weekly Viv1969's Try at 52....The Sequel....2016 Week 50, 51 & 52.... And finished

Horizontal - great shot I like the shape of the glass plant holder against the straight lines and the subtle lighting.
Vast - Wow what a fantastic view. the shapes and shadows of the dunes are great
 
Hi Ruth - I'm loving that Vast shot. I really like the compression you've achieved at that focal length (at least it looks longer than "normal"). Nice layers in the background and just super shadows and light throughout.

The only thing that bugs slightly - and it really is minor - is the lack of separation between the tips of the dunes in the midground and the rearmost mountains... just a squeeze more space between them vertically would help for me. Still, a lovely image! (y)
 
Phil Bennett said:
Love "Vast" Ruth, great image

Phil
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Carl Ayling said:
That is beautiful Ruth - those lovely soft flowing lines of the dunes with fg interest in the form of those shrubs and all set against that pale blue bg. Excellent.
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SteveSc said:
That's lovely. Like the mix of shadows/light in the foreground.
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susiejb said:
That really is a WOW shot Ruth ...that must be a view that you'll never forget.
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sparrow said:
Vast - Wonderful shot:)
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Emja said:
Wow...that is a jaw dropping scene and shot, Ruth. What an experience! The shadows and lines are mesmerising. I love the texture of the sand up close, too - I'd almost like a tiny bit more in the foreground. Gorgeous :clap:
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minx said:
Horizontal - great shot I like the shape of the glass plant holder against the straight lines and the subtle lighting.
Vast - Wow what a fantastic view. the shapes and shadows of the dunes are great
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LC2 said:
I like the blues and the shapes of the dunes (y)
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pjm1 said:
Hi Ruth - I'm loving that Vast shot. I really like the compression you've achieved at that focal length (at least it looks longer than "normal"). Nice layers in the background and just super shadows and light throughout.

The only thing that bugs slightly - and it really is minor - is the lack of separation between the tips of the dunes in the midground and the rearmost mountains... just a squeeze more space between them vertically would help for me. Still, a lovely image! (y)
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Thank to everyone for their great comments.
I'm very sorry I'm behind on commenting myself.
I'm struggling a bit with "mojo" at the minute, but determined to get through it.
Once again...huge thanks.
 
When I saw these I thought, blimey, It must have been a rough night to wind up leaving your jeans in the street.



And then I happened across a gate which is sorely in need of a new lick of paint which also seemed to fit the bill.
(No saturation boost on this, the paint really is THAT turquoise).

 
1st rough, that's the ironing done then. ( roughly speaking :D )
2nd rough, nice colour :D
( and rough texture too)
 
Hi Ruth. There's a story behind the denim shot but I too prefer the flaky paint with it's delightful texture and shadows and colour. :clap:
 
Would be interesting to know why someone left a pair of jeans just laying around, also got me thinking was it you that found an shoe laying around for the abandoned theme?

Paintwork one is great, have you taken the colour out of the wood or was it bleached like that? Looks good in contrast to the paint whichever way.
 
Cobra said:
1st rough, that's the ironing done then. ( roughly speaking :D )
2nd rough, nice colour :D
( and rough texture too)
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Cheers Chris :)

susiejb said:
I did wonder quite what was happening with the jeans ....but now we'll never know :)

I love the paintwork one...all that lovely flaky texture and colour ....spot on for the theme and a super shot.
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Thanks Susie. Those jeans were so random

Carl Ayling said:
Hi Ruth. There's a story behind the denim shot but I too prefer the flaky paint with it's delightful texture and shadows and colour. :clap:
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Thanks Carl.
I pretty much knew the paint was the better shot for the theme.
Just couldn't resist the jeans! :)

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SteveSc said:
Would be interesting to know why someone left a pair of jeans just laying around, also got me thinking was it you that found an shoe laying around for the abandoned theme?

Paintwork one is great, have you taken the colour out of the wood or was it bleached like that? Looks good in contrast to the paint whichever way.
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Thanks for looking Steve.
Yes...I photographed a single shoe on the high street for Abandoned.

No desaturation of the wood in shot 2.
The age of the wood, and the colour of the flaking paint was what caught my eye.
 
has to be the gate for me love the colour and the texture of the paint against the greyish wood works well
 
Hi Viv.
It has to be the first image for Rough. It leaves the viewer wondering / imagining a story, though I do have to agree that the other shot has great texture, colours and sharpness.
(y)
 
Rough - I like them both as others have said the first gets you thinking about the story behind it, and the second has good colour, contrast and texture
 
Hey Ruth

amazing dunes, amazing colour contrast. (y)

and I love that flaking paint. (y)
 
I knew there would be more than one shot of Bluebells, but the ground was so covered with them it would be rude not to :)

 
I'm trying to resist the temptation of posting my second bluebell shot...:eek: This is so lovely - the trees lead you right through the shot beautifully. Has the oof part at the front been added in post? I like it but it looks a bit different.
 
alsjazzera said:
has to be the gate for me love the colour and the texture of the paint against the greyish wood works well
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LC2 said:
Hi Viv.
It has to be the first image for Rough. It leaves the viewer wondering / imagining a story, though I do have to agree that the other shot has great texture, colours and sharpness.
(y)
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CliveNX said:
Both roughs are good, the denim, well we have all had those nights out...haven't we? And the old gate, great colour and texture.
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minx said:
Rough - I like them both as others have said the first gets you thinking about the story behind it, and the second has good colour, contrast and texture
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Emja said:
Oh my...not more abandoned clothing - where do you find them?! Living far too sheltered a life here obviously ;) I love the colour of that turquoise paint - it really leaps off the page. Great texture, too.
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d00d said:
Hey Ruth

amazing dunes, amazing colour contrast. (y)

and I love that flaking paint. (y)
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Thanks for all of your comments everyone.
I'm always quite bemused by random abandoned clothing...how do people not notice? Or maybe they do! :eek:

The peeling paint was a good find though.
I was going to use an image of the whole gate, but it didn't show the roughness so well.
 
Emja said:
I'm trying to resist the temptation of posting my second bluebell shot...:eek: This is so lovely - the trees lead you right through the shot beautifully. Has the oof part at the front been added in post? I like it but it looks a bit different.
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Thanks Em. :)
They're lovely when you see so many aren't they?
Pictures just can't do them justice at all.
They stretch as far as you can see in all directions.
The blur top and bottom is done in post.
It's a Marmite thing, I know, but personally I find it pulls your attention right into the middle of the scene.
 
wow ... as bluebell woods go, that's a stonker. Love the bleak barren looking tree uprights and colour contrast. (y)
 
That's beautiful Ruth - I particularly like the way the bluebells meander in and out of the trees into the far distance. Amazing colour :clap:
 
Covered - I don't think I could have resisted either, not enough bluebells in my nearest woods. I like the colour showing through the gaps in the trees into the distance.
 
d00d said:
wow ... as bluebell woods go, that's a stonker. Love the bleak barren looking tree uprights and colour contrast. (y)
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Thanks David.
I try to go and see them every year and this is by far the most I've ever seen there, and the brightest colour.

Carl Ayling said:
That's beautiful Ruth - I particularly like the way the bluebells meander in and out of the trees into the far distance. Amazing colour :clap:
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Thank you Carl.
They really do stretch as far as the eye can see.

minx said:
Covered - I don't think I could have resisted either, not enough bluebells in my nearest woods. I like the colour showing through the gaps in the trees into the distance.
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Appreciate your comment minx....thank you.

LC2 said:
I like the OoF effect, combined with the position of the trees it gives a kind of tunnel effect.
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Thanks Tim, that what I thought too; at least it's what I wanted to acheive :)
 
I like how they lead you further into the trees. Now I know what those blue flowers are that I sometimes pass on the school run :)
 
Hey Ruth :)

Rough - Althopugh I love flaking paint and old wood, the below is a great example, with real nice detail, but for me there is something about the jeans image, maybe it's the curved wall bottom and converging slab joints, or maybe just the colours/tone, either way, really like that (y)

Covered - Spring woodlands perfect for the theme, although I would like to see more of the bluebells there is some lovely light on that mass of tangled tree trunks :)
 
Hi Ruth

Rough really like the details in the flaking paint and timber but the image of the jeans leaves so many questions and I think that's why I like it slightly more.

Covered - Lovely image a real sign the better weather is on its way* lovely lighting too

* I can give no guarantee of this
 
Vast - That’s an epic shot, something very cinematic and grand about it!

Rough - Haha, great find for the theme, really liking it (the jeans)! I like the turquoise paint, too. Lovely piece of abstract art there! ;)

Covered - Bluebells heaven! It seems to go on for miles beyond the tree trunks. Really interesting shot. The tree trunks look like they’re moving, wading through a sea of bluebells. :)
 
Naka said:
I like how they lead you further into the trees. Now I know what those blue flowers are that I sometimes pass on the school run :)
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They do seem to be everywhere this year.
Thanks for looking :)

Dark Knight said:
Hey Ruth :)

Rough - Althopugh I love flaking paint and old wood, the below is a great example, with real nice detail, but for me there is something about the jeans image, maybe it's the curved wall bottom and converging slab joints, or maybe just the colours/tone, either way, really like that (y)

Covered - Spring woodlands perfect for the theme, although I would like to see more of the bluebells there is some lovely light on that mass of tangled tree trunks :)
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Ta very much. I don't think pictures can do the bluebells justice tbh. :)

Downton Mini said:
Hi Ruth

Rough really like the details in the flaking paint and timber but the image of the jeans leaves so many questions and I think that's why I like it slightly more.

Covered - Lovely image a real sign the better weather is on its way* lovely lighting too

* I can give no guarantee of this
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Thanks Mark.
Your weather prediction seems to be on the money. :)

chrispp said:
Ruth, the gate and that turquoise is great. I bet it would look great printed A2 size
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Thanks Chris, much appreciated!

susiejb said:
That forest floor really is Covered in Bluebells Ruth ....love those twisty tree trunks too.
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Tahnks Susie.
It's a shame there wasn't a little more foliage on the trees. I bet there is after the weather we've had this week!

Winter said:
Vast - That’s an epic shot, something very cinematic and grand about it!

Rough - Haha, great find for the theme, really liking it (the jeans)! I like the turquoise paint, too. Lovely piece of abstract art there! ;)

Covered - Bluebells heaven! It seems to go on for miles beyond the tree trunks. Really interesting shot. The tree trunks look like they’re moving, wading through a sea of bluebells. :)
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Thanks Sheylara....The bluebells did just go on and on. :)

sparrow said:
Covered - you can't have to many bluebells - beautiful:)
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I totally agree!!
Thanks for commenting :)
 
Week 19...Colourful.
Now I know why I have so many coloured pencils lying about the place!

I think I have it zipped up this week :)



And another, just for the heck of it.

 
LC2 said:
The first one Ruth, truely excellent imagery :clap:
Though I do also like the swirliness of the second one.
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Thank you Tim.
It's bugging me a bit that the "zip" is swerving slightly to the left as it runs down. Grrr. :LOL:
 
Must admit I'd like it straight and centred Ruth but that's just my ocd. Excellent idea for the theme, I did buy crayons ages ago to do something like this, but I think the grandsons have demolished them. I love those bright vibrant colours, perfect choice for the theme, it looks fabulous full screen on the iPad :clap:
 
susiejb said:
Must admit I'd like it straight and centred Ruth but that's just my ocd. Excellent idea for the theme, I did buy crayons ages ago to do something like this, but I think the grandsons have demolished them. I love those bright vibrant colours, perfect choice for the theme, it looks fabulous full screen on the iPad :clap:
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Thanks Susie.
The first version was a square crop and centred...just didn't work for me.
The slightly skewiff zip section is bugging me though :LOL:
 
I'm plumping for #2 Ruth - more unusual angle and all those hexagonal and circular shapes crammed together and vying for space. Very Colourful. :clap:
 
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