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Thanks CobraThat's certainly close David
Thanks Tim ... Lighting was a little torch, you may see it in the SOOC image now added to my above post, plus vignette in PP.
"What gave you the idea?" ... just thinking outside the box! I didn't really think "close up" to be a bona fide theme, we all do close ups from time to time. I first planned a shot of a closed up shop, but decided this was better.
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Close up - well, that ticks the boxes twice over. Nice idea and I really like the composition and lighting
Close up - like this, fits the time well and the lighting works well
Thank you Lorraine, Tracy and Martin I'm so pleased you like it, just like it.
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Thanks Jill ... I've just upload the SOOC ... I took a few and this was favourite but the torch was almost in the way, my fingers too! but managed to get what I wanted using vignette (I would have used vignette anyway).Close Up is a cracking shot David. I love the processing and the DOF is spot on
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Another great interpretation. Simple but very effective. Lovely stuff.
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Hey David
Crowd - Really like this, even though the signs would be better bang on sharp I think it works really well, really like the bright colours and a great sense of movement, liking the wide crop too (Think it would take having the road removed from the shot too) nicely held/captured image indeed
Close Up - One of my fav shots of the theme this, great detail, well lit and well set up, liking the vignette too - cracking shot
Crowd - Really like this, even though the signs would be better bang on sharp I think it works really well, really like the bright colours and a great sense of movement, liking the wide crop too (Think it would take having the road removed from the shot too) nicely held/captured image indeed
Close Up - One of my fav shots of the theme this, great detail, well lit and well set up, liking the vignette too - cracking shot
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Crowd - Loving this one. It's really well seen and the use of the slow shutter speed really adds to the sense of crowd. I have to say the colours are nicely and punchy too
Close Up - I like the idea for this. I feel the focus is slightly forward of where it probably should be as the bit you hold looks a tad oof. Compared with the SOOC version the added lighting vignette really helps concentrate the eyes on the zip.
Close Up - I like the idea for this. I feel the focus is slightly forward of where it probably should be as the bit you hold looks a tad oof. Compared with the SOOC version the added lighting vignette really helps concentrate the eyes on the zip.
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Thanks Mich ...
Thanks Sara
Best ... blimey ... Thank you Ruth.
inspired ideas ... thank you Susie ... but what about the standard of photography?Have to agree with that d00d...you're coming up with some inspired ideas this year
Thanks Gaz
Thanks DK ... the Tube signs as printed on the hoarding are not sharp (photos of metal signs with light reflection!) but the black writing lower down is pretty sharp isn't it?Hey David
Crowd - Really like this, even though the signs would be better bang on sharp I think it works really well, really like the bright colours and a great sense of movement, liking the wide crop too (Think it would take having the road removed from the shot too) nicely held/captured image indeed
Thank you.Hey David
Close Up - One of my fav shots of the theme this, great detail, well lit and well set up, liking the vignette too - cracking shot
Thanks Peter ...
Yes the single focus point is the teeth as they disappear into the zipper ... I used my 35mm 1.8g and ended up shooting at f/10 ... maybe one day I'll get into stacking ... with a second layer focused on the bit you hold.
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Hi David
Relax - like both but think the couple shot has the edge for me, very well seen and great timing!
Vertical - I think the Sothebys edit is my favourite, maybe because it is more simple in my head?
Mouth - its the sunlight that makes this for me!
Crowd - love the colours and movement within this one
Close up - great idea and well executed, good lighting and I liked being able to see how it evolved from the soc shot
Relax - like both but think the couple shot has the edge for me, very well seen and great timing!
Vertical - I think the Sothebys edit is my favourite, maybe because it is more simple in my head?
Mouth - its the sunlight that makes this for me!
Crowd - love the colours and movement within this one
Close up - great idea and well executed, good lighting and I liked being able to see how it evolved from the soc shot
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Hi David
Relax - like both but think the couple shot has the edge for me, very well seen and great timing!
Vertical - I think the Sothebys edit is my favourite, maybe because it is more simple in my head?
Mouth - its the sunlight that makes this for me!
Crowd - love the colours and movement within this one
Close up - great idea and well executed, good lighting and I liked being able to see how it evolved from the soc shot
Thank you for your feedback Hazel ....
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Saw this at the Science Museum yesterday .... a bit odd but there's something about it I really quite like.
Detail from a big machine: a Victorian Steam-Powered Electricity Generator.
Week 13 - Machine
I'll throw in another one, also from yesterday ... The Moscow State Circus erecting their big top on Shepherds Bush Green ... with odd looking tractor. With machine in mind, and total disregard for H&S rules I took a couple of shots. This is down by a front wheel.
Machine #2
Detail from a big machine: a Victorian Steam-Powered Electricity Generator.
Week 13 - Machine
I'll throw in another one, also from yesterday ... The Moscow State Circus erecting their big top on Shepherds Bush Green ... with odd looking tractor. With machine in mind, and total disregard for H&S rules I took a couple of shots. This is down by a front wheel.
Machine #2
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Love your close up shot......nothing to crit, really is just perfect as it it
Machine.... fascinating looking machine the generator....more interesting to me to look at & I love the light on it
Love your close up shot......nothing to crit, really is just perfect as it it
Machine.... fascinating looking machine the generator....more interesting to me to look at & I love the light on it
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Definitely no.1 for me, very nicely lit. I may possibly like to see a slight lift in the shadows, but not too much. the contrast works well
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Another vote for the second image here. Love the feeling of power it conveys and the simple but striking colour.
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Haha, can't please all of the people all of the time! #1 for me - love the bright orange colour against the black bg and a smashing composition.
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"a real beast" ... love it ... even if you do prefer #2Hi David,
you've got two good shots there - that top machine looks like a real beast. But, as a rusty nut fan, I have to go with the second shot
Ah, a man with armature/impeller appreciation.
... really pleased you love Close Up Lynne, and yes there are a few things in that museum that catch a bit of natural light. ThanksHi David
Love your close up shot......nothing to crit, really is just perfect as it it
Machine.... fascinating looking machine the generator....more interesting to me to look at & I love the light on it
Thanks Gaz
Thanks JillThe red and rusty one for me David as I find the soft focus on the LHS distracting. Like Lorraine I prefer something a bit more 'well used'
Ah you detect processing! ... just a touch of Cross-Process, adds a hint of blue which works sometimes.
Thank you Chris.
Thanks Nick for encouraging comments on both Close UP and Machine
love love love .... cheers Simon (we aim to please).
Thanks Andy ... I know you don't like things a little dark.
Thanks you Sara.
.. but you can please half the people half the time. Cheers Elaine.
Thank you Hissy.I prefer the detail and textures in #1 David, nicely captured
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Thanks Lorraine ... no reflections because it was shot in the dark at 30 seconds.
Just googled "IBM Model M" and ... I don't mind a bit of old retro ... shame I don't have one of those.No No No No.
The only keyboard worthy of a photo is the "IBM Model M"
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Hi d00d ... I really like this, I can't believe I've sat here racking my brains on where to find a full alphabet and it was right here in front of me I really must be getting old.
Focus on the relevant keys is spot on, so in answer to your question last week ...yeeeees your photography is brill
I really like this, I can't believe I've sat here racking my brains on where to find a full alphabet and it was right here in front of me I really must be getting old.Focus on the relevant keys is spot on, so in answer to your question last week ...yeeeees your photography is brill
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Thanks Alan ... not sure the angle itself emphasises anything ...
Thanks Susie ... been racking my brains too and it was another TPer's post that gave me the idea.Hi d00d ...
Focus on the relevant keys is spot on, so in answer to your question last week ...yeeeees your photography is brill
Wow ... thanks Ruth.Both Machine and Alphabet....cracking images for the themes......loving your challenge thread
Thanks Bob. I tried some different shots and edits, before settling on my first post but have now added an edit.