Weekly HeartandSoul 52 in 2019 Challenge Week 115,16,17,18,19,20: Above, Hot,Light,Crowd(ed), Decay, Snappers Choice added

[HeartandSoul]

Aim Is to actually complete this challenge in 2019 instead of fading into the big black hole. Now what can I bribe myself with as a reward if I complete it.
Good luck fellow 52 ears.

 

[Dave70D]

Welcome to the 52 Mandy, looking forward to seeing your images.

 

[Manxmaid]

Welcome back, Mandy, and I like the idea of rewarding yourself for finishing. Hmmm....!

 

[LC2]

Now what can I bribe myself with as a reward if I complete it.

That's obvious Mandy...
You can join Dave, Andrea and me over on the Fuji side

 

[HeartandSoul]

Week l 1: NEW

Week1: NEW by Heart&Soul, on Flickr

Not what i originally had in mind but decided to photograph the new lens with the new camera. (think this will give me a few new fans) naturally it is in black and white as i used a white background. technically i think the white could be improved any hints would be gratefully received. As i went to upload the photo onto my computer I saw my nice new watch sitting on the side so had to then take a photo of it with the new 80mm macro lens. Although I like this shot the whites and shadow leave a lot to be desired... I had taken camera off tripod by then and was not setting it up again. Shot in natural light from a window.

Week 1 : NEW (reserve ) by Heart&Soul, on Flickr

 

[Dave70D]

The XF 80mm looks a great lens so hope you love using it, liking the watch image too with the little shadow. Good shots Mandy.

 

[GarethB]

Both images are great!
Both spot on for the theme, and great lighting.
I do like the watch image...the shadow works very well.

 

[LC2]

Heh, I was pondering a picture of my new (to me) 50mm f/2, ah well, beaten to it.
I'm actually going to say I prefer the watch Mandy. because of the rich blue colour, the shallow DoF and actually, I like the shadows, it stops any floaty feel to the shot.
I also like the slight gradient in light across the image.

 

[BobBCN]

I'll be a new fan, then. Both images are on theme, although I think I prefer the watch.
I'd be inclined to pull the lens/box to the right to not cut off the shadow. In the watch shot the full shadow is visible and that works better IMO.

Hope you find time to use the new lens!!

 

[HeartandSoul]

Thankyou for all the feedback. I have to say the watch shot was my favourite but really thought the shadow would have put others off. I’ve since taken a photo of the watch with a different background which I liked on camera but not had chance to put on the computer yet.
The lens will get plenty of use as will the camera now. Great to have the feedback as it helps see your own photos in a different light. I may use the watch photo for another challenge I am doing.

 

[Ganton Gunner]

both very nice the lens does work well but i think I would have preferred the watch as your main it does look good

 

[chrispp]

Like this Mandy, nice to see another FUji fan. I am in the process of changing all my Canon gear to Fuji.
Must admit I have the 80mm Macro but haven’t really used it yet. Waiting for the right subject.
Like the idea of a reward for completing the 52 think I will do the same

 

[minx]

I prefer the watch picture too.

 

[Nostromo]

New
I like both, but I'm leaning more towards the watch.

 

[Gandalf]

The watch too as i’m a Fossil enthusiast.

 

[IanD]

I love the watch one - nice detail and staging to it - bang on theme

 

[rpn]

Welcome back, Mandy. Enjoy the challenge and most of all, have fun and I'm sure you will finish this year.

Two nice shots to start and both are on theme. As for your question, a piece of white card or paper on the left of the items would help to reflect some light back on the subject.

 

[susiejb]

Think the watch edges it for me too Mandy, it’s a super colour.

 

[michael23]

What a very nice lens! I would prefer it if the lens was upright and to be looking at it from a lower angle I do like the watch, a nice splash of colour. The shadow is a bit harsh, I still like the picture though.

 

[HeartandSoul]

Like this Mandy, nice to see another FUji fan. I am in the process of changing all my Canon gear to Fuji.
Must admit I have the 80mm Macro but haven’t really used it yet. Waiting for the right subject.
Like the idea of a reward for completing the 52 think I will do the same

See you have the 80mm lens can you tell me whether yours makes a noise when you move it? Like a clunking sound. Mine does and just wondering whether I need to speak to the shop about it. It is taking photos ok.

 

[chrispp]

See you have the 80mm lens can you tell me whether yours makes a noise when you move it? Like a clunking sound. Mine does and just wondering whether I need to speak to the shop about it. It is taking photos ok.

Hi Mandy, yep mine has the “clunk” sound when not attached to the body. The 80mm has a linear focus mechanism which needs power. When you switch on your camera, power is applied to lens and the focus elements float. Everything’s fine.

 

[Manxmaid]

Hey Mandy, I thought you said you were going to reward yourself when you finished, not at the start! A new camera and a new Macro lens in the first week? Can't wait to see what you buy yourself in week 52

Nice to see the new lens but it probably could have been arranged better so that it didn't overlap with the box, or maybe from a lower angle with shallower DOF - much as you have done for the second image, which works really well. The shadow is good, focus spot on and the blue tones of the watch show up well

 

[HeartandSoul]

Hi Mandy, yep mine has the “clunk” sound when not attached to the body. The 80mm has a linear focus mechanism which needs power. When you switch on your camera, power is applied to lens and the focus elements float. Everything’s fine.

Thanks for your reassuring response. I also put it on the Fuji thread on here and others have said the same.

 

[HeartandSoul]

Hey Mandy, I thought you said you were going to reward yourself when you finished, not at the start! A new camera and a new Macro lens in the first week? Can't wait to see what you buy yourself in week 52

Nice to see the new lens but it probably could have been arranged better so that it didn't overlap with the box, or maybe from a lower angle with shallower DOF - much as you have done for the second image, which works really well. The shadow is good, focus spot on and the blue tones of the watch show up well

Well they have been on the cards for a while now and seeing some of the macro images with the lens just made the decision for me. At the moment I have everything I need ...... the only one Imhave my eye on now is the 100-400 but not sure how much use it would actually get. So I am in no rush. Depends what I decide to photograph this year....

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Hi mandy and good luck with your 2019 challenge, its always nice to add nice new lenses to the collection. Both shots work well for the theme, I much prefer the second image.

 

[Missycat]

Hi Mandy, I'm sure you will have lots of new fans with the Fuji, seems to be all the rage on here It's the watch image for me too. I think maybe a lower angle might have been better for the lens and box. Definitely worth a play with some different angles and positions.

 

[HeartandSoul]

Took a number of photos with different colour backgrounds and decided on the white background as it makes the image look cleaner (no pun intended). Had to crop a little as top lef hand side looked a bit dark. Did a few more tweaks in LR but can't remember what.

Clean....your teeth by Heart&Soul, on Flickr

 

[Lindsay56]

Very good idea right on theme. I bet you were hoping the toothbrush wouldn't fall over and smear the background!

 

[HeartandSoul]

It did a few times.......

 

[BobBCN]

Nice one! I tried the exact same idea, but I wasn't happy with my efforts. Yours is much better!!

 

[LC2]

Simple, to the point, well executed and some nice colour matching (I don't think an orange toothbrush would have worked so well).

 

[Dave70D]

Good shot for clean plain simple and spot on, like the little shadow. Link does not work.

 

[GarethB]

Very cool and simple shot - definitely on point for the theme!
I like the simplicity and composition, nice soft, even lighting with just a hint of graduation top left...draws the eye into the image well.
The colours work well too!

 

[Leebert]

Lovely clean shot and clean subject. Spot on theme on both counts! Love the minimalist nature of it. It really works

 

[rpn]

A simple, clean and theme fitting image.

 

[Manxmaid]

Simple and very effective, Mandy. The white background gives you the clean background you wanted and contrasts nicely with the blue of the brush and toothpaste

 

[seaodyssey]

Hi Mandy

I prefer the watch photo, the colour against the white and the great shadows work very well. The lens photo looks like its on ebay, sorry.
wk2 Clean, a nice Clean and Simple image, better on Flickr, again the colour against the white works well. lots of details can be seen.

Pete

 

[minx]

A clean and simple shot it works well

 

[ross.anderson.58]

Hi,

Of the 2 new shots, I think i like the watch most. Nice colours in the face and the strap.

Clean is a nice simple shot. Good colour in the handle and nice complementing colour in the paste too.

 

[robj20]

Clean. I like the overall cleanliness of the whole image, nice and bright and white background.