weekly Chevin's 52 for 2022 .... Week 42 ... Precision

Great detail in the wick. Interesting how the flame has an outer layer to it which the picture draws out.
 
Simple and effective - nicely done.
 
HelenC said:
A simple but very effective shot. Nice one.
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Thanks Helen
AlanDorset said:
Great detail in the wick. Interesting how the flame has an outer layer to it which the picture draws out.
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Thanks Alan, there does appear to be a bit of an aura around the main flame.
-Oy- said:
Simple and effective - nicely done.
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Thanks Dave
rpn said:
Sometimes the simplicity of approach is the best.
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Thanks Stan .. I like simple :)
Darkslinger said:
A good image Duncan, well shot.
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Thank you Bill
seaodyssey said:
Ditto what others have said.
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Thanks Pete
 
Looks like such a simple shot initially, but so well shot that proves some time and effort went into that. Very nice!
 
Bebop said:
Amazing detail in the wick. Perfect for the theme and well exposed.
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Thanks for the comments Bebop.

SimonH said:
Looks like such a simple shot initially, but so well shot that proves some time and effort went into that.
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Thank you Simon. I took 50 images and spent quite a while selecting the best one, it was pretty time constrained as the candle was melting all the time ;)
 
Alley - 3rd image is my favourite of the set, it makes me want to investigate through the image. The 1st is a bit too busy

Heavy - Great humour with your strongman act

Light - A simple but calming image that works well
 
Love the candle, it's a tricky shot to get right.
 
StuartPearson said:
Alley - 3rd image is my favourite of the set, it makes me want to investigate through the image. The 1st is a bit too busy

Heavy - Great humour with your strongman act

Light - A simple but calming image that works well
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NickD said:
Love the candle, it's a tricky shot to get right.
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Thank you for the comments guys
 
Another possible shoot for me taken! I was considering a bare chested, post shower damp selfie in the bathroom mirror to cover damp and reflection but your shot (which works very well) has spared the forum from my semi nudity! (Don't look, Ethel - but it was toooo late!)
 
Nice one - a similar take to my train window one. But not as abstract which I think helps.
 
That works really well. It almost looks like a mirror! Nicely focused on the drops and enough on the selfie so that we know what we're looking at. All the droplets have reflections in them too. tick, tick :)
 
It's a good one Duncan, really like the colours and the focus is spot on
 
Nod said:
Another possible shoot for me taken! I was considering a bare chested, post shower damp selfie in the bathroom mirror to cover damp and reflection but your shot (which works very well) has spared the forum from my semi nudity! (Don't look, Ethel - but it was toooo late!)
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-Oy- said:
Nice one - a similar take to my train window one. But not as abstract which I think helps.
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Bebop said:
That works really well. It almost looks like a mirror! Nicely focused on the drops and enough on the selfie so that we know what we're looking at. All the droplets have reflections in them too. tick, tick :)
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seaodyssey said:
A very nice image that fits the theme and tech perfectly.
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Darkslinger said:
It's a good one Duncan, really like the colours and the focus is spot on
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Cloudforest said:
That’s really good Duncan. Nicely done,
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HelenC said:
Looks good to me. Nice one!
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SimonH said:
That works for theme and tech.
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Thank you very much folks for the kind comments
 
I really like this image, with both abstract and normal elements.
The reflections in the drops add to the image, with your positioning in the frame working well as a composition.
 
StuartPearson said:
I really like this image, with both abstract and normal elements.
The reflections in the drops add to the image, with your positioning in the frame working well as a composition.
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Thank you for the comment Stuart
 
This weeks challenge ... Seen thro' a window

I originally had an idea for a different image however giving it some thought I think it would make an interesting series so I have parked it to develop it in the near future.
So what we have is an image taken through our conservatory window.

It's quite a heavy crop.

2022- Window by Chevin, on Flickr
 
I like the body position and the central composition.
 
SimonH said:
Can’t beat a robin photo! Nicely done.
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Thanks Simon
Bebop said:
He's posing nicely for you :) and it fits the theme (y)
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Thanks for the comment, he's a pest at times when i have the garage door open he heads in & take ages to persuade him to go back out into the rain and cold ;)

rpn said:
I would have never guessed this was taken through a window. You must have a good cleaner.
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Thanks Stan for the comment.
Windolene & elbow grease plus the wrath of the SWMBO if there's streaks

Fuji Dave said:
Loving the selfie image great shot.
Wondow is a good image as can't beat a robin shot.
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Thanks Dave

NickD said:
I like the body position and the central composition.
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Cheers Nick
 
I think it's a great image Duncan. Do you know what type of bird? Not something we see where I am.
 
Darkslinger said:
I think it's a great image Duncan. Do you know what type of bird? Not something we see where I am.
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Hi Bill, thanks for the comment. The bird is a robin, one of our more cheerful birds ... one of it's more popular names is Robin Redbreast ... very often associated with christmas cards etc
They are quite friendly and very inquisitive ... territorial and quite often squabble with other robins.
 
Chevin said:
Hi Bill, thanks for the comment. The bird is a robin, one of our more cheerful birds ... one of it's more popular names is Robin Redbreast ... very often associated with christmas cards etc
They are quite friendly and very inquisitive ... territorial and quite often squabble with other robins.
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Thanks Duncan, it's so different for the robins that we see here:
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This weeks challenge ... Technology

I rummaged through my collection of engineering memorabilia and found these couple of items and accompanying book.

What we have is a McInnes-Dobbie Indicator (thats the thing in the box) and an Amsler's Polar Planimeter (thats the thing with legs)

When reciprocating steam engines were prime movers and the height of technology (there's the link to the challenge), to monitor their performance the Indicator was used to give a graphic record (Indicator Diagram), of the manner in which the pressure of steam in an engine cylinder varies throughout the stroke of the cylinder.

The Planimeter was used to measure the area of the Indicator Diagram which was used to deduce the Mean Effective Pressure and hence calculate the engines Horse Power.

I remember going with both my grandad and my dad in the late 50's and early 60's to mills, collieries and, oh joy, sewage works to take diagrams and if required effected remediation to the engines.

Then electricity took over as the prime mover and sadly these old engine were scrapped ... the end of an era.

2022- Technology by Chevin, on Flickr
 
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A fascinating story, and an interesting picture - thanks for sharing!
 
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