Hi Nick,
curves, nice shape, I would prefer a tighter crop on this, b+w would work nice, a shame your camera battery was dead.
you, B+w was a good choice for it, though a grittier conversion would also suit the vulnerable theme, I like the square crop, just wonder if you should have your right side in the frame too.
arch, Nicely lit,not always easy using a phone led. Would prefer the 3rd arch to be in line with the others.
Curves - nice light emphasises the curves well.
You - I like the framing and the thoughtful expression with your body against the hard brickwork
Arch, I find the bright line at the back too bright but it is nicely composed and a good job for a phone photo
Three very good shots and on theme Nick, You is one hell of a cracking shot, raw, alone scared and vulnerable look makes it a great shot
Curves: good work for a spur of the moment shot with a phone Mark. Would B&W have eased the slightly distractng background?
You: striking pose. Not sure I'd call it vulnerable, your gaze is too direct! Great shot nonetheless
Arches are terrific. I like the offset one, though the light is a bit burnt out.
Great set
Curve; a lovely shape staircase. Agree with Michael about tighter crop and b&w conversion.
You; a thought-provoking shot. The tight crop and b&w treatment work nicely for the scene.
Arch; like the way you've arranged the blocks, the colours are pleasing too. At first, I wasn't too keen on the strip light but on closer look, it actually adds interest and casts nice shadows.
OOooooo cool curve that Nick !!! cropped to a its best possibilities too imho, may be a phone shot but hey needs must and box ticked
You - Now that is a cracking portrait, excellent eyes real good detail and liking the brickwork background, for a bit of an afterthought outcome I like it a lot, and can agree having done a few close up ones like this it is very hard to get right in just a couple of shots unless you are in a studio or have a stand in to set focus on
Occupational - "Watch this space, this is the only one I haven't done! I've never posted out of order before but..." Oh you devil
Arch - another cracker, a cool idea and a super prop, nice dark background setting off the colours, also liking the glint/strip of light and cool reflections too
Hi Nick, well done on your catch-up and I'm glad you've decided to continue.
Those are three strong images - I like the shapes and shadows in Curves and can see why you decided to go with the phone shot rather than go without. You is a brave selfie and does give a sense of vulnerability with your expression and the bare skin set against the brick wall. The crop works well too and gives it an edgy feel Arch is an immediate contrast because of the warm colours and soft shapes, and they sit well against the dark background.
Looking further back I missed Piece, which works really well - the low perspective and narrow DOF isolate the king well against the rest of the pieces
Well done for the big catch up. Really like "You", I think a little bit of added grain would give a bit more atmosphere.
Hi Nick ...super curvy staircase there, and I like your Arches too simple but effective, but the top one for me is your choice for You, I really like it, perfect in the b&w, the expression, the eye contact, the setting ...spot on for me
Great catchup, I really like your graceful and the hub cap picture. Also your piece shot, lovely composition.
Like the Ferraris Nick, with the dials in view along with the badge on the wheel makes for a nice composition. Nice colourful picture for occupation too.
Occupation is a very nice colourful shot Nick. Display of the Ferrari is nicely taken and good to see it in red. Of the years I had my 70D I have never heard of it going wrong, so hope it gets sorted out.
Nice shot of the Ferrari's display Nick. I was going to do something similar but I'm glad I didn't now. Don't think my cars display would have looked quite as cool as a Ferrari's
Parrots fit the topic well for Occupation Nick, super bright colours, a natural shot it it works well for me. Display is slightly tenuous but I like it, the quirky angle definitely adds interest.
That's an unusual one for Occupation, Nick, and underlines the variety of occupations that have featured for this theme. The birds are so colourful and provide balance to a natural portrait.
Display is an unusual subject and the centre of the wheel and the red paintwork really catch the eye. The image screams 'speed' and 'power' to me
Curves ... nice find but a tricky one to pull off.
You ... raw and vulnerable it is!
Arch ... fab prop ... and lighting technique ...
Hi Nick,
It's addictive, get to the end of the year and you'll want to do another, trust me
Piece - Nicely done, liking the angle. Critique would be on the highlights on the white pieces, but I don't know what you could do about that without underexposing the blacks.
Contrast - Works really well with red and green on opposite sides of the colour wheel
Cleaned - Blown highlights, but actually, I think that works contrasting the texture of the forks against the ultra shiny spoons.
Curves - Bang on for the theme. At the size posted, it's sharp enough
You - I do think you got the vulnerable feel you were looking for. Works really well
Arch - Good fun shot. I like the colours against the high contrast black & white of the background.
Not sure that whoever created those blocks remembered their "Richard of York gained battle in vain" correctly though
Occupation - Lovely sharp and vibrant shot. Nightmare if the 70D is playing up. At least you got some shots that worked.
Display - Nice... Good use of DoF getting just enough detail in the background for us to know it's another car.
Details you were going for have come out really well. The dials themselves look a bit modern to me though. What do you think?
Really good catch up, all spot on for the themes, no crit from me.
Excellent catch up there Nick, all on theme and I don't think I would alter any of them. I understand your annoyance on the 70d, I went through 2 bodies and with the same thing.
Cracking catch up Nick, like them all
Good work.
Liking the symmetrical glasses ... but my fave is Height: great pov great detail.
Hi Nick,
Wood - 4x1 or a chocolate log? Okay, I know what it was, but with the use of the macro and the sawdust it could easily masquerade as yule log, which would also have been appropriate Lovely detail captured there.
Symmetrical - Nice placement, especially getting the tops of the glasses perfectly lined up. Processing suits it.
Colourful - Nicely vibrant and bang on for the theme. Good use of the light.
Height - Not sure I would have noticed the horizon if you'd not mentioned it as it could just as easily have been due to the perspective from the angle you're taking it from. Liking the reflections, they add to the shot.
Build - Shows that there is nothing wrong with old tech. My one piece of critique would be perhaps the white balance is off? It's a little grey perhaps (but maybe that was your intention).
Hi Nick, that's a good catch-up and I really do like your image for Colourful; such bold, warm colours and a really pleasing image as well as perfect for the theme.
Keep going; not many to go now!
Another good catch-up, Nick That first one with the sheep in the snow is an atmospheric wintry scene and I like the way the wall separates it into a half with sheep and lots of hoof prints, and the smooth side without sheep. Weather is an original take on that theme too; as you say, it would have been easy to post another image with snow but this is a good choice taken at an unusual angle and full of good details.
How many to go now? I have two left before I finish and I will be posting them tomor- later today
Thanks Andrea! Three to go - Worn, Broad and Festive. I took a festive shot already but it looked awful on the big screen so I'll have to rethink. As for the other two, inspiration eludes me.