weekly Nog's WK 52 Favourite shot 2023

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Interesting to try to choose between the first two .. I like the first better. As the more defined colours in each quarter fit better, and the larger stained glass portions feel more proportional.

It has a nice flag-like feel to it. Nicely centered, horizontal and vertical too.
 
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Fits the bill nicely. Good dof to highlight the glass.
 
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Catching up: Two great sets Keith
Full: I'm liking the shot of the back of your car the best, especially with the dogs peering back at the camera
Patterns: I think that you chose the right shot for the main image but I like the coin shot as well
 
Fuji Dave said:
Nice shots Keith, think you picked the best one for the main thread.
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overbez said:
Interesting to try to choose between the first two .. I like the first better. As the more defined colours in each quarter fit better, and the larger stained glass portions feel more proportional.

It has a nice flag-like feel to it. Nicely centered, horizontal and vertical too.
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Thanks, yes agree about trying to get each quarter different/defined
HelenC said:
Fits the bill nicely. Good dof to highlight the glass.
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Cheers, tried focus on glass and garden and glass was better
Darkslinger said:
Catching up: Two great sets Keith
Full: I'm liking the shot of the back of your car the best, especially with the dogs peering back at the camera
Patterns: I think that you chose the right shot for the main image but I like the coin shot as well
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Thanks, I asked them if they wanted a biscuit, seemed to get their attention :)
Peter123 said:
Both good Keith.
Coins might work in B/W.
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Thanks, hadn't thought of the B&W still got that to do
 
Week 12 tunnel
Laburnum arch at Bodnant gardens, our local ish NT site.
Built in 1874 it is 55 metres long and quite spectacular around late May usually, though lots of people there then. Plants are replaced as required but it has flowered every year since 1874
DSC00129.jpg by Keith, on Flickr

Willow
DSC00173.jpg by Keith, on Flickr

Entrance to Bodnant
DSC00219.jpg by Keith, on Flickr
 
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Nice set Keith. Visited Bodnant a couple of years ago when the laburnum was in flower. Spectacular, but there were too many people around for me to get a nice shot.
 
Nice set of pix Keith. No1 looks an ideal spot for a four seasons set :)
 
A lovely and spectacular tunnel. I like the sunlight creating the patterns on the path.
 
Lovely tunnel, nice viewpoint to get the detail in the roof and the shodows curving round the path on the ground.
 
A nice group. Your chosen shot works for me - the curve leads the eye into the image. That's going to be spectacular when it flowers.
 
SimonH said:
Nice set Keith. Visited Bodnant a couple of years ago when the laburnum was in flower. Spectacular, but there were too many people around for me to get a nice shot.
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Thanks. Yes it’s pretty busy there when the laburnum is in flower
-Oy- said:
Nice set of pix Keith. No1 looks an ideal spot for a four seasons set :)
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Thanks, assume that’s good:thinking::)
Peter123 said:
A lovely and spectacular tunnel. I like the sunlight creating the patterns on the path.
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Thanks, we were there Monday probably the only day this week when enough light for a decent shadow
overbez said:
Lovely tunnel, nice viewpoint to get the detail in the roof and the shodows curving round the path on the ground.
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Thanks, thought a low angle would have worked but think the one I used worked quite well
HelenC said:
A nice group. Your chosen shot works for me - the curve leads the eye into the image. That's going to be spectacular when it flowers.
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It is quite impressive when in flower, must remind Cobra to have a flower theme late May
 
Really like the pose and composition you have got for this image, that's two Welshman with spring lambs!
 
Fine spring pix Keith :)
 
Getting time for some catch-up comments:

Letters - All worthy of the theme, the second is my favourite for the detail.

Kitchen - My OCD would have kicked in and wanted to make the horizontal tomato sit upright!!

Composed well and fortunate (normal?) for all the bottle rails to be filled. :)

Broken - It is well and truly damaged, shows the power of nature. I'm sure money is spent on other projects that seem less important than the bridge. If the purse string holder was affected I'm sure it would have been given more impetus to get fixed.

Full - The log fire looks very inviting with warm pleasing tones.

Patterns - I like the second one as each quadrant is better defined. I think I'm getting pareidolia looking at the coins!

Tunnel - Looks like it is an impressive canopy when in full bloom. Amazing that it has flowered every year, are some flowers everlasting?

Spring - The first one is posing nicely for you.
 
Some good shots. I really like the dog pic.. you've captured some real action in it.
 
Great set Keith, I really like the action that you've caught in the dog shot.
 
Crotal Bell said:
You cant get more classic than a Spring Lamb. I like the angle of the Lamb on the slope, really nice composition.
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Thanks, have a few hills around here
Baloo said:
Really like the pose and composition you have got for this image, that's two Welshman with spring lambs!
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Thanks, bit of a thing Welsh lamb
-Oy- said:
Fine spring pix Keith :)
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Cheers
SimonH said:
A very nice selection of shots.
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Thanks
StuartPearson said:
Getting time for some catch-up comments:

Letters - All worthy of the theme, the second is my favourite for the detail.

Kitchen - My OCD would have kicked in and wanted to make the horizontal tomato sit upright!!

Composed well and fortunate (normal?) for all the bottle rails to be filled. :)

Broken - It is well and truly damaged, shows the power of nature. I'm sure money is spent on other projects that seem less important than the bridge. If the purse string holder was affected I'm sure it would have been given more impetus to get fixed.

Full - The log fire looks very inviting with warm pleasing tones.

Patterns - I like the second one as each quadrant is better defined. I think I'm getting pareidolia looking at the coins!

Tunnel - Looks like it is an impressive canopy when in full bloom. Amazing that it has flowered every year, are some flowers everlasting?

Spring - The first one is posing nicely for you.
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Thanks good catch up
No comment on the fridge bottle rack :)
Apologies from the tired tomato;)
Plan to get down to see the tunnel in flower this year, got to be there early to avoid the crowds though
Spring- have a few lambs to choose from around here, walking the dogs yesterday and saw quite a few badger faced lambs which would have been a bit different
HelenC said:
Some good shots. I really like the dog pic.. you've captured some real action in it.
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Thanks, she is a labradoodle, but has the energy of a spaniel and never stops once we get out
Darkslinger said:
Great set Keith, I really like the action that you've caught in the dog shot.
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Thanks, will get her looking towards camera one day
 
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Tunnel - You picked the best shot there. Great image, love the leading line it provides.
Spring - I like your lamb pictures, but for me I am leaning towards your dog jumping in the air, its a great action shot!
 
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Nice set but I do rather like the dog pic, he seems full of the joy of spring.
 
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StuartPearson said:
Tunnel - Looks like it is an impressive canopy when in full bloom. Amazing that it has flowered every year, are some flowers everlasting?
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Thanks, apparently 48 laburnum trees make up the tunnel, they live 30 to 40 years so trees are replaced when they die, suppose its like triggers broom :)
Disney93 said:
Tunnel - You picked the best shot there. Great image, love the leading line it provides.
Spring - I like your lamb pictures, but for me I am leaning towards your dog jumping in the air, its a great action shot!
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Thanks, she would do that all day if we let her
Allan.H said:
Nice set but I do rather like the dog pic, he seems full of the joy of spring.
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Thanks, she loves fetching/catching the ball
 
Week 14 Smooth
Some parts of the shaft are smooth from knife sharpening.
Info from the wall sign:
Lower part of the shaft dates from the 15th century and the upper part, which replaced a cross, is dated 1760. The cross was used as a hiring cross and as a focal point for markets and fairs. From 1821 butcher's stalls were attached to it and evidence of knife sharpening can be seen on the shaft.

DSC00516 by Keith, on Flickr

Hand rail on Park street, quite steep.
DSC00522.jpg by Keith, on Flickr

Ceramic honing rod
DSC00524.jpg by Keith, on Flickr
 
Great set Keith. I think that the second and third shot work best for the theme but the story for the first shot really makes it great.
 
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Like the handrail. That's where my mind went. Like the rails at theme parks where many many hands have rubbed along leaving a smooth finish that's worn through paint etc.

Nice interest from the stones in the wall and the dyl adds to the shot. Well spotted.
 
I like the back story of your chosen image. What a fascinating object which has had various uses.
 
Second shot for me, but interesting story on the first one.

Pete
 
overbez said:
Like the handrail. That's where my mind went. Like the rails at theme parks where many many hands have rubbed along leaving a smooth finish that's worn through paint etc.

Nice interest from the stones in the wall and the dyl adds to the shot. Well spotted.
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Thanks, that’s exactly what I thought of, the handrail has seen/felt many hands over the years
HelenC said:
I like the back story of your chosen image. What a fascinating object which has had various uses.
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Thanks, its still on the high street but tucked away in a corner next to the stocks- hope to get a suitable theme fot them one week :)
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Second shot for me, but interesting story on the first one.

Pete
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Thanks, think you are right:)
 
Great photos! Hard to pick a favourite from this bunch, although I do like #3 and #4 particularly.
 
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Beautiful images, nice work nailing the focus (y)
#1 & 4 for me (not sure on the tie though ;):D)
 
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Lovely set. I couldn't pick a favourite - I'd be happy with any of them.
 
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Those are truly wonderful shots Keith. I like them all.
 
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All great shots... I'd be hard pushed to pick a single one too. You must come home with a card full of images on every walk!
 
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