NickD's 52 for 2026 - Week 13 - The Night Sky.

[SimonH]

That's great Nick

 

[NickD]

Niiiiiice

Thanks!

That's a very interesting building amongst others that would actually be fairly interesting in their own rights if they weren't overshadowed by this one..
That's a good find, well captured and I'm glad you weren't afraid to crop into the buildings. A more wide angle shot may have lost the impact imo.

Cheers!
I did try wider (and taller) versions, but they took away from what I wanted the subject to be.

Really bright, colourful and fun.

Thanks!
The whole area was practically a building site for many years, but it's quite vibrant and interesting now.

Nice one Nick, the eyes are the windows of the soul...not so sure about googly eyes though...

Cheers!
It fascinates me that simply adding comedy eyes can give character to a shipping container.

I hope that's a Dentist's office, made me chuckle.

Thanks!
That would be a great idea!

Lovely composition that makes the colours and shapes stand out even more.

Cheers!
It's as if it was laid out to be photographed.

That's a great shot. Are the tubes above lights? Would be great to see it lit up at night if they are.

Tiny point, but I don't think it's level.

Thanks!
I must try and check it out after dark.
I did try to get it straight, and bits of it are, but there are so many upright lines, and there's a bit of distortion in there too, so I found it really tricky to get right.

That's great Nick

Cheers!

 

[AlanDorset]

Loving the colours

 

[Minx]

That is a fun find for the them, I love it

 

[NickD]

Week 4 - Something Broken.

Shell by Nick, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

Yup, definitely broken.

 

[SimonH]

Good spot!

 

[Adamcski]

Yes, very good spot - nice one

 

[NickD]

Yup, definitely broken.

Comprehensively! Breakfast for a bird I suspect.

Good spot!

Thanks!

Yes, very good spot - nice one

Cheers!

 

[LC2]

Good use of DoF there.

 

[Barney]

A great find, lovely colours

 

[Darkslinger]

Good eye Nick, definitely works well. I don't usually find these this early. I usually find them in the late spring. They make for wonderful close-up/macro shots.

 

[NickD]

Week 5 - Rainy Day.

Hanging On by Nick, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

Nice subtle rain captured Nick

 

[LC2]

As per Dave, it's good to see the capture of the rain itself

 

[Nostromo]

Interesting subject with the streaks of rain and lively bokeh in the background.

 

[Darkslinger]

Nice shot Nick, love the bokeh.

 

[NickD]

Nice subtle rain captured Nick

Thanks!
Were it not for that I'd have probably binned it.

As per Dave, it's good to see the capture of the rain itself

Cheers!
I think this was one of the weaker shots I had in the bag, but it was the rain streaks that led me to pick it.

Interesting subject with the streaks of rain and lively bokeh in the background.

Thanks!
I have no idea what the subject actually is, but there's something about the look I like.

Nice shot Nick, love the bokeh.

Cheers!
I'd actually got the 150-500 on at the time, and I quite like what it does to oof areas. Not as smooth as it could be, but not annoying either.

 

[Allan.H]

Nicely captured just a hint of rain

 

[Adamcski]

Yes that works well with the drops of rain

 

[SimonH]

That's a good shot Nick

 

[AlanDorset]

Looking suitably bedraggled, very subtle rain adds the finishing touch

 

[NickD]

Nicely captured just a hint of rain

Thanks!
Its subtle, but it's just on theme.

Yes that works well with the drops of rain

Cheers!
I got lucky with the poor light forcing a slow enough shutter speed to catch them.

That's a good shot Nick

Thanks!
I wasn't sure when I put it up, but it's growing on me.

Looking suitably bedraggled, very subtle rain adds the finishing touch

Cheers!
I don't know what the tree debris is, but it's hanging on for dear life.

 

[NickD]

Week 6 - Looking Through + Framing.

Workout by Nick, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

That works well for theme and technique

 

[AlanDorset]

Nicely framed.

 

[Allan.H]

Nicely done

 

[Norkie]

A clever take on the theme

 

[Adamcski]

Hey, I like that - clever

 

[-Oy-]

Nice one. Put the Kettle on

 

[NickD]

That works well for theme and technique

Thanks!
The theme kinda forced the technique.

Nicely framed.

Cheers!
Honestly it's the first time I've used a kettlebell for anything!

Nicely done

Thanks!

A clever take on the theme

Cheers!
I'm relatively pleased with how it worked out.

Hey, I like that - clever

Thanks!
I Knew the gym would be pretty empty, so figured I'd see what I could find.

Nice one. Put the Kettle on

Cheers!
I much prefer using a regular kettle!

 

[Darkslinger]

Great idea Nick, mind you, I'd rather look at the image then actually use the kettle bell...

 

[Nostromo]

I like the b&w, it's got the right amount of black, white and mid tone. I also like the angle of the weights.

 

[Cloudforest]

That's different Nick. A good interpretation of the theme and works well in B/W.

 

[Kell]

Nicely imagined and realised. Didn't take too much 'working out'.

 

[NickD]

Great idea Nick, mind you, I'd rather look at the image then actually use the kettle bell...

Thanks!
Me too, but none of us are getting any younger, and needs must!

I like the b&w, it's got the right amount of black, white and mid tone. I also like the angle of the weights.

Cheers
The B&W came around as there's wasn't much colour in the scene anyway, do I figured why not go the whole way.

That's different Nick. A good interpretation of the theme and works well in B/W.

Thanks!
I was just looking around for anything you can look through. Not sure what drove me to take the camera to the gym, but there were a few opportunities in there.

Nicely imagined and realised. Didn't take too much 'working out'.

Cheers!
As it happens I've found that taking the camera makes the gym a whole lot more fun.

 

[Barney]

Smashes both ideas, at first I thought who takes their dumbell to the bus stop.

I enjoyed looking at that and figuring it out.

 

[philthejuggler]

Love the depth of field here and the framing draws the eye into the frame. I also like the implied geometric lines of the queue of barbells.

 

[NickD]

Smashes both ideas, at first I thought who takes their dumbell to the bus stop.

I enjoyed looking at that and figuring it out.

Thanks!
It's an odd setup. Glass front, 1st floor overlooking the road. I can see how it could be confusing.

Love the depth of field here and the framing draws the eye into the frame. I also like the implied geometric lines of the queue of barbells.

Cheers!
It was the shapes in the rack that appealed to me. I have to admit to shifting a few barbells and putting the kettlebell there. Obviously, being a courteous gym user, I did put everything back as I found it.

 

[NickD]

Week 7 - Reflections in Water.

Waterside by Nick, on Flickr