weekly Granddad's 52's - 2017

[granddad john]

Very nice composition, a slight nit-pick is that the rock looks a little soft with the focus on the hand-lens, but nicely put together.

I know. That was one of the lighting isues; that bit of rock was quite worn and I couldn't make it sparkle without lighting the plastic. I agree it spoils the impact.

plagioclase feldspar, now there's a word I have not heard for 25 years!

Sorry but these things always come back to haunt you It could have been worse, I started out with a piece of Lewissian schist but it didn't photo well !!

 

[Dark Knight]

I'm for the tighter crop on this one John... liking the idea and how you have described it

 

[posiview]

Nice narrative and I think the hand lens would also work on its own.

Cheers.

 

[susiejb]

Nicely done John ...it all works together to add that extra bit of interest, fascinating stuff isn't it

 

[rpn]

Very nicely done and I like the inclusion of the props too.

 

[d00d]

some nice props, an old lump of rock for paperweight ...works well.

 

[Nostromo]

A mineral with props and a narrative, great.

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Mineral - I agree with the others comments.

 

[Emja]

I like the use of map and prop - add a bit of interest, but it does look slightly soft.

 

[granddad john]

Wholehearted


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Away all week on a course so this is a desperate attempt to get something in before the deadline!

 

[posiview]

Ya big soppy git

Nah, works well. Nicely composed, and nice colours.

I'd prefer 3 of the same hearts art the top, different sizes.

Cheers.

 

[Emja]

Very colourful I think just adding one extra heart the same as the two tone green ones would work well - something about threes

 

[granddad john]

I'd prefer 3 of the same hearts art the top, different sizes

Very colourful I think just adding one extra heart the same as the two tone green ones would work well - something about threes

Thanks guys, Yes you're right. It would have looked better; it was just a question of grabbing what was available at the moment away from home.

I did learn some stuff about lighting and exposure for white paper however, so not a complete waste !!

 

[Carl Ayling]

Spot on John - works really well against that plain white bg - make the colours pop.

 

[Fuji Dave]

Great thinking even if it is soppy, well done

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Whole - good artistic take on the theme, works for me.

 

[d00d]

Hi John

Nice work ... yes there's something about three!

I take it the green is photographed and the pink is shopped ?? Anyway perhaps the green paper/card alone would work?

 

[granddad john]

The old quay at Walberswick

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...and the coloured version. Liked the lichen colours but thought the shapes were more striking in B&W. If I'd got up earlier I'd have got better sky but can't have everything!


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[Fuji Dave]

B&W for me John, very nicely on Structure theme, good lighting and like the grittiness of the old concrete

 

[brrnd]

B&W for me, very good composition with the structure leading the eye into the frame. Nice light too, and good B&W conversion.

 

[Emja]

The b & w really brings out the textures of the concrete and stones.

 

[Carl Ayling]

Strangely, I think the colour version works best, specifically the contrast between yellow and blue. The perspective is great with those shapes going off to the vanishing point.

 

[foggy4ever]

Prefer the B&W, nice stark image and like how the repetitive structure disappears in to the distance.

 

[posiview]

Nice structure there. I'd like a little more contrast.

Cheers.

 

[LC2]

Hi Granddad John,
Mineral - Clever idea. I think I prefer the second shot, with the rumpled map due to it being a closer shot. That it's slightly creased only adds to the realness of the image.
Whole(hearted) - Another clever take on the theme. Good use of complimentary colours with the pink & green.
Structure - Whilst I like the second image, for the colours you've captured, I tend to agree that the B&W it the right choice. I think because it helps portray a gritty scene, and also the clouds appear more ominous.

 

[d00d]

Nice find for Structure ... colour for me, gets me looking around the picture some more.

 

[granddad john]

Here's the Sunday morning routine when we can get to it. Was going for the dustmen as subject but too many beat me to it. Rather dim daylight plus mobile phone light.


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[Fuji Dave]

A good Routine shot John, nicely laid out, for me though just one newspaper though

 

[magpiedom]

all spot on for the routine. structure definitely my favourite (B&W version), love how they seem to endlessly fade away into the background.
routine - prefer a full english

 

[gremlin16]

I like this, its simple and effective and spot on theme. Always nice to see a proper butter dish with some proper butter on it too. maybe a lower angle would have made it a little bit more adventurous adding some depth to the items on the table?

 

[d00d]

Nice one for the theme John. I think the angle's good, layout is good, not too tight in the frame.

Just a couple of minor points ... it could be rotated CCW, and that yellow speck FG.

But it's good.

 

[susiejb]

Hi John ...that's a perfect idea for Routine, it looks a little bit static, but it's all there ready for you to enjoy.

 

[LC2]

Nicely on theme and a good layout.
I'd suggest having a look at the histogram, as it feels a bit grey to me. I think the white point could do with a bit of work perhaps.

 

[granddad john]

A good Routine shot John, nicely laid out, for me though just one newspaper though

routine - prefer a full english

I like this, its simple and effective and spot on theme. Always nice to see a proper butter dish with some proper butter on it too. maybe a lower angle would have made it a little bit more adventurous adding some depth to the items on the table?

Nice one for the theme John. I think the angle's good, layout is good, not too tight in the frame.

Just a couple of minor points ... it could be rotated CCW, and that yellow speck FG.

But it's good.

Hi John ...that's a perfect idea for Routine, it looks a little bit static, but it's all there ready for you to enjoy.

Thanks all; yes, it's a bit tidy but it got messier when I started eating the croissant with crumbs everywhere. I never noticed the yellow mark at the time, a previous curry perhaps!

 

[sirch]

Nicely put together and well captured

 

[Shirleyr]

Well done, a nice breakfast and a good read, a good start to the day.

 

[Emja]

Nice idea, well laid out but the colours do seem a little flat somehow.

 

[Donnie]

The old quay at Walberswick

tp 52_7-9419 by granddad john on Talk Photography

...and the coloured version. Liked the lichen colours but thought the shapes were more striking in B&W. If I'd got up earlier I'd have got better sky but can't have everything!


tp 52_7-9423 by granddad john on Talk Photography

Definitely the B&W version, very striking and loving the way it leads you into the picture and across the water. The colour just looks muddy.
Walberswick

 

[granddad john]

Hoping never to need these particular numbers, either on the receiving end or needing access for someone else!

All the good ideas were grabbed early on, I should have got out there last week. Desperately trying to get something before tonight.

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[susiejb]

I think that's a great choice John, the subject itself just makes it jump off the screen, super clear photo.