
Yes, I too Envy their freedom of flight. Good composition - don't mind the grainy quality at all.
Hi Allan ...I like the dreamlike idea ... I agree its amazing to watch a bird in flight soaring along so effortlessly....not sure if the photo actually conveys envy but I'm totally with the thought behind it.

What noise
I rather like it and have to say I really do envy birds, must be wonderful up there
Cheers.
Like the idea, alway envy of their ability of flying high and freedom. Photographic wise, like the positioning of the subject, the B&W and grainy effect work too.
Certainly on theme for me, no shoehorn required. Nice positon of the gull in the frame, the noise adds to the image.
Blah, flying, If you want to do it, just do it!
The processing suits the shot, and it's a nice shot, but no, it's not on theme.Blah.
Blah, who asked you your opinion![]()
, as posiview said, noise, what noise Really like that, nice idea well executed
Hi Allan, major catch up from me
Noise- very clever, and, reading the description of how you did it, very Blue Peterish. Reminds me of gargoyles high up on the facade of a grimy church - a bit spooky.
Envy - I envy any kind of freedom of movement I suppose as I struggle to get around. And kudos for using film and developing it yourself, as posiview said, noise, what noise
Inverse - simple idea brilliantly executed (unless this is some new Waitrose variety)
Hi Allan. Love Inverse, very crisp and another good take on inverse processing.
Was the strawberry masked, as it's interesting to have the strawberry inverted yet the shadow remains dark.

Excellent idea Allan. Well executed. Not sure about the position on the 'page' as I think that it floats a bit whereas the shadow suggests that it is on the ground . However that is minor and a choice issue - does not detract from an inspired idea.
And you shop at Waitrose too. Always knew you were posh.
I like that too Allan - simple and colourful.![]()
Hi Allan spot on for the theme and a smashing choice ...that's a very enviable pure white background ....very well done with that one![]()
Can't really add anything to what has already been said, clever idea and well executed Allan![]()
Not only a first rate photo, but a brilliant idea for the theme.
Top Shoppery, but more than just that.
Can't really offer any critique to what I would say is a superb shot, the light is perfect and your pp is spot on and obviously theme wise its on the money, nice one
shimmer by Allan Howe, on Flickr

Zzzzzz.....WEEK 42 SHIMMER
shimmer by Allan Howe, on Flickr
possibly one of the most boring pictures ever, there is no need to thank me![]()
10 to go![]()
[emoji23]My work here is complete![]()
Well there can be no argument that is a Shimmer. This is another theme that has me stumped ... even thought to get a few shims from the local DIY and manufacture a portrait of a shim fitter. Just think Allan, you may be one of a few that has successfully managed to meet the theme !!
Hi Allan,
Apologies I've not been commenting much of late. Just catching up on your latest...
Noise: Great take on the theme. Excellent subjects to shoot and I really like the noisy shot too. Very clever and well thought out
Envy: I like the story behind this shot. The mono processing is nice too. I also envy you for taking and developing your own film.
Inverted: Nice, simple and perfectly sharp. Good shoot
Shimmer: The perfect shimmer shot. Well done!
It has its element of boring, I'll give you that, but I like it, abstract with a touch of psychedelia.
That's certainly shimmery Allan, I would have been tempted to rotate it to the right so the darkest shade is on the left, I just tried it and I think it gives it more of an abstract feel, I saturated the colour a bit too, I can't resist fiddlingspot on for the theme ...so no complaints....I rather like it.
Bang on Allan
Lovely idea well executed![]()
I meant that on its side it stands alone as a good abstract Allan ....I know you can't turn water sideways![]()