dlh's Photo 52 - Week 42 Secret

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Hey Darren,
Im with Sue, a slightly wider shot would have got the feet in and given a clearer idea of the subject matter (i think) - obviously because we know its mobile we get it.
Apart from that nice choice of subject, good DOF and colouring ;)
 
I put this up then took it down and now putting it up again. I'm just not happy with it. *sigh* :bang:

Surfaces of varying cleanliness.

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What don't you like about it Darren?
I quite like this, your processing works well, its on theme and you've taken an interesting pesrspective on an everyday object. The only thing I would change is the focal point, having the oof spout in the foreground plays a bit funny with my eyes. Maybe taken from more behind the tap would have worked? Iain
 
The processing works well on this subject, but i think I would prefer the spout in focus and the nozzle not so much - but otherwise a good shot ;)
 
I cant decide which bit is the focal point but agree with the above the spout is very dominant so I think it would be better in focus or taken from a different angle. I like the colour.
 
:thumbs: Great idea. I would never have thought of shooting an everyday object in this way. Love the gritty urbex feel and I really like the PP - was this done using split toning?

My only issue is with the DoF on the spout - it's already been mentioned a few times, so I won't labour the point. But next time we get a reshoot week I think this has great potential for revisiting.
 
I'm glad the processing/colouration gets the thumbs up but agree the focus is in the wrong place. I think it needs a little more space around it as well. I need to get out more, what's the next theme? :)
 
nice colours and processing and a good idea for the theme. im torn between the dof here, i think a larger dof would be better to get the end of the tap in focus but then im not sure if this would spoil the overall feel of the shot.:shrug:
 
Darren - I like it exactly as it is - the focus leads you to the capstan of the tap and I think the processing is very effective.

Phil
 
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Transform, that's a moody shot. I really like the image and the feel you've given it. It's a small stretch to get there, but that's ok.

Mobile ;)... I like it, the composition works very well, it's clear what it is, but the close in view works well.

Surfaces, very gritty (or should that read Grungy). Anyway, I like it, the colouring and processing suit very nicely. As for the Focus and DOF, it works as is, the only thing I'd suggest would be to perhaps also include the tap handle (the top bit) in the DOF...
 
Oooh, I really like this one. It would have done for "grunge", too. I like the composition, you have got the exposure just right and the processing is excellent - suits it perfectly. Well spotted!
 
Lots of ideas for light this week but I've either been too busy or too tired (lazy) to try any of them. This is one idea that didn't take too much effort but reflects where I would like to be personally. Needless to say some heavy adjustment of the scales was required to keep it this low :D

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That's a great take on theme, it has a nice feel to it and I would love to near that lightness lol, good work
 
Cracking shot for Surfaces. Maybe a little tight in the frame at the top but the PP works well. Agree with the comments about getting the spout a little more in focus.

Good take on the Light theme. I like the processing on this one as well.
 
well I didn't think of light as not heavy ! Good idea, I like the presentation too
 
A quirky and creative take on this weeks theme Darren :)
I like the processing you have applied too, your weight:suspect: is highlighted by the vignette. Iain
 
I dream of 12 stone, an image plucked straight from my dreams! ha.
I like this set, especially your endings photo.
On this photo I like how the light illuminates the centre of the scales and fades quickly to black at the bottom. I don't know if this was an intentional affect, but its one I like.
 
Surfaces: Just to add my agreement to the earlier comments, and to say I think the processing is excellent and adds a whole different dimension to the shot. :thumbs:

Light: Light as a feather, eh? It made me smile. A good take on the theme and I hope you readjusted the scales afterwards! :lol:

Jean
 
:lol: :lol: :lol: Very, very clever take on the theme and it works well.
Simple, but very effective and I like the play of light and shadows. Not sure if you've added some vignetting or if that's just the way the light was falling - either way it works well to draw attention into the scales.

My only suggestion would have been for you to have positioned your toes in a flatter position (particularly your right foot) - I appreciate this may not be easy when you're trying to lean forward and balance with the camera though :lol:
 
Excellent and clever take on the theme Darren. The processing really works well to pull the eye to the scale reading itself.
 
Having a really crappy week so nice to escape in here and get some good feedback. Was a little worried people might be grossed out by my hairy feet, but they're my one and only good feature :) I did wonder about the processing too. On my calibrated (I hope) screen it looks good but I know that elsewhere it looks very dark.

davidh6781 said:
That's a great take on theme, it has a nice feel to it and I would love to near that lightness lol, good work
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Thanks David. I haven't been anywhere near 12st in 17 years. I fear liposuction will be the only way to get close to it again :)

holryn said:
Cracking shot for Surfaces. Maybe a little tight in the frame at the top but the PP works well. Agree with the comments about getting the spout a little more in focus.

Good take on the Light theme. I like the processing on this one as well.
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Thanks Paul.

ladysue said:
Your Light picture made me smile. A very amusing take on this weeks theme and well manipulated. I must remember that trick.
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Thank you Sue. Glad I could leave someone smiling :)

justlooking said:
well I didn't think of light as not heavy ! Good idea, I like the presentation too
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Thanks JL. I do try to avoid the first thing that pops in my head.

blakester said:
A quirky and creative take on this weeks theme Darren :)
I like the processing you have applied too, your weight:suspect: is highlighted by the vignette. Iain
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Cheers Iain. The vignette was added to do just that.

clud17 said:
unique take on the theme Darren, again i like the way you have processed this, im a big fan of this style. I think i'd like to be around 12 stone again, maybe i should have a go at this.
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Thanks Chris. I may forget to correct the scales and plead ignorance forever now.

jennyb said:
Very clever take on the theme, Darren. I really like the processing. The number really jump out at you. Like JL I would not have thought of this interpretation of light.
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Thanks Jenny. Glad it's the numbers and not my feet jumping out.

ShakyUK said:
I dream of 12 stone, an image plucked straight from my dreams! ha.
I like this set, especially your endings photo.
On this photo I like how the light illuminates the centre of the scales and fades quickly to black at the bottom. I don't know if this was an intentional affect, but its one I like.
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Thanks Rick. I was trying to direct the viewer to the number rather than anything else, I hope it was subtle rather than too much of a crowbar.

jeangenie said:
Surfaces: Just to add my agreement to the earlier comments, and to say I think the processing is excellent and adds a whole different dimension to the shot. :thumbs:

Light: Light as a feather, eh? It made me smile. A good take on the theme and I hope you readjusted the scales afterwards! :lol:
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Thank you Jean. I was trying hard to get back to 12 naturally but have had some slippage this last month. Back to the gym and onto the healthy stuff again soon I hope. I'll readjust the scales at some point.

SarahLee said:
:lol: :lol: :lol: Very, very clever take on the theme and it works well.
Simple, but very effective and I like the play of light and shadows. Not sure if you've added some vignetting or if that's just the way the light was falling - either way it works well to draw attention into the scales.

My only suggestion would have been for you to have positioned your toes in a flatter position (particularly your right foot) - I appreciate this may not be easy when you're trying to lean forward and balance with the camera though :lol:
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Thanks Sarah. I hadn't even thought about the toes being flatter, but I will next time. Assuming I don't fall flat on my face that is :) The vignette was added to help draw the eye a little without (intending) to be too obvious. Hopefully that worked.

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Excellent and clever take on the theme Darren. The processing really works well to pull the eye to the scale reading itself.
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Cheers John. The longer it's been up the happier I am with the way it turned out.
 
My week from hell is likely to last two weeks (or maybe three) so apologies if I post something I shouldn't :)

I've been frustrated with a million things and coming up with something for this week made it a million and one. I just have had no ideas at all. If I had any hair I would have torn it out. So instead of banging my head any further, I thought I would PROJECT my feelings on the forum instead :suspect:

Don't have nightmares.

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I liked you light shot, very clever thinking.
Project: wow tough subject, interesting, nice processing, maybe too much on the whites though, I wont mention the nasal hair ;)
 
Intersting take .. "projecting a voice" . Think I would prefer to be a little further away so the image included all of the mouth as that is doing the "projecting".

Hope this week is better for you.
 
Whoa! Nearly jumped off my seat when I scrolled down to that.

Can almost hear the rage you're 'projecting' there Darren.
 
Good take on the theme Darren, a striking and impactive photograph. Life at times has a habit of getting in the way of our hobby. Here's hoping for a better theme this week. Iain
 
It must have been a really bad week, Darren - it's good to let it all out! I had to turn the sound down on my speakers. :D I hope it helped. :)

The mono works well and the slightly blown areas on your nose and upper lip made me think you had pressed your face up against glass - as a sort of metorphorical brick wall. It's a powerful image and even more impressive given the circumstances. Well done. :thumbs:

I hope life improves very soon. :)

Jean
 
:lol: :lol: :lol: That's one powerful shot Darren !
Tough theme, but an inspired interpretation of it. It certainly does what you set out to do. And Jean's got it spot on with her comments on the processing.

Here's hoping that you find "film" more inspiring and that this week isn't such a bad one . . . I don't think I could cope with another shock like that next time I scroll down!
 
Very clever, and very powerful Darren... Excellent take on the theme, and it works for it. the processing works well too and mono really suits it.
 
Great shot, Darren. The eyes are so strong that it works well as a horizontal crop above the lip or even tight below the eyes.

Phil
 
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