Posiview's Photo 52 'Nature' added **FINISHED!!**

I like the idea behind this image. It certainly makes me think about all the "knowledge" that has been gained and lost when people pass on.

The gravestone is a bit unclear for me, so it's hard to read the inscription.
 
Hiya Andy,

I like your idea of 'knowledge', but not too sure about the photo. Perhaps if there was a bit more space around it.

Did you do much processing to it, besides the b&w conversion?

Would be interesting to see a colour shot of this to make up my mind.

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
PatrickO said:
I like the idea behind this image. It certainly makes me think about all the "knowledge" that has been gained and lost when people pass on.

The gravestone is a bit unclear for me, so it's hard to read the inscription.
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Cheers, Patrick, in hindsight I should have shifted left/right and photographed from an angle to see if I could get more shadows in the inscription.

I've tried PPing it but can't get it any better, I'm sure I could zoom right in and 'dodge' the text but, naaahhhh!
 
drodd said:
Hiya Andy,

I like your idea of 'knowledge', but not too sure about the photo. Perhaps if there was a bit more space around it.

Did you do much processing to it, besides the b&w conversion?

Would be interesting to see a colour shot of this to make up my mind.

Cheers

Dawn :)
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Evening, Dawn, can't say I disagree with what you're saying. One of those situations when it seemed like a good idea at the time, which it was (;)) but the composition was lacking.

I couldn't move further back because no detail was visible if I did.

Perhaps a photograph of a much larger expanse of the graveyard to emphasis the loss of their collective knowledge...

If I have time I might reshoot at a local graveyard.

Anyway, here's the colour one which, I feel, adds very little, if anything...:(

Cheers.

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I was sat there scratching my head after telling my wife this week's challenge and she gave me this idea....

It was getting dark and I had to shoot @ ISO 800, hence some noise.

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And, no, I'm not cross-eyed:lol::lol:
 
Hiya Andy

Thanks for posting the colour version, which I actually prefer, mainly because it stands out better. I'm not so keen on the b&w close up of the headstone and somehow the processing loses something that the colour version has, but that is just my opinion. And it is not often I go against a processed photo, but sorry, in this case I do.

I've just noticed your post for the new theme, well done and what a great idea, 'Mr Costa'. The DOF and angle is spot on, although I must say you don't look impressed that you are going to have to have a small Costa :lol: (now that is moderation :D)

Well done

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
drodd said:
Hiya Andy

Thanks for posting the colour version, which I actually prefer, mainly because it stands out better. I'm not so keen on the b&w close up of the headstone and somehow the processing loses something that the colour version has, but that is just my opinion. And it is not often I go against a processed photo, but sorry, in this case I do.

I've just noticed your post for the new theme, well done and what a great idea, 'Mr Costa'. The DOF and angle is spot on, although I must say you don't look impressed that you are going to have to have a small Costa :lol: (now that is moderation :D)

Well done

Cheers

Dawn :)
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Lots to take on-board in relation to my Knowlede post...which is good (and bad!).
I might re-shoot a similar one in future as I really feel this one has potential.

soggydiverdan said:
Oh I like it...
May I just point out that it's the exact same amount of coffee, just with less water?

Only don't tell your wife!!

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blondie606 said:
Hi Andy

Had a feeling your addiction to Costa was gonna show up for this theme :lol:

Great idea & focus & your expression is spot on...
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TinaC said:
:lol::lol::lol:

I like this, use of dof to direct viewers gaze, colours, noise, you know about.
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Thanks all. I am quite happy with this one. It's great when you see the new topic and have one of them 'light bulb' moments.

Cheers.
 
Wow Andy that's a great shot. So many good things going on. Excellent use of DOF. Great self-portrait - natural but expressive. Nice light. Lots of good colour. Imaginative image.

Cheers, Patrick
 
michael23 said:
Really like your moderation photo, an excellent idea, spot on! :thumbs:
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PatrickO said:
Wow Andy that's a great shot. So many good things going on. Excellent use of DOF. Great self-portrait - natural but expressive. Nice light. Lots of good colour. Imaginative image.

Cheers, Patrick
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Thanks, I quite like potrait photographs and might look to include myself more often... ;)

I have a few where my expression is better but dof, composition, etc don't work as well as this one.

Cheers.
 
Week 13, empty.

I was looking to do a motorway photograph with a 10 stop ND filter at f32 to try and make a very busy motorway look empty.

Anyway, I don't think my cheap filters will be up to it, might try on Friday.

Decided to photography and egg after I emptied it.

Dark room, egg on a plastic Mcd cup top and used my laser pen by shinning it through the hole in the top.

Also cloned out the base to see which one looked better - I feel they both have their pros and cons but I'd go for #2.

Cheers.

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Interesting image :) thank you for the explanation - otherwise I'd have been left wondering! :lol:
really excellent fresh idea, I wonder whether it would work a little better in b&w as the colour wouldn't confuse what it is so much? (LOL! or at least to me ;) )
 
michael23 said:
Hi Andy, what a clever idea. I like your use of lighting, and agree that they are both likeable, I also like number 2. :thumbs:
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Sterling Archer said:
Love it.
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Marts said:
great idea Andy and very well executed. Nice one (btw No2 for me too):thumbs:
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HopefulM said:
Interesting image :) thank you for the explanation - otherwise I'd have been left wondering! :lol:
really excellent fresh idea, I wonder whether it would work a little better in b&w as the colour wouldn't confuse what it is so much? (LOL! or at least to me ;) )
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Thanks, all.

Here's a b&w version which I quite like, just a converted jpeg.

Looks almost celestial...thanks for the idea, Maria.

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Hiya Andy,

What a brilliant idea for theme Empty. I prefer the 2nd of the colour shots as I find the Mcd lid a bit distracting. Also like the b&w conversion and like you say it looks celestial.

Well done :clap:

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
drodd said:
Hiya Andy,

What a brilliant idea for theme Empty. I prefer the 2nd of the colour shots as I find the Mcd lid a bit distracting. Also like the b&w conversion and like you say it looks celestial.

Well done :clap:

Cheers

Dawn :)
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Thanks, it's quite strange how one some weeks, the idea just pops into my head and for others it really takes time to think of an idea. I guess both have their benefits.

If I have time I'm going to take a similar photograph of a full egg to see if there is any discernable difference.

Cheers.
 
WOW, I would NEVER have come up with that! Brilliant!

I prefer #2 as it looks airborne and other worldly. Marvellous. I rather like the colours better than the b&w as it gives some shape to the image so defining the object from the backdrop without describing either. Love it :thumbs:
 
Absolutely brilliant :clap: - I like the colour version best - a really great shot and a great take on the theme.
 
RedTele said:
Very cool idea for the empty theme. I like the 2nd one with the base cloned out. Looks like an astronomical object! Love it.
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TinaC said:
WOW, I would NEVER have come up with that! Brilliant!

I prefer #2 as it looks airborne and other worldly. Marvellous. I rather like the colours better than the b&w as it gives some shape to the image so defining the object from the backdrop without describing either. Love it :thumbs:
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sparrow said:
Absolutely brilliant :clap: - I like the colour version best - a really great shot and a great take on the theme.
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Many thanks, it's always good to receive positive comments, really gets me psyched up to raise my standards/bar.....

Cheers.
 
Mentalblock said:
Your empty has a plant look about it, all be it an oblong shaped planet - great idea and nice image.
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blondie606 said:
Hi Andy

really like your shot for Empty ,great thinking as always :thumbs:

The B+W version appeals most but I do rather like the colors in the 1st shots :clap:
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Thanks, I too was sat there last night waiting for week 14....:bonk:

I've got an (good) idea but will have to wait until it's dark!

Cheers.
 
Week 14.

Well, off camera flash is easy.....not :bonk:, but fun playing.

I couldn't get what I was after, that is shadows from various angles and with various depths that I was going to merge together...

Anyway, I ditched the flash and pulled out my cheap torch.

Got a bit tired so not overly happy, especially with the shadow as It's slightly off balance.

Object was hard because it was so easy, if you know what I mean??

Cheers.

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Hi Andy

I know exactly what you mean about Object being hard becasue it was easy :lol:

Like the angle you've taken your shot at & the shadow created but maybe a slight straighten as the base looks off slightly...but it could just be my eye's:thumbs:
 
blondie606 said:
Hi Andy

I know exactly what you mean about Object being hard becasue it was easy :lol:

Like the angle you've taken your shot at & the shadow created but maybe a slight straighten as the base looks off slightly...but it could just be my eye's:thumbs:
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Sometimes when you look at some thing so long you miss the obvious...:(.

Thanks.

michael23 said:
Hi Andy, that's quite a nice little object, as you say the shadows are a little awkward, but I think you have done well considering.
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Cheers, this is the one I'm most displeased with. The idea was there but the execution/processing was a bit off. Might give it another go tonight.

The detail (in the raw file) on the trophy is great but it hasn't translated to the posted image.

Thanks.
 
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