weekly Lorraine's 52 in 2015 - Week 24 Spiral Added

Week 24 - Spiral

Well, at least this week's theme was easy to do. It may not be the best image, but it tasted good! This one's lit by natural light, I did have a couple of tries with the flash, but they didn't work as well. I lifted the shados aa bit, but I'm not sure if I went too far?

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My gosh another original take on the Spiral theme - never would have thought about that. What a scrumptious shot. :clap:
 
Entertain - nicely on theme and well spotted. As to the black line, having played the Cello & Double Bass for many years in my younger days, I can confirm it is indeed to stop the spike from slipping. :)
 
Entertain: Fits the theme well. Nice little ensemble. Sometimes you have to use the camera you have with you. Funny I never seem to think about using mine.

Spiral: Yummy image, looks very appetising. A good sharp image with lovely colour tones.
 
Hi Lorraine how's it going....

Entertain .... Its a good thought that! You should have told them to shufti up to a nicer background. Not bad for a phone shot, I think. fits the theme well(y).

Spiral ... That's a great take on a spiral.... I'm still think about this one:(. Anyhow why do people post food shots when your starving?:). I don't think the shadows have been lifted too much... looks fine to me. Think the only improvements would be a covering of Icing and larger diameter;). That's what I call an original take on the theme(y)
 
posiview said:
Entertain well spotted a different angle, maybe higher, maybe lower.
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:agree: ... maybe just one of them ... from behind ... from up on that ramp/walkway. o_O;)

And Spiral is a neat idea.
 
good idea for spiral, and you've got the light spot on. Only thing I would have done is centred the cake on the plate a bit more :)
 
Hi Lorraine,

Sorry I haven't dropped by in quite a while!

Machine - I like this but I think it would work better if the turbine was facing you rather than away.
Alphabet - I understand the B is for Bit's n bobs but it doesn't real say Alphabet to me - sorry. Nice still life photo though. I think I would try and clone out some of the reflections in the ball but I think that would be tricky and probably very time consuming. The edit is a much better photo loosing that bit of lighter curtain.
Sound - Great interpretation of the theme. I like the slightly dark mono pp too :)
Experiment - A really nice set of shots. Thanks for the explanations too. I've not really experimented with off camera flash too much. Now I feel I should :) The edit is even better (y)
Heat - I think the dark shadows really work in highlighting the shape of the chillies. I do find the shadow in the top left a distraction though.
Figures - Another good series of shots. I'm finding it difficult to pick a preferred one. I think the bounced flash works better but that maybe just that the highlights are just in a slightly different place on the piece.
Household - Good idea and on theme. I like your experiments with flash too. Maybe it needs to be more diffused?
Limit - That was a tricky one. Well done for getting a shot. I always feel oddly nervous about taking shots like these with lots of people around.
Bizarre - Yes it is! :D Bang on theme (y) Edit is much better re the rabbits feet.
Broken - I like the second one better. The only thing I would change is possibly removing the bit of broken egg shell in the foreground. I think I prefer the slightly wider view too.
Entertain - That's good for a camera phone and it does indeed fit the theme. Must have been quite relaxing to hear that whilst waiting for your train.
Spiral - A good idea for the theme and it works well. I wonder if a slightly higher angle so that the background was all table would work? I find the white area a tad distracting. I'm not sure it would have lasted long enough in our house to get the photo :D
 
rpn said:
Entertain; on theme and you done well considering the very busy background. Perhaps from a different angle may be.

Spiral; that looks tasty and yummy. Well balance exposure and sharp image.
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Thannks Stan - I'm glad the first shots I took worked out, cos someone ate my prop! :D

Carl Ayling said:
My gosh another original take on the Spiral theme - never would have thought about that. What a scrumptious shot. :clap:
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Thanks Carl - I love it when you can eat and take photos :)

ChrisHeathcote said:
Entertain - nicely on theme and well spotted. As to the black line, having played the Cello & Double Bass for many years in my younger days, I can confirm it is indeed to stop the spike from slipping. :)
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Thanks Chris, and thanks for explaining what that black line was :)

HeartandSoul said:
Entertain: Fits the theme well. Nice little ensemble. Sometimes you have to use the camera you have with you. Funny I never seem to think about using mine.

Spiral: Yummy image, looks very appetising. A good sharp image with lovely colour tones.
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Thanks Mandy :)

posiview said:
Entertain well spotted a different angle, maybe higher, maybe lower.

Cheers
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Thanks Andy :)
 
69Bonni said:
Hi Lorraine how's it going....

Entertain .... Its a good thought that! You should have told them to shufti up to a nicer background. Not bad for a phone shot, I think. fits the theme well(y).

Spiral ... That's a great take on a spiral.... I'm still think about this one:(. Anyhow why do people post food shots when your starving?:). I don't think the shadows have been lifted too much... looks fine to me. Think the only improvements would be a covering of Icing and larger diameter;). That's what I call an original take on the theme(y)
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hi Steve, thanks for stopping by - I'm now trying to do a bit of a catch up, I never thought of asking the bnd to move a bit - I'll try that next time! :ROFLMAO:

LC2 said:
Hi Lorraine.
Spiral - mmmm food :) I wish I had thought of that, though I doubt it would have lasted long enough to take the photo.
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Thanks Tim it was touch and go whether it lasted the shoot, but as it had been the last one in the shop, I restrained myself :D

d00d said:
:agree: ... maybe just one of them ... from behind ... from up on that ramp/walkway. o_O;)

And Spiral is a neat idea.
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Thanks David :)

sturisoma said:
good idea for spiral, and you've got the light spot on. Only thing I would have done is centred the cake on the plate a bit more :)
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Thanks Summer :)

Manxmaid said:
Hi Lorraine, and what a great idea for Spiral. A nice original take on the theme and I think the light is fine; the shadows help to define its shape and texture. Yum....!
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Thanks Andrea :)
 
Leebert said:
Hi Lorraine,

Sorry I haven't dropped by in quite a while!

Machine - I like this but I think it would work better if the turbine was facing you rather than away.
Alphabet - I understand the B is for Bit's n bobs but it doesn't real say Alphabet to me - sorry. Nice still life photo though. I think I would try and clone out some of the reflections in the ball but I think that would be tricky and probably very time consuming. The edit is a much better photo loosing that bit of lighter curtain.
Sound - Great interpretation of the theme. I like the slightly dark mono pp too :)
Experiment - A really nice set of shots. Thanks for the explanations too. I've not really experimented with off camera flash too much. Now I feel I should :) The edit is even better (y)
Heat - I think the dark shadows really work in highlighting the shape of the chillies. I do find the shadow in the top left a distraction though.
Figures - Another good series of shots. I'm finding it difficult to pick a preferred one. I think the bounced flash works better but that maybe just that the highlights are just in a slightly different place on the piece.
Household - Good idea and on theme. I like your experiments with flash too. Maybe it needs to be more diffused?
Limit - That was a tricky one. Well done for getting a shot. I always feel oddly nervous about taking shots like these with lots of people around.
Bizarre - Yes it is! :D Bang on theme (y) Edit is much better re the rabbits feet.
Broken - I like the second one better. The only thing I would change is possibly removing the bit of broken egg shell in the foreground. I think I prefer the slightly wider view too.
Entertain - That's good for a camera phone and it does indeed fit the theme. Must have been quite relaxing to hear that whilst waiting for your train.
Spiral - A good idea for the theme and it works well. I wonder if a slightly higher angle so that the background was all table would work? I find the white area a tad distracting. I'm not sure it would have lasted long enough in our house to get the photo :D
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Hi Lee, thank you for stopping by and thanks so much for taking the time to give feedback on so many shots - it's really appreciated :) :) and I'm really glad you liked so many of them :ty:
 
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