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Hi Guys, A last minute dacision to join the fun. I think I need this to improve my composition as it leaves a lot to be desired ( along with every other aspect of my photography) as you will no doubt see.:lol:So I,ve been out this morning to catch up so 1st one is probably pants.Taken at the marina, I think they,re part of the pumps at the lock gates.
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not a bad start at all, composition's fine, colours are great :)
 
Thanks for the response Dod,5 hrs and one reply the wife has started calling me "Billy no Mates":lol:
 
Hi "Billy" ... I like the curves of the pipes and the repetition in form there too. The colours are good. I think the building, as it's lined up, is possibly a little distracting on the rear set of pipes, but it fits the theme well.
 
Thanks for that John I was in two minds which one heres one from the other side less cluttered, any better
 
Thanks John, if I have the choice of 2, I usually get it wrong. Only reason I chose the first one was because there was more detail in the subject due to the light......Mick
 
Cheers Steve, it seems as though 2 it is. Now to start thinking about week 2 "quickly":eek:
 
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I can see what you mean about the extra detail in the first shot, but preferring the second as you lose the distraction of the building in the background.
 
Ok thanks all, thats decision made its definately 2. Or maybe 1...."Oh b****r"
 
I like both but I think i prefer the second shot. A good take on the theme :)
 
Hard to choose between the 2, the subject stands out in both. At a push a would choose the first as I like the look of the old pipes against the backdrop of a modern building.
 
I,m going for a lie down:shrug:
 
Hi Mick / Billy ;)
Don't worry. With the number of 52 threads on here it's easy for them to get bumped off the end of the page :hug:

And a very nice take on the theme it is!
I agree with John, that the first is a little too cluttered. The alternative works a lot better for me, so I'm glad that I found this thread after you'd posted shot 2 up.

Nice contrast against the blue sky and it actually looks a bit sharper than the original to my eye.
IMO it's a more interesting perspective on the pipes too. I particularly like the way that you have the warm sunlight reflecting off one side of the pipes and the cold snow on the other.

Composition is good, with those strong angular shadows. If you'd told me that your shot would be of a couple of pipes at the marina I would have said :gag:, but it's actually a strong and interesting shot.

Looking forward to the next 51!
 
Thanks for taking the time for the detailed crit Sarah it,s much appreciated
 
Well I might as well buck the trend and go for ...............#1.

Good solid exposure, proper colour in the sky and plenty of sharp detail. Good start Mick ..................Pressures on now for #2 :bang: :shrug:
 
Mick, Yes, the second is definitely much better :thumbs:
 
foggy4ever said:
Hard to choose between the 2, the subject stands out in both. At a push a would choose the first as I like the look of the old pipes against the backdrop of a modern building.
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:agree:

however if you wanted to the small building RHS could be cloned out. On the whole it is a very strong image well done Mick :thumbs:
 
Right then , this has given me a right headache with not having a creative bone in my body( I can lift heavy stuff though).And by the way I only wear them on a weekend and my close friends call me "Tracy" The poem is......
" Oh dear how disgusting is life" by Edward Lane
O dear how disgusting is life!
To improve it O what can we do?
Most disgusting is hustle and strife,
and of all things an ill fitting shoe-
shoe,
O bother an ill fitting shoe
 
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Yup, seen you in those many times ......................

Maybe needed a tiny bit more light on the shoes, seem to have lost the heel on the r/h shoe.

As an artistic interpretation of the subject, ticks the right boxes so you must have a bone somewhere.


Dave ....
 
Hi Mick (or can I call you Tracy since it's Sunday? ;) )

For a theme you weren't too happy with, I think you've done really well to find a poem and then take a shot to illustrate it well.
It would have been all too simple to take a shot of something you liked and then just google a poem to fit with it - glad to see that you didn't take the easy way out.

The shot works well. Would like the shoe on the RHS rotated a bit to get the heel in shot (kind of seems to be floating in mid air a bit) but it is a good interpretation of the poem :thumbs:
 
Thanks for your responses to week 2. I prefer landscape so this was a good excercise. I think having the project dictated is a great idea.My intention is to not use a joker even when I,m really struggling which I can see as being often
 
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I prefer landscape so this was a good excercise. I think having the project dictated is a great idea.My intention is to not use a joker even when I,m really struggling which I can see as being often
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That's what I like about this themed 52. It forces you out of your comfort zone. I honestly don't think I would have learnt half as much in the last 6 months if I hadn't done it.
 
I like that :)

As others have said it would've been nice to see the heel of the shoe on the right a bit more, but otherwise I really like the arrangement of this and I like the colour choice of background too, it all goes together really well. :thumbs:
 
Hi MIck, There're so many people doing the 52 this year, I'm still trying to drop in on everyone's thread!

Week 1: I was going to say I prefer the second one, but I've just had another look - and changed my mind! :lol: The more I look at it the more I like the contrast between the 'industrial' pipes and the very modern urban building in the background. The snow takes it out of the normal context and I think the whole shot works well. :)

Week 2: Well if this is you not being creative, I shall look forward to more of your uncreativity (?). It's a great illustration of the poem and apart from the heel of the right shoe mentioned by others, well composed. You've told the story in a couple of props (well plasters anyway!) and I like the dark background against the delicate lacy-looking shoes. Well done, Tracy ....oooops, sorry, it's Monday .... Mick. :clap::clap::clap:

Jean
 
Mick, (I won't call you Tracy it's Tuesday :lol:) very good shot that nicely illustrates the poem. I agree about the heel
 
Thanks for your comments John,was just going to view yours but noticed you,ve added "chopped" and I,m trying not to look at others till I,ve completed mine so I,ll drop in when I have.
 
Love your first curves! Plenty of interest there for me and good curves!

Good poem and clever interpretation too! Agree with the right heel comments but otherwise very nice indeed! :)
 
Hi Mick, nice interpretation of an amusing poem. Well composed other than the missing heel :)
 
Tried to Photo these 2 live but they wouldn,t play fair, one of em kept nipping me so I killed em:bat:(Before any one says a dead crab can,t chop a fishes head off) here you go.......

 
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Changed for you Lee:thumbs:
 
can't find the disclaimer about no animals were harmed during this photography shoot;)


definitely visual!
 
Well composed, excellent exposure and lighting - but I wish I hadn't clicked on it! :gag:
 
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Blimey - that's a unique interpretation :lol: Look forward to seeing what sort of shots you take at the Lakes meet! :lol:
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I'd hope it would be landscape.........with a twist:naughty:
 
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