Simon's 52 for 2026

[AlanDorset]

Caught that nicely. Did you wait till middday for the picture

 

[SimonH]

Excellent idea and nicely shot

Thanks Allan!

 

[SimonH]

Caught that nicely. Did you wait till middday for the picture

Cheers Allan. No. Just rocked up and took the shot

 

[Adamcski]

Ticks both the theme and tech for me

 

[SimonH]

Ticks both the theme and tech for me

Cheers Adam.

 

[nog]

Good idea, the dial looks quite ornate

 

[Barney]

Love that sundial, but low key for a sundial seems anathema, but I sill like it !

 

[SimonH]

Love that sundial, but low key for a sundial seems anathema, but I sill like it !

Ta. Yea, was a bit dubious about trying to get it low key, but the side light from the sun seemed to work.

 

[Barney]

Ta. Yea, was a bit dubious about trying to get it low key, but the side light from the sun seemed to work.

It Does! and the shadow helps it work nicely

 

[Nostromo]

Good job

 

[SimonH]

Good job

Cheers Dominic

 

[philthejuggler]

Nicely taken - subject suits the low key effect & mono conversion.

 

[SimonH]

Nicely taken - subject suits the low key effect & mono conversion.

Thanks Phil - much appreciated.

 

[SimonH]

Week 10 - Inspired by a song

Whisky in the Jar (various)

No whisky was hurt in taking this photo, although a small amount may have been imbibed....

Whisky in the Jar by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Kell]

Works well.

Particularly like the way the lid catches the light.

 

[SimonH]

Works well.

Particularly like the way the lid catches the light.

Thanks Kell

 

[nog]

Love the jar

 

[SimonH]

Love the jar

Thanks Keith

 

[-Oy-]

Nice one Simon

Photo is cool too

 

[SimonH]

Nice one Simon

Photo is cool too

Thanks Dave.

 

[NickD]

Great Idea!

Nicely composed and shot. I might have been tempted to get rid on the green reflection on the bottom of the jar, but it's no big thing.

 

[SimonH]

Great Idea!

Nicely composed and shot. I might have been tempted to get rid on the green reflection on the bottom of the jar, but it's no big thing.

Thanks Nick. Good point re the reflection.

 

[AlanDorset]

Great song and good interpretation

 

[Adamcski]

I used to love a dram now and again. Gave up drinking two years ago, just to see if I could. Sometimes I miss it and think, I could have a drop..

I think the composition is great and still life is an area I really struggle with, so well done

 

[SimonH]

I used to love a dram now and again. Gave up drinking two years ago, just to see if I could. Sometimes I miss it and think, I could have a drop..

I think the composition is great and still life is an area I really struggle with, so well done

Cheers Adam. I struggle with this sort of thing normally. I’m much more a “go for a wander and snap what intrigues me” sort of photographer!

 

[Darkslinger]

Lovely product shot Simon, great take on the theme.

 

[SimonH]

Lovely product shot Simon, great take on the theme.

Cheers Bill

 

[Cloudforest]

A very nice shot Simon. Hope you didn't spill any!

 

[SimonH]

A very nice shot Simon. Hope you didn't spill any!

Ooh no … very careful with my measures

Thanks Pete

 

[Boots]

Very good!

 

[SimonH]

Very good!

Thanks Paul

 

[SimonH]

Week 11 - The Colour Red

Had a good mooch around Cardiff whilst waiting for my car to be serviced and MOT'd (it failed ), but was rewarded with some good opportunities for this week's theme on an otherwise dull and wet day. I nearly went with the Ivy shot, which I quite like, but stumped for the cars (and the person in the background in a red coat that I didn't initially see), as a little more thought went into that shot.

Ivy Asia, Cardiff

Red Ivy by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Red Cars

Red Cars by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Red Dragon on the Utilita Arena

Red Dragon Utilita by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Red Bins

Red Bins by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Lego Red Dragon, St David's 2, Cardiff

Red Dragon Lego by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Adamcski]

All perfect for the theme of the week.

 

[SimonH]

All perfect for the theme of the week.

Thanks Adam

 

[nog]

Like the shot you chose, might have gone with the dragon to celebrate after the first win for 3 years

 

[SimonH]

Like the shot you chose, might have gone with the dragon to celebrate after the first win for 3 years

Cheers Keith. Yes, a rare occurrence……

 

[Allan.H]

That's a lot of red, the selective color works well

 

[SimonH]

That's a lot of red, the selective color works well

Thanks Allan

 

[-Oy-]

A nice varied set there

 

[Boots]

A good set, but I think you chose the right one.

Sorry about the MOT fail.