Blondie606's Photo52 2011-Wk 52 Glass & Nature,Challenge Complete

& as a bonus....Nature....usually one of my fave subjects I was actually a bit stumped on this :'(

Stopped on way back from Sheffield & got this :


DSC_3222 copy by llj666, on Flickr
Possibly a little oof,handheld again but the wind kept moving the leaf around

then saw this which I really liked but proved a bigger nightmare to get straight than the apartments :bang: Settled for getting the lampost straight in the end !


DSC_3233 copy by llj666, on Flickr

Harnessing the power of Nature for our benefit...think I was shooting in to the light which was not ideal but was trying to get some interest in the sky....the other direction had great big blooming black clouds :lol:
 
So , there you have it Guy's n Gals...52 weeks of pure fun .

A huge thanks to all of you who have commented , critiqued , kicked my backside & generally been a fantastic support over this last year ....couldn't have done it without you all....I'm hoping next year will be just as much fun :thumbs:

So all that remains is for me to say HAPPY CHRISTMAS one & all...have a great time....here's hoping Santa brings you all you wish for :D


ps....I need a project...getting withdrawal symptoms already :lol:
 
Hiya Lynne,

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Well done babes, you have made it to the end, plus the bonus track :D

Looking through your whole year I can see how you have developed your photography skills.

For Glass ... I recognise that building :D and I think you have done a fantastic job of taking shots of same. My fav is #1 ... I love the mono and the way the building draws my eye into the shot. #3 ... the tungsten has really worked well here and I love the reflection of the clouds on the building.

Nature .... I like the shot in the sense that amongst all the dry dead leaves, there is but life ..... which is quite apt really for the end of the challenge.

A huge congrats .... you are an absolutely fantastic gal and it has been such a pleasure to meet you and have you on the Photo52 team this year.

I'm sure we will remain in contact post 52, you are an ace friend and fab person. Look forward to seeing you in January for the final 52 meet.

Merry Christmas to you, may you be blessed with much happiness, love, joy and loads of pressies (btw I will give you your Chrimbo pressie at the meet in Jan ;))

Cheers babes, and thanks for all your support and encouragement throughout the year (both photographic and personal).

You are a star

Luv

Dawn x
 
The CPL should have enabled you to choose between reflections or none.

My preference is #1, the tones are subtle enough to allow the eye to enjoy the composition. #2 is very pleasant and would have had my vote but for #1. The blue I find too startling and detracts from the image imo.

Happy Christmas

Above about Glass
 
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That's what frustrates me about my photography, not thinking of the idea for a theme that should have been obvious to me. I'm referring about your glass shots. I work in Architecture and talk about glass facades most days, but the idea of taking a photo of glass in a building never came to me!

I love the first glass, I'd rather a little more colour, but I still like it as it is.

Your nature is good too.
The leaf stands out well against the background.

Well done to you for finishing, it's been great sharing the year with you and the others.
And thanks for paying my thread a regular visit, I appreciated the support.

See you in a few weeks.
 
blondie606 said:
There's always one :bonk: It did indeed feel tranquil...strange for a nuclear power station ! To get closer at that angle would have meant a bit of trespassing & I didn't fancy getting arrested :lol: was using the kit 18-55 lens , the light was going so opened it up wide as possible & yes was hand held in a bit of a breeze...no where to put the tripod - the mud didn't look that safe ! I tweaked a bit in pse but couldn't go to far as it started to create odd pixelation type swirls in the sky - not sure why though as ISO was quite low think ??
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How very bizarre....I was returning to Leeds from Scotland today and i looked left and thought, "I know that building!!"...blooming heck, it was the one you photographed for light...what a stunning building. Well spotted...:thumbs:
 
Well, Lynne, very strong finish there.

Glass...very nice, very, very nice. I really like to perspective. Of the 3,#1 stands head and shoulders above the other 2. B&W works well to emphasise starkness of the building.

Nature, nice and simple but very effective. Great contrast and looks sharp to be, despite the wind blowing the leaf.

Nature #2, well spotted and nice movement in the blades.

Fantastic finale...

See you in a few (w)eeks...:thumbs:
 
drodd said:
Hiya Lynne,

:clap::clap::clap:

Well done babes, you have made it to the end, plus the bonus track :D

Looking through your whole year I can see how you have developed your photography skills.

For Glass ... I recognise that building :D and I think you have done a fantastic job of taking shots of same. My fav is #1 ... I love the mono and the way the building draws my eye into the shot. #3 ... the tungsten has really worked well here and I love the reflection of the clouds on the building.

Nature .... I like the shot in the sense that amongst all the dry dead leaves, there is but life ..... which is quite apt really for the end of the challenge.

A huge congrats .... you are an absolutely fantastic gal and it has been such a pleasure to meet you and have you on the Photo52 team this year.

I'm sure we will remain in contact post 52, you are an ace friend and fab person. Look forward to seeing you in January for the final 52 meet.

Merry Christmas to you, may you be blessed with much happiness, love, joy and loads of pressies (btw I will give you your Chrimbo pressie at the meet in Jan ;))

Cheers babes, and thanks for all your support and encouragement throughout the year (both photographic and personal).

You are a star

Luv

Dawn x
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Cheers Dawn....huge thanks to you ( & all the 52'ers) for this last year of fun...couldn't have done it without you all .Glad you liked my final submissions, sorting my photobook now ,hopefully ready for the jan meet .

Def need to keep in touch , fungi forage is high on an ever growing list of things to do 2012

Hope to & Reuben have a fab New Year & look forward to seeing you ( pressie all ready packed ! ):thumbs:



TinaC said:
The CPL should have enabled you to choose between reflections or none.

My preference is #1, the tones are subtle enough to allow the eye to enjoy the composition. #2 is very pleasant and would have had my vote but for #1. The blue I find too startling and detracts from the image imo.

Happy Christmas

Above about Glass
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Thanks Tina...1st time with the CPL & only a cheapy but getting the hang of it now :thumbs:

rpn said:
Congrats Lynne for being the first one to finish the 2011 52 Challenge. :clap:
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Cheers Stan...& thanks for all your comments & encouragement over the least 12 months


michael23 said:
Hiya Lynne, liking number 3 of the posh apartments. Well done on the completion of your 52:clap::clap:

Merry Christmas!!
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Thanks Michael....look forward to doing it all again next year :bonk:


Wishing you all a very Happy New Year
Lynne x
 
Mentalblock said:
That's what frustrates me about my photography, not thinking of the idea for a theme that should have been obvious to me. I'm referring about your glass shots. I work in Architecture and talk about glass facades most days, but the idea of taking a photo of glass in a building never came to me!

I love the first glass, I'd rather a little more colour, but I still like it as it is.

Your nature is good too.
The leaf stands out well against the background.

Well done to you for finishing, it's been great sharing the year with you and the others.
And thanks for paying my thread a regular visit, I appreciated the support.

See you in a few weeks.
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Many thanks for stopping by...appreciate your help & support over the last 12months...it's been a blast :D

Glad you like the Glass images...sometimes I look at others post & think:bonk: why the hell didn't I think of that ! Have now started to develope an interest in architecture togging...:eek:


posiview said:
How very bizarre....I was returning to Leeds from Scotland today and i looked left and thought, "I know that building!!"...blooming heck, it was the one you photographed for light...what a stunning building. Well spotted...:thumbs:
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posiview said:
Well, Lynne, very strong finish there.


Tis a great building , glad I saw the sky colors though wanted to stop & capture the building anyway



Glass...very nice, very, very nice. I really like to perspective. Of the 3,#1 stands head and shoulders above the other 2. B&W works well to emphasise starkness of the building.

Nature, nice and simple but very effective. Great contrast and looks sharp to be, despite the wind blowing the leaf.

Nature #2, well spotted and nice movement in the blades.

Fantastic finale...

See you in a few (w)eeks...:thumbs:
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Thanks Andy , glas you like my 1st attempt at building shots...yet another thing I want to do more of in the future ( top of list is win lots of dosh so I can quit work & spend all day take photo's :lol: )

Yup , roll on Janury...looking forward to the meet

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year

see you soon

Lynne
 
Well done on finishing this challenge. You hung on in there with the rest of us, and it has been a joy to see your work develope. Good luck with your challenges in 2012.


Adie
 
Webby962 said:
Well done on finishing this challenge. You hung on in there with the rest of us, and it has been a joy to see your work develope. Good luck with your challenges in 2012.


Adie
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Many thanks Adie...it was a battle...but loved it so much I've come back for more of the same this year :eek:

Looking forward to seeing more shots from you....love you ability with lighting :thumbs:
 
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