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!

 

[Minx]

Love your quiet moments shot great silhouette against the sunset

 

[SimonH]

Love your quiet moments shot great silhouette against the sunset

Thanks so much!

 

[nog]

Think you picked the right shot for the theme, guess the.long grass is part of rewilding by the council

 

[SimonH]

Think you picked the right shot for the theme, guess the.long grass is part of rewilding by the council

Cheers Keith. I’d like to think so, but more likely it’s just been left unintentionally.

 

[Barney]

Three nice shots there Simon, your chosen shot is my favourite.

The weeds would have once been a delightful flower bed and is symptomatic of the cultural environment that most councils in general and the government in particular find themselves in, as a country we are skint and the detail jobs are the first to go, weeds down the sides of pavements and uncut road verges irk me as well. A great thought provoking photograph !

 

[SimonH]

Three nice shots there Simon, your chosen shot is my favourite.

The weeds would have once been a delightful flower bed and is symptomatic of the cultural environment that most councils in general and the government in particular find themselves in, as a country we are skint and the detail jobs are the first to go, weeds down the sides of pavements and uncut road verges irk me as well. A great thought provoking photograph !

Thanks Wayne. Much appreciated.