Simon's 52 for 2026

[SimonH]

Here we go again!

 

[SimonH]

Week 1 - Lines and Angles

This shot of masts, and halyards at Penarth marina this (rare) bright and sunny winter's morning seems to fit the bill for this first week theme.

Penarth Marina by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

Some nice lines and angles in there!

 

[SimonH]

Thanks Paul

 

[firewireguy]

Penarth Marina is always a nice place to go on a sunny day, even in the cold.

 

[LC2]

Quite a contrast between the really busy feel at the bottom of the shot to the far less cluttered view at the top.
I agree, it works for the theme.

 

[SimonH]

Penarth Marina is always a nice place to go on a sunny day, even in the cold.

Always something to see!

Quite a contrast between the really busy feel at the bottom of the shot to the far less cluttered view at the top.
I agree, it works for the theme.

Thanks Tim

 

[NickD]

Yup, that hits the spot. I like the tight framing, and the square crop. The white border at the bottom jumps out a little to me though.

 

[SimonH]

Yup, that hits the spot. I like the tight framing, and the square crop. The white border at the bottom jumps out a little to me though.

Ah thanks Nick - I genuinely missed the border at the bottom. Careless. I’ll fix that.
I do like. A square frame, this was necessary here as there was a lot of shadow on the right hand side that didn’t sit well in the image. .

 

[-Oy-]

Yep - week 1 nicely ticked

 

[Adamcski]

Good idea and meets the theme for the week.

 

[JayceeC]

Veru busy, remeinds me of a jigsaw I had many years ago

 

[Allan.H]

Well done its a good idea

 

[nog]

Nice shot and meets the theme

 

[SimonH]

Yep - week 1 nicely ticked

Good idea and meets the theme for the week.

Veru busy, remeinds me of a jigsaw I had many years ago

Well done its a good idea

Nice shot and meets the theme

Thank you all kindly for looking and commenting.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Lots and lots of lines and angles there, nice one!

 

[Barney]

How the flipping heck you managed to get all those masts vertical is beyond me, nice capture

 

[SimonH]

Lots and lots of lines and angles there, nice one!

Thanks Simon

How the flipping heck you managed to get all those masts vertical is beyond me, nice capture

Luck
Thanks Barney

 

[AlanDorset]

Just goes to show what, technically some might say is cluttered and confused, really works with a good bit of sunlight and some splashes of colour. I like it .

 

[SimonH]

Just goes to show what, technically some might say is cluttered and confused, really works with a good bit of sunlight and some splashes of colour. I like it .

Thank you Alan. A lovely bit of sunshine and blue skies certainly helps!!!!!!

 

[Kell]

You didn't need to go 'overboard' with the lines.

Nice shot Simon.

 

[SimonH]

You didn't need to go 'overboard' with the lines.

Nice shot Simon.

Ha! I see what you did there
Thanks Kell!

 

[Darkslinger]

That's a good start to the year Simon, good eye.

 

[SimonH]

That's a good start to the year Simon, good eye.

Cheers Bill

 

[Cloudforest]

A lovely busy shot of the Marina Simon and the light is beautiful.

 

[SimonH]

A lovely busy shot of the Marina Simon and the light is beautiful.

Thank Pete. A rare but of winter sunshine makes all the difference!

 

[SimonH]

Week 2 - Rust and Decay

A rusting decorative canopy support on Barry Island promenade

Rust and decay by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

Excellent shot!

 

[SimonH]

Excellent shot!

Thank you Paul! Much appreciated.

 

[Cloudforest]

I like that Simon. The rusty supports stand out nicely against the sky.

 

[SimonH]

I like that Simon. The rusty supports stand out nicely against the sky.

Thanks Pete! As always a little sunshine helps things!

 

[Adamcski]

Works for me

 

[Simonbrown16]

Quite common I imagine at the seaside! I love the circles and the angle you took the shot from, nice one!

 

[LC2]

I'm not sure what makes it an appealing shot, but it is.

 

[Mozthecat]

Well spotted, the angle makes for an interesting take.

 

[AlanDorset]

Those colours work well together.

 

[nog]

Yes that works, I guess maintenance is never ending on the promenade

 

[-Oy-]

Works a treat that Simon

 

[SimonH]

Works for me

Thanks Adam

Quite common I imagine at the seaside! I love the circles and the angle you took the shot from, nice one!

Cheers Simon. Yes I think the circles work quite nicely!

I'm not sure what makes it an appealing shot, but it is.

Thanks Tim - a bit of blue sky always helps

Well spotted, the angle makes for an interesting take.

Thank you Jon

Those colours work well together.

Ta Alan - yes - they're quite complementary

Yes that works, I guess maintenance is never ending on the promenade

Thanks Keith - yes - mostly "never" though

Works a treat that Simon

Cheers Dave - always appreciated!

 

[Barney]

Great colours and nice contrasting shapes