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Having nearly completed the 52 challenge last year I was looking for something that allowed me to spend a bit more time on a picture/set of pictures. The week went by too quick and it was easy to get out of sync! I think my plan will be to pick 1 or 2 and make sets based on those themes chosen but we shall see what turns up!

So going to give this a try and hopefully my husband will too (Cowmageddon).

Look forward to see what the themes bring!

PS. I didnt know what a Physiogram was!!
 
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Ok so here is my first contribution, the current plan is to post 3 x fairy lights shots and 3 x physiogram shots, anything else is a bonus :)

Our planned trip to Spurn Point may have to wait due to the weather but we shall see what next weekend brings.

Here are 3 fairy light shots.

Fairy Lights 5 by ChickenDipa, on Flickr


Fairy Lights 1 by ChickenDipa, on Flickr


Fairy Lights 4 by ChickenDipa, on Flickr
 
How odd, of the 3 I prefer #2! Feels like the lights are leading me somewhere.
 
Hi Alex:wave:
#3 gets my vote, I can see a heart shape in there. I particularly like the vivid colours in all the lights. Good work :thumbs: iain
 
Hi Alex. I really like number one as it fills the frame nicely. The others are good, but there's just a little too much dead space for me.
 
Thanks for the comments, need to get myself sorted this weekend and finish off the set.

Physiograms
Bokeh fairy lights
Maybe a night shot if I can find a scene.
 
#3, reminds me of molecular strands.

I'd never have guessed they were fairy lights if you hadn't said.
 
Thanks Mark for the comments, I did mean to do more but its been a hectic few days.

Here are 3 of my physiograms, really enjoyed doing these and will be messing around with the idea more at some point.


Physiogram 7 by ChickenDipa, on Flickr


Physiogram 1b by ChickenDipa, on Flickr


Physiogram 6 by ChickenDipa, on Flickr

There are issues with them, I need a better place to swing from and a bigger space but enjoyed doing these and was impressed with the results. Also set the camera up myself (not good with long exposures :lol:) as I usually rely on my assistant (husband).
 
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Hi Alex,

Well done on getting these, I particularly like #2 the colours are lovely on it!:)
:clap: Another well done for cracking long exposures without Jon!:) I look forward to seeing Febs now!
 
*Sarah* said:
Hi Alex,

Well done on getting these, I particularly like #2 the colours are lovely on it!:)
:clap: Another well done for cracking long exposures without Jon!:) I look forward to seeing Febs now!
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Thank you! Normally I am backwards and forwards asking him why things are not happening like I want them to but I got there quite quick. He'll be feeling redundant.

Going to give it another try, need to get somewhere near your amazing ones!!
 
I like the physiograms I actually think the way they are broken up round the edges adds something.

Also set the camera up myself (not good with long exposures ) as I usually rely on my assistant (husband).
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I had a similar problem although instead of not having an Assistant I had an "Insistant" Insistant that I hurry the hell up so she could get in the kitchen :D
 
I like those Alex, especially number 7. Great colours, pattern and almost 3D effect :)
 
Ah I dont know where this month has gone! These themes will have to be banked and tackled in March. Hopefully the days I have to take pictures will be a little bit sunny!!

Hope everyone else has nailed this month!
 
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Ah I dont know where this month has gone! These themes will have to be banked and tackled in March. Hopefully the days I have to take pictures will be a little bit sunny!!

Hope everyone else has nailed this month!
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A bit like you, I've struggled to do all 6 this month, only done 3 and that includes a fudged natural light one. I've done a triptych from photos taken last year, is that still ok? Can I do a couple more in march and add them to my Feb set?
 
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A bit like you, I've struggled to do all 6 this month, only done 3 and that includes a fudged natural light one. I've done a triptych from photos taken last year, is that still ok? Can I do a couple more in march and add them to my Feb set?
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I had a few ideas but the time has just disappeared. Will make an effort to sort out another 3 shots.

Going to post 3 ok-ish pictures that meet a theme or 2.
 
Great shots of the Dogs you've captured the light really well :thumbs: They both look so innocent!!!!

Not sure what to say about the contre jour. Looks like you nipped outside stuck your camera towards the sun and went snap :exit:
 
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Great shots of the Dogs you've captured the light really well :thumbs: They both look so innocent!!!!

Not sure what to say about the contre jour. Looks like you nipped outside stuck your camera towards the sun and went snap :exit:
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Thanks and thanks.

In a sense I did just nip out and take the picture but its a view where the sun comes in strong early in the morning. Quite often take that picture and have a mess about with it. Due to time constraints I've not jad chance to look for a better location.
 
Hi Alex, how ya dooin'?

I prefer the second natural light shot; the lab rescues it for me. The problem with both is Mollie's brown eye patch I think, which makes her left eye disappear too much IMHO, given that it's on the shadow side of the shot. It'd have worked better with her the other way around I think, though I know that's easier than said.

Great exposure on the rest of her fur though :)

Contre Jour I was about to say did absolutely nothing for me, but it's actually saved big time by the sun on the wall to the left. The more I look at it the more I like it :)
 
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