weekly Hertsmans 52 for 2017 Rustic,Festive, weather added-and DONE !

granddad john said:
Agriculture bang on theme Mark; colours all seem a bit muted or a lack of contrast though.
Great capture of the weasel. Beautiful creature and graceful in a deadly sort of way.:cool:
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Thanks John, and I agree on the agric pic


Allan.H said:
Agriculture is a good idea but not really sure it works as it stands, but I really don't know what you could do, sorry
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100% agree Allan. Ive had another play, but its still really flat..

Nostromo said:
I think agriculture work quite well really. Lighting wise it looks a bit flat, but i like the concept. Not everything has to be tractors and combines :)
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Exactly !

posiview said:
Graceful, indeed, I really live how they weave through the undergrowth. Mean little critters as well :)

Cheers.
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Cheers Andy

Dave70D said:
My choice of the two has to be the crazy critter, lovely little things, so well spotted :)
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Ta !
 
Agriculture ... clever one for the theme, nicely set up on well-used chopping board.

Graceful ... good detail on the focus point, well caught.
 
d00d said:
Agriculture ... clever one for the theme, nicely set up on well-used chopping board.

Graceful ... good detail on the focus point, well caught.
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Thanks Dood, I do try and avoid cliches wherever possible..... :)
 
I did think of Fruit Pastilles too, nicely done love the colours in it
 
Hi Mark...heading in for a big catch up!
I really like the crops for pleasure and tiny - It's great the way that many heads on the 52 canhelp us see what we've missed. Excellent panning skills on the bike :)
Face - I love this - a really classic shot and beautifully lit to avoid reflections and harsh highlights.
Agriculture - really like the thinking behind this and the textures in the chopping board, but maybe not the stain - it's a bit distracting I think. I'm forever cloning out felt tip pen and food stains when I use our coffee table or chopping boards for a shot!
Graceful - lovely focus on that bright eye.
Fruit - nice colourful frame filling shot and spot on dof for me - what's not to like?!
 
Ha! ... great idea. And filling the frame nicely.
 
Hi Mark, a bit of a catch-up from me as I fell behind for a while.

Face is a classy, simple shot that meets the theme perfectly. Lighting is well controlled and I think your choice of focus point works well.
Agriculture - nice to see something different and I think you've done well; I like the subtle, natural tones too.
Graceful - they certainly can move like liquid so this is a fitting choice for the theme and I like the details you have captured in the face and coat.
Fruit - great idea - well done :clap: Super colours and details, and you made the right choice to get in close and fill the frame. I bet they tasted good afterwards, too :)
 
Dave70D said:
Fruit is a good clear colourful shot Mark, like the tight shot too :)
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Thanks Dave

Allan.H said:
I did think of Fruit Pastilles too, nicely done love the colours in it
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2 whole packets, and ONLY one Green one.....

rpn said:
Like the idea, bet you enjoyed the props after too. :)
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yep

Emja said:
Hi Mark...heading in for a big catch up!
I really like the crops for pleasure and tiny - It's great the way that many heads on the 52 canhelp us see what we've missed. Excellent panning skills on the bike :)
Face - I love this - a really classic shot and beautifully lit to avoid reflections and harsh highlights.
Agriculture - really like the thinking behind this and the textures in the chopping board, but maybe not the stain - it's a bit distracting I think. I'm forever cloning out felt tip pen and food stains when I use our coffee table or chopping boards for a shot!
Graceful - lovely focus on that bright eye.
Fruit - nice colourful frame filling shot and spot on dof for me - what's not to like?!
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Thanks Em - Face is a fave of mine, whilst Agric didnt quite work for me,and Fruit was an instant idea that worked well.

d00d said:
Ha! ... great idea. And filling the frame nicely.
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Cheers

Manxmaid said:
Hi Mark, a bit of a catch-up from me as I fell behind for a while.

Face is a classy, simple shot that meets the theme perfectly. Lighting is well controlled and I think your choice of focus point works well.
Agriculture - nice to see something different and I think you've done well; I like the subtle, natural tones too.
Graceful - they certainly can move like liquid so this is a fitting choice for the theme and I like the details you have captured in the face and coat.
Fruit - great idea - well done :clap: Super colours and details, and you made the right choice to get in close and fill the frame. I bet they tasted good afterwards, too :)
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Thanks for input, its always nice to receive...
 
I just love the fruit pastel photo and what a great idea with a splendid product to nibble on when finished with !!! - real nice sugary detail, nom nom nom :)

I also like the Lotus image for vehicle, though the little white patch bugs me a tad on the bottom, the rest is a nice dark look that suits the sporty car... cool (y)
 
Dave70D said:
I love this vehicle shot Mark, think it is one of my favourite ones this week. Love the colours and how they go together and a great BG to set it off well (y)
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Thanks Dave, glad you like it....

Dark Knight said:
I just love the fruit pastel photo and what a great idea with a splendid product to nibble on when finished with !!! - real nice sugary detail, nom nom nom :)

I also like the Lotus image for vehicle, though the little white patch bugs me a tad on the bottom, the rest is a nice dark look that suits the sporty car... cool (y)
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Dammn you lot are hard to please..... ;) (I still havnt got the habit of perimeter patrol sorted !)
Have an edit....

Vehicle3 by Mark P, on Flickr
 
Good idea when the weather isn't cooperating, Mark. I didn't notice that little white bit until DK pointed it out but the edit gets rid of it nicely! The bright colours of the car stand out well against the dark background and I like the little points of light in the lights, wing mirror and rear wheel.
 
Fruit - good take on the theme, nice close up view filling the frame (y)
Vehicle - nice lighting on most of the model but the top half looks a little dark, could just be my screen though.
 
If you've never tried it, shiny stuff is a nightmare to shoot nicely, and I know this isnt that great tbh....

My other idea was a piece of cake - any idea how hard it is to make that look interesting ?!?

Piece of Jewellery.....

Piece (1 of 1) by Mark P, on Flickr
 
Good take on the theme, well lit and a nice colourful piece of jewellery.
 
Totally agree with you about shiny stuff, i was trying dropping fruit into a glass of water the other day, i found it really quite hard to light.

I really like the vividness of this blue jewel on the black bg.
 
You did well - the highlights must have been a nightmare! I love the blue on black too. It might have been nice to see it more symmetrical, perhaps with the chain going from corner to corner, or at least to the same height on both sides, and the pendant central. But I know all this is easier said than done in set up shots!
 
That's OK, it is a nightmare to light but you have done alright, I think Emma's point about the chain is correct, product photography is a pain but with a little patience
 
wasn't sure about the car at first, harsh light and shadows .... but it's a grower.

As for shiny things, I tend to avoid them. I think you've done well with Piece. Interesting compo too.
 
Hi Mark,
I'm not seeing the Agriculture & Graceful shots on the main page or your thread (I can when I click through to flickr thugh).
Agriculture - Very different take on the theme to the others I've seen so far, but spot on. Great textures and a well told story.
Graceful - Bang on with the focus there, which can't have been easy as those little buggers are quite lively.
Fruit - Another alternative take on the theme. Clever. Nicely done and the complimentary colours of the green and orange pastels draw the eye.
Vehicle - I actually like the semi lo-key feel to most of the shot. The re-edit deals with Dean's comment, which to be fair was about the only thing that could be picked up on, hence pointing to the fact that it is a really good image.
Piece - Nicel control of the lighting, I really like the colour, but those to oof white bits at the bottom detract.
I think I would have gone for a deeper DoF to keep more in focus.
 
Dave70D said:
Piece of jewellery and cake is damn hard to get right so agree. On the jewellery shot, I like the bg as it really does enhance the piece well :)
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sirch said:
Good take on the theme, well lit and a nice colourful piece of jewellery.
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Thanks guys



Nostromo said:
Totally agree with you about shiny stuff, i was trying dropping fruit into a glass of water the other day, i found it really quite hard to light.

I really like the vividness of this blue jewel on the black bg.
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Cheers

Emja said:
You did well - the highlights must have been a nightmare! I love the blue on black too. It might have been nice to see it more symmetrical, perhaps with the chain going from corner to corner, or at least to the same height on both sides, and the pendant central. But I know all this is easier said than done in set up shots!
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Allan.H said:
That's OK, it is a nightmare to light but you have done alright, I think Emma's point about the chain is correct, product photography is a pain but with a little patience
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Agree about the symmetry, this Topaz is on a "wire" rather than a soft linked chain so it doesnt sit nicely....

d00d said:
wasn't sure about the car at first, harsh light and shadows .... but it's a grower.

As for shiny things, I tend to avoid them. I think you've done well with Piece. Interesting compo too.
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Thanks D

LC2 said:
Hi Mark,
I'm not seeing the Agriculture & Graceful shots on the main page or your thread (I can when I click through to flickr thugh).
Agriculture - Very different take on the theme to the others I've seen so far, but spot on. Great textures and a well told story.
Graceful - Bang on with the focus there, which can't have been easy as those little buggers are quite lively.
Fruit - Another alternative take on the theme. Clever. Nicely done and the complimentary colours of the green and orange pastels draw the eye.
Vehicle - I actually like the semi lo-key feel to most of the shot. The re-edit deals with Dean's comment, which to be fair was about the only thing that could be picked up on, hence pointing to the fact that it is a really good image.
Piece - Nicel control of the lighting, I really like the colour, but those to oof white bits at the bottom detract.
I think I would have gone for a deeper DoF to keep more in focus.
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Lots here, so thanks Tim.
I always try quite hard to be left of centre and not shoot the obvious. Im a bit of a contrary git at the best of times, so sticking to rules/guidelines isnt in my DNA..... ;)


susiejb said:
You've done really well with that jewellery Mark, shiny things are a pain to get right, beautiful colour in the stone, personally I like the composition, I think it works really well.
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Thanks Susie, glad you liked it.
 
I think it has legs but still needs a little work, not sure what I would do to be honest but after that many takes I'd perhaps move on
 
Hmm, I admire your intent and effort but I'm not convinced, sorry.
 
I agree with all of of the above.
I'll have a play tonight and see if I can get it where I want it ,was short on time last night.
 
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