Weekly #844 - People Competition

Sorry folks, I'm out helping put up a photo exhibition this morning. I'll have to do my judging later this afternoon.

Such a wonderful variety of images, just what I'd hoped for but, it does make judging a challenge. Okay, I always find the judging a challenge.

Sarah by garethjmorgan
I like everything about this studio shot, from the model, the dark background, the red gel over the light creates a stunning effect with the models skin and in her hair, stunning!

Manchester Christmas Markets by johnriley
A great feel good street shot, they've all just got their hot dogs and look to be having a great time. Raises lots of questions. Are the a group of friends or maybe tourists? How come John has photographed them, clearly they are happy to be photographed, intriguing.

People by sueriley
Yes, yes and thrice yes! If only I could have joint first. Well captured and I like the way you've handled the image post capture.

Winter light in Grainger Street,
I'd say a very tricky lighting situation expertly captured and handled. Lovely street scene, no half people on the edge of the frame, the main figure not quite holding my attention as well as some of the other entries.

Homeless by MHOL190246
Poignant image, especially as we in the northern hemisphere head towards winter. Sad but, I think good to capture, reminds me how lucky I am and how others need our help.

Waiting for a Train
the old signal and water hose in the background help carry the theme with the ladies vintage clothing. Having the model/enactor have their head turned away from the camera is a brave move but, one that works for this image. To me it says she's seen something in the corner of her eye or heard something and looked down the rail line "Is that my train coming in"

The Photographer bydavidwozhere
A photographer doing what we do, framing up their shot, concentrating on their subject, enough detail in the background to suggest a seaside location. As this is a competition I will mention you seem to have blown highlights on their back and hair.

Cold Enough to see the Words by drofmit
Yikes! the cold oozing from the image the subtle blue hue emphasizing the cold. A well framed study of the performer, concentrating on his performance.

Friends by Noelcmn
An unusual but delightful portrait of two friends. Back to back but clearly communicating giving rise to the great expressions on their faces. A well timed click.

Chatting on the boat by retsoor
A lovely capture of these two old boys passing the time with a mug of coffee. Enough around the subjects to give a good idea of the environment and their location add to a well seen opportunity AND a well handled B&W.

1st place Sarah by garethjmorgan
2nd place People by sueriley
3rd place Friends by Noelcmn

Thank you all for your entries, I've really enjoyed seeing them as they have been entered.
Onward and upward
Nigel

Thanks for the competition, Nigel... it made me look a all the people photos... especially after seeing the first entry and eventual winner!
Congratulations Gareth.... cracking shot!! Congrats also to Sue and Noel... a lot of wonderful shots in fact.
Cold "oozes"... it was to use a Yorkshire phrase "nithering"... the blue tone came from the LED lights illuminating the barn and it was tricky bringing back David's skin tone and not going into the neutral or warm which would have spoilt it.... thanks, you have confirmed I slid sliders just right!! I am new to masking!!

Thanks Nigel for the competition and expert comments and congratulations to the occupants of the podium: Gareth, Sue and Noel.
David

Thanks for the win Nigel and congrats to the other podium winners. Good topic!

Thanks Nigel, A good competition and judging. Congratulations to Gareth for an excellent portrait, Well done also to Sue and Noel.

Great photos from Gareth, Sue and Noel. Well done and congratulations on your success. Choosing between 1st and 2nd wasn't an easy task. You got me bang to rights over the highlights Nigel.

Cracking winning image, wow, tremendous evocative impact. Congrats garethjmorgan. Well deserved! And extended to sueriley, which i mage too has a lot of drama attached. Thanks for the 3rd spot, the ladies were pleased with the photos once I sent it to them. Thanks Nigelk for the challenge, judging and C&C's, as always much appreciated. And as usual, such a high standard and quality images in this challenge!