Peter123's 52 for 2023

[Peter123]

Week 1 Your area + juxtaposition.

The 19th century farmhouse set against the modern skyscrapers of central London, some 20 miles distant.
Telephoto lens yielded good compression.
A short walk up the road for me.

Week 1 Your area 3 by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

 

[nog]

Like that, the contrast between old and new definitely fits the technique.

 

[-Oy-]

That a lovely shot and perfect for theme and tech. Where abouts is that?

 

[Boots]

Bang on both theme and technique!

 

[Peter123]

That a lovely shot and perfect for theme and tech. Where abouts is that?

I forgot to use the dehaze slider to help the clarity on the skyline. Too late now.

It's from outskirts of National Trust property Polesden Lacey, Bookham Nr. Leatherhead.

Polesden Lacey | Surrey

The National Trust's Polesden Lacey is an Edwardian country retreat with gardens and a historic house.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

 

[-Oy-]

I forgot to use the dehaze slider to help the clarity on the skyline. Too late now.

It's from outskirts of National Trust property Polesden Lacey, Bookham Nr. Leatherhead.

Polesden Lacey | Surrey

The National Trust's Polesden Lacey is an Edwardian country retreat with gardens and a historic house.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Looks lovely

 

[rpn]

That's a nice one to start, fits both the theme and tech. Not just the old and new but also the bright sunny colour of the foreground and the boring grey in the back.

 

[DB5]

Really nice shot, piece and quiet of the countryside and the metropolis in the background.

 

[overbez]

Love that - Don;t think ';ve ever seen a skyline of London like that. Cracking light on the house too for contrast with the blue of the distance.

 

[SimonH]

Nice shot Peter - great to get a skyline like that without too much haze.

 

[Peter123]

Nice shot Peter - great to get a skyline like that without too much haze.

Thanks. It would look better had I used the dehaze slider.

 

[n1kcy]

Good match on both themes. London looks great from there

 

[Allan.H]

Excellent shot for the the theme and the tech, I think the sky line looks great no need for the dehaze slider.
Is it leaning slightly to the right?

 

[Minx]

I agree spot on for both theme and tech great shot.

 

[Cloudforest]

A lovely start for the theme and tech Peter. I think that the "bright" skyline enhances the juxtaposition.

 

[HelenC]

That fits the tech to a tee... Well spotted and a great start to the 52 year.

 

[Deleted member 68495]

Shot of the week in my opinion, both for content and tech. Well done.

I wonder how long before that city is part of the foreground?

 

[Manxmaid]

Nothing new to add! I agree with the comments above; this is perfect for both theme and "tech" - a great start to your 52!

 

[Peter123]

Week 2 Incomplete

Our granddaughter baked biscuits. These still need to be baked and decorated.

Week 2 2 by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

These are the complete ones. I think the largest have been eaten.

Week 2 3 by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

 

[Baloo]

Cracking image for area, really good idea for the tech.
Kike the biscuit shot as well again fits the theme.

 

[rpn]

Very well done to your granddaughter and they look delicious too.

 

[Allan.H]

Good idea and nice to see the finished article

 

[-Oy-]

Yummiest take on the theme for sure Peter

 

[vanishedbob]

Area: Very good shot and great take on technique.

Incomplete : Very sweet (literally) take on the theme.

 

[SimonH]

They look scrummy Peter! Nice shot!

 

[Deleted member 59779]

(Week 1). Fits the theme and technique well. Can easily identify some of those iconic buildings in the distance.. Very nice image.

 

[overbez]

First one fits the theme better - but as an image, I feel the second is better.

Bet they were scrumptious though.

 

[Darkslinger]

Makes me hungry just looking at them!

 

[Cloudforest]

Lovely idea for the theme Peter and the finished biscuits look delicious.

 

[HelenC]

That's very sweet... in more ways than one. Good take on the theme.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Good picture for the theme I bet you had fun making and eating them!

 

[Peter123]

Week 3 Artificial

Well someone had to do artificial flowers. Complete with solid "water" in the bottom.
Shooting this took longer than I expected as the light was a little challenging.

Week 3 Artificial 1A-1 by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

It's a nice shot. A bit tidier would have helped it . Window frame and that thing outside.

 

[Peter123]

It's a nice shot. A bit tidier would have helped it . Window frame and that thing outside.

Yes but I've got double man flu and it was a supreme effort to do this.

I agree, I could have chosen a better setting.

 

[nog]

Taken whilst suffering from double man flu the picture is exceptional, and agree with last bit of your post

 

[overbez]

Well done for getting one in - hopefully the time you spent working it has showed you a few things.

I agree with the composition comments, the only thing that jars a little for me is the vertical of the windowframe passing the right hand flower. The view of outside is a natural setting.

Get well soon!

 

[StuartPearson]

Your area - bang on for the theme and technique, to live in a lovely place with the city that close seems the best of both worlds.
Incomplete - The completed cakes are making me hungry as all good food photography should.
Artificial - What seems straightforward can be anything but, well done for persevering. I would have preferred separation between the flower head and window frame.

 

[Darkslinger]

Good image Peter, the flowers look real to me.

 

[HelenC]

Well exposed given the conditions. I would have been tempted to open up the aperture and blur any background detail if poss.

 

[SimonH]

Gets the job done Peter. Hope you're feeling better soon!