HelenC's 52 for 2020: Week 52 - Decorate and finished..

Tiny and Snappers choice, all 3 images are very nice (but i'm a sucker for a mono seascape ;) ) Nicely done
 
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Love the clouds/sky and that slight reflection. I wonder if the wall is a little dark? But as you may have guessed, I'm no landscape photographer, so just ignore me if you think I'm talking rubbish ;)
 
Phil S said:
Tiny works well and the moody lighthouse is great.
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FlyPhot said:
Tiny and Snappers choice, all 3 images are very nice (but i'm a sucker for a mono seascape ;) ) Nicely done
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Thanks for your comments.

Nostromo said:
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Love the clouds/sky and that slight reflection. I wonder if the wall is a little dark? But as you may have guessed, I'm no landscape photographer, so just ignore me if you think I'm talking rubbish ;)
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Thanks Dominic.. looking at it again it you are right, it is a little dark. I didn't do too much processing on it so may have another look when I have time.
 
I really don't know where this week has gone. Suddenly it's Thursday and despite the new camera I have hardly been out.

Frustratingly I am still waiting for the EF adapter so I can use my lenses on the new R6 body. Canon are offering this free with purchase but my application is still "being processed". Equally the L-plate for the R6 isn't available yet... on back order. So the only lens I have is the RF 24-105 STM which I ordered with the camera to keep my going while my 24-105L goes for repair as its been playing up for a while. I have to say for a "cheap" lens the results aren't too bad. I stumbled across a field of sunflowers last weekend - this was taken in low light with quite a stiff breeze - 1/60 and hand held so the IBIS works pretty well. I love the central texture of these flowers.


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Nice shot, plenty of texture and detail there. The new R6 looks to be working well.
 
HelenC said:
Frustratingly I am still waiting for the EF adapter
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Frustrating indeed Helen! I hope it all comes good very soon :)
Lovely detailed sunflower nonetheless (y)
 
But at least you have something...
My 5d3 and 24-70L mk2 went in for repair just as lockdown was announced.
Didn't get them back for 3 months.
Fortunately little in the way of togging went on for those 3 months, and I had my Fujis for the stuff that did :)

Anyway... Liking the vibrancy of the yellow. Not going to mention the nasty bug thing ;)
 
Long time since I visited I have had a look back and love your very cute Lamb, and your night sky, I wish I could see that many stars from my back garden. The I like your floral shot in fact a flower that seems to thrive on neglect is one I could manage. I like your Barley shot the movement of the barley looks like brush strokes. I like your lighthouse and windmill too. The tranquility rose is beautiful and the sunflower vibrant. I must stop by more often
 
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Feeling completely uninspired this week and in limbo with my kit until I get the Canon EF-R adapter which they tell me will be here in the next 42 days!! A brief stop at Snape Maltings in bad light but at least there was some activity on the river..


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mdpF2 said:
Nice shot, plenty of texture and detail there. The new R6 looks to be working well.
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Cobra said:
Frustrating indeed Helen! I hope it all comes good very soon :)
Lovely detailed sunflower nonetheless (y)
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Shugpug said:
Lovely composition with that bee on the flower - especially with its complimenting colours. Hope your adapter arrives soon.
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seaodyssey said:
Hi Helen
Nice colours and the bee looks like he is enjoying a good meal.
Pete
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Nostromo said:
Good textures, with the added benefit of a bumble Bee.
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Thanks for dropping by folks. I am learning the art of patience - sort of ;)
 
LC2 said:
But at least you have something...
My 5d3 and 24-70L mk2 went in for repair just as lockdown was announced.
Didn't get them back for 3 months.
Fortunately little in the way of togging went on for those 3 months, and I had my Fujis for the stuff that did :)

Anyway... Liking the vibrancy of the yellow. Not going to mention the nasty bug thing ;)
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Thanks Tim.. my 24-105L needs a repair.. hope it will be quicker than that.
 
Nice interesting image Helen.
It looks nice and peaceful there :)



HelenC said:
will be here in the next 42 days!!
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That's outrageous :(
 
Sailing on a river sounds like a challenging activity - at least to get back to the starting point.

Lovely composition and place to view the sailing from. Hope the delivery estimate was pessimistic...
 
Texture: I like the textures of the sunflower, you've captured the centre really well. The bee just adds to the pic.
Activity: Looks like a great place to go sailing and I like the composition.
 
I'd read about and seen images of this place but when I went to investigate its now not easy to get a shot. It's a private residence and trees have grown up all around it. I couldn't get a shot of the rear without crawling into their garden. So not a technically lovely shot but I thought I'd post as it is quite interesting.


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Looks like a normal church...

From the rear (had to find a t'internet version)..

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I am surrounded by trees and have large tracts of forest/heather within a few miles so autumn should be a doddle, right? It has rained every day here since last Friday and in the occasional non-precipitation moments it has been blanket grey... photos of beautiful autumn colour bathed in soft sunlight - zilch!
In desperation yesterday managed to walk up the road and get a shot of the beautiful sweet chestnut trees that line the road.. Not quite what I wanted and not quite sharp as it was windy and had the ISO set low!


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Nice one Helen and very Autumnal :)
 
That's nice and sharp, great colours.

My little dog hates them, they get caught in his fur, that how I found my shot this morning.

Pete
 
I agree with all the above, it works for me.
Its not quite autumn here so its been a bit difficult as you say. I think the theme came a little to early
 
The sunflower - really nice image, reat detail and lovely rich colours and nice to catch the bee at work too.
Activity - Looks like difficult conditions in that flat grey light, the image gives the impresion that it wasn't the warmest of days - them ticked
The tower - i'd agree that it's an interesting image although is it a little skewed or does the tower lean?
Autumn - perfect subject for the theme, lovely colours and nicely sharp.
 
HelenC said:
It has rained every day here since last Friday
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Same here Helen, and it hasn't quit either :(

Nicely done though, sweet chestnuts certainly are a feature of Autumn (y)
 
-Oy- said:
Nice one Helen and very Autumnal :)
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Bebop said:
Lovely autumn shot. You've captured the textures beautifully.
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seaodyssey said:
That's nice and sharp, great colours.
My little dog hates them, they get caught in his fur, that how I found my shot this morning.
Pete
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Allan.H said:
I agree with all the above, it works for me.
Its not quite autumn here so its been a bit difficult as you say. I think the theme came a little to early
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FlyPhot said:
The sunflower - really nice image, reat detail and lovely rich colours and nice to catch the bee at work too.
Activity - Looks like difficult conditions in that flat grey light, the image gives the impresion that it wasn't the warmest of days - them ticked
The tower - i'd agree that it's an interesting image although is it a little skewed or does the tower lean?
Autumn - perfect subject for the theme, lovely colours and nicely sharp.
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Thanks for dropping by and for the feedback.
 
Autumn
Nout wrong with that.

Wet
Looks good, nice light, shade and textures.
 
Helen, I am in awe of your Autumn shot, was this handheld? I tried getting some shots like this but it just didn't work. The composition and textures are brilliant.

I love your depiction of "Wet", a friend of mine always comments on a lot of my photos being monochrome, moody and minimalistic... but I love this style of shot and it certainly captures the essence in this shot of yours.
 
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