weekly Blondies 2012 52 wk52 BUSY - Finished !

[Allan.H]

No 1 on the random pics for me love the flame pic love the blue with the hint of red in the glass, i would have set fire to the kitchen so well done for not doing so

 

[Delta Skies]

Random – I like the recession effect of the fins in #1. I was amused by #3 though. At least I’ve got a proper car where the engine fills the whole of the area under the bonnet

Temperature - The exposure has been nicely handled and I like the off centre composition.

 

[ChickenDipa]

Authority - good shot, well executed. Got to love a police doggy!

Leave - you should be very proud of this one. Great shot, a classic and the wedding party should be very proud

Random - I like #1 as a shot but #3 has to have it for the theme!! Very random hehe

Temperature - nice colours and composition, good take on the theme.

 

[posiview]

You really do know how to get black BGs....

Cracking vivid blue there and some nice detail.

Not easy I suspect but I'd like to see the front of the glass in focus.

Cheers and looking forward to Temperature 2.

 

[blondie606]

Hi Lynne, random shots are all good to me. Nice colour and composition in number one, two made me chuckle and number three is just hilarious! The conversion to B&W suits it and I can see a smirk on his face top!

Temperature is a very simple but cracking shot, great composition and the blue really says hot! I think even if you were a big pro tog it would still take them a lot of shots to nail the focus, some things just ain't easy!

Keep up the good work and well done for getting this far. Oh and your thread title still says week 21!

Thanks Marsha , #3 for random was def an eye catcher...loads of people did double takes as they walked pasted that garage

I'm coming to the conclusion that I have far too many difficult idea's & not the skill to execute same...not got Andy's commitment to reading books & watching video's though....

+1 for the shot, though a bit soft for the reasons you stated, but -1 for burning whisky ... sacrilege

Cheers Gramps.....the said whisky bottle has been in my cupboard for nearly 5 years & still 3/4 full so thought I'd get some use out it ...tis only cheapy Asda stuff which may explain why it burnt so bloomin' well

Random - the colour rear wings is the best shot for me by far, and #2 best interpretation of the theme.
Temperature - wow great shot. You don't make life easy for yourself do you!

Thanks you & nope, difficult is my middle name Really glad you like the wings shot ....considering get that printed & framed for some reason ...

Hiya Lynne, very good shot and I like the blue in the flame. If anything I would like to see more space at the top.

Cheers michael....didn;t crop the top , only the sides so maybe I should have shot from further back ?

 

[blondie606]

Random - I really like your number 1 shot of the wind deflector and the bold colours looks like you had a fantastic day too bang on theme and nice capture.

Temperature - Don't set fire to your cheap whiskey, box it up and send it to me instead lol.

I think this works well for the theme and like the blueish tones from the flames, nice black background and good 1/3 positioning. Yup it works for me. I'll check back later and see what you second idea is ! I'm glad this weeks theme isn't entitled 'Explosive'

Nick

Thanks Nick..... it was either whisky or lighter fluid & I figured lighter fluid may just be too risky... shot a couple of my 2nd idea last night but not what I hoped for....needed different/better lighting but no idea how...may still post up over the weekend

I love your random pictures. I was going to try a shot of cars in a car park for my random shot, that didn't happen. The 3 are all great shots.

Temperature. Great colour. I like it a lot.

Many thanks Robert , glad you like the Random images

Hi Lynne, so you're a firestarter too are you?! It really is good fun not knowing whether or not the house will survive isn't it!!

I like this shot. Nice colours and composition, and you got the focus just right. In a perfect world I'd have liked to see the stand burned out, but it takes a while to see it anyway so that's minor

Lovin' it!

Firestarter ...almost set fire to me & the backdrop at which point I wondered if I should have had a pan of cold water to hand

No 1 on the random pics for me love the flame pic love the blue with the hint of red in the glass, i would have set fire to the kitchen so well done for not doing so

Cheers AJ

 

[blakester]

Great work Lynne, I like the vivid blue flame.
As has been mentioned above, I too like the composition here. I could see this being used as an advert of some sort, as it sets well in the frame.
Sorry I can't offer any critique, I like it as is. Iain

 

[blondie606]

Random – I like the recession effect of the fins in #1. I was amused by #3 though. At least I’ve got a proper car where the engine fills the whole of the area under the bonnet

Temperature - The exposure has been nicely handled and I like the off centre composition.

Thanks Peter , those euronascar's were just awesome both to look at & to hear but strange amount of room under the hood

Authority - good shot, well executed. Got to love a police doggy!

Leave - you should be very proud of this one. Great shot, a classic and the wedding party should be very proud

Random - I like #1 as a shot but #3 has to have it for the theme!! Very random hehe

Temperature - nice colours and composition, good take on the theme.

Thanks for popping in Alex, much appreciated

You really do know how to get black BGs....

Cracking vivid blue there and some nice detail.

Not easy I suspect but I'd like to see the front of the glass in focus.

Cheers and looking forward to Temperature 2.

Thanks Andy , getting the hang of BG's in black....long exposures are the way to go I did get a couple of shots with the front of the glass in focus but then the flames were totally oof...got my 2nd idea shot but not too pleased with the results...will probably post up at the weekend, idea over rwaching ability me thinks :bonk:

 

[sturisoma]

love it, also interesting how many have gone for hot as opposed to cold lol, must be the weather!

 

[Dark Knight]

Hi Lynne

Temperature - Hot and spot on theme, liking the blue flame and the way it goes into the glass too

 

[blondie606]

love it, also interesting how many have gone for hot as opposed to cold lol, must be the weather!

Thanks Summer...was gonna go for ice cold lollies ....but ate them instead

Hi Lynne

Temperature - Hot and spot on theme, liking the blue flame and the way it goes into the glass too

Cheers DK , glad you like

 

[blondie606]

2nd try:bang: Week 23's theme saw me smile....a few idea's for a change...yet still I find myself struggling to translate thoughts into images

hey ho....not sure this abstract enough but I'm really pleased with it...almost SOC , sharpen , crop & slight fill light to make the green pop a bit more. Didn't even need to tweak WB!

I knew I'd get a flower in here somewhere , 1st try with extension tubes ,natural light & DOF narrower than a gnats whisker hence f25 This was in a mini arrangement of flowers in a card from my parents , at it's widest it's a smidge bigger than 1p coin .Should also add that the lens & tubes picked up dust that can't be seen with the naked eye...well , certainly not with mine anyway

#1

Abstract 1 by llj666, on Flickr

I found focusing a mare, even using live view , even breathing gave the lens the wobbles!

#2


Glowing Abstract by llj666, on Flickr

took inspiration from Andy & Michael for this one, forks & glowing edges...I really must stop prying things open with the kitchen forks...the bend sooo easily


Kinda hoping to come up with something more before the weeks out but may not have time . Just been promoted to Service Manager ....can't belive how much bloomin work I gotta do now

 

[gramps]

#2 defo more abstract Lynne so it gets my vote, interesting process - and congrats on the promotion

 

[LauraJ23]

Very nice flower pic Lynne, very good indeed. But I will go with number 2, and very pleased I have inspired you! The glowing edges has worked very well here.

 

[posiview]

Promotion...kkerrcchhinngggg.....shopping....

#1 for me. Great colours and I really like the edges.

#2 is on theme but a tad squiffy. Also the BG looks noisy and what's the blue I can see in parts?

Congrats again with the promotion....do you get to shout at staff now....

Cheers.

 

[blondie606]

#2 defo more abstract Lynne so it gets my vote, interesting process - and congrats on the promotion

Thanks Gramps

Very nice flower pic Lynne, very good indeed. But I will go with number 2, and very pleased I have inspired you! The glowing edges has worked very well here.

Cheers Michael ,the glowing edges looks wayyy better than the original...thanks for the inspiration to try new stuff

Promotion...kkerrcchhinngggg.....shopping....

#1 for me. Great colours and I really like the edges.

#2 is on theme but a tad squiffy. Also the BG looks noisy and what's the blue I can see in parts?

Congrats again with the promotion....do you get to shout at staff now....

Cheers.

Hi ya , glad you like the flower

Squiffy..... yeah , not sure what happend to the BG , maybe its the pp ....can't see any blue bits mister , other than the glowing edges which are meant to be blue , I did boost them a bit cos I liked it

Shout at staff ??...no change there then Actually I'm meant to be learning about " soft" management , hah...not a bloomin prayer

 

[Southdowns]

I don't think the flower is all that abstract, even though it's a nice shot, but the forks are! Very very nice indeed. Needs a straighten though

 

[Deleted member 3428]

I really like your second shot for abstract Lynne, it say abstract more then a centre of a flower to me. Both very good shots though.

 

[Blank_Canvas]

Congratulation on your promotion Lynne well done

I like your macro shot and am impressed with the detail, very nice focus and lighting but for me abstract doesn't jump out. However, I think you have nailed it with No2, the interlinked forks work very well, trademark black background is also working for you. Nick

 

[blondie606]

I don't think the flower is all that abstract, even though it's a nice shot, but the forks are! Very very nice indeed. Needs a straighten though

Cheers Mark, think I confused Abstract with something else :bonk:

I really like your second shot for abstract Lynne, it say abstract more then a centre of a flower to me. Both very good shots though.

Cheers alby

Congratulation on your promotion Lynne well done

I like your macro shot and am impressed with the detail, very nice focus and lighting but for me abstract doesn't jump out. However, I think you have nailed it with No2, the interlinked forks work very well, trademark black background is also working for you. Nick

Thanks Nick

 

[blondie606]

Big thanks to Andy for inspiring me this time to try something new ( & apologies for nicking your idea ) I do lack a little in the imagination dept

Just been out & done these as additions to Abstract & think I'm quite pleased them
#1

DSC_6762 by llj666, on Flickr

#2

DSC_6803 by llj666, on Flickr

#3

DSC_6817 by llj666, on Flickr

Not sure if these are failures but was fun trying & I can see this type of thing getting addictive

 

[blakester]

#2 is more on theme Lynne but I can't fault #1 for the execution. The sharpness in detail, vibrant colours and overall composition make it for me a cracking photograph.

I do like #2 also, the background has been mentioned but doesn't detract anything from the photograph. Nice detail in there too, I must have been a magpie in a former life as shiny things in photographs really appeal to me

 

[Blank_Canvas]

Abstract 2 - 2.1 slow pan on the tripod, 2.2 elervation on the tripod ? very nice and vert abstract, it's working for me but I prefer No 1 out of the two. Nice work

 

[posiview]

Ironically, and it's a choice. Of #2 or #3 for me. I have I'm on my phone so will comment proper later...

Cheers.

 

[lizzy23]

sorry i haven't stopped by for a while Lynne, have been a bit manic with other things

Temperature is a great idea and really well executed

Abstract, think the second set works better and its no 2 for me

 

[*Sarah*]

Hi Lynne, what a great two sets you have taken!! Macro looks great but as you say its a nightmare to photograph - you set it up, focus move away and the focus has changed. I tried some flower shots outside yesterday but failed big time on focus so decided to bring the garden inside today!!

I like your panning shots the colours are great on them and very easy on the eye!

 

[sturisoma]

I spent ages deciding - too much choice lol, but finally settled on no.1 altho maybe a lil bit of PP would make it more abstract, colour tint or closer crop maybe, although I do like the petals showing in it

 

[Allan.H]

No 2 of the reshoots for me the colours work so much better

 

[superpippo]

Hi Lynne

Random - 3 good shots and all on theme and the last 2 raise a smile. But #1 is super photo, focus, composition, crop, colour

temperature - bang on theme with good colour rendition and focus. A blue flame indicating temperature rather than the more common red flame. agree with another post that a bit more space at top might work

Abstract - both good but #2 looks more on theme. Like the composition and focus and light and the black background. I saw the blue and thought that it was deliberate on your part and added to the pic. But why are they wonkey in the frame? Is that deliberate?

 

[Delta Skies]

My favourite is your #1 of your first set - lovely quality. #2 of your second set works more as an abstract for me. Nicely done.

 

[The goblin]

Hi Lynne, you have been busy

I love number one, but maybe not abstract enough.

Number two is also great, just enough glowing edges to add something different but not too much, it does need a slight straighten though.

Three, what is it? Nice and straight though.

Four and five and definitely the best for the theme, but I prefer five

 

[Bilko]

Great shots for your abstract.

 

[ChickenDipa]

#1 and #2 of the first set are good pictures, #2 is a winner for me in terms of the theme. Interesting idea and nice result.

#1 of the second set is lovely, nice and calming and could make a set with that one that Andy took!

#2 and #3 arent really doing much for me, sorry!!

 

[blondie606]

#2 is more on theme Lynne but I can't fault #1 for the execution. The sharpness in detail, vibrant colours and overall composition make it for me a cracking photograph.

I do like #2 also, the background has been mentioned but doesn't detract anything from the photograph. Nice detail in there too, I must have been a magpie in a former life as shiny things in photographs really appeal to me

Thanks Iain....lol at you being a magpie

Abstract 2 - 2.1 slow pan on the tripod, 2.2 elervation on the tripod ? very nice and vert abstract, it's working for me but I prefer No 1 out of the two. Nice work

Cheers Nick , no tripod involved , very quick pans (maybe they should have been slow ?)

Ironically, and it's a choice. Of #2 or #3 for me. I have I'm on my phone so will comment proper later...

Cheers.

Thanks Andy

sorry i haven't stopped by for a while Lynne, have been a bit manic with other things

Temperature is a great idea and really well executed

Abstract, think the second set works better and its no 2 for me

No worries Alex...life has a habit of getting in the way

Hi Lynne, what a great two sets you have taken!! Macro looks great but as you say its a nightmare to photograph - you set it up, focus move away and the focus has changed. I tried some flower shots outside yesterday but failed big time on focus so decided to bring the garden inside today!!

I like your panning shots the colours are great on them and very easy on the eye!

Thanks Sarah...love macro but find it so bloomin frustrating:bonk:

 

[blondie606]

I spent ages deciding - too much choice lol, but finally settled on no.1 altho maybe a lil bit of PP would make it more abstract, colour tint or closer crop maybe, although I do like the petals showing in it

Thanks Summer , was gonna play with color tints but forgot...doh !

No 2 of the reshoots for me the colours work so much better

Thanks Allan

Hi Lynne

Random - 3 good shots and all on theme and the last 2 raise a smile. But #1 is super photo, focus, composition, crop, colour

temperature - bang on theme with good colour rendition and focus. A blue flame indicating temperature rather than the more common red flame. agree with another post that a bit more space at top might work

Abstract - both good but #2 looks more on theme. Like the composition and focus and light and the black background. I saw the blue and thought that it was deliberate on your part and added to the pic. But why are they wonkey in the frame? Is that deliberate?

thanks for the detailed feedback SP , glad you like #1 of the random shots...my fave as well

The temperature image isn't cropped at the top , thats all there was...should've stepped further back :bonk:

Abstract...wonky.... the forks wouldn't go together to creat an even image so left it slightly on the squiff...after all it is abstract

My favourite is your #1 of your first set - lovely quality. #2 of your second set works more as an abstract for me. Nicely done.

cheers Peter

 

[blondie606]

Hi Lynne, you have been busy

I love number one, but maybe not abstract enough.

Number two is also great, just enough glowing edges to add something different but not too much, it does need a slight straighten though.

Three, what is it? Nice and straight though.

Four and five and definitely the best for the theme, but I prefer five

Cheers Marsha...abstract = squiffy

#3 is a ploughed farmers field with hedgerow & some wild flowers

Great shots for your abstract.

cheers Robert

#1 and #2 of the first set are good pictures, #2 is a winner for me in terms of the theme. Interesting idea and nice result.

#1 of the second set is lovely, nice and calming and could make a set with that one that Andy took!

#2 and #3 arent really doing much for me, sorry!!

Cheers Alex...no worries , more a trial , learning & trying stuff I wouldn't normally do

 

[blondie606]

Symmetry...got an urge to lie under a pylon.....didn't fancy the stinging nettles under them though so opted for this head-on upwards shot . Then spent 3 days trying to make sure it was straight ...still not certain


Symmetry by llj666, on Flickr

tis quite symmetrical & as straight as I could get it....baring the clouds & I really can't help them

 

[Delta Skies]

Symmetry...got an urge to lie under a pylon.....didn't fancy the stinging nettles under them though so opted for this head-on upwards shot . Then spent 3 days trying to make sure it was straight ...still not certain

It's miles off

One thing I've learnt on this theme is how hard it is to get images symmetrical - whether they be natural shots or mirrored. You've done a great job with this one but I am partial to a pylon or two.

 

[LauraJ23]

I think the angle of view is tricking me, looks like it needs to be rotated to the left a little. Nice pic that, like the composition and the sky is nice!

 

[BobBCN]

Like it! It's my interpretation of the theme in the sense that you can either look for symmetry and capture it as in this shot, or create a symmetrical image as other 52ers have done. Both ways are valid but I think I prefer the first.

Cheers