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

'Magical' - 2nd visit - love the edit !

In reflection I think this is the best set on this theme that I have seen.

Nice work :thumbs:

Nick
 
Blank_Canvas said:
'Magical' - 2nd visit - love the edit !

In reflection I think this is the best set on this theme that I have seen.

Nice work :thumbs:

Nick
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Thanks for looking in again Nick.
This theme just 'clicked' for me, so I am very pleased with how things turned out. I am sure all other 52ers will have have weeks like this when the theme is just right up their street. I look forward to seeing those.
On that note, this weeks theme 'vice' I can certainly say will not click for me :lol: I do have an idea of a take on the theme but exactly how I will convey that idea :thinking: is an entirely different matter. :lol:
 
My thinking when this weeks theme was posted was towards "Vice Versa" but couldn't initially come up with an idea to put that in a photograph.
After looking at the definition for vice versa the idea struck me of a reflection, a mirror image that could be taken either way.

adverb
1.with the order reversed; the other way around

I captured the image below, where as a further nod towards the theme, there is a bloke smoking :lol:. Your C&C welcome as always.

 
Very smart, maybe turn one side B&W just for an effect. ;) I like it though, well done.
 
Ajophotog said:
Very smart, maybe turn one side B&W just for an effect. ;) I like it though, well done.
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Thanks Alby, one side B&W is a good idea, never thought of that but wouldn't know how to even if I did :lol:

posiview said:
Hi, I'm liking your take on vice.

I had a quick edit....though the guy was a bit lost. I'll remove, if you want.

PS: ignore the colours...I really must get my screen calibrated!
Cheers


Not mine by andysheader (Posiview), on Flickr
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Thanks Andy, no need to remove it, I enjoy others ideas. :thumbs:
 
Hi Iain

a great shot for the theme.... & works on all counts for Vice....well spotted...really like it :clap:

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Just thought I'd see if I could B&W half of it....as per Andy....I'll take it down if you'd prefer....more an exercise in PP for me
 
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blondie606 said:
Hi Iain

a great shot for the theme.... & works on all counts for Vice....well spotted...really like it :clap:
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thanks Lynne :)
On reflection (no pun intended) I am glad the guy was sitting there smoking, it may have been a bit more of a crowbar into the theme without him.
 
Reminds me of Harry Worth (oldies only I think will remember what I am talking about) - I like the image very much, a nice angle on the theme and definitely a keeper :thumbs:
 
gramps said:
Reminds me of Harry Worth (oldies only I think will remember what I am talking about) - I like the image very much, a nice angle on the theme and definitely a keeper :thumbs:
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Thanks Gramps :thumbs:
I dont know about the Harry Worth reference but glad you like it.
 
gramps said:
Harry Worth :D

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The penny's dropped Gramps, got you now :thumbs:

ChickenDipa said:
Really good idea! Vice versa had not even entered my head. Nice picture, Andys edit is good too.

Nice colours, good focus and good spot to take such a picture.
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Thanks Alex, I had found the location when I worked around the area and intended to revisit with my camera. As I say, the guy sitting smoking was a bonus for this theme.

blondie606 said:
Hi Iain

a great shot for the theme.... & works on all counts for Vice....well spotted...really like it :clap:

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Just thought I'd see if I could B&W half of it....as per Andy....I'll take it down if you'd prefer....more an exercise in PP for me
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No worries Lynne, leave it up. As I mentioned to Andy, I enjoy others ideas. Your exercise in PP gets 10/10 from me ;)
 
very nice shot Iain, :clap:
 
Bit late catching up this week so I’d better make a start

I had the same idea but I was the same as you I couldn’t think how to pull the shot off I was more thinking all the colours should be different i.e. black to white and vice versa.
I don’t think this works to be honest as really it’s just a reflection. Sorry
 
zeb said:
Bit late catching up this week so I’d better make a start

I had the same idea but I was the same as you I couldn’t think how to pull the shot off I was more thinking all the colours should be different i.e. black to white and vice versa.
I don’t think this works to be honest as really it’s just a reflection. Sorry
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Fair enough Trevor, can't please everyone.

Dark Knight said:
What an unusual idea Iain !!!

As sharp as ever, such a clean reflection, great colours - Really like that :thumbs:
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Cheers Dean :thumbs:

Donnie said:
I like it too, in fact I like all 3 versions!!
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Thanks Paul, glad you like them.
 
Vice - Good interpretation of this weeks theme, the relative surface look really shiny and clean for a the street, great shot - Nick
 
Manc Man said:
Vice
Well done Iain, great shot.
did something i couldn't, i also thought about using vice versa but had no idea hot to go about it.
you managed it, and with a great shot.
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Cheers Darren, it perhaps needs a wee bit of a crowbar for it to fit the theme but hey ho!

Blank_Canvas said:
Vice - Good interpretation of this weeks theme, the relative surface look really shiny and clean for a the street, great shot - Nick
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Thanks Nick, much appreciated.

The goblin said:
Iain I like that idea. It's always good seeing everyone's interpretation of the theme!

How did you do the reflection as the left side is a tad blurry? Or was that deliberate?
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Thanks to you too Marsha.
The left side is the window of the building which I would guess the glass isnt perfect so giving that effect.
 
superpippo said:
Hi Iain,

Vice - intelligent idea carried out well. Must admit that it would never have occurred to me. I like all of the versions too but I think that the fine blue sky gives the better shot.
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Thanks Alan :thumbs:
Intelligent :lol: thats a first for me!
Seriously, I had the idea to use vice versa but thought at first it would be too much of an ask to put it into a photograph. I know it needs a little explaining but I am pleased with the result. Thanks again Alan, much appreciated.
 
michael23 said:
Hi Iain, that is a great take on vice, the person smoking is a great bonus. Well done.
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Thanks Michael :thumbs:
Yes the bloke smoking was a bonus as i didnt want to take too literal a view on the theme. This weeks theme will be more of an ask not to go literal :)
 
Very good Iain, extra points for creativity, and a great image to boot.
 
Morning Iain.

Magical - cracking set of pictures, can't fault any of them at all, love the processing on them too.

Vice - again another wonderful shot and bang on theme too. Also like the one with the mono split.
 
Nice shot for vice! I like your original best, though I get what Andy and Lynne were trying to do.

Could also have worked well with a bit of split toning I think, to give it an old world film feel? Maybe I'll give that a go and this can turn into the "edit Iain's pictures" thread!!!

Definitely works best with the guy there; you're right, it might have been pushing the theme a touch too far without!!
 
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jgs001 said:
Very good Iain, extra points for creativity, and a great image to boot.
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Cheers John, I get the impression I was pushing it a bit with the theme ;) but whats a bit of a crowbar between friends :D

snorton said:
Morning Iain.

Magical - cracking set of pictures, can't fault any of them at all, love the processing on them too.

Vice - again another wonderful shot and bang on theme too. Also like the one with the mono split.
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Thanks Simon, much appreciated.

Southdowns said:
Nice shot for vice! I like your original best, though I get what Andy and Lynne were trying to do.

Could also have worked well with a bit of split toning I think, to give it an old world film feel? Maybe I'll give that a go and this can turn into the "edit Iain's pictures" thread!!!

Definitely works best with the guy there; you're right, it might have been pushing the theme a touch too far without!!
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Cheers Mark, crack on with an edit if you wish, as said previously I enjoy seeing others thoughts in how they would have done the photograph. Edit Iain's pictures thread :lol: like it!

As I said to John above, whats a little crowbar into theme between friends ;)
 
Week 14, I have taken a more literal view on this weeks theme.
This was taken at one of my favourite photography locations, Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast. Your C&C welcome as always.

 
excellent pic i take it the colour is what you were aiming for
 
alsjazzera said:
excellent pic i take it the colour is what you were aiming for
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Thanks Allan. Yes i processed it to look like this, it was what i was aiming for.

Delta Skies said:
I like this. The colour doesn't put me off at all. I think it adds to the drama of the image.
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Thanks Peter, I wanted a contrasty, slightly darker image as I think it suits the building.
 
I've just realised I missed your vice shot.

I like your take on this. I have to put my thumbs up to Andy's edit as it draws the eye to the subject more.
 
Delta Skies said:
I've just realised I missed your vice shot.

I like your take on this. I have to put my thumbs up to Andy's edit as it draws the eye to the subject more.
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Thanks for looking again Peter :thumbs:
I enjoyed Andy's edit too, good to see what others thoughts are.
 
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