Simon's 52 for 2026

[philthejuggler]

Good colours here and nice depth of field.

 

[SimonH]

Good colours here and nice depth of field.

Thanks Phil.

 

[Cloudforest]

A good spot Simon and nicely taken.

 

[SimonH]

A good spot Simon and nicely taken.

Thanks Pete

 

[SimonH]

Week 5 - Rainy Day, and Tech "Framing"

No shortage of rainy days since the turn of the year here in South East Wales. It's being brave enough to go out in it and find the right shot that's the challenge. Here are a selection from today's rain fest down at a near deserted Barry Island.

The bandstand - I love this in mono - suits a dreary day, and for once, a lack of people obscuring the view beyond as it frames Whitmore Bay and Friar's Point beyond.

Rain and frame 8 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Promenade

These were about the only people on the whole promenade apart from me - fortunately the Western Shelter framed them nicely as I ran up behind them to take the shot.

Rain and Frame 1 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Sea view

The footbridge over the descent to the promenade. Not as aesthetically pleasing as I had it in my mind. Have a mono version, but prefer this slightly boosted colour shot personally

Rain and frame 4 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

Good set, and your chosen shot works well for the theme and technique.

 

[SimonH]

Good set, and your chosen shot works well for the theme and technique.

Thanks Paul!

 

[Nostromo]

I do like the b&w photos, they show the gloom of a rainy day in Britain.

 

[SimonH]

I do like the b&w photos, they show the gloom of a rainy day in Britain.

Thanks Dominic. It certainly was gloomy!!!!!! I’m a big fan of mono shots.

 

[Barney]

Shelter from the rain, brilliant. I had a right walk around in that picture.!

 

[Allan.H]

Your Chosen shot is excellent nice symmetry and very gloomy

 

[SimonH]

Shelter from the rain, brilliant. I had a right walk around in that picture.!

Thanks so much Wayne for the nice comment

Your Chosen shot is excellent nice symmetry and very gloomy

Cheers Allan. Indeed it was very gloomy!! Perfect for mono shots!

 

[-Oy-]

Nice trio Simon. No2 floats my boat

 

[Darkslinger]

I like your chosen shot a lot Simon, I think that I'd be going back and doing a "Pep Ventosa" treatment on it...

 

[SimonH]

Nice trio Simon. No2 floats my boat

Cheers Dave. It was a toss up between the two mono’s. Nearly went with that one.

 

[SimonH]

I like your chosen shot a lot Simon, I think that I'd be going back and doing a "Pep Ventosa" treatment on it...

Thanks Bill. I’m going to have to google that!

 

[Adamcski]

I like the chosen shot and the symmetry it has - nicely done

 

[nog]

Good set Simon, #2 for me I think. Like the framing, maybe would have edited out the fella and bin on the RHS

 

[SimonH]

Good set Simon, #2 for me I think. Like the framing, maybe would have edited out the fella and bin on the RHS

Cheers Adam - I know what you mean, but I left him in as they were all together. But your suggestion(s) make sense

 

[Cloudforest]

A nice set Simon and the bandstand just shouts Rainy Day.

 

[SimonH]

A nice set Simon and the bandstand just shouts Rainy Day.

Thank you Pete!

 

[AlanDorset]

Nothing beats a rainy day by the seaside !

 

[SimonH]

Nothing beats a rainy day by the seaside !

Thanks Alan.
I’m ready for sun sun and warmth now though

 

[Simonbrown16]

All great shots as always, I'm drawn more to the second one but only because of the umbrellas making it more "rainy", well done!

 

[SimonH]

All great shots as always, I'm drawn more to the second one but only because of the umbrellas making it more "rainy", well done!

Thanks for your kind words Simon. Second one almost made it, but I faltered at the last minute I think it was the symmetry and framing tech that swayed it for me.

 

[SimonH]

Week 6 - Looking through

Down at Barry Island

Looking Through 1 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr


Looking Through 2 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Boots]

I see no ships!

They both work well for the theme.

 

[SimonH]

I see no ships!

They both work well for the theme.

Cheers Paul! Thanks for looking as always.

 

[Norkie]

Good spot with the first image

 

[SimonH]

Good spot with the first image

Thanks Jak.
That’s Mrs H. Not set up at all!

 

[LC2]

I wold tend to prefer the second image, as it has more to it, but I can see (I assume) why you've gone with the first one, as the exposure is better on your subject.

 

[-Oy-]

Yeppity yep - those work!

 

[nog]

Both good for the theme, doubt if the pirate can see much though

 

[SimonH]

I wold tend to prefer the second image, as it has more to it, but I can see (I assume) why you've gone with the first one, as the exposure is better on your subject.

Thanks Tim. Yes, the first was deliberate, the second more of an afterthought as I ran to catch up with Mrs H!

 

[SimonH]

Both good for the theme, doubt if the pirate can see much though

Thanks Keith!

 

[SimonH]

Yeppity yep - those work!

Thanks Dave!

 

[Darkslinger]

Good shots Simon. I think that you chose the right one for the theme.

 

[SimonH]

Good shots Simon. I think that you chose the right one for the theme.

Thank you (as always) Bill for looking and commenting

 

[Nostromo]

Good shot. It's Wales and it's not raining, a rare thing indeed.

 

[SimonH]

Good shot. It's Wales and it's not raining, a rare thing indeed.

Thanks Dominic,