weekly blakester's 52 for 2012, Week 52 "Busy (Beach Party)" Post 1215 FINISHED

Manc Man said:
Iain i think you pulled magical off to a tee, 3 great shots.
number 1 for me and i think the bold black frame does it justice.
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Darren
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Thanks Darren, I am very pleased with how this came together.
 
Hi Iain

Magical - really on theme - a magical tableau in the woods. Brought Midsummer Nights Dream to mind

good use of colour, scenery pov and focus.

#1 is the best composition but #2 looks a beter exposed shot to me. #3 is clever but not as interesting as the other 2

Really creative stuff :thumbs:
 
gramps said:
What a great series of on theme photos - really well done :clap:
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Thanks Gramps, I am very pleased with these.

michael23 said:
A great set of pics Iain, Like them all, number 1 is probably tops though. Your hard work has paid off.
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Thanks Michael, #1 was how I had envisaged my take on the theme. The others came to me afterwards.

superpippo said:
Hi Iain

Magical - really on theme - a magical tableau in the woods. Brought Midsummer Nights Dream to mind

good use of colour, scenery pov and focus.

#1 is the best composition but #2 looks a beter exposed shot to me. #3 is clever but not as interesting as the other 2

Really creative stuff :thumbs:
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Thanks Alan, your kind comments are much appreciated.
 
Shiny - Iain....that is spooky as I know exactly where that is and was planning to go there yesterday for exactly that shot as the one up near where I work has since been coned off and cant get near it due to Crossrail.......loving the magical take....great pictures
 
Fullfast said:
Shiny - Iain....that is spooky as I know exactly where that is and was planning to go there yesterday for exactly that shot as the one up near where I work has since been coned off and cant get near it due to Crossrail.......loving the magical take....great pictures
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Cheers Simon, there was 3 of these balls before but at the moment there is only 1, so a wee bit lucky on my part.

Dark Knight said:
Shiny - Fantastic shot, must of took ages to polish first too ;)

Magical - Well what can I say... superb mate, a cracking set, no:1 is really REALLY good but the 2nd is a clear fav for me :clap:
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Cheers Dean, it is generally shiny, just needed a little clean in PP ;)
The sunny weather that day really helped too.

Thanks for your comments, I am glad you like these. :thumbs:
 
The magical pictures are Amazing how did you do it
 
mystic-cay said:
The magical pictures are Amazing how did you do it
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Thanks Carly.
In what respect do you mean how did I do it?

I will explain my process to hopefully answer your question.

As mentioned in the original post for magical, I made the "fairies" myself using wire i bought from B&Q, with the addition of coloured wire from a craft shop. The toadstool is a garden ornament, again from B&Q. To give a sense of scale, the toadstool stands around 8inches high.

The location is woods at the back of my house, the flying fairy was suspended from some wire around a big stick out of shot, then some pp to remove said wire. A bit more pp on the images and there you go.

For any younger readers, please ignore all of the above, I really saw fairies in the woods this morning :lol:
 
excellent wire faery's very well put together photos story. ;)
 
far too much time on your hands.....................

:lol::lol::lol:

love the magical set!
 
Your magical theme is truly stunning. I'd love to be able to take pictures of your quality Iain.
 
Ajophotog said:
excellent wire faery's very well put together photos story. ;)
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Cheers Alby, much appreciated.

Lynton said:
far too much time on your hands.....................

:lol::lol::lol:

love the magical set!
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:lol: It does seem so doesnt it?

Cheers to you too Lynton :thumbs:

posiview said:
Crackers. For me it's the muted colours that really emphasise the magical feel.

Cheers.
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Thanks Andy, it was a new to me post process technique I tried.

Bilko said:
Your magical theme is truly stunning. I'd love to be able to take pictures of your quality Iain.
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Thanks for your kind comments Robert :thumbs:
 
blakester said:
Thanks Carly.
In what respect do you mean how did I do it?

I will explain my process to hopefully answer your question.

As mentioned in the original post for magical, I made the "fairies" myself using wire i bought from B&Q, with the addition of coloured wire from a craft shop. The toadstool is a garden ornament, again from B&Q. To give a sense of scale, the toadstool stands around 8inches high.

The location is woods at the back of my house, the flying fairy was suspended from some wire around a big stick out of shot, then some pp to remove said wire. A bit more pp on the images and there you go.

For any younger readers, please ignore all of the above, I really saw fairies in the woods this morning :lol:
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Thank you for explaining and the fairies are genuinely amazing you could sell them as gifts :D

but i do chose to believe you seen wire fairies down at the bottom of your garden :D
 
Hi,

Win....nice image, like the colours, simple but effective, bang on theme.

Shiny... I tried this myself but my silver balls were a bit chipped lol.

Magical...wow really like these, the best I've seen so far, they definitely look magical, my daughter who is obsessed with tinkerbell also approves lol.

Matt
 
fantastic and damn you are dedicated to this 52! a great set of shot but for me its number one it looks like you happened upon them in the woods
 
Number 2 is my favourite but they all capture the theme great! :clap:
 
Right just playing catchup to get up to date now I've posted my Shiny late :( and still need to shoot my "magical".

Shiny - great shot and nice composition.

Magical - Number 2 is the best, the composition is great as is exposure. I love the post processing on this too, what technique did you use?
 
Shiny, that's great, spot on for the theme.. now how did you not get in it ?? or is that a great job of cloning :D...

Magical, a great set, and they're all good... I'm torn between them, but I think probably go for #2 as my fave.
 
'Magical' - Love this. not are you only a good photographer, you're a good craftsman too !
I think you could sell these fairies. I can imagine them being sold in a lot of shops in touristy Glastonbury for example - there is a hugh market for all things magical down there!
Outstanding!, impressed by the amount of effort you have put in this week - Nick :thumbs:
 
mystic-cay said:
Thank you for explaining and the fairies are genuinely amazing you could sell them as gifts

but i do chose to believe you seen wire fairies down at the bottom of your garden :D
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No worries Carly :thumbs:
I hadnt thought about selling them, food for thought :thinking:

I am also pleased that you believe in fairies, a child at heart....lovely

mattd85 said:
Hi,

Win....nice image, like the colours, simple but effective, bang on theme.

Shiny... I tried this myself but my silver balls were a bit chipped lol.

Magical...wow really like these, the best I've seen so far, they definitely look magical, my daughter who is obsessed with tinkerbell also approves lol.

Matt
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Thanks Matt, glad you like them.
I am doubly glad your daughter approves, praise indeed from a fairy officianado :D

Marshall194 said:
fantastic and damn you are dedicated to this 52! a great set of shot but for me its number one it looks like you happened upon them in the woods
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Cheers Chris, dont know about my level of dedication to the 52, I enjoyed making the fairies. I must admit making the props gives a certain amount of satisfaction.

The_Oakster said:
Number 2 is my favourite but they all capture the theme great! :clap:
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Thanks Ben

Donnie said:
Right just playing catchup to get up to date now I've posted my Shiny late :( and still need to shoot my "magical".

Shiny - great shot and nice composition.

Magical - Number 2 is the best, the composition is great as is exposure. I love the post processing on this too, what technique did you use?
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Thanks for the catch up Paul :thumbs:
The pp was something I got from youtube. I did a search on how to give a vintage feel to photographs. Here
Beyond this pp, I tweaked the levels, brightness and contrast.

jgs001 said:
Shiny, that's great, spot on for the theme.. now how did you not get in it ?? or is that a great job of cloning :D...

Magical, a great set, and they're all good... I'm torn between them, but I think probably go for #2 as my fave.
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Thanks John :thumbs:
No, no cloning involved, if you look closely you can see me sitting on the steps with a long lens :lol:
Glad you like magical too.

Blank_Canvas said:
'Magical' - Love this. not are you only a good photographer, you're a good craftsman too !
I think you could sell these fairies. I can imagine them being sold in a lot of shops in touristy Glastonbury for example - there is a hugh market for all things magical down there!
Outstanding!, impressed by the amount of effort you have put in this week - Nick :thumbs:
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Cheers Nick, your kind comments are much appreciated.
Carly above mentioned about selling them, I hadnt considered it but will give it some thought.
When the theme got announced, the idea came to me very quickly and it all fell into place. Having done a 52 before, I know that doesnt happen very often with the themes, so when it does, the idea grows legs :lol:

Treehugger81 said:
Shiny- a great image well captured.

Magical - very creative, you could quite easily sell your wire work IMO. Brilliant shots, no.1 for me also.
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Thanks Phil, #1 was my original concept so I am pleased I was able to execute my idea.
 
I bow to your creativeness 3 great shots love them all but no 1 for me, but I wish it just had that extra punch which no 2 has but if think it’s the DOF that gives it that. :clap::clap::clap:
 
zeb said:
I bow to your creativeness 3 great shots love them all but no 1 for me, but I wish it just had that extra punch which no 2 has but if think it’s the DOF that gives it that. :clap::clap::clap:
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Thanks Trevor, below is a punchier edit on #1.

 
blakester said:
Thanks John :thumbs:
No, no cloning involved, if you look closely you can see me sitting on the steps with a long lens :lol:
Glad you like magical too.
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Aha... Sneaky, sniped yourself :D ... worked great though...
 
Hi Iain

god I envy your imagination & creativity :clap: Love the whole set for Magical....very well thought out , nicely shot & fab idea....top marks mister :clap::clap:
 
jgs001 said:
Aha... Sneaky, sniped yourself :D ... worked great though...
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Thanks for looking in again John:thumbs:

blondie606 said:
Hi Iain

god I envy your imagination & creativity :clap: Love the whole set for Magical....very well thought out , nicely shot & fab idea....top marks mister :clap::clap:
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Well thank you Lynne, I am flattered, really am :D
I am glad you like them, your comments are much appreciated.
 
Hi Iain,

Wow and wow again! Your magical set of images is just that .....magical:D Love 'em all!
You are very creative, well done.

Shiny is another great shot, as has already been said beautiful colours.

Carol :)
 
Hi Iain, I can't really say any more that hasn't been said already! Wonderful magical shots and you really should be selling those fairies!!

I wonder if we'll see these fairies popping up in on other themes!!;)
 
cazagee said:
Hi Iain,

Wow and wow again! Your magical set of images is just that .....magical:D Love 'em all!
You are very creative, well done.

Shiny is another great shot, as has already been said beautiful colours.

Carol :)
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Thanks Carol, I am pleased how this set turned out and am doubly pleased that others like them too :)

*Sarah* said:
Hi Iain, I can't really say any more that hasn't been said already! Wonderful magical shots and you really should be selling those fairies!!

I wonder if we'll see these fairies popping up in on other themes!!;)
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Thanks Sarah, your kind comments are much appreciated.
I am not sure if they will be popping up for other themes, we will have to wait and see eh? ;)
 
Shiny – Great minds think alike. The blue sky definitely has brought out the best in this photo. Nicely exposed.

Magical – Whilst I’ve yet to get going on commenting on this week’s theme, I have been keeping my eye out for entries. I have to say these are my favourite so far. Well worth the time creating the props. Great idea and well executed.
 
manda said:
Wonderful
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Thanks Amanda

Delta Skies said:
Shiny – Great minds think alike. The blue sky definitely has brought out the best in this photo. Nicely exposed.

Magical – Whilst I’ve yet to get going on commenting on this week’s theme, I have been keeping my eye out for entries. I have to say these are my favourite so far. Well worth the time creating the props. Great idea and well executed.
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Great minds indeed Peter :D

Thanks for looking/commenting. I am glad that you like them, much appreciated. :thumbs:
 
I like the 2nd and 3rd ones best, also love the processing
 
huh, just had a proper look and can't believe I've missed loads of your shots! Do you hide em somewhere? lol

and I missed the fact that you made those lil fairies! cool work, love em even more now!
 
sturisoma said:
huh, just had a proper look and can't believe I've missed loads of your shots! Do you hide em somewhere? lol

and I missed the fact that you made those lil fairies! cool work, love em even more now!
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:lol: No worries Summer!
Glad you like the fairies too :D
 
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