Challenge Nifty Fifty 2026 Chat Thread

[swanseamale47]

I've got 3 possible ideas, ones easy enough and probably the best, the other two mean a bit of a walk and faff about. Still at least this month I have some ideas.

 

[skullfunkerry]

I’m off to Wales on Sunday, working in Newport for the week. I’ve already checked out what’s around there on the map, and I think I might get some shots that will suit if the weather allows (and no, I’m not talking about Newport!)

 

[rpn]

This is my Decay also-ran. What remains of a WWII coastal defence Pillbox is now reclaimed by nature.


Decay by Stan, on Flickr

 

[dans_shutter]

I did manage to get out for this one. March entry submitted.

 

[Baloo]

The moment the theme was anounced it was going to be a picture of Birnbeck Pier at Weston Super Mare aided by the fact I was heading to WSM for a break. But on the cycle on the way out I found that wall with grafitti and really wanted to use it. Cannot make my mind up if the shadow makes it or destroys the picture.
Just for those not familiar with birnbeck here is a shot i took a few years ago for the tP52[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ih8pkf]untitled shoot-004-2.jpg by R Hillman, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[skullfunkerry]

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The moment the theme was anounced it was going to be a picture of Birnbeck Pier at Weston Super Mare aided by the fact I was heading to WSM for a break. But on the cycle on the way out I found that wall with grafitti and really wanted to use it. Cannot make my mind up if the shadow makes it or destroys the picture.
Just for those not familiar with birnbeck here is a shot i took a few years ago for the tP52[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ih8pkf]untitled shoot-004-2.jpg by R Hillman, on Flickr[/URL]

I like the shadow in your wall shot: it adds a hint of "what exactly am I looking at?" which I find very pleasing

 

[skullfunkerry]

I spotted this on my way home today. Didn't have the right lens on my camera (and I've already posted an entry), but I manually zoomed on my phone and guesstimated the focal length. Came out at 45mm so I wasn't far off!

 

[Baloo]

I spotted this on my way home today. Didn't have the right lens on my camera (and I've already posted an entry), but I manually zoomed on my phone and guesstimated the focal length. Came out at 45mm so I wasn't far off!

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I like that, could almost be minimalist which I love but never get right!

 

[skullfunkerry]

I like that, could almost be minimalist which I love but never get right!

I'm the same, I joined a minimalist photo group on facebook, and every photo I posted was commented along the lines of "nice shot but it's not minimalist"

 

[Isy]

The moment the theme was anounced it was going to be a picture of Birnbeck Pier at Weston Super Mare aided by the fact I was heading to WSM for a break. But on the cycle on the way out I found that wall with grafitti and really wanted to use it. Cannot make my mind up if the shadow makes it or destroys the picture.
Just for those not familiar with birnbeck here is a shot i took a few years ago for the tP52[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ih8pkf]untitled shoot-004-2.jpg by R Hillman, on Flickr[/URL]

I tend to think the shadow in the foreground of the graffiti picture is intriguing and helps draw the viewer into the picture. It makes the picture look more 'real' and documentary-ish.

 

[swanseamale47]

I'm off to get one possible entry now, the lightings not ideal but it's easier to do today. Fingers crossed

 

[Topsy]

I'm off to get one possible entry now, the lightings not ideal but it's easier to do today. Fingers crossed

Good hunting Wayne, I've got 2 potentials in the bank but haven't finished looking yet.

 

[swanseamale47]

Good hunting Wayne, I've got 2 potentials in the bank but haven't finished looking yet.

Well I got one banker today, but I've got two more ideas, so I'll see what works best.

 

[ancient_mariner]

I did make an image, but then remembered the 'no lens modifiers' and I'd used a 4 dioptre closeup filter.

Still have an idea though.

 

[swanseamale47]

I got mine up, heres the ones I haven't used.

 

[LC2]

I have something. I have a couple of other ideas so we'll see.

 

[ancient_mariner]

Despite spending a couple of hours working on this today I'm still not really happy with the shots. perhaps tomorrow...

 

[Gav.]

I went out and spent 4 hrs walking around looking for something, but now I'm looking at them, I'm not sure they work in Infrared

 

[ancient_mariner]

I went out and spent 4 hrs walking around looking for something, but now I'm looking at them, I'm not sure they work in Infrared

At least you got 4 hours out of doors.

 

[Gav.]

At least you got 4 hours out of doors.

True but guess who failed to prepare for the Sun and now has a head like a Tomato ..

 

[Gav.]

I think I've got one that works, so I'm in.

 

[skullfunkerry]

True but guess who failed to prepare for the Sun and now has a head like a Tomato ..

My brother and I call that "airshow head", due to both ending up like it multiple times after spending the day at airshows. Bonus points if you have the reverse panda effect from wearing sunglasses, and absolute top score if you were wearing chunky ones that left you with a face like a no entry sign

 

[Gav.]

My brother and I call that "airshow head", due to both ending up like it multiple times after spending the day at airshows. Bonus points if you have the reverse panda effect from wearing sunglasses, and absolute top score if you were wearing chunky ones that left you with a face like a no entry sign

Have a slight effect from my normal glasses I'll be hiding for a few days

 

[Baloo]

I went out and spent 4 hrs walking around looking for something, but now I'm looking at them, I'm not sure they work in Infrared

The shot you posted is excellent, love IR, somewhere I have an IR Olympus 4/3rds now the sunshine is out must find it.

 

[Topsy]

I'm in.

 

[Gav.]

The shot you posted is excellent, love IR, somewhere I have an IR Olympus 4/3rds now the sunshine is out must find it.

Thank you, I started my IR journey last Autumn so I'm seeing a huge change now the Sun and fresh leaves/plants are appearing.

 

[ancient_mariner]

And I've finally got one in too.

Original plan was to use a film-era 50 with close up lens:



But then I re-read the rules and had to find a larger leaf.

Runner-up this evening:



Looking at it here, it actually looks better on TP than the alternative I uploaded to Flickr. Never mind.

 

[Topsy]

Thanks to all who contributed to the March theme of Decay (althoough you still have 2 hours to get one in if you haven't already), April's theme is Boat(s) and good luck with that if you live on Dartmoor.......... Image thread will be up soon. (I'll link it in an edit once I have put it up.

This'll defo be a challenge for me.

Image thread... https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/nifty-fifty-2026-image-thread-april-theme-boat-s.773708/

 

[Gav.]

But I entered a boat in the last one

 

[ancient_mariner]

But I entered a boat in the last one

I always want to have a picture I can use for DPOTY and the 50mm challenge.

 

[Gav.]

I always want to have a picture I can use for DPOTY and the 50mm challenge.

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[Isy]

April's theme is Boat(s) and good luck with that if you live on Dartmoor..........

I am a tad worried by the 'boats' theme for April too. I live in Cornwall, which is literally surrounded by boats.

That means there will be No Possible Excuse for failing to get one in focus!

 

[LC2]

That means there will be No Possible Excuse for failing to get one in focus!

Artistic Choice

 

[Topsy]

I see a theme growing this month, a Narrow theme.

 

[ancient_mariner]

I see a theme growing this month, a Narrow theme.

I fear you are probably correct.