er ............ I have to admit I shuddered when I saw this
I was instantly thrown back in time to holidays with Mum and Dad in their prize possesion, the dreaded Eccles Topaz. I used to hide in shame as Dad insisted on hitching up on the driveway and then spending 40 minutes with Mum 'wanging' her hands around in the air 'directing' him off the driveway and onto the road. Congratulations, NEVER has a series of photographs effected me so much.
.....however I've just remembered the big stick on wing mirror, the caravan club membership, the endless discussions he used to have with people about the art of reversing ....... :bang: I need a drink :bang:
I can see why you'd love these shots - you must be very proud of your new baby.
. I'm determined to work my way through the entire 52 list this week and comment on shots, so for those I've missed (like this one) it's a good opportunity to see the overall picture rather than just the last week.aww thanks for thatHi Bob/Rachel,
Well I've been through the thread from start to finish and I can certainly say you're improving
The high point for me was Play. The use of the scrabble board, and the words you chose (as well as the sig) indicated thought and time spent on the shot. It was worth it.
Shrewsbury Castle is also very good with some lovely colours and a strong composition.
Later on through your 52, your own self-crit is quite accurate, so that's showing that you are learning stuff and doing well.
Keep it up!
Ian.
Glad to hear the good news about your dad. Wishing him a speedy route to a full recovery.
Your magnolia shot really is beautiful.
One of my favourite flowers and you've done it justice. Lovely, simple and elegant.
I think you could have done with just a little wider DoF - so that some of the outer petals and rain drops were fully in focus. But it really is very close to being spot on and is my favourite from your 52 so far
Stare made me laugh
Poor child - He's definitely staring and I hope there was no permanent damage despite the strangling and near miss with decapitation
so no re shoot available
...The magnolia shot is lovely, but it just misses slightly as Sarah has said... the DOF means that a couple of bits are just a little soft which is a shame..
That's a great stare... looks cheeky despite the near decpaitation
Glad to hear about your Dad too
....I think I would like to see a crop quite tight into his face as it would get rid of the distracting bits like the table and focus on that great expression will try a tight crop on it now ! thanks for your commentsPretty magnolia shot, I love magnolias it is such a shame how quickly they get wiped out with rain frost etc!
I like your stare shot, it has a lovely element of humour
Peace is lovely ....where was it taken? Looks beautifully peaceful.
Mmmmmmm...Thorntons??....This Indulgence theme is doing my keyboard no good at all!!!
) in my hand just staring out to sea ahhhhhhhhhhhh like indulgence but not a Thorntons fan I'm afraid more of a Cadbury's woman 
Love the peace shot love, the lighting, looks so serene and peaceful just omaging being there with a Bacardi and coke (double
Congratulations on the purchase of your new traffic jam creater......only kidding. We used to have an old one a few years ago but sold when we changed the car. I always got a good nights sleep in a caravan although alchohol maybe a factor as we were always camped at a motor racing circuit
Sorry to hear you are having a few problems and well done for keeping up.
The Quad, Shoot and stare shots are nice enough and fit the themes.
The Peace shot is very good, great composition and just enough detail in the ship and the sky.
I wish people would stop showing me chocolates, I'm trying to quit
am loving the 'van dont you miss it ???? :rules: These most definitely are worth looking at
Peace is an absolutely beautiful image.
Love the quality of the sunlight on the water and shining through the flag. There's a very pretty sky and just the right amount of detail in the ship to give it interest without dominating the image.
The only bit I'm not keen on is the guy in the doorway . . . just a shame that he happened to be stood there.
Lovely white background in indulgence and good detail in the chocolates. They're not an easy subject to get so sharp.
If you could have lost the shadows, then this would have been a near perfect product shot.
with Sarah... what are you on about... not worth looking at... :nono:...
Peace a lovely peaceful looking scene, and I can picture being there, relaxed and just watching the waters go by... <drifts off into peaceful reverie>
Sorry where was I
The Choccies work well, and I think you've done a much better job than I did on them. As for the shadows... I think there's 2 options...off camera flash or a reflector on the left, not that I can talk, as I struggle with this myself.
