The TP 52 - 2025 rpn's 52 Photo Challenge 2025 - Week 52 NEW Added and COMPLETE!

[rpn]

I knew exactly where to take this week's photo when the theme was announced. The play area of a local park is covered with BARK chippings, I presume, for the safety protection of all the little darlings.

Week 23 Bark

Bark Slide by Stan, on Flickr

 

[rpn]

While in the area, it's rude not to have a walkabout looking for an alternative shot!

#2

Bark by Stan, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

A couple of nice pix there Stan

 

[rpn]

A couple of nice pix there Stan

Thanks, Dave.

 

[Boots]

I like your chosen shot, nice low viewpoint and shallow DoF.

 

[SimonH]

Nice Stan. Like both shots.

 

[rpn]

I like your chosen shot, nice low viewpoint and shallow DoF.

Thanks, Paul. I include the slides in the background to add context to the shot but keeping the bark chippings as the dominant subject.

Nice Stan. Like both shots.

Thanks, Simon.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Nice picture the shallow DoF really makes it for the theme.

 

[nog]

Nice shot, viewpoint and focus makes it.

 

[Kell]

I prefer your chosen one. I actually prefer it as an image in its own right, but I also prefer the fact that the subject is a bit more unusual.

 

[cptnm]

Both great takes, and agree you went with the right shot just as it's a little more interesting. As said, your DoF is perfect for giving it some context too

 

[rpn]

Nice picture the shallow DoF really makes it for the theme.

Thanks, Simon.

Nice shot, viewpoint and focus makes it.

Cheers, Keith.

 

[rpn]

I prefer your chosen one. I actually prefer it as an image in its own right, but I also prefer the fact that the subject is a bit more unusual.

Thanks, Kell. Almost all the playpark around here is covered with these wood chippings or soft rubber matting.

Both great takes, and agree you went with the right shot just as it's a little more interesting. As said, your DoF is perfect for giving it some context too

Thanks, Megan.

 

[rpn]

This week's theme is totally out of my comfort zone but this is what this challenge is about. Sitting outside a café in Paphos, Cyprus watching the world go by and snapping away

at strangers walking by.

Week 24 Street Photography

Street by Stan, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

Timed well with her step

Does it need the car? Crop?

 

[Boots]

That works for me!

 

[rpn]

Thanks, Dave. Car added for context and interest.

Look no car! like most city centres in the UK...... bus lanes and LEZ

 

[rpn]

That works for me!

Thank you, Paul

 

[nog]

Better without the car, think you've been spotted though

 

[rpn]

Better without the car, think you've been spotted though

Cheers, Keith. Yep, I think she did but hay I'm a tourist, just visiting,

 

[Darkslinger]

It's a good shot Stan, definitely better cropped closer. Got that "What the hell are you taking pictures of?..." look on her face.

 

[rpn]

An iPhone nighttime snap of the old town market canopy in Paphos, Cyprus.

Week 25 Snapper's Choice

Lights by Stan, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

Nice!

 

[Darkslinger]

That's cool Stan, I'd probably being going back at different times to see what I could get with people in the shot.

 

[nog]

Like that, quite modern for old town.

 

[rpn]

Took this, handheld with an iPhone 13, as I was walking out to board my flight home after 3 weeks in Paphos.

Week 26 Transport

Transport by Stan, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

That certainly works!

 

[-Oy-]

Yep - box well and truly ticked.

 

[rpn]

That certainly works!

Yep - box well and truly ticked.

Thanks, Paul & Dave. I was very surprised with the result from a camera phone, it was 10pm and dark.

 

[SimonH]

Can't fault that!
Hope you had a great time.

 

[rpn]

Can't fault that!
Hope you had a great time.

Cheers, Simon.

Yes, we did and it was too hot for us. Over 32 °C every day.

 

[Darkslinger]

Good shot Stan. Where's Paphos?

 

[rpn]

Good shot Stan. Where's Paphos?

Cyprus.

 

[nog]

Good transport shot, phone cameras are getting better all the time

 

[rpn]

Onward to Week 27 Deserted

Deserted by Stan, on Flickr

 

[AlanDorset]

And here we are at week 27 !
Very curious streetlights, totally absorbed my attention in the picture

 

[Boots]

Lovely scene!

 

[-Oy-]

Nice one. Bet it would look fab at night!

 

[SimonH]

Works well Stan

 

[Darkslinger]

Nice shot Stan, makes me want to go and explore...