weekly Leebert's 2015 52 - Week 52 - Christmas.

LC2 · 14 Nov 2015

Thanks for explaining how it's done.
Something I'd like to try but didn't really understand how.

Leebert · 14 Nov 2015

You're welcome.
The flash I have is a Yongnuo YN-560 III. There is also a Neewer NW-985N which is similar. Both get good reviews. They are around £40 to £45 on eBay.

Allan.H · 14 Nov 2015

hi, nicely executed and lit, only crit is i would like to see a little more space round it seems a little cramped

susiejb · 14 Nov 2015

Hi Lee ....well done with that one ...I do agree with Allan that a bit more space around the glass would be good, but well done in catching the droplet like that, an excellent choice for the theme.

d00d · 14 Nov 2015

Hi Lee

I really like the assorted colours in your first seasonal shot, not sure about the crop tho, think I'd rather see that sky in the corner, and you could change the colour.

Shimmer sure was a tricky theme, and that just passes as a shimmer.

Elements 1 & 2 ... both technically good.

Full is very nicely done and your methods intriguing.

Carl Ayling · 14 Nov 2015

Hi Lee. Brilliantly done for Full - great image and so nicely captured :clap:

. Thanks for the write up too - may give that a try sometime.

rpn · 14 Nov 2015

Well done on the water drop shot and perfectly timed too.

I tried water drops once before but no luck with capturing any half decent drops.

XenosElaine · 15 Nov 2015

Wow! You've captured that drop absolutely perfectly. I have to say that I find the rather elaborate base of the glass slightly distracting from the main event and would have chosen a plainer one, but that's probably just a matter of personal taste. Otherwise a great shot :clap:

Leebert · 15 Nov 2015

alsjazzera said:
hi, nicely executed and lit, only crit is i would like to see a little more space round it seems a little cramped

Thanks for your comment. Now you mention it, it does look a touch tight.

susiejb said:
Hi Lee ....well done with that one ...I do agree with Allan that a bit more space around the glass would be good, but well done in catching the droplet like that, an excellent choice for the theme.

Thank you Susie.

d00d said:
Hi Lee

I really like the assorted colours in your first seasonal shot, not sure about the crop tho, think I'd rather see that sky in the corner, and you could change the colour.

Shimmer sure was a tricky theme, and that just passes as a shimmer.

Elements 1 & 2 ... both technically good.

Full is very nicely done and your methods intriguing.

Thank you for your comments.

Carl Ayling said:
Hi Lee. Brilliantly done for Full - great image and so nicely captured . Thanks for the write up too - may give that a try sometime.

Thanks Carl. It was your full shot that gave me inspiration so thank you

rpn said:
Well done on the water drop shot and perfectly timed too.

I tried water drops once before but no luck with capturing any half decent drops.

Thanks. It does take a bit of perseverance that's for sure.

XenosElaine said:
Wow! You've captured that drop absolutely perfectly. I have to say that I find the rather elaborate base of the glass slightly distracting from the main event and would have chosen a plainer one, but that's probably just a matter of personal taste. Otherwise a great shot

Thanks Elaine. It's actually the material of the cloth backdrop coming through as it had become a bit wet against the base of the glass.

Leebert · 15 Nov 2015

Now on to Week 46 - Habit...

It's not a habit... I'm definitely not addicted. Nope - I could give up anytime if I wanted to...

TP 2015 52. Week 46 - Habit. by Lee Francis, on Flickr

It's a bit of a rough and ready grab shot before work kicks off and I forget I've even got a camera!

I suspect this maybe a bit of a Marmite shot... :coat:

Thanks for looking

LC2 · 15 Nov 2015

Some people will love it, haters will hate.

Sorry, I'll :coat:

Carl Ayling · 15 Nov 2015

Wow! Didn't realise there were so many ... correction, any ....varieties of Marmite - thought it was one flavour serves all !?! It's been years but enjoyed a hot cuppa especially in winter. Great focus and colour.

rpn · 15 Nov 2015

I always thought there's only one variety. Good idea but not sure about the different level of the jars though.

Dark Knight · 15 Nov 2015

Well it is certainly a hell of a collection, not so keen on the set-up, but well exposed and good colours, love marmite by the way, especially on burn't toast

Allan.H · 16 Nov 2015

Hi, you are definitely the first person i know who has a Marmite collection, can't stand the stuff myself

it's certainly opened my eyes

susiejb · 16 Nov 2015

Hi Lee ....I love those Marmite jars ...we always have one in the cupboard but I've never seen any of those before. Excellent choice for the topic and I like the arrangement, but I think the background just doesn't give them the lift they deserve, I think they should jump off the page but somehow they don't

Cobra · 16 Nov 2015

I never knew there were so many types either, and I like Marmite.
I quite like the way you have arranged the jars TBH

It but it still makes it a Marmite image though

( sorry

)

d00d · 17 Nov 2015

I lurve Marmite ... but disappointed to learn there is a whole new world of gimmicky trickery out there.

Marmite is spot on topic for the Habit theme as far as I'm concerned.

I had briefly thought about a pic of more Marmite on the outside of the jar than the on inside - Ms d00d's speciality - but decided otherwise.

Nice arrangement Lee.

posiview · 19 Nov 2015

Bloody 'ate marmite

On theme....for you...and interesting composition.

Never thought here were so many variations.

Cheers.

Brian_of_Bozeat · 20 Nov 2015

Nice set. I never knew they existed either.

I like the arrangement, Shame about the carpet.

Leebert · 20 Nov 2015

LC2 said:
Some people will love it, haters will hate.

Sorry, I'll

Lol! The first of many "Marmite" comments

Thanks for dropping in.

Carl Ayling said:
Wow! Didn't realise there were so many ... correction, any ....varieties of Marmite - thought it was one flavour serves all !?! It's been years but enjoyed a hot cuppa especially in winter. Great focus and colour.

I've missed a couple too. Guinness and a limited edition for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Thanks

rpn said:
I always thought there's only one variety. Good idea but not sure about the different level of the jars though.

Thanks. It was always going to be a 'black and white' style of photo with no in-between.

Dark Knight said:
Well it is certainly a hell of a collection, not so keen on the set-up, but well exposed and good colours, love marmite by the way, especially on burn't toast

Thanks for dropping by DK.

alsjazzera said:
Hi, you are definitely the first person i know who has a Marmite collection, can't stand the stuff myself

it's certainly opened my eyes

susiejb said:
Hi Lee ....I love those Marmite jars ...we always have one in the cupboard but I've never seen any of those before. Excellent choice for the topic and I like the arrangement, but I think the background just doesn't give them the lift they deserve, I think they should jump off the page but somehow they don't

Thanks. Looking back, the carpet tile was a bit of a no no. A re-shoot is required but on a different BG me thinks...

Cobra said:
I never knew there were so many types either, and I like Marmite.
I quite like the way you have arranged the jars TBH

It but it still makes it a Marmite image though ( sorry )

It is the food of Kings (and certain snakes it seems). Thanks Mr Cobra

d00d said:
I lurve Marmite ... but disappointed to learn there is a whole new world of gimmicky trickery out there.

Marmite is spot on topic for the Habit theme as far as I'm concerned.

I had briefly thought about a pic of more Marmite on the outside of the jar than the on inside - Ms d00d's speciality - but decided otherwise.

Nice arrangement Lee.

Thank you for your comments. Sunday morning isn't complete if there isn't toast crumbs and Marmite everywhere

posiview said:
Bloody 'ate marmite

On theme....for you...and interesting composition.

Never thought here were so many variations.

Cheers.

Thanks

Brian_of_Bozeat said:
Nice set. I never knew they existed either.

I like the arrangement, Shame about the carpet.

Sorry 'bout the carpet tile. I'll be fixing that in a later shot I think. Thanks for dropping by

Leebert · 21 Nov 2015

A bit of a shoehorn or two for week 47 - Covered...

We had about 8 or 9 flakes of snow here so I rushed out to the garden to capture a shot for "covered". I'm pretty sure the rules don't mention how much covering is required to be classed as "covered"

TP 2015 52. Week 47 - Covered - 1. by Lee Francis, on Flickr

TP 2015 52. Week 47 - Covered - 2. by Lee Francis, on Flickr

Cobra · 21 Nov 2015

Leebert said:
We had about 8 or 9 flakes of snow here

Very fortuitous

Leebert said:
I'm pretty sure the rules don't mention how much covering is required

and "a covering" is "a covering"

Blush · 21 Nov 2015

The first one did it for me

I like the contrast between the reddish plant thingy and the white snow :clap:

The second shot for me is okay but it's just too wallpaper-y so there's nothing special

Brian_of_Bozeat · 21 Nov 2015

That was quick.

Not the most exciting landscapes I've ever seen but the first one does (just about) fit the theme.

You can have the rest of the week off now.

Allan.H · 21 Nov 2015

Dark Knight · 21 Nov 2015

They work for me Lee, but I actually really like the simplicity of the second image, the crisp white against the bright green grass, nice

d00d · 21 Nov 2015

Hi Lee

Covered #2 is pretty but I'd much prefer the focus point at the fore.

susiejb · 21 Nov 2015

Hi Lee , I like them both and am very envious of anyone who gets snow because we very rarely have snow where I live in Cornwall. The first has that real wintery feel, but I think the second one is my favourite, it looks good on Flickr against the plain black, I think the opposite to d00d, I think it's really nicely focused

LC2 · 22 Nov 2015

#1 for me Lee, it had more going on than #2 and I prefer the focus at the front.
Lucky bu**er getting snow on queue for the topic.

sirch · 22 Nov 2015

Like the first but prefer the simplicity of the second one.

Carl Ayling · 22 Nov 2015

Wondered why nobody had posted a snow covering. Thankfully not had much in the way of the white stuff down this way. I, like @sirch, prefer #2 for it's simplicity in terms of composition and colour.

posiview · 23 Nov 2015

Very serendipitous?

I can't wait for more snow

Cheers.

Bruja · 24 Nov 2015

Definitely a Marmite shot It might be a quick 'grab shot' but fits the theme

I prefer the second Covered shot. It's crisp and clean and the WB is spot on

rpn · 25 Nov 2015

Quite like both shots and on theme too.

Leebert · 29 Nov 2015

Cobra said:
Very fortuitous

and "a covering" is "a covering"

Thanks Mr Snakey. I wouldn't want to wear the TP shoehorn out now would I?

Blush said:
The first one did it for me I like the contrast between the reddish plant thingy and the white snow

The second shot for me is okay but it's just too wallpaper-y so there's nothing special

Thank you. The plant is a Sedum. Also known as an Ice plant so another tenuous link to snow there.

Brian_of_Bozeat said:
That was quick.

Not the most exciting landscapes I've ever seen but the first one does (just about) fit the theme.

You can have the rest of the week off now.

alsjazzera said:

Thanks

Dark Knight said:
They work for me Lee, but I actually really like the simplicity of the second image, the crisp white against the bright green grass, nice

The second shot is my preference too if I'm honest

d00d said:
Hi Lee

Covered #2 is pretty but I'd much prefer the focus point at the fore.

Having played with a few different crops, I think I see what you mean but I like several different ones for different reasons. Thanks.

susiejb said:
Hi Lee , I like them both and am very envious of anyone who gets snow because we very rarely have snow where I live in Cornwall. The first has that real wintery feel, but I think the second one is my favourite, it looks good on Flickr against the plain black, I think the opposite to d00d, I think it's really nicely focused

Thank you Susie

LC2 said:
#1 for me Lee, it had more going on than #2 and I prefer the focus at the front.
Lucky bu**er getting snow on queue for the topic.

Thanks. As someone said to me once... The more photos I take, the luckier I get

sirch said:
Like the first but prefer the simplicity of the second one.

Thank you. I prefer it too. Less is more sometimes.

Carl Ayling said:
Wondered why nobody had posted a snow covering. Thankfully not had much in the way of the white stuff down this way. I, like @sirch, prefer #2 for it's simplicity in terms of composition and colour.

Thanks

posiview said:
Very serendipitous?

I can't wait for more snow

Cheers.

I want more snow too. I have individual snowflake photo plans involving reversed lenses

Bruja said:
Definitely a Marmite shot It might be a quick 'grab shot' but fits the theme

I prefer the second Covered shot. It's crisp and clean and the WB is spot on

Thanks Madam Jill

rpn said:
Quite like both shots and on theme too.

Thank you.

Cobra · 29 Nov 2015

Leebert said:
hanks Mr Snakey. I wouldn't want to wear the TP shoehorn out now would I?

I seem to be getting something of a reputation around these parts

Leebert · 29 Nov 2015

A threesome for "connected" from me. An experiment with macro and multiple OCF.

Connected by Lee Francis, on Flickr

Connected_2 by Lee Francis, on Flickr

Connected_3 by Lee Francis, on Flickr

Cobra · 29 Nov 2015

Nice use of macro & OCF Lee

sirch · 29 Nov 2015

Interesting circuit boards,TV? The multiple OCF did the trick

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