CGeezer's 52 2010 - Week Four "Cheat"

[Dup]

Great photo of a lovely place. I;d say it was a pretty hard area to photograph but you pulled it off. My partners horse will be giving birth as the farm just leading off that bridge in April Her parents live in Cow Ark.

Unfortunately we live in Gt Harwood. First buy and all that, can't afford the Ribble Valley we grew up in (my rents live in Whalley).

Love the JD shot too

 

[jeangenie]

That's a lovely poem expressing a beautiful idea. He sounds like a very talented poet.

The composition of the photo works well - and I love how the detailing of the stonework on the side of the bridge is emphasied by its covering of snow. The reflections in the river add interest, so lots of look at.

Jean

 

[CGeezer]

Great photo of a lovely place. I;d say it was a pretty hard area to photograph but you pulled it off. My partners horse will be giving birth as the farm just leading off that bridge in April Her parents live in Cow Ark.

Unfortunately we live in Gt Harwood. First buy and all that, can't afford the Ribble Valley we grew up in (my rents live in Whalley).

Love the JD shot too

My daughter rides at Longsight stables she loves anything horsey. I was fairly pleased as to how this one turned out and I amazingly didn't manage to blow the snow for once Look forward to seeing your work at some point and thanks for commenting. I really love the first house over the bridge as it backs on to the Ribble and I used to go fishing a lot so ahhhh we can all dream

 

[CGeezer]

That's a lovely poem expressing a beautiful idea. He sounds like a very talented poet.

The composition of the photo works well - and I love how the detailing of the stonework on the side of the bridge is emphasied by its covering of snow. The reflections in the river add interest, so lots of look at.

Jean

Thanks Jean I'm glad you can see so much in this photo as it was not a complete cop out with the landscape that escaped from me and I really like how this one turned out

 

[SpidersEye]

A lovely poem

I really like this picture too; I like the angle it's taken from and the lines created in the snow help lead the eye into the picture

 

[CGeezer]

A lovely poem

I really like this picture too; I like the angle it's taken from and the lines created in the snow help lead the eye into the picture

Thanks fror commenting SpidersEye The poem does fit the brief I think. It's great that it is so well received too

 

[Venomator]

I love the image John... very well executed imhgo... ...and the poem is very moving and thought provoking... great pairing...

 

[CGeezer]

Thanks Rog. Appreciate your comment

 

[mich66]

great photo and beautiful poem, i've got the accent to go with it..

 

[mowse73]

A lovely uplifting spiritual poem. Ilike the photo as well

 

[CGeezer]

great photo and beautiful poem, i've got the accent to go with it..

I may get you to translate the rest then as even my missus who is Lancashire born and bred can't understand half of them the accent is so broad

A lovely uplifting spiritual poem. Ilike the photo as well

Thanks, I appreciate you commenting

 

[Bruja]

What an exciting start to your 52 John. First the new camera then the trip to hospital followed by house arrest

I hope the rest of the year doesn¡t continue at that level of intensity.

Having said that you've already produced a couple of corkers. Not so keen on the phone one but love the JD Bottle (suppose it's because I love JD) In fact there are quite a few of us on here who do, and there was a JDathon at the Convention last year (but I missed it because I'd already gone to bed )

As for the poem, what a talented man he was

And you have certainly done justice to his work with that picture. So to you too.

 

[CGeezer]

Thanks for your kind words Bruja. I'm sort of winging it at the moment and have a great plan for the "chopped" challenge. Not sure if it will work out okay though will have to get some gear in for this one I think.... I must not look at others untill I post (repeat 99 times)

 

[CGeezer]

Well what a disaster this was I had to leave it till today to do my 52 and I had problems with my model (Jadey) I was no way going to make this an easy chopping board challenge so looked at two other alternatives. My first idea was a piece of carrot shaped into a knife with a couple of wood slices from a cross cut saw, you guessed it I didn't manage to get the offcuts of wood. So on to plan B and you will see a pattern emerging My kids have been at Ju Jitsu for a couple of months now and finally got their suits, I planned to break some wood ninja stylee myself but it looked very tough so I had to forgo the wood and settle for a good old Ju Jitsu chop. Using my sb600 very badly and only being to drag Jadey's eyes away from American Idol for a few seconds I got this little gem. Hope I can drag through for this week on this one. :shrug:

 

[Ste L]

not sure if its me, but it look's out of focus or very soft, not sure if thats what you wanted though?

 

[ladysue]

A different take on the theme and a good picture.. Your little girls eyes look a bit dark though.

 

[Scarecrow]

That's a nice take on the theme. As Ste said, it appears a little soft on my monitor, and whilst highlights are close to blowing out on the left shoulder, the eyes appears quite dark by comparison.

Still a cute photo though.

 

[CGeezer]

not sure if its me, but it look's out of focus or very soft, not sure if thats what you wanted though?

No I honestly wanted it to be pin sharp matey, I am so not happy with this shot but it's this or run into the kitchen and chop some veg

A different take on the theme and a good picture.. Your little girls eyes look a bit dark though.

Yes agreed. I really wanted to get this up and sort of blagged it, should have spent more time tbh but I guess this will be my re-shot if I can.

That's a nice take on the theme. As Ste said, it appears a little soft on my monitor, and whilst highlights are close to blowing out on the left shoulder, the eyes appears quite dark by comparison.

Still a cute photo though.

Agreed, Thanks for the cute quote, at least I get a point for having a cute daughter

 

[Tracer]

That's a lovely take on the theme! Yes, it is soft (shutter speed is slow) and the lighting could be better, but worth reshooting sometime when your model is a bit more co-operative. She is very sweet!

 

[Squawk]

Ply her with lots of chocolate and have another go, not necessarily for the 52, but because you have the makings of a lovely photo there. That could be a real keeper IMO, just need to get the issues already mentioned sorted.

Great idea btw

 

[foggy4ever]

Not qualified to comment on your poem but as the more knowledgeable say it very good I will agree. Nice scene with the bridge, could have been a back up for curved

At least you haven't played a joker, still time to reshoot while you are thinking of week 4

 

[CGeezer]

That's a lovely take on the theme! Yes, it is soft (shutter speed is slow) and the lighting could be better, but worth reshooting sometime when your model is a bit more co-operative. She is very sweet!

Ply her with lots of chocolate and have another go, not necessarily for the 52, but because you have the makings of a lovely photo there. That could be a real keeper IMO, just need to get the issues already mentioned sorted.

Great idea btw

Thank you both for your kind words I intend re-shooting and I may ask the kids Ju Jitsu teacher if I can take a few at the dojo as it is a much bigger space and should have more lighting options too.

 

[mich66]

turn the telly off next time can never get a shot of my grandson when the tv is on

the softness already mentioned but its a great image all the same.. jadey is very sweet in her outfit

 

[DC2Z]

I like your take on the theme, but like Sue said the eyes look a little dark.

 

[CGeezer]

turn the telly off next time can never get a shot of my grandson when the tv is on

the softness already mentioned but its a great image all the same.. jadey is very sweet in her outfit

Thanks Michelle I'm sure it was more my errors than hers to be honest. I took one of Joe in his spiderman mask today and I think I nailed it so it may have just been rushing to complete the task.

I like your take on the theme, but like Sue said the eyes look a little dark.

Thanks for commenting I will try to work out this flash thingy as I have not the first clue. It looks very impressive stuck on the top of the camera but knowing the workings would help. In the end I took off the sb-600 and used the on-board flash instead.

 

[CGeezer]

Not qualified to comment on your poem but as the more knowledgeable say it very good I will agree. Nice scene with the bridge, could have been a back up for curved

At least you haven't played a joker, still time to reshoot while you are thinking of week 4

Sorry Scott didn't notice you had commented I am determined to have a re-shoot now but am out all day tomorrow so will have to try next week at some point.

 

[dlh]

You mentioned the SB600 but the exif suggests the flash didn't fire and you've got a 1/13th shutter speed which explains the blur.

It's a nice pose from a seemingly willing model and I like the background too. Just a shame about the low shutter speed.

 

[jgs001]

A lovely poem and shot to match John.

the Chopped image is a very nice image of here, but it's got some motion blur from the very slow shutter speed, although I do like the colours and warmth

 

[CGeezer]

OK only week four and having to cheat my way through the 52 already.

I moved house this week and my front room looks like a Red Cross distribution warehouse. Also employing cheap family labour made sure that the damage caused to my handrail on the stairs (sliding furniture down it instead of lifting) came back to bite me in that I got a two inch splinter embedded in my hand. I pulled it out with my teeth Rambo stylee (much better than a hospital visit) but my hand is still in a little pain two days on. Well there are the excuses and here is one I took earlier in good old Blue Peter fashion.

Hope you like it and normal service will resume as soon as possible.

 

[titch124]

i like it, but i have to say his head looks as though its been photoshopped on

i like the motion in the hand too

*cough cheat *cough :razz:

 

[jeangenie]

Hi John, Catch up time for me!

Week 3 Chopped: I agree with all the technical comments, and have to add that Jadey looks cute in her jujitsu suit - and every bit a budding martial arts expert (to add to her photography skills )

Week 4 Street: Ouch - moving house sounds as though it was painful in more ways than one. I hope your hand's better now. I love the photo (irrespective of it's Blue Peter status). You've caught a great expression on his face - he looks as though he's just hit a high note If I'm being very picky, it's very contrasty (usually what I love in b&w) but I just wonder, given the subject matter and the fact that he's dressed for cold weather, if a bit less contrst would work too? Just a thought - definitely not a criticism.

Jean

 

[clowesey]

That is one man enjoying his music. Was he even aware that you were there?
Not sure I like the movement on the hand but that's just my preference.

 

[CGeezer]

i like it, but i have to say his head looks as though its been photoshopped on

i like the motion in the hand too

*cough cheat *cough :razz:

I think the motion in the hand sorta works. Maybe there is an event togger out there that would kill to know my technique

Hi John, Catch up time for me!

Week 3 Chopped: I agree with all the technical comments, and have to add that Jadey looks cute in her jujitsu suit - and every bit a budding martial arts expert (to add to her photography skills )


Week 4 Street: Ouch - moving house sounds as though it was painful in more ways than one. I hope your hand's better now. I love the photo (irrespective of it's Blue Peter status). You've caught a great expression on his face - he looks as though he's just hit a high note If I'm being very picky, it's very contrasty (usually what I love in b&w) but I just wonder, given the subject matter and the fact that he's dressed for cold weather, if a bit less contrst would work too? Just a thought - definitely not a criticism.

Jean

Thanks for commenting Jean Jadey's birthday in two days and she will be getting her camera. I can't wait

That is one man enjoying his music. Was he even aware that you were there?
Not sure I like the movement on the hand but that's just my preference.

I know he never had a clue I was there even the coins hitting his collection plate had no effect.

 

[jgs001]

I like it, even if it is a bit of a here's one I prepared earlier... we'll let you off .. moving is bad enough anyway without impaling your hand on the banister and trying to use the camera (assuming you can even find it of course ).

 

[CGeezer]

I like it, even if it is a bit of a here's one I prepared earlier... we'll let you off .. moving is bad enough anyway without impaling your hand on the banister and trying to use the camera (assuming you can even find it of course ).

I locked my camera away in the boot of my car. She errr.. I mean it was the first thing brought to safety after the dust had settled. Could it be any other way? Thanks for the comment matey I do feel rather bad about putting an old photo up but I do think I will bounce back with some good photos as soon as I'm back on my feet.

I'm sick of opening boxes and finding yet more c**p to put away somewhere. ebay will be my saviour..

 

[DC2Z]

I know its an old photo but its a really good phone for the theme.

P.S Hope the move went well

 

[CGeezer]

I know its an old photo but its a really good phone for the theme.

P.S Hope the move went well

Thanks for the comment, I really liked this one as soon as i got it on my computer.

As for the move, it can only get better from here on in. It's great to finally be home at last

 

[mich66]

great shot john, fits the theme perfectly.. like the feeling of movement, shows he's really into his music I think..

have my house up for sale.. should wonders never cease and I actually get to sell I am dreading the thought of moving!.. hope you get settled in soon.. and happy birthday in advance for jadey

 

[SarahLee]

John, I’m so sorry. I seem to be hugely behind with your 52 thread – somehow I’ve managed to miss this one 3 weeks in a row.

Poetry : That’s an absolutely beautiful poem. Glad that you didn’t go for the really broad dialect one, because this one actually makes sense
And it’s a lovely shot to go with it. I like the curve of the road and the bridge and the snow really makes it. It’s got a real Christmas card feel to it.

Chopped : Lovely shot in its own right. I agree with the comments about the softness and the darkness around the eyes, but it’s a keeper just for the awwwwww factor.
It’d be great to see a reshoot with the lighting issues resolved, I feel like there’s a stunning image in there just waiting to be let out.

Street : Cheat!
Although I think I can let you off with the house move – and well done for having something to submit.
Difficult for me to comment on this one, because street photography is really not my thing. But I can see that the B&W works well, good expression captured on his face and some nice motion blur on his hand.

 

[CGeezer]

great shot john, fits the theme perfectly.. like the feeling of movement, shows he's really into his music I think..

have my house up for sale.. should wonders never cease and I actually get to sell I am dreading the thought of moving!.. hope you get settled in soon.. and happy birthday in advance for jadey

Thanks Michelle I think this one could have been saved for the grunge week too I still have lots of boxes to clear and I am sure I'm close to breakdown but there is some light at the end of the tunnel now and I'm really looking forward to heading to the TP meet at Martin Mere this weekend. Are yo ucoming along?

John, I’m so sorry. I seem to be hugely behind with your 52 thread – somehow I’ve managed to miss this one 3 weeks in a row.

Poetry : That’s an absolutely beautiful poem. Glad that you didn’t go for the really broad dialect one, because this one actually makes sense
And it’s a lovely shot to go with it. I like the curve of the road and the bridge and the snow really makes it. It’s got a real Christmas card feel to it.

Chopped : Lovely shot in its own right. I agree with the comments about the softness and the darkness around the eyes, but it’s a keeper just for the awwwwww factor.
It’d be great to see a reshoot with the lighting issues resolved, I feel like there’s a stunning image in there just waiting to be let out.

Street : Cheat!
Although I think I can let you off with the house move – and well done for having something to submit.
Difficult for me to comment on this one, because street photography is really not my thing. But I can see that the B&W works well, good expression captured on his face and some nice motion blur on his hand.

Hi Sarah

Poem
Glad you liked the poem I am in the process of putting them all into a book for a present for his family. I saw a post today on TP of a site called Blurb and can get one completed in time for Christmas I hope.

Chopped
I will be redoing this one and will do a few of Joseph as well as soon as I can work out the best bribe to get them to pose for me

Cheat
I know the jury is out on the hand blur but my technique is pretty bad at the moment and I'm still making schoolboy errors. I really need to spend more time reading up on camera settings to achieve better results. Hopefully there will be a marked improvement in my photography by the last week of 2010

And no problem about the late comment, I did say myself I would comment on all 52'ers posts and haven't done any for a couple of weeks. I will catch up I hope next week