My thoughts exactly, even when viewed through the EVF at the time of shooting.Nice catch up Ian.
Colourful, certainly is, it reminds me of the "win-blis" theme, remember that?
Great catch up lately...I'm trying to play catch-up with the comments too!
I really like the shot for rough - wonderful textures and shadows.
Great idea for covered and a cute little model you've got there - I love the idea of you using the cover as a reflector...now my boy's six he's a pretty useful reflector holder, too
i think colourful is the stand out image for me - so vibrant and on theme. I probably would have moved the horizon up or down for the thirds rule, but by placing it where you have I think it makes the shot more about the colour than the landscape.
It is, but the size is a little more obvious than that (was only reversed so the size was legible [emoji6])Er, I don't get it Ian, you'll have to explain the relevance.
Is it taken in a mirror and then reversed?
Thanks very much. It took me a good few attempts as I'm still not overly familiar with the camera, AF settings or the minimum distance the lens will focus at.Very well done Ian, I keep going back to it, there is something compelling about that photo, well lit, good details.
And a new avatar to boot
Errr, thanks Al. I thinkAlthough it an image which frankly has been done to death you have actually done a good job of it, nice black and white too
Great take on the theme Ian. Nice and clean really like the DOF you've used
Thanks guys, much appreciated. It's my second attempt at such a shot having done something similar a few years back with my old D40x. Much happier with it this time aroundNice clean take Ian - mirror shots aren't easy by any means. Yes, I too like the b&w.
It's a slightly tenuous link in all fairness, but my first idea shots were pretty poor and I just wasn't happy with them at all.Ahhh I didn't get the theme link at first, but hey, still love the image, lovely and sharp, great strong tones, and really like the composition along with the DoF too
Indeed. Whilst the bench might be forgotten, those resting in that place certainly haven't been and let's face it that matters the most.I like it, Ian.
How many people have sat on that bench and had a cry for lost friends, raised a smile for the good times they had, or just spent a moment in contemplation.
Cheers.
Indeed. Whilst the bench might be forgotten, those resting in that place certainly haven't been and let's face it that matters the most.
I got chatting to an old guy who'd lost his wife just a year ago and who was tidying her grave and laying fresh flowers. He actually offered to let me photograph him which for a second I thought, "yeah, that'd be a good one!".
I chickened out in the end and thanked him for the offer but it wasn't necessary as well as my thoughts for his comparatively recent loss compared to others there.
Still wondering whether I should have just bloody done it [emoji1]
Cheers!Good choice of subject, I like the forgotten but not forgotten sentiment behind it, nicely done.
Like the bench Ian, definitely looks forgotten with the lichens all over. Must admit I think I would of been exactly the same as you regarding the photo opportunity
Yes, I like the bench too Ian - especially as it's contrasted with that newer model behind as well as all that lichen smothering the surface of the woodwork. Gritty.
Wonderful detaii in this when viewed on flickr - lichen seems to tell a million stories.
Incredible detail lovely B&W conversion very nice indeed
Haha well that's a different take on it certainly. I'd argue that either way it's been forgotten mind youNice entry ... but the B&W makes it look like bird s*** . What about us all getting down there and cleaning it up.
Hi Ian... nice subject for the theme and it doesn't matter that it's been a popular choice as it's your interpretation and spot of the picture.
Processing is good and works well for this, the DOF choice is good and composition works. It's just a shame you missed focus.
Sorry, that's a complete lie, but I couldn't resist trying to wind you up Nicely done with your new lens!