Weekly DAVE'S 2021 WEEKLY 52 Week 3 ROCK/STONE + TECH

[Fuji Dave]

Well here I go again for my 5th 52 on the trot and I hope next year is a damn sight better.

TECHNIQUES TO BE DRAWN

Multiple Exposure
Panorama
Panning
Fill the Frame JANUARY/FEBUARY
Perspective
Free Lensing
Leading Lines
dappled light
Monochrome
Motion blur
Mirrored
Wide Angle
Low key
Negative space
HDR
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[Fuji Dave]

I have quiet a few things nearby me in the flat, so I just picked one which is this mask that I have right nearby or next to me. Taken with the X100V, not sure which one so two of it one in colour and the other in mono.
Just seen I need to update my copyright year.


The Mask by Dave, on Flickr



Mask in Mono by Dave, on Flickr

 

[LC2]

I think the B&W one for me Dave, the Contrast is stronger.
I may be the placement of the eyes, but it feels slightly off vertical to me.
Good to see your Fuji back out again

 

[Fuji Dave]

I think the B&W one for me Dave, the Contrast is stronger.
I may be the placement of the eyes, but it feels slightly off vertical to me.
Good to see your Fuji back out again

Thanks Tim, it's nice to use the Fuji again.

 

[-Oy-]

Two nice takes - I like them both equally.

 

[d00d]

Hi canon, sony, fuji Dave whatever. ... good to see you.

Think I prefer B&W as the BG looks more mysterious

 

[Fuji Dave]

Two nice takes - I like them both equally.

Thank you Dave.

Hi canon, sony, fuji Dave whatever. ... good to see you.

Think I prefer B&W as the BG looks more mysterious

Lol.

Thank you David.

 

[Roxanne Withy]

Love the black and white!

 

[Fuji Dave]

Love the black and white!

Thank you Roxanne.

Just been having a look at your website, love the This guy was killing it shot. Taken at The Brighton Music Hall, used to go there every day to take a lot of their photos and James was great.

 

[Harlequin565]

Black and white has more punch to me. The eyes get a bit lost in the patterns on the colour version. For me, it could do with a lift of the highlights to give it a bit more punch. Unless you're going for moody and mysterious that is...

 

[Fuji Dave]

Black and white has more punch to me. The eyes get a bit lost in the patterns on the colour version. For me, it could do with a lift of the highlights to give it a bit more punch. Unless you're going for moody and mysterious that is...

Thank you Ian, agree it could do with a lift on the highlights.

 

[minx]

I like both if I had to choose then probably the b/w

 

[Allan.H]

Black and white but as mentioned needs a lift

 

[Fuji Dave]

I like both if I had to choose then probably the b/w

Thank you Alison.

Black and white but as mentioned needs a lift

Thank you Allan.

 

[rpn]

I prefer the mono shot and maybe tighter crop too.

 

[Fuji Dave]

I prefer the mono shot and maybe tighter crop too.

Thank you Stan.

 

[Cobra]

Both are good Dave, both have their merits

 

[FlyPhot]

Both are nice, but the mono wins for me. Nice start Dave

 

[Fuji Dave]

Both are good Dave, both have their merits

Thank you Chris.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Both are nice, but the mono wins for me. Nice start Dave

Thanks Jim.

 

[ShinySideUp]

Prefer the mono by far but it seems just a little flat, like it was printed on Grade 2 paper instead of Grade 4 (going back in time now). Perhaps another go but with increased contrast?

 

[Shugpug]

Colour for me I think Dave - possibly could do with a bit more exposure, but I think that would also need doing the black point to keep them as they are, which may then result in a very contrasty image. Not sure - I think is have to see it before I could decide - is already s very strong image!

 

[TomD13]

Wow, really like these! Such detail, I think the B&W is my favourite

 

[HelenC]

Nice shots Dave. I prefer the mono version (now there's a surprise) as the contrast makes the eyes seems more pronounced.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Prefer the mono by far but it seems just a little flat, like it was printed on Grade 2 paper instead of Grade 4 (going back in time now). Perhaps another go but with increased contrast?

Colour for me I think Dave - possibly could do with a bit more exposure, but I think that would also need doing the black point to keep them as they are, which may then result in a very contrasty image. Not sure - I think is have to see it before I could decide - is already s very strong image!

Wow, really like these! Such detail, I think the B&W is my favourite

Nice shots Dave. I prefer the mono version (now there's a surprise) as the contrast makes the eyes seems more pronounced.

Thank you folks.

 

[susiejb]

Hi Dave, I’m another fan of the B&W it definitely adds an eye catching edge to the shot.

 

[Bebop]

I like both versions Dave. The black background works nicely - it could be a exhibit in a museum.

Good to see you're using all your cameras so none get jealous

 

[StuartPearson]

The B&W definitely wins in my eyes, was there any lighting used for the images?

 

[Cloudforest]

A nice start to the 52 Dave. Prefer the colour one myself.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Hi Dave, I’m another fan of the B&W it definitely adds an eye catching edge to the shot.

I like both versions Dave. The black background works nicely - it could be a exhibit in a museum.

Good to see you're using all your cameras so none get jealous

The B&W definitely wins in my eyes, was there any lighting used for the images?

A nice start to the 52 Dave. Prefer the colour one myself.

Thank you folks.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Stuck the A73 on a tripod set the timer to 10 secs, then manual focus the Voigtlander 50mm and click.

Try Me I'm Fruity by Dave, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

Cheeks aching and mouth drooling here! I loved these when I was allowed to have them

Nice nef for the theme.

 

[Cobra]

Nice start Dave

 

[FlyPhot]

Good take on the theme Dave, is that one of those roll up backgrounds?

 

[Allan.H]

Nice simple sharp image Dave good take on the theme

 

[Phil S]

Nice start to your 52.

 

[LC2]

8 seconds... Must've been quite dark where you were taking that. You've certainly avoided any nasty shadows.
I would be tempted to have a play with white balance and the white and mid points, as the white of the lettering feels a little grey to me.
Cool out of the box thinking for the theme

 

[Nostromo]

Fruit
It's a bit different, I like that you've taken one out and placed it in front.

 

[Cloudforest]

Nicely done Dave. It might benefit from a little more exposure and saturation boost in processing.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Cheeks aching and mouth drooling here! I loved these when I was allowed to have them

Nice nef for the theme.

Nice start Dave

Good take on the theme Dave, is that one of those roll up backgrounds?

Nice simple sharp image Dave good take on the theme

Nice start to your 52.

8 seconds... Must've been quite dark where you were taking that. You've certainly avoided any nasty shadows.
I would be tempted to have a play with white balance and the white and mid points, as the white of the lettering feels a little grey to me.
Cool out of the box thinking for the theme

Fruit
It's a bit different, I like that you've taken one out and placed it in front.

Nicely done Dave. It might benefit from a little more exposure and saturation boost in processing.

Thank you folks.