Simon's 52 for 2026

[AlanDorset]

I think the colour brings out her character much more.

 

[SimonH]

I think the colour brings out her character much more.

Thanks Alan

 

[-Oy-]

Fab shot for theme and tech - and defo the mono!

 

[SimonH]

Fab shot for theme and tech - and defo the mono!

Thanks Dave. Much appreciated.

 

[Nostromo]

I like the b&w, it has a cleaner look.

 

[SimonH]

I like the b&w, it has a cleaner look.

Cheers Dominic. I think I agree

 

[nog]

and another vote for the B&W and fair play to your daughter for “ volunteering “

 

[SimonH]

and another vote for the B&W and fair play to your daughter for “ volunteering “

Thanks Keith

 

[NickD]

It's always the bits between the poses that seem to come out the best (probably not if you're dealing with professional models). It's a fun image.

 

[SimonH]

It's always the bits between the poses that seem to come out the best (probably not if you're dealing with professional models). It's a fun image.

Cheers Nick

 

[Darkslinger]

I think it's a good shot Simon, I tend to like the b&w version.

 

[SimonH]

I think it's a good shot Simon, I tend to like the b&w version.

Thanks Bill. B&W seems to be the preference (and I agree) but needed to tick the chiaroscuro box!

 

[SimonH]

Week 32 - Quiet Moments

On holiday this week in Pembrokeshire. To be fair there have been virtually no quiet moments, but I like this silhouette of St David's Cathedral on a still night just after sunset

St David’s Cathedral by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

That's very nice!

 

[SimonH]

That's very nice!

Thanks very much Paul

 

[nog]

What Paul said, lovely shot

 

[SimonH]

What Paul said, lovely shot

Thanks Keith!

 

[Nostromo]

That's a great silhouette and a lovely sky.

 

[SimonH]

That's a great silhouette and a lovely sky.

Thanks Dominic

 

[Darkslinger]

That's a good one Simon.

 

[SimonH]

That's a good one Simon.

Thanks Bill

 

[NickD]

That's a lovely sky, the silhouette works well against it.

 

[SimonH]

Week 33 - Cultural Elements

A selection for you this week, all from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan

Bandstand
My chosen shot. An image of the once proud bandstand - an icon of British-ness (or Welsh-ness in this case). Firstly, it's more original I think than the other shots, and secondly, I've processed it to make it look a bit more crunchy, in keeping with it's general dilapidated state, which rather matches the tired, sun scorched surroundings.

Bandstand TM by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Take your pick
This was a close second. There's a lot to choose from here.
People have a Sunday morning seaside moment, the local RNLI washing down their lifeboat after a trip out, and the a great British pier.

Cultural Elements - Take you Pick by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Ice Cream
Finally, and perhaps the least original, the traditional pier ice cream kiosk.

Ice Cream by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[wornish]

I like your chosen shot. I remember the bandstand in my local park when I was a kid.

 

[Boots]

Good set!

 

[SimonH]

I like your chosen shot. I remember the bandstand in my local park when I was a kid.

Good set!

Thank you both

 

[AlanDorset]

Like the bandstand, and nice treatment too

 

[SimonH]

Like the bandstand, and nice treatment too

Cheers Alan!