weekly The Oakster's 52 - Week 11 "SHINY" added

Nice one Ben. Lovely soft tones, and yes, she definitely looks REALLY fed up!
 
Thanks for the great comments! I wasnt completely convinced that it worked.

Very little PP too. A crop, a bit of contrast and vignetting.

(y)
 
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perfect sigh :)
 
I think you have exposed that just about right and it says a big Sigh, don’t know about the iron :LOL:
 
I appreciate the comments everyone. I am looking forward to Saturday now. Getting this week right is a big confidence builder :D
 
Hi, sigh, not an easy one to do.

You've almost caught a sign...I'd just like to see more sigh in the mouth.

Slight crop of the finger...minor point.

Cheers.
 
posiview said:
..You've almost caught a sign...I'd just like to see more sigh in the mouth.

Slight crop of the finger...minor point.
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When the sigh was caught it just didnt look right and the finger is a great piece of constructive criticism :D It just shows how detailed and thorough you should be. (y)

Rolyratman said:
Nice shot, like the PP. Was she acting or really as fed up as she looks?

Good luck with the new gear :)
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Half and half really. Acting at first then getting more fed up after I kept changing this and changing that. Especially as Dancing on Ice was on ;) The new gear is much better. :D
 
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Sigh: I like this. Before I read your confession I'd kind of convinced myself that you were in a church. The oof iron looks like a window and whatever is between the iron and your daughters shoulder gives the impression of distance. (or maybe that's just me).
 
Super take on "sigh", great expression . The tight crop draws you into the eyes.
Well done
 
The_Oakster said:
Half and half really. Acting at first then getting more fed up after I kept changing this and changing that. Especially as Dancing on Ice was on ;)
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The would be a "god, I hate his hobbies" sigh then :)
Lovely shot and great model.
 
Direction : I think the middle of the edits is the best of them, and has the most clear direction. A little more space possibly to the left of the sign...

Fear : An interesting interpretation, and fits with your fear. I like the engine on display, but as you say, it might be a bit cluttered... not sure what you could have done from there... without going airside...

Sigh : Possibly more fed up, than sigh... but it's a good portrait... perhaps the iron in full might have made it a sigh ;)... maybe shoot from a little lower down ?
 
Nathalie said:
Hi Ben, I think you did a great job with this week's theme! How are you finding the 50 1.8?
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I enjoy using it and keep playing with it. I'm addicted to the f1.8 and need to start using the higher f numbers to see what I can do up that end.
 
Thanks for looking jgs :D I did want the iron in but there was no way I would have got another photo!
 
Really like your week 1 set, really nice pictures and B&W suites it well.

Fear - Good picture, nice colours and fits in well if its your own fear

Sigh - a big old sigh! Comes straight across. Good photo.
 
Yup - a good sigh and I like the B&W conversion.
 
Thank you for the great comments everyone!
 
Great photo for sigh, I like it :)

Really nice brokeh in the blurry background.
 
Great expression! Good luck with the following themes
 
So. I had a great idea for a nice sepia style shot of an old style sweet shop with sweets in the jars and home made fudges. I work shifts so I only had today before Saturday. Checked the website to see its opening times and it all worked brilliantly!

Went there today and...


DSC_0145 by The_Oakster, on Flickr

Back to the drawing board.
 
oh no, not good
 
After my disappointment this morning I set out to get this topic done today! However, all I'm left with is indecision! So here are my 3 offerings:

This one is an attempt to get an old school sweet shop effect like I originally wanted but its an ice cream shop, its closed and I dont think it looks particularly old.


Week 4 - Sweet 3 by The_Oakster, on Flickr

These two are my favourites for the topic but its split the family! My son and I prefer the second, and my daughter and my partner prefer the first.

52ers. Its for you to decide :D


Week 4 - Sweet 2 by The_Oakster, on Flickr


Week 4 - Sweet 1 by The_Oakster, on Flickr
 
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First for me, the flowers in front of her face take me away from a lovely smile on the second one
 
Grr Liz! Thats not helping me win the argument is it!!

;)

Thanks for looking :D
 
Thanks for looking :)

I know that if it wasn't for the flowers over her mouth it would have been a closer call but it's that final attention to detail I fail on every time. That should change in 48 weeks time I hope!
 
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