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I like the contrast between the different train technologies. Steam trains seem more pleasing to the eye!
I like the contrast between the different train technologies. Steam trains seem more pleasing to the eye!
Hi Sue,
Your shot in York is very atmospheric. Maybe I would have preferred more lights reflected in the wet street, but good take on the theme.
Catching 2 completely different types of train makes a rather interesting photo. Plenty going on and colourful. I like it
Jenny
York is a great place to grab some quaint street shot isn't it. I like this and would love to see it as a mono too as i think it would suit it. I like Phils suggestion of photoshopping a cloud in but im not sure how you do it.
Trains is a nice shot too, did you get a closer one of the driver leaning out of the big yellow one?
Urban is lovely - it feels a bit like a Christmas card. The figures well placed (did you tell them where to stand? ) and the colours are harmonious. Personally I am not too bothered about the sky, and the noise is barely visible on my CRT monitor.
Train: great contrast of colours and styles. Makes me think of some of those Thomas the Tank Engine illustrations. Did you know that they were both going to be there or were you just amazingly lucky?
Sue, love the york scene, I could picture... you know what I mean, the sounds and feel of the place from it.
The train shot is very nice, the skies were a pain for you, but the trains have come out great. Nice contrast between the old and the less old.
Sounds just like Yorkshire when I went up there on Holiday...
Hi Sue. I've just been catching up on this thread and I have to say that your photography has come on in leaps and bounds since we last messaged each other here in TP (I remember your advice regarding skyscape photography)!
There are some great photos in here, the "homesick" one is just so spot on, and I'm not even into people photography!
Keep up the good work!
Urban: Lovely shot Sue. The 'warmth' of the shop lights on the wet pavement make this a great shot.
Train(s): Another nice shot Sue, does it need just a tiny straighten though?
URBAN: nice image, you captured the feel of the day - everyone in their own worlds
only crit (and not your fault at all) is the banner - ye olde starre inne, kind of cuts the image in half
TRAIN: great contrast in the two train here, not sure if the horizon is out or just the banking of the station?! - The smoke from the other train really adds a nice feel to the shot - did you consider B&W?
I like the urban photo Sue.
Nice light and the buildings look quaint.
A lovely candid photograph Sue. Lots of detail in there that keeps the viewers attention looking around the image. It makes me wonder what the lady on the far end of the bench is thinking too. I like the feel of the image, the slightly desaturated look to it works for me. On theme on a few levels, well done. Iain
Fits the theme twice over, well caught. Your pigeons move much slower than the ducks I tried to take!
Another great spot Sue.
I think you've really found your niche with these candids.
The composition is absolutely spot on. I really like the way that you've used all of the frame to fit everything in, and there's a strong diagonal element to it. My only criticism is that I would have liked the girl in the middle's face to be sharper - not sure if it's slightly missed focus or if there's a bit of motion blur there.
I like the image. As others have mentioned the composition is strong and interesting.
As for softness, I think the focus point is incorrect rather than camera shake. Ideally I'd go for over 1/250s to avoid subject movement, but here it is the rear wall that is the sharpest point as opposed to softness throughout.
Phil
Excellent choice for the theme and a good candid, excellent framing Sue. I think Phil has nailed the soft look to it, but I did think it was a little motion blur on the people.
Well done you Sue on getting out and finding a photograph for this weeks theme, especially so if you haven't felt quite up to it.
This image is certainly on theme, with the gent surrounded by his faithful friends. I like the side lighting on this, the early sun gives the photograph a lovely warm feel, even though it is obviously a bit chilly seeing the breath of the dog in the air. I like it, and I am sure the fella would like it too. Iain
Love the lighting.
I like this Sue, it shows a good alternative of the word faith. As i was scrolling down i settled on the shot without the man's face just above his waist, i think this looks good too as it puts more focus on the dog looking up and therefore highlights the faith bit more, maybe a crop in this way would look good. Its a bit noisy but forgiven probably to get a decent shutter speed with dogs. Lovely lighting at this time in the morning.
I hope you're feeling better Sue :hugs:
And even unwell, you've done it again! Week after week you come up with some great takes on the theme - this is another interpretation that I would never have thought of.
Subject matter aside, there's a lot to like within the image too. The frost on the grass and the breath and the cold morning air give a great atmosphere and I love the quality of the early morning sun that you've caught.
Another really well spotted shot.
Technically it's not quite there for me, but that's not stopping me from liking it.
IMO the most important aspect of photography is light & I love the lighting on the dogs in this photo.
I actually think there's a cracking shot to be had by cropping hard around the two dogs on the right hand side. The noise may limit the final quality, but the lighting makes it worth ago.
As a whole shot - it is an interesting take on the theme and a pleasant portrait although compositionally not helped by the wall and poster in the background.
Phil
Share: this works on so many levels. I love the different expressions and poses, and the way that although they are sharing a bench they also seem to be studiously ignoring each other. The composition is excellent - a shame you have missed the focus slightly but it is not enough to worry me.
Thank you. I am working on my focusing but it is difficult when taking candids. I thought they were an interesting group too.
Faith: I love this - a really appealing image with gorgeous lighting. Good for you for going out when you are not well - hope you are feeling better soon.
A creative and well executed take on this weeks theme Sue. This would work well as a greeting card. It is nicely framed too. from me. Iain
love the colours and the shape, for some reason it reminds me of a box of chocolates.
I like this, Sue. The off-centre composition works well & would perhaps be even stronger without the text.
The distortion works really well - I wonder if I'd have prefered the the leaf on the far left to be less chunky? Not sure - but would be being picky on a strong shot anyway!
Phil