guess we all 'fear'. Emotive subject this week and quite dark. It's yielding some very interesting results so far.

I really like the way you have used selective Depth of Field. I don't normally like a frame surmounting an image (preferring a mount) but this does work very well.

Nick

michael23 · 9 Jan 2012

Hiya Carol, simple yet very effective. Great use of dof and I like the conversion you have done as well. Well done

snorton · 9 Jan 2012

Hi Carol. Excellent take on the theme. As others have mentioned too, wonderful dof. Superb shot.

Dark Knight · 9 Jan 2012

Another loving the dof used in this shot - what a great take on the theme

Good luck with the rest of your 52

Bilko · 9 Jan 2012

Excellent picture. Really good take on the theme too. (I'm struggling!)

Delta Skies · 9 Jan 2012

I like the use of DoF and the border on this one. Well done.

Nathalie · 10 Jan 2012

cazagee said:
So here's my take on this week's theme, this one has well and truly pushed me out of my comfort zone as I've never attempted a staged shot before.

I think this is a great interpretation of Fear. I hear you on being pushed outside of your comfort zone - I generally don't do staged shots either but didn't have much of a choice this week. Good luck with the rest of your 52!

mtjhome · 10 Jan 2012

I agree with you about the difficulty of capturing an emotion in a photo. I really like your image - great idea and well executed - excellent control of DOF, but could do without the border for my money, I find it a bit distracting.

Manc Man · 10 Jan 2012

Great picture, love the DoF.
Love your view on the theme. Look forward to see the rest of your challenge.

blondie606 · 10 Jan 2012

Great image Carol...difficult theme but great interpretation & well done for stepping outside your comfort zone...tis hard to do but you've done it well :clap:

Like the simplicity , the DOF ,the layout , the frame...well...all of it really

zeb · 12 Jan 2012

Having looked at your week 1 I didnt think it was anything special to be honest but week 2 you have really stepped up to the mark,

To my eyes the main wording looks over exaggerated on sharpness, I know this is due to the shallow dof but as there is little contrast to the edges of the paper me eyes are drawn to it,
If that makes since

lizzy23 · 12 Jan 2012

Direction, like it a lot, colour one for me, landscape type shots should be colour.

Fear, great take on the theme and nicely shot, dof is great just proves a good photo doesn't have to be complicated

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