ThanksHi Dean, I'm sorry it's taken so long to get around to your thread, but I'm almost up to date with mine now and trying to return everyone's visits and then check the rest of the threads. Thanks for popping into mine a couple of times, and I'm here for a quick gallop through yours
Thank youOld - an ideal subject for this theme, with rich blacks and perfect DOF.
Thanks... I do mean to pop back to the red thing and catch it in a different wayMetal - what a great selection! I do like the strong red 'thing' in the first one and the way it contrasts with the colours and texture of the grass, and the rusty scrap in the third one, but it's the shapes, colours and textures of #2 that really stand out for me. Great DOF and I like the 'DK' shape too
Captive - a really well posed scene with props that tell the story straightaway. The dark vignette and B&W processing add to the sense of danger.
Thanks... it sure was tinyMiniature - a neat little mushroom with the contrasting size and colour of the grass helping to show the size. Bright and colourful with the snow adding a seasonal bonus
Thanks againHappy - two lovely portraits and she definitely looks happy to be out with you I think the first is possibly the best one for this theme as the surroundings and camera give some clues as to why she might be happy.
Well I did try a B&W in the end but it looked bland to meAbandoned - a well spotted subject; with that massive crack high up it's a wonder it's still standing! Nice to see the colour and motion in the sky too, and a good choice not to convert to B&W.
Tasted good tooCamouflage - nicely done! Super bold colours and sharp details, and it took a moment to spot the jelly tot
Mee ttoDanger - a nice choice of photos for this one, and some wild weather that was all-too familiar here all winter! I think #2 is the best fit for the theme, with the position and bold colours of the warning sign, but #3 is my favourite image of the set. There's just so much power in that wave and it's plain to see here, while the railing adds a real sense of scale. Glad you and your camera survived!
Simple is good at times isn't itTopical - three good choices of subject, all bang on theme, but my favourite is the same as yours; the bright, bold colours and NHS logo really pop
You sure should if you ever come over ??The Living World - stunning landscape with mirror-like reflections, a perfect sky and foreground interest from the rocks. Lovely, and definitely somewhere I want to visit.
ThankkkkksSpiky - what a photogenic cactus! Great colours and details, and clearly spot on for the theme.
Reshoot (metal) - super shot. Lots of lovely fresh natural colours, echoed in the gradual discolouration of the watering can. Super textures and DOF too.
Great minds HeyArtificial - made me smile I had something similar in mind for my back-up shot, so if my first choice doesn't work out don't be surprised to see something from my mum's garden pond! Most definitely artificial with those colours and sparkles. and a strong contrast when placed among the natural leaves and moss.
Cool - Thank youPersonal - you can see the thought and work that has gone into this, and it's paid off with a strong and clever image that really holds the eye. The lighting and B&W processing are perfect :claps:
WOW !!! thanks for the mammoth catch up Andrea - I am behind myself so quick replies tooI'm following your thread now so will be keeping up in future, and looking forward to seeing more of your images
Cool - thanks SusieHi DK well that's a really super shot, I love it ....inspired thinking to add the 'extra' face, it adds another dimension to it ....great lighting and perfect in the b&w
Cheers David... you really should, loving mine, need to get some softboxes for it now tooPleased to see you've been having fun with your new radio transmitter and speedlight. I've not got the time nor the motivation to play with my new flash gear, perhaps this will help.
Nice work.
Thanks MarkReally like Personal Dean very nicely done.a double Selfie! Love the B&W conversion really striking
They are a bit arn't they - Cheers AllanHi, thats a good selfie, didn't think I would ever hear myself say that but I like what you have done with the phone, the lighting works though it does make your eyes look a little alien, maybe they are
very good indeed
Hahaaaaa thats 'my look' when trying not to blink at the wrong timeBrilliantly done Dean.
One thing.....was someone pointing a gun at you?
Hahaaaa - ThanksPersonal is a fabulous shot Dean and 10/10 for Effort heheheh
Cheers MandyLiving world - stunning image of a lovely place nice reflections in the water.
Thanks againSpiky - that's very spiky indeed, loving the close up view of this.
Yeah... something about growth on metalReshoot - that's a pleasing image, love the moss growing on the watering can. This image has plenty of character to it, excellent find.
QUACK !!!Artificial - what a nice fun image for the theme, love the purple duck.
Thanks for the catch up MandyPersonal - this is just excellent work, nothing at all for me to pick fault with.
Cheers TimLol DK, very good. That did make me chuckle. Quite an effective shot and it sells 'effort' in two ways.
Thank you too IanI really like this. As Tim has pointed out, it's on topic in more than one way and I love the fact that the figure appears to be doing all of the lifting rather than assisting a jack.
Thank you CliveEffort, clever, and nicely done too.
Technology, another clever take on a theme.
Thanks AndyEffort, belter, I was going to do something similar but wouldn't have been as good as yours
Thanks again, yeah exactly, I'm glad that books are still very popular, e-readers have boomed but many a people I think still prefer a good old paper bookTechnology, didn't get it to start with but, yeah, relaxed, in the moment and enjoying a good book. Wonderful. I usually have the TV on and either my Mac/iPad on my lap and iPhone by my side....very sad, considering nature of your Technology.
Cheers.
Thanks MarkEffort - Now that is a cracker really clever idea
Thanks againTechnology - Lovely image really like the thinking behind it
Cheers ChrisEffort, nice, fun idea well taken.
Yup... it sure could, I was hoping to get out again but this week has just been manicTechnology, good response to the theme, nice low tech image. Like you say the image could do with a little something more but a very good idea.
He gets everywhere mate, would have your gold fillings out if you yawn !!!... and I'm still wondering who nicked my hubcaps. The wee man, down on one knee, is doing a nice job?
Cool - Thanks David'Technology' - Who needs it!!! ... perfect ... this is the kind of theme interpretation I love ... top image too.
Thanks RuthEffort.....Pure bloody genius.
Thanks againVery nicely done!
Thanks StanEffort; love that and brilliant idea too. So happen I changed out the winter tyres on my Mini to normal summer tyres just last week and do understand the effort you need.
Hahaaaa yes indeed
Thanks AndreaYou're back with two good interpretations there, Dean! The little figure in Effort is perfectly positioned to appear to be taking up the strain, while the human figure in the background also appears to be hard at work too. Well done with the exposure too, given the extremes of lack paint and bright alloy.
Thanks again, it did seem a real nice way to relax on such a bright dayI do like the way you've turned Technology on its head and picked a subject with a complete lack of tech. A very serene and restful scene.
Thanks WalterThey bloke gets everywhere, nice take msde me chuckle,
Nice slant on technology
Thanks Allanhi DK, good shot with the wooden man, not usually a fan but thats quite clever,
Mmmmm I see what yo mean about straight on, I had to do it on the sligh as she kept looking up so I was taking shots to the far left most of the time and nabbed a couple when she looked back downlike your take on "technology" straight on to the three beach huts might have added more impact because of the symmetry, but i like your thinking anyway
Cheers PaulHi Dean - an absolute belter for Effort, well done Really like it and put a smile on my face!
Cheers again mate, I know what you mean, I think a nice blue sky would give it a splash of colour, or different colour huts, but hey, we do what we can with what we get heyTechnology is a well taken shot but lacks a bit of oomph somehow. I struggle on that quite often so sympathise - can't fault the technical capture in any way, though.
Oooo thanks SusieHi DK ....I love Effort ...what a great fun shot and a brilliant idea ...really well thought out
Cool - Thank a lotThat's good 'thinking outside the box' for Technology ...I went a bit brain dead with it ....overthinking it and getting nowhere! How can you fail with beach huts ...I love them, and that lady looks so contented without all the distractions that we constantly carry around with us ...top marks again for your choice
Thanks CarlHi DK. Well done on the mini catch-up - two excellent & very novel concepts for the themes. The weight-lift deportment of the wooden figure is well thought out; the inclusion of the white knuckles of the man creates a visual relationship between support and effort - excellent.
Hmmmm good thinking on the single hut, I may have a play with that on SundayAs for Technology, I don't think a sky would have added anything meaningful to the scene. I admire the fact that you managed to capture the expanse of all that white woodwork around without blowing the highlights or losing the internal details of the open hut. Bravo. (The main hut on it's own with the person framed by the open door panels would make a super image imho).
Haaaa yes I bet it was for the lady, it was nice and warm, the wind was strong but she was nice and sheltered - Thanks EmmaI love your creative thinking behind effort and technology. it's a really stong composition for effort and the dof works really well. I agree that simplifying the beach hut shot in some way might have put more emphasis on the person...I'm a bit jealous - looks like my perfect day (as long as I could have my camera by my side, too!)
Thank you MinxEffort - great picture brought a smile to my face
Technology - great take on the theme I like it
Cheers Matt - That's what I was aiming forEffort - Simple shot that works perfectly! I like the fact there's someone 'putting effort in' in the BG too, adds some more to the theme.
Thanks LeeEffort - such a cool idea for the theme, quality
Ahhh thanks, good pointTechnology - liking the idea and the way the viewer has to think a little.
Now then Tim... I really WISH I knew how to do that, once I move I hope to have a bit more time to do stuff like thatGood idea there DK, well horned in I would say
Regarding the (lack of) sky you commented on. The very contrasty edges of the huts would have worked perfectly as edges for a mask so that you could have added a dramatic sky (or 2 or 3) as a background layer.