Posiview's Photo 52 'Nature' added **FINISHED!!**

markelliot said:
I really like your last mix shot... would not have a clue how to do that myself... so well done.... I'm not normally a huge big PP fan... but every so often one shot makes an exception for me.... thats one!

Mark
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Cheers, Mark, on reflection I cold have taken more time on this one; but I'm happyish.

drodd said:
Hiya Andy,

I'm doing a quick catch up tonight on fellow 52 projects, and notice you posted 3 images for 'mix' so well done to you.

Like the idea of the 1st image, a sort of montage of the past few weeks, something I would have done if I had the time :D I think it works really well.

I like the abstractness of the 2nd image. The last one is a bit weird, but a great idea.

Cheers

Dawn :)
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Cheers, #2 is growing on me. I has an X-ray effect...

SamuelSlade007 said:
andy.... what can i say about mixing... about yout mixture... about your manage-a-tois???

#1 ...great idea.. tossed salad idea...photos thrown on a table..but!!.. too flat... shadows, bent edges.. different frames... think about all the different formats people print photo on... polaroid, slides, magazine cuttings even?? maybe too far... but still.. good effort...

..and onto #2.. nothing for me... its a mess... a horrible burnt ...something..

#3... brilliant composure...love the idea... BUT i wonder if this is the real andy...??? i always struggle to blend faces into other peoples... you've done a decent job of it... not really knowing your better thirds i see you used them for the best parts.. :thumbs:
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Fair point. #2 has grown on me, but I do take your point.

michael23 said:
Hi Andy, the montage has a really good layout. As for your trio of faces, well done for doing that processing. :thumbs:
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Cheers, the face one is very :gag: when I look at it.....

and thanks all.
 
Hi Andy

I'm glad I'm not alone and it's still light out after seeing that face one!

#1
The first mix is a good idea, and one I may rob for the end of the 52.
Kev I think has summed up how it could be better, but I appreciate that would be a very time consuming task. The pictures appear to fill the frame more in the bottom left than they do to the right which isn't balancing things for me.

#2
No, defo a Marmite shot - I don't like it.
Am I understanding it right that you have layered all your 52 pictures to date and this is the result?

#3
Freaky, but great idea.
You've gone wrong a little with the PP/ on the left hand shoulder, the jumper looks out of line. Other than that the PP is good.
 
Andy,

#1, I used the same software for my Twitter background and i like it. A real Mix of photographic themes and styles.

#2, I'll be honest and say i don't read a lot of what is posted before the pictures, because i want the photo to tell me the theme they are trying to show but i had to read what you'd said to understand what i was seeing and i like the idea but for me it doesn't work, sorry :(

#3, Good idea but doesn't work for me, maybe if you have if you had 3 shots that were the head and shoulders of each subject and merged them rather than parts from each it might work?

J
 
Mentalblock said:
Hi Andy

I'm glad I'm not alone and it's still light out after seeing that face one!

#1
The first mix is a good idea, and one I may rob for the end of the 52.
Kev I think has summed up how it could be better, but I appreciate that would be a very time consuming task. The pictures appear to fill the frame more in the bottom left than they do to the right which isn't balancing things for me.
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Yeah, there is a gap on the border and one just inside - I didn't notice.

#2
No, defo a Marmite shot - I don't like it.
Am I understanding it right that you have layered all your 52 pictures to date and this is the result?
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No worries. There's no sitting on the fence with this one. 52 photographs layered.

#3
Freaky, but great idea.
You've gone wrong a little with the PP/ on the left hand shoulder, the jumper looks out of line. Other than that the PP is good.
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I enjoyed this one and, on reflection, should have taken much more time with it.

Cheers. Just seen a pop up that you finally done your mix ;) so I'll nip over and pull them to bits give some C&C. :thumbs:
 
vdubster said:
Andy,

#1, I used the same software for my Twitter background and i like it. A real Mix of photographic themes and styles.

#2, I'll be honest and say i don't read a lot of what is posted before the pictures, because i want the photo to tell me the theme they are trying to show but i had to read what you'd said to understand what i was seeing and i like the idea but for me it doesn't work, sorry :(

#3, Good idea but doesn't work for me, maybe if you have if you had 3 shots that were the head and shoulders of each subject and merged them rather than parts from each it might work?

J
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Thanks, James.

#2, no worries I can see how some/most people wouldn't like this one.

#3, I'm quite happy with this one, but could have spent a lot more time on it.
 
This was an idea I had for blur and when I told Jackie I needed her help to shower me with cold water she said, "That'll be fun!". :(

It stuck with me.

So, having given it some thought, no researching the technique, I give it a go.

As soon as the water hit me, I was freezing. I would have liked to taken a lot more photographs, to get the lighting and focus right, but I was wwwaaayyyy too cold.

The focus is well off on #3 because I had to move the camera forward and was too much of a wimp to refocus.

Anyway, this was fun for Jackie but as you can see from my face, it wasn't fun for me :cuckoo:


Fun by andysheader, on Flickr


Fun 2 by andysheader, on Flickr


Fun 3 by andysheader, on Flickr
 
don't worry andy....the weather man always gets it wrong...you'll be able to practise more at the meet.. :thumbs: ... then we can agree with the better-half... *** that really looks like fun YOU'RE having...
 
Do you want me to pack a bucket for the weekend?

It may have been fun for Jackie, but the pictures says more 'wet' or 'cold' for me.
I like the water ebing captured in the flash, a more even spread of light would have been better.

I prefer the composition of #3 and like the reflections on the table.
The crop also hads the harsh shadow on the BG.

#1 has the better facial expression though.
 
michael23 said:
Interesting take on the theme. I bet Jackie is still laughing today. Get a picture of Jackie being covered in water to balance the fun out!
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I'll wait untill I've met Andy in person and shared a pint before making such suggests! But even then I'll be remembering his 'Record' shot!
 
Hi Andy

must confess...your FUN shot doesn't say FUN to...especially the last one:nono: Maybe if you'd been smiling :shrug:
 
Thanks all. Points taken.

Lynne, I can assure you, Isabelle and Jackie were having great fun...:shake: Perhaps, on reflection, I should have taken a photograph if them too and placed the one of me and them side by side.

Cheers.
 
I thought I'd try off camera, flash tonight.

2 second shutter speed and I'm still astounded that there is no motion blur.

Not as good as I wanted due to time restriction and Isabelle wanting feeding...:shrug:

The focus if a tad off and I really wanted to show the volume of water sponges contain. I couldn't find the big sponge.

Inside of arm if burned out.

Anyway, I did enjoy this one. I have several other ideas but unlikely I'll have time - off to Spain Friday for a well earned break.


39 volume by andysheader, on Flickr
 
Mix #1 is well executed, and makes a nice well balanced montage of your work. As a piece of art, :thumbs: but as a piece of photography I'm not too sure :thinking:

Mix #2 does nothing at all for me as a piece of photography. It may work toned down as a background texture in a bit of art but as a showcase for your photographic talents I don't think it does you justice. Sorry.

Mix #3 has great potential, and looks like it was fun to put together, however, the PP work is not up to scratch to pull this off convincingly, as the blends between the layers are too visible (the centre of the face and lower nose are too smooth compared to the rest of the face for example).

Fun #1 and #2. I can see from your write up that Jackie had a lot of fun, but unfortunately your expression doesn't shout fun to me, it shouts cold and uncomfortable! Also the direct lighting you used doesn't really do the water drops any favours or light you in a flattering way (to be fair, direct lighting doesn't light anyone in a flattering way).
Fun # 3 is OOF

Volume
Now I've been looking at your EXIF data on this, and using off camera flash has given you a nice sharp image with such a long exposure! Well done there. Where was the flash out of interest? As for composition, there is a rule/guideline about never cropping at a limb joint, and you have gone straight through the elbow, which does make the arm look a little "disconnected".. Maybe a tighter crop just before the tat, and loose some of the water drops near the bottom. This would keep the thirds rule active and also lose some of the black dead space.. Just a thought.

It s good to see you trying shots from outside the safe zone. Well done :clap:
 
^Joe said:
It's a clever picture and nicely composed. shame about the blown arm but I am sure practice will make perfect ;)
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Cheers, I haven't done much off camera flash at all...

Webby962 said:
Mix #1 is well executed, and makes a nice well balanced montage of your work. As a piece of art, :thumbs: but as a piece of photography I'm not too sure :thinking:

Mix #2 does nothing at all for me as a piece of photography. It may work toned down as a background texture in a bit of art but as a showcase for your photographic talents I don't think it does you justice. Sorry.

Mix #3 has great potential, and looks like it was fun to put together, however, the PP work is not up to scratch to pull this off convincingly, as the blends between the layers are too visible (the centre of the face and lower nose are too smooth compared to the rest of the face for example).

Fun #1 and #2. I can see from your write up that Jackie had a lot of fun, but unfortunately your expression doesn't shout fun to me, it shouts cold and uncomfortable! Also the direct lighting you used doesn't really do the water drops any favours or light you in a flattering way (to be fair, direct lighting doesn't light anyone in a flattering way).
Fun # 3 is OOF

Volume
Now I've been looking at your EXIF data on this, and using off camera flash has given you a nice sharp image with such a long exposure! Well done there. Where was the flash out of interest? As for composition, there is a rule/guideline about never cropping at a limb joint, and you have gone straight through the elbow, which does make the arm look a little "disconnected".. Maybe a tighter crop just before the tat, and loose some of the water drops near the bottom. This would keep the thirds rule active and also lose some of the black dead space.. Just a thought.

It s good to see you trying shots from outside the safe zone. Well done :clap:
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Hi, I can't say I disagee with any of you C&C...:thumbs:

Volume...flash, as I recall, front left. My wife pressed the remote shutter, then we had to time the flash with me squeezing the sponge. Not easy...:shake:

I had a DVD last year on the subject of lighting, but I thought, "Lighting, who needs that!?". Perhaps I need to watch it.

Cheers for the detailed comments, appreciated. :thumbs:
 
posiview said:
Thanks all. Points taken.

Lynne, I can assure you, Isabelle and Jackie were having great fun...:shake: Perhaps, on reflection, I should have taken a photograph if them too and placed the one of me and them side by side.

Cheers.
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Hi ya

now that idea...for a tryptych...you central & your good lady & daughter either side laughing .....thats a great idea.....& I have a feeling ,that with your slight misunderstanding on home time for the 52 meet , a reshoot coul well be possible :naughty:

Volume...nice outside the box thinking there Andy :thumbs: Apart from the slightly blown arm ( Adie mentioned a closer crop I think ) it all looks good to me :clap:
 
posiview said:
I thought I'd try off camera, flash tonight.

2 second shutter speed and I'm still astounded that there is no motion blur.

Not as good as I wanted due to time restriction and Isabelle wanting feeding...:shrug:

The focus if a tad off and I really wanted to show the volume of water sponges contain. I couldn't find the big sponge.

Inside of arm if burned out.

Anyway, I did enjoy this one. I have several other ideas but unlikely I'll have time - off to Spain Friday for a well earned break.


39 volume by andysheader, on Flickr
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I'm glad my Wk 36 submission made you try this technique, works great doesn't it. How many did it take you, lol

James
 
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Mentalblock said:
Nice idea Andy.
Adie has summed it all up I think.
I'll have to give this 2 second thing a go me thinks.

My only neg is that it doesn't say volume, sorry.
Your explanation helps, but the image doesn't support it.
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....:gag:

i think volume was a hard one to take without having a label stating the theme... and that isn't a downer on your cider drinking... its just.. trying to think outfield and not next to the stumps was hard...

.. though i struggle high speed photography anyway..and andy loves water.... :thumbs:

..see explode... its similar... do i blow something up? scream explode... take a macro of a dictionary? read explode... or repost a shot of andy's preMeet photo.. mean and on the brink of 'explode'ing ... :bonk:
 
vdubster said:
I'm glad my Wk 36 submission made you try this technique, works great doesn't it. How many did it take you, lol

James
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About 30ish...I was a bit wet after I'd finished....

Mentalblock said:
Nice idea Andy.
Adie has summed it all up I think.
I'll have to give this 2 second thing a go me thinks.

My only neg is that it doesn't say volume, sorry.
Your explanation helps, but the image doesn't support it.
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Hi, Neil, I thought about your closing comments and have to say, I feel it does support the theme very well. Perhaps I'm somewhat bias but, I don't think so...

Cheers.
 
I was walking on the harbour front in Barcelona on Monday with Jackie and, as usual, I've got Red for my red project and Explosion (nee Explode :bang:) running through my head.

We turned to walk over the harbour bridge when I saw this sight. My first thought, "Wow, an explosion of yachts!". Taken just after 16.00 Spanish time and the sun was harsh!

The vast numbers of yachts cannot be captured in a photograph...they seemed to disappear into the horizon!

As usual best viewed in Flickr with dark BG.

Definition of explode I used: "to suggest an explosion (as in appearance or effect) <shrubs exploded with blossoms>".

I have another idea but it involves combustibles (of a kind).....sooooo...I have to really , REALLY think it through or better still, not bother at all....:cuckoo:

Cheers.



Explode by andysheader, on Flickr


Explode by andysheader, on Flickr
 
michael23 said:
Hi Andy liking the yachts. Great composition, I can't decided which version I prefer, the b+w suits it.
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Mentalblock said:
Colour version for me.
I like the reflections in the water
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rpn said:
:plusone: for colour.

The warm colour of the late afternoon sun combined with the cloudless blue sky really make the shot. I like :thumbs:
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SamuelSlade007 said:
colour shot for me... but mabe you should have planted for a pano?
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Cheers all.

'Planted for a pano'??

I had a crop and thought it might emphasise the explosion of the masts...into the sky and almost out of the frame...:thinking::thinking:

Anyway, if I can stand after drinking I have another explode in mind...it'll be.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4Pvodwm0U


Explosion by andysheader, on Flickr
 
Hiya Andy,

Finally I have a spare moment to do a quick catch up on viewing fellow Photo52 projects. It has been a manic two weeks since we met and still on a buzz from the camping meet.

Fun: I can well imagine Jackie had fun handling the props for this one :D ... and I'm sure she would gladly oblige to do it again after you got your home time wrong :lol: Have to agree though .... from the look on your face it don't look fun for you.

Volume: Have to agree with Adie's suggestion of the crop. Nice idea though and great that you didn't get any motion blur.

Explode: The colour version definitely grabs my attention more than the b&w.

Well done

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
Hi Andy


beautiful capture for Explosion....hadd to read your blurb to get the connection but it def fits the theme .Great color in the sky , lovely reflections & the crop version works much better :clap:
The only thing that spoils it a touch for me is the building on the right handside...but guess you couldn't do a lot about that :lol:
 
blondie606 said:
Hi Andy


beautiful capture for Explosion....hadd to read your blurb to get the connection but it def fits the theme .Great color in the sky , lovely reflections & the crop version works much better :clap:
The only thing that spoils it a touch for me is the building on the right handside...but guess you couldn't do a lot about that :lol:
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ps....good holiday ??
 
blondie606 said:
Hi Andy


beautiful capture for Explosion....hadd to read your blurb to get the connection but it def fits the theme .Great color in the sky , lovely reflections & the crop version works much better :clap:
The only thing that spoils it a touch for me is the building on the right handside...but guess you couldn't do a lot about that :lol:
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Thanks...I didn't even see the building...:shake: too busy trying not to lose Jackie or Isabelle...

blondie606 said:
ps....good holiday ??
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Very good...bit too short...Roll on Finland in February...:woot::woot:
 
Hi Andy

I love the picture for explosion... and the colour version is far better... simply because with the golden hour light you have... why loose it to monotones!

But it really does not say explosion to me.... More like clutter!

Sorry to be so negative on the theme bit... but as a shot its fab... sorta thing i'd put up on a study wall! I love boats!

Mark
 
markelliot said:
Hi Andy

I love the picture for explosion... and the colour version is far better... simply because with the golden hour light you have... why loose it to monotones!

But it really does not say explosion to me.... More like clutter!

Sorry to be so negative on the theme bit... but as a shot its fab... sorta thing i'd put up on a study wall! I love boats!

Mark
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The positives outweigh the negatives, and anyway, on viewing it now (with the memory of the day fading), I can see explode would not spring to mind.

Cheers.
 
I have just don't seem to have the time, skills or equipment to make the photographs I really want to get :'(:'(

I've asked for Friday off and I'm looking to get out to Malham to see if I can bring an idea for rapid together...

Anyway, I had another idea after looking in the mirror.

The supporting text is here> just highlight here> "My hairline is receding rapidly".

It's quite strange that I seem to loose all sense of ego when taking self portraits for this 52. I'm still having trouble focusing when making self portraits. I want to get the focus point on my eyes but can't work out how to do it when I'm in front of the camera...:thinking::thinking:

Also, shot at ISO 1000.

Cheers.


40 Rapid by andysheader, on Flickr


40 Rapid by andysheader, on Flickr
 
Hiya Andy

:hug2:

:lol: After having met you at the meet and knowing the fantastic chap that you are I can see where you are going with this shot and well done to you too .... I think you have hit it spot on!!!!

There is a bit of noise, but that is probs due to the high ISO that you used. Quite easy to remove with a slight adjustment in levels/shadow ... or using Noiseware.

I have always admired your confidence for self portraits .... something I still have to overcome myself .... so for that alone you get a huge :thumbs: from me.

I can appreciate that it is not easy to get the focus on the eyes ..... but in this case .... and the message you were conveying .... I don't really think that matters and is actually quite effective .... adding a certain glassiness.

I'm trying to decide which of the two I prefer .... because they are both just as good as each other to me.

In a way the colour version looks more realistic .... whilst the b&w emphasises more details in the face.

On the last note .... OMG .... what has Jackie let herself in for :lol:

Well done, you have done a great job with these (far much better than I could have ever attempted).

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
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posiview said:
I have just don't seem to have the time, skills or equipment to make the photographs I really want to get :'(:'(

I've asked for Friday off and I'm looking to get out to Malham to see if I can bring an idea for rapid together...

Anyway, I had another idea after looking in the mirror.

The supporting text is here> just highlight here> "My hairline is receding rapidly".

It's quite strange that I seem to loose all sense of ego when taking self portraits for this 52. I'm still having trouble focusing when making self portraits. I want to get the focus point on my eyes but can't work out how to do it when I'm in front of the camera...:thinking::thinking:

Also, shot at ISO 1000.

Cheers.
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.......Andy..i'm sorry...but this does not convey your hidden text ...

... its more like "your hair is in complete retreat abandoning all hope of further advancement.." <just highlight here<
 
...and Andy..I think the mono is fantastic...clever use of a morphing program to distort your face....it Is funny
 
drodd said:
Hiya Andy

:hug2:

:lol: After having met you at the meet and knowing the fantastic chap that you are I can see where you are going with this shot and well done to you too .... I think you have hit it spot on!!!!

There is a bit of noise, but that is probs due to the high ISO that you used. Quite easy to remove with a slight adjustment in levels/shadow ... or using Noiseware.

I have always admired your confidence for self portraits .... something I still have to overcome myself .... so for that alone you get a huge :thumbs: from me.

I can appreciate that it is not easy to get the focus on the eyes ..... but in this case .... and the message you were conveying .... I don't really think that matters and is actually quite effective .... adding a certain glassiness.

I'm trying to decide which of the two I prefer .... because they are both just as good as each other to me.

In a way the colour version looks more realistic .... whilst the b&w emphasises more details in the face.

On the last note .... OMG .... what has Jackie let herself in for :lol:

Well done, you have done a great job with these (far much better than I could have ever attempted).

Cheers

Dawn :)
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:thumbs:

#2 is really growing on me, but by heck my nose looks HHUUGGEE!!

I'm going to post it in the Talk Basics section to see if I can get some focusing guidance.

Cheeres.

^Joe said:
I think the lighting is great, what did you do for the background?'

Crisp shot, not sure on the theme though :lol:
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Hi, Joe. I was sat facing the window for the lighting - I'd like to have gone outside but damn rain.

BG is the inside wall and it was just PPd out...:)
SamuelSlade007 said:
...and Andy..I think the mono is fantastic...clever use of a morphing program to distort your face....it Is funny
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SamuelSlade007 said:
.......Andy..i'm sorry...but this does not convey your hidden text ...

... its more like "your hair is in complete retreat abandoning all hope of further advancement.." <just highlight here<
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