weekly Wasn`t enjoying it anymore *52* 2012 ... Given Up

Hi, your control of lighting and exposure is superb - I especially liked the set up for direction and on the sculpture. Loved the selective depth of field for the industry - a man after my own heart. You're obviously thinking out of the box with your themes (root beer - tee hee). Cheers Mandy
 
Industry - Good use of DoF

Root - I really like this. Great composition and lighting

Handmade - The use of up-lighting has worked well here
 
manda said:
Hi, your control of lighting and exposure is superb - I especially liked the set up for direction and on the sculpture. Loved the selective depth of field for the industry - a man after my own heart. You're obviously thinking out of the box with your themes (root beer - tee hee). Cheers Mandy
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Delta Skies said:
Industry - Good use of DoF

Root - I really like this. Great composition and lighting

Handmade - The use of up-lighting has worked well here
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hillwalkinggirl said:
Handmade. Great lighting gives it a voodo sort of feel. I'd be a bit scared to have that in my house. You've caught the mood well.
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Dark Knight said:
OOooo he looks a creepy b****r... nice lighting that :thumbs:
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Thank you all :D
 
I've already commented on Flickr, but wanted to stop by your thread too... So, again; great work.

Oh, and I wouldn't know how to set something like this up either!
 
Hiya Paul,

Sorry I have not been past for a while .... been a bit pre-occupied with all sorts of things.

However, I have had a quick squizz at your progress with the 52 and must say I am well impressed. Especially Week 2 .... that is just such an ACE shot.

I am going to be a bit of a flutterby the next few weeks (therapy and all), but I will pop past when I can to offer encouragement.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Dawn :)
 
Hi Paul, Love the shots so far. "Handmade" is perfect in composition and lighting. As for "Money" well thought out and executed. Really strong work mate.:thumbs:
 
manda said:
Excellent - I wouldn't even know how to set this up!
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Nathalie said:
I've already commented on Flickr, but wanted to stop by your thread too... So, again; great work.

Oh, and I wouldn't know how to set something like this up either!
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drodd said:
Hiya Paul,

Sorry I have not been past for a while .... been a bit pre-occupied with all sorts of things.

However, I have had a quick squizz at your progress with the 52 and must say I am well impressed. Especially Week 2 .... that is just such an ACE shot.

I am going to be a bit of a flutterby the next few weeks (therapy and all), but I will pop past when I can to offer encouragement.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Dawn :)
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Manc Man said:
Nice shot Paulie, noticed this on flickr
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DrRusty said:
"Simple" and Fantastic :-)
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feek said:
Hi Paul, Love the shots so far. "Handmade" is perfect in composition and lighting. As for "Money" well thought out and executed. Really strong work mate.:thumbs:
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Thanks guys :thumbs:

Setting up was pretty easy, although a bit hit and miss.... Basically, camera propped on kitchen table, held in one hand, spin coin with other hand .... look at result, swear a lot, and try again :lol:
I used flash, but set the camera to manual, and slow shutter speed, to get some motion blur, as normal flash, just froze the coin.
 
I think that's absolutely wonderful! I get how you shot it, but what PP did you do?
 
Mentalblock said:
Lovin those mini eggs.

Nice white BG's too.
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Cheers matey :thumbs:

Southdowns said:
I think that's absolutely wonderful! I get how you shot it, but what PP did you do?
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Thanks :D

Post, was (if I can remember everything), pretty full on ... Usual shadows & highlites, contrast boost, then levels, convert to mono, then curves (with dropper), then levels again, then selective colour, and push black a tad, as with neturals, and whiten the whites :lol: It took a while, mainly because the shot was dark, and the BG pants....
 
Hi Paulie

Great idea for money , I have enough trouble taking shots holding the camera with both hands so well done you for managing this :thumbs:
 
blondie606 said:
Hi Paulie

Great idea for money , I have enough trouble taking shots holding the camera with both hands so well done you for managing this :thumbs:
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:lol: Thanks Lynne ...
 
Handmade...blooming evil looking thing. Lighting works well, just the small over exposed bit distracts a bit.

Money, very well done there. Nice and close, with details in the coin.

Cheers.
 
Great shot!

I would be interested to hear the audio out takes for this kinda shot! :)

Great work.
 
posiview said:
Handmade...blooming evil looking thing. Lighting works well, just the small over exposed bit distracts a bit.

Money, very well done there. Nice and close, with details in the coin.

Cheers.
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The_Oakster said:
Great shot!

I would be interested to hear the audio out takes for this kinda shot! :)

Great work.
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:lol: The air did get a tad Blue :lol:

superpippo said:
That's what I do with stationary objects :bang: :D

well done - good image, composition and lighting
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zeb said:
I take my hat off to you, well done
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Thanks guys :thumbs:
 
Figured I`d take the easy route, this week :lol:

Lottery Ticket ... Hope I win :D


Week 10: Win by Paulie W, on Flickr
 
Money- I really like the spinning coin, the detail on it is excellent. I love the simple mono too.

Just curious, is all the shadow around the coin natural or have you tweaked it? It's just there seems a slightly dodgy edge in front of the coin, just past the dark shadow, if that makes sense?

Win - :lol: I guess you had to get in quick with this one. Another simple clean shot:thumbs: I hope you win.
 
The goblin said:
Money- I really like the spinning coin, the detail on it is excellent. I love the simple mono too.

Just curious, is all the shadow around the coin natural or have you tweaked it? It's just there seems a slightly dodgy edge in front of the coin, just past the dark shadow, if that makes sense?

Win - :lol: I guess you had to get in quick with this one. Another simple clean shot:thumbs: I hope you win.
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Thanks Marsha
The shadow is, as is ... I know it looks false, and it bugged the arse outa me for ages. I think it might be due to the hard contrast processing, but not manipulated at all (I`m not good enough at photochop for that kind of work).

Thanks for the "Win" :lol: So do I :D
 
Win is a cracker. Very daring to place it so close to the side. Great clean background.

Now just sit back and chuckle at us mere mortals ;)
 
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Nathalie said:
Blimey you're quick! For me, good PoV and the pink works really well against the clean white background.
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Manc Man said:
Nice WIN shot Paulie like the PoV,
i had better get a move on.
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Haha and so you should ;)

posiview said:
Win is a cracker. Very daring to place it so close to the side. Great clean background.

Now just sit back and chuckle at us mere mortals ;)
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zeb said:
Clean and crisp love the simplicity of it and the framing. :clap:
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Thanks guys ... I grab a Lucky Dip, every once in a while, and as it happens, got one on Friday :lol: Maybe it`s an omen ...... Ooooh D4 :D
 
Got lucky with this, as I was taking the shots anyway .... Poppen on here to check what the theme was and, voila :lol:

Slinky reflected, off the top of my shiny fridge :D


Week 11: Shiny by Paulie W, on Flickr
 
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