blakester's 52 for 2010, Weeks 51 & 52 Page 12 (Finally Finished)

[holryn]

Missed you Project shot Iain.

I like your processing on this and the way the eyes moves across the rocks to the distant lighthouse.

Film - I was thinking along these lines but couldn't find any negatives. I like the framing but would prefer the front negative to have the same curve as the one behind. (probably easier said than done though).

 

[clud17]

nice idea to use a developed piece of film, im not sure about the background really. I like the two strips at different dof's but wonder if it would look better with the negative closer in the frame. The original picture looks good closest to the bottom.

 

[blakester]

I think it was a difficult theme and you have handled it well Iain.I'm amazed you had the film from all those years ago.

Thanks Sue, we have a load of photographs from years ago which are still in their cardboard wallets you got when developed. The negatives were in the wallet. I found it a difficult theme, and was lacking inspiration.

I'm going to sit on the fence with the colours . . . I didn't like the b/g at first, but it's starting to grow on me.

Great idea and something that's fascinating to look at.
I think there's potentially more to be had from the concept though. I wonder if you could have angled a light through the negative in such a way to project an image of it onto the white foreground?

Thanks Sarah, it might be worth a reshoot but to be honest, I am not really inspired by the theme and will probably leave it as is.

Missed you Project shot Iain.

I like your processing on this and the way the eyes moves across the rocks to the distant lighthouse.

Film - I was thinking along these lines but couldn't find any negatives. I like the framing but would prefer the front negative to have the same curve as the one behind. (probably easier said than done though).

Cheers Paul, I did try to bend the negative so as they were the same but never quite managed it. As above, I am not really feeling the love for this theme.

nice idea to use a developed piece of film, im not sure about the background really. I like the two strips at different dof's but wonder if it would look better with the negative closer in the frame. The original picture looks good closest to the bottom.

Thanks for looking Chris, I appreciate your comments and suggestions.

 

[SarahLee]

Thanks Sarah, it might be worth a reshoot but to be honest, I am not really inspired by the theme and will probably leave it as is.

Tell me about it.
I think it's possibly one of the most boring ones we've had!

 

[blakester]

Well folks, first up apologies for the following but this week is a bit of a cop-out for me on a few levels. Due to work commitments through the week, I have been unable to get anything for the theme, I am away from Friday through Monday this weekend and wont have computer access. I am posting below, an image I took a few weeks ago but have at least processed it this week. Even the image is a bit of a crowbar too, so all 'n' all a pretty poor show from me this week, (oh and the theme of Dirty is a bit carp too). To the image, I give you Dirty Black Clouds C&C welcome as always but for any of the above reasons, please feel free to move along onto images that are deserving of your effort, not this.

 

[philthejuggler]

I quite like it - a bit of a crowbar, but I like the contrast of the colour in the foreground and the near monochrome background. The composition is good.

Phil

 

[blakester]

I quite like it - a bit of a crowbar, but I like the contrast of the colour in the foreground and the near monochrome background. The composition is good.

Phil

Thanks Phil, I agree a bit of a crowbar but for the reasons above, I am really having to play it as something of a joker. Needs must and all that

 

[dlh]

Crowbar or not, I do like this Iain. It's an interesting sign in of itself, but the contrast of the colour against the dark background and the message of the sign with the ominous portents of the weather make it a real eye catcher.

 

[blakester]

Crowbar or not, I do like this Iain. It's an interesting sign in of itself, but the contrast of the colour against the dark background and the message of the sign with the ominous portents of the weather make it a real eye catcher.

Thanks Darren, your positive comments and insightful critique are much appreciated.

 

[Tracer]

Still trying to catch up here...

Light: Love it! Clever combination of interpretations and well executed. I have still to try light painting...

Project: What weird buildings! I really like the angle you have found, and the way the smaller one in the distance looks as if it is about to take off into space . Good colours, too - processing really suits it.

Film: I think this works well and I like the colour - the blue sets off the orange film nicely.

Dirty: I don't think you need a crowbar for this - the weather looks dirty enough! I have never seen a sign like this before - and the picture is made by the distant ?buoy on the right that is not submerged. All in all no need to apologise for this one.

 

[ladysue]

Those clouds are certainly dirty. I like the colouring you have used.

 

[justlooking]

I like the contrast between the bright sign and the dirty black clouds - gives emphasis to both. Certainly looks as the weather was about to turn very dirty !

 

[clud17]

I like the shot Iain, although the clouds seem a little second stage to the sign so the theme of sirty is a little lost. Having said that i love the bright punchiness of the sign, it reallt stands out.

 

[blakester]

Still trying to catch up here...

Light: Love it! Clever combination of interpretations and well executed. I have still to try light painting...

Project: What weird buildings! I really like the angle you have found, and the way the smaller one in the distance looks as if it is about to take off into space . Good colours, too - processing really suits it.

Film: I think this works well and I like the colour - the blue sets off the orange film nicely.

Dirty: I don't think you need a crowbar for this - the weather looks dirty enough! I have never seen a sign like this before - and the picture is made by the distant ?buoy on the right that is not submerged. All in all no need to apologise for this one.

Thanks for taking the time to catch up/comment Tracer. The sign was a chance find, I thought it unusual so had to photograph it.

Those clouds are certainly dirty. I like the colouring you have used.

Thanks Sue, those were my thoughts too about the clouds but as I said on posting, wasn't sure if it was a bit of a crowbar.

I like the contrast between the bright sign and the dirty black clouds - gives emphasis to both. Certainly looks as the weather was about to turn very dirty !

Thanks JL, the weather was indeed about to turn very dirty but I got my images before the heavens opened.

I like the shot Iain, although the clouds seem a little second stage to the sign so the theme of sirty is a little lost. Having said that i love the bright punchiness of the sign, it reallt stands out.

I can see what you mean Chris but I like the contrast between the sky and sign. Thanks for looking/commenting.

 

[SarahLee]

Not too much of a crowbar for me . . . definitely dirty weather on its way and I really do like the contrast with the sign.
I don't think I've ever seen a sign like that before and it keeps drawing my eye back.

 

[jeangenie]

Hi Iain A bit of a catch up from me! I've been looking but haven't got round to commenting.

Project: I love this. It's got a vintage feel to it both in terms of subject and treatment. Definitely a worthwhile Project on all levels.

Film: Not an easy subject to capture, Iain. I love the dof and the colours and the detail in the 2 images front left is intriguing - enough detail to keep me looking to try and see more. Well done.

Dirty: I'm glad I'm not the only one using the crowbar this week, but I think you've done a much better job in representing the theme - those are certainly very, very dirty clouds and I wouldn't have wanted to be below them!! The contrast with the warning sign is good and the only very, very tiny niggle is the spot of white on the post, above the sign. But, in such a busy week, I think you've done an excellent job!

Jean

 

[jgs001]

That's a very interesting image you've captured there. The clouds do look mean and nasty/dirty, and the processing enhances that. The sign really pops out from them though, and it's an interesting sign to boot. I like it.

 

[blakester]

Not too much of a crowbar for me . . . definitely dirty weather on its way and I really do like the contrast with the sign.
I don't think I've ever seen a sign like that before and it keeps drawing my eye back.

Thanks Sarah, the sign was a chance find when I was out on a wander a few weeks ago. I liked the look of the sign, i too hadn't seen it before.

Hi Iain A bit of a catch up from me! I've been looking but haven't got round to commenting.

Project: I love this. It's got a vintage feel to it both in terms of subject and treatment. Definitely a worthwhile Project on all levels.

Film: Not an easy subject to capture, Iain. I love the dof and the colours and the detail in the 2 images front left is intriguing - enough detail to keep me looking to try and see more. Well done.

Dirty: I'm glad I'm not the only one using the crowbar this week, but I think you've done a much better job in representing the theme - those are certainly very, very dirty clouds and I wouldn't have wanted to be below them!! The contrast with the warning sign is good and the only very, very tiny niggle is the spot of white on the post, above the sign. But, in such a busy week, I think you've done an excellent job!

Jean

Thanks Jean, where's the harm in a wee bit of crowbar now and then?

That's a very interesting image you've captured there. The clouds do look mean and nasty/dirty, and the processing enhances that. The sign really pops out from them though, and it's an interesting sign to boot. I like it.

Cheers John, I am pleased with this for what was a theme.

 

[blakester]

Well, week 39 of 52, I had an idea of what I wanted to do for this weeks theme or to be more precise, I knew what I didn't want to do and that was post an image for the anger definition of rage. I had a day out today in Cambridge doing some street 'togging. Below is my take on this weeks theme, this is All the Rage. C&C welcome as always.

 

[philthejuggler]

I like this image - good composition and I like the way that the backdrop links with the subject. Well done for avoiding an anger shot! I did think about doing one based on 'all the rage', but defaulted back to anger I'm afraid!!

Phil

 

[blakester]

I like this image - good composition and I like the way that the backdrop links with the subject. Well done for avoiding an anger shot! I did think about doing one based on 'all the rage', but defaulted back to anger I'm afraid!!

Phil

Cheers Phil, I spotted this window display whilst mooching about Cambridge, I just had to lie in wait for the necessary subject to walk past in order to capture the image . Its a straightforward image but street togging isn't something I've done a lot of, so it was a challenge stepping out of my comfort zone.

 

[ladysue]

A nice clear shot and bang on theme. I have to say that because its similar to mine, but better.

 

[justlooking]

I've only looked at two "rage" photo's so far and they are both 'all the rage' and I hadn't even thought of that angle for the theme.

Good clear shot and fits your interpretation well.

 

[blakester]

I've only looked at two "rage" photo's so far and they are both 'all the rage' and I hadn't even thought of that angle for the theme.

Good clear shot and fits your interpretation well.

Thanks JL, I chose this rather than posting an "angry" image.

 

[jennyb]

Nice one, Iain and fits the theme perfectly. I am sure you did not have to wait long for the right subject to come along. They certainly are "all the rage" these days. Nice composition

Jenny

 

[dlh]

Well spotted and I hope you weren't lying in wait too long for someone to come past. It's a shame about the right hand side of the background which is a little messy in comparison to the rest of it. I would be tempted to get the clone tool warmed up and extend the iPhone ad right across to the right.

 

[clud17]

great idea Iain and super capture with the girl passing by on her phone

 

[blakester]

Nice one, Iain and fits the theme perfectly. I am sure you did not have to wait long for the right subject to come along. They certainly are "all the rage" these days. Nice composition

Jenny

Thanks Jenny, you are quite correct I didn't have to wait too long before someone passed with a mobile phone, the only drawback was catching the person alone in the frame.

Well spotted and I hope you weren't lying in wait too long for someone to come past. It's a shame about the right hand side of the background which is a little messy in comparison to the rest of it. I would be tempted to get the clone tool warmed up and extend the iPhone ad right across to the right.

Cheers Darren, I was lurking in the doorway of a vacant shop opposite Didn't have to wait too long. I wouldn't know where to begin with using the clone tool to tidy up that background

great idea Iain and super capture with the girl passing by on her phone

Thanks to you too Chris.

 

[jeangenie]

Either there are gremlins in this sub-forum, or in my computer (I can't decide which is worse!! ), but I can't find posts 172-180 in your thread - although they're visible in the Topic Review section. The 'View First Unread' tab was missing too. Anyways, I've finally got to see your 'Rage' shot and love it! Full marks for thinking of it, and timing it perfectly.

A big for a difficult theme.

Jean

 

[Tracer]

Well caught! I did think of this approach but am so out of touch with current fashions that I quickly reverted to 'anger'. You have got a really good expression and 'pose' here - presumably she was so engrossed in her conversation that she didn't even notice you.

 

[daddy day care]

Excellent take on the theme and one I hadn't even thought of.

The timing is perfect. The girl walking past on her phone with the ad in the background is great.

Shame about the small poster peeling off the window though.

Andy

 

[jgs001]

Great idea Iain, and a spot of perfect timing... it looks like she's using an Iphone 3 though, not a 4 ... fits the theme nicely.

 

[blakester]

Either there are gremlins in this sub-forum, or in my computer (I can't decide which is worse!! ), but I can't find posts 172-180 in your thread - although they're visible in the Topic Review section. The 'View First Unread' tab was missing too. Anyways, I've finally got to see your 'Rage' shot and love it! Full marks for thinking of it, and timing it perfectly.

A big for a difficult theme.

Jean

Jean, I'm not sure about the gremlins but the posts were there the last time I looked . Thanks for your positive comments.

Well caught! I did think of this approach but am so out of touch with current fashions that I quickly reverted to 'anger'. You have got a really good expression and 'pose' here - presumably she was so engrossed in her conversation that she didn't even notice you.

Thanks Tracer, I had to lurk a while in a shop doorway for my 'victim' to pass. The young woman didn't notice me at all. It surprised me just how little notice people pay, I was able to go unnoticed whilst street togging.

Excellent take on the theme and one I hadn't even thought of.

The timing is perfect. The girl walking past on her phone with the ad in the background is great.

Shame about the small poster peeling off the window though.

Andy

Cheers Andy, I just had to wait until I could get the subject isolated from the other shoppers/passers-by. My photoshop skills are non existent to clone that peeling poster out.

Great idea Iain, and a spot of perfect timing... it looks like she's using an Iphone 3 though, not a 4 ... fits the theme nicely.

Thanks John, I wouldn't know one from t'other, mobile phones hold no interest for me I use an old hand-me-down from my youngest daughter

 

[blakester]

Another week over, another troublesome theme for me .

Some may say "Second place is first loser." Below is my take on this statement, I have had varied levels of success in my other hobby of golf.

I would prefer to think of second place as Consolation Prize Even more so as they spelled my name wrong



C&C welcome as always

 

[justlooking]

I like the different take on the theme. The engraving stands out really well.

 

[ladysue]

Very clever Iain. Good take on the theme and I like the limited colouring

 

[blakester]

I like the different take on the theme. The engraving stands out really well.

Thanks JL, it took a few attempts to light this how I wanted to.

Very clever Iain. Good take on the theme and I like the limited colouring

Thanks to you too Sue. I struggled this week but am pleased how this turned out.

 

[Lynton]

hmmmmmmmmm....... sod the photo's.... when my legs are fully working again, I'm bringing the golfbats to essex...........

Looks a lovely course - though according to their website hole 3 & 6 are the same, and I am intrigued by a 427yd par 5........

Congratulations on the glassware, and I am finding it slightly amusing that they menttioned to spell your name wrong as well. Thought it was just me!!!!

 

[blakester]

hmmmmmmmmm....... sod the photo's.... when my legs are fully working again, I'm bringing the golfbats to essex...........

Looks a lovely course - though according to their website hole 3 & 6 are the same, and I am intrigued by a 427yd par 5........

Congratulations on the glassware, and I am finding it slightly amusing that they menttioned to spell your name wrong as well. Thought it was just me!!!!

Lynton, attention to detail is obviously not a strong point of the club's administration.
The 427yard par 5 is indeed correct. It does flatter your score card off the yellows, easy birdie opportunity. Off the whites is slightly more difficult but anything worse than par is a no-no.
When your legs are fully mended you are more than welcome for a game up here in sunny Essex.

 

[philthejuggler]

Clever idea for the theme and well done on lighting the glass - notoriously tricky!

Phil