Weekly Competition #99 - People at work Competition
| Title | Weekly Competition #99 - People at work |
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| Judge | davidtrout | Closing Date | 31/05/2009 |
| Description | People at work, any type of work, should provide a challenge. They could be the traditional working scenes with people forging things, craftsmen making things, artists creating things, drivers driving, sportsmen competing. You sitting at your computer or taking photographs could be said to be working. The list is endless.rnI have a problem, and I've discussed this with John Riley. When I entered the Protection competition I miscalculated when I was going to be away. I won't be here early Monday to judge in the usual way. Can you bear with me till Wednesday morning when I'll next be at a computer? I'll post the results as early as possible Wednesdy and beg the winner to post his or her next subject swiftly as that's No. 100 and that competition will be featured in the Pentax Magazine.rnsorry about the dates, rndavid |
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Posted 29/05/2009 - 20:59
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Friday evening: I've looked at the impressive entries that have come in so far but must sign off now for a few days as I'm off to Paris very early tomorrow(Saturday). Can I remind everyone that I won't be around to judge the competition as usual early Monday but I'm back about midnight Tuesday so expect the results early Wednesday AM. I'll probably post the winners first so that the next competition can get under way as soon as possible after that. I'll add the comments on each picture later on Wednesday morning.
david
david
Posted 03/06/2009 - 00:28
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Okay, better late than never: here are the results of the lastest Weekly Competition, People at Work. Thanks for being so patient after I miscalculated the dates of my trip to Paris leaving it impossible for me to judge the pictures first thing Monday. It's turned midnight Tuesday and I've just got back so here goes with the top places. I'm posting the placings now so the winner can pick and post the next subject as soon as possible - that's the groudbreaking No. 100.
Tomorrow morning I'll post the comments on each picture.
Please remember this is my opinion, I don't presume to be able to say which is the 'best' photo.
1: Lilly, Brewing Spingo.
2: Gartmore, Dancers.
3: Blue John, The Bassist.
Highly commended: Heidi; Belinda B; Womble: Judith Ann.
Nathanever82: Carpet Maker in Istanbul
Overall the lovely colours come across well. I like the way she's glancing round to engage with the photographer. Would a crop off the top, say about a quarter of the picture, have improved the shot by getting rid of the mirror/window with its distracting image of the car? I think the composition would have worked better like this.
MarkD: High Flier
A dramatic action picture caught at the crucial moment. Despite shooting into the light you have still managed to keep some detail in the shady areas, but is it enough? However its still an arresting image.
Cabstar: Ladyhawke plays Dot to Dot Festival
This is a powerful picture partly enhanced by the back lighting, but also partly let down by it. There is just a hint of detail in the performer's face and the sides of his hair are beginning to burn out. But that's the way the cooky crumbles at rock concerts and I'd say you've dealt with the 'terrible' lighting pretty well indeed to produce an atmospheric shot.
Prieni: Secchi Disc Station
Thanks for the Wiki link Ralf otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue about what's going on here. The information certainly adds depth to an absorbing and very humourous shot.
Bronekk: Photojournalist at work
I see you are a new member Bronekk, this is your first post so welcome. Its an engaging picture of a junior member of the family and one to treasure. Brave man to allow the youngster to hold a valuable camera in that manner.
TonyO Sicilia Bianco
That looks like another case of booze arriving Tony. She seems to be the one doing all the work while everyone else is enjoying themselves. There's a lot of humour here but I also enjoyed the treatment of the picture.The blur seems quite controlled (if that's not a contradiction)asif to emphasise the booziness and I love the mono toning. A near contender this one.
Peter Elgar: Fire service at work
There's great drama in those flames Peter and I really like the stance of the fireman. Pity about the grumpy looking guy on the extreme left. I wonder if a really tight crop might have addded impact and shored up the composition.
Judith Ann: FD Rescue Squad
A good companion to Peter's fire department action shot. Here I think there is more poignancy as it appears to be a real life drama not a demonstration. Above all I love the vibrant colour.
Ben76: A bookseller along the Seine, Paris
I was just there yesterday Ben only it was heaving with far more people than you've got here. This guy's at work but he's not very busy. Its a colourful documentary shot of a popular tourist view. It would have been nice to see some interaction with customers.
Lilly: Brewing Spingo
Is Spingo something Piskies drink in Cornwall Lilly? Whatever, the colour and quality of light make this a totally absorbing photo. The light's coming at us from the window to pick out the steam yet there is still detail retained everywhere, most importantly in Gareth's face. Even the plastic pipes, not normally an aesthetic feature in any scene, are given a beautiful transluscence by the light. There is detail in every inch of the this beautiful and subtle photo.
Zuzu: Road construction
An everyday scene yet one that has a fascination for me. The roller is tightly up against the kerb and the concentration of the driver demonsrates the precise nature of the job. The light is subdued but I like the colour.
Giving Tree: Street performer
Wow, talk about the decisive moment! He looks like he's going to crack his head open on the road. You caught the crucial moment here Emily, just right. I love his shadow on the road. I wanted to put this up with the very top pictures but the man in the shorts behind the performer just takes the shine off the image. He confuses the clear dramatic lines of this action packed photo.
Gartmore: Dancers
This one, Lilly's and one I've yet to comment on, vied for the podium positions all along. I love the classic lines in this composition and the way you have controlled the light. The face of the featured dancer is pin sharp and you've caught her in precisely the right attitude. The lighting is wonderful, subdued on the face of the out of focus first girl and bleeding out towards the back of the picture. I just wondered if there was a tendancy to burn out a little too much in the background. Overall a very artistic photo, well handled in difficult lighting conditions.
Jerome Toole: P and O Ferry Workers
This is an excellent stab at a traditional working environment scene. The burning welding torch provides an eye catching focal point to contrast with the orange hard hats and the two workmen. A little more contrast would have helped to lift this picture higher up the ratings.
BelindaB: Young musicians at work
I'm a sucker for pictures like this. Although it's not a new idea (I've seen a lot on these lines at Durham Miner's Gala) I still think this is one of the best. The quality of the reflected image is superb. I like the way you've arranged the picture to include a fragment of the sheet music.
Hyram: Infalible?
I take it that's the name of the horse, not the Honest Joe bookie. Its a great horse race picture without a horse in sight. I like the metaphore of the out of focus punters looking soft and the bookie dead sharp.This picture works for me on more than one level, a very close contender for the highly commendeds.
Beakeynet: Coupling the cars
The fireman always gets the worst jobs, shovelling tons of coal and scrambling down to link the loco to the coaches. This makes an interesting view of a preserved steam railway showing the manning of the line and not just another picture of a vintage engine. I like the determined look on the fireman's face.
Dr Mhuni: Priest in Bet Golgoth Church
The priest is beautifully framed in the narrow entrance. I like the detail in the wall and the subdued and varied colours. The picture is well up to the quality we have come to expect from Dr Mhuni although I feel that in the context of this competition the amount of work being done by the priest, apart from the effort of posing, is quite minimal.
Chelsea Blue: Beijing Builders
There's loads going on in this busy scene. It certainly demonstrates people at work but its a pity the nearest worker didn't glance round so we could see his face and humanise the scene a little more. That feature would have given the picture more imapact.
Blue John: The bassist
Welcome to the Gallery John, I see you are a brand new member. You've burst in with a stunning picture and one that I thought would go straight to the podium when I saw it. I love the colours and the arrangement in the frame of the performer. The movement of Dave Heath and his guitar carry the drama along. It all adds up to a graphic shot.
Johnriley: Clearing the land
The woman has a lovely job that many trapped in the rat race would envy. Her delight in her work comes across well in this enjoyable shot although she has a difficult task clearing that lot.
Ianjohnson67: Here's a man happy in his work. The sheer delight of being an engine driver comes acriss in his face. I hope the engine is going backwards otherwise he's not looking where he's going. Overall its another enjoyable photograph.
Heidi: Mothering
I found this a very touching scene with a busy young mum dealing with more than one job at once. What's the baby doing? is she helping mum or is she up to mischief behind her back? Clever to set up the idea and I like your black and white conversion. Its a lovely picture.
Lenscape: Making Hay
This is an excellent landscape with good detail throughout. The position of the tractor shows where the farmer is working but he's a long way away and quite indistinct. In the context of this competition the person at work is not as obvious as in some of the rival shots.
BForbes: Do Not Move
I was watching a mime artist working a couple of days ago and was impressed on how still they keep. He must be working well though, look at all that lovely loot he's earned down in the bottom right of the picture. The light above his (or her?) head adds a nice compositional touch to an interesting shot.
McGraley: Stoned
It certainly looks hot and dusty work but the bonus is that it's in a lovely part of the countryside. Its a pity the driver's face is turned away and is in the shade.
Womble: Caption Competition
This one made me laugh, and I like the caption too. Who says work can't be fun? I can just about work out what they are supposed to be doing but what's he got on his head and whats's she doing with that heavy hammer? Full marks for humour Kris.
Aiki: Self Made, Well Made
There's lots going on in the photo but the composition works for me. I'm not sure whether he's erecting that structure or if its all just fallen down. Its an engaging picture Aiki and I like it a lot.
GlynM: Keeping his hand in
Busy, busy,. Its a wonderful picture of a guy past retiremnt age who refuses to sit back with his pipe and retire. Its a super advert for the joys of old age, and keeping active.
Rob: Key Bored
Its is a great final picture to be submitted to this competiton. I don't care which competition this started out in Rob but its certainly a good entry for this one. I love the movement as his fingers dace over the keyboard and I like the good black and white conversion.
Tomorrow morning I'll post the comments on each picture.
Please remember this is my opinion, I don't presume to be able to say which is the 'best' photo.
1: Lilly, Brewing Spingo.
2: Gartmore, Dancers.
3: Blue John, The Bassist.
Highly commended: Heidi; Belinda B; Womble: Judith Ann.
Nathanever82: Carpet Maker in Istanbul
Overall the lovely colours come across well. I like the way she's glancing round to engage with the photographer. Would a crop off the top, say about a quarter of the picture, have improved the shot by getting rid of the mirror/window with its distracting image of the car? I think the composition would have worked better like this.
MarkD: High Flier
A dramatic action picture caught at the crucial moment. Despite shooting into the light you have still managed to keep some detail in the shady areas, but is it enough? However its still an arresting image.
Cabstar: Ladyhawke plays Dot to Dot Festival
This is a powerful picture partly enhanced by the back lighting, but also partly let down by it. There is just a hint of detail in the performer's face and the sides of his hair are beginning to burn out. But that's the way the cooky crumbles at rock concerts and I'd say you've dealt with the 'terrible' lighting pretty well indeed to produce an atmospheric shot.
Prieni: Secchi Disc Station
Thanks for the Wiki link Ralf otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue about what's going on here. The information certainly adds depth to an absorbing and very humourous shot.
Bronekk: Photojournalist at work
I see you are a new member Bronekk, this is your first post so welcome. Its an engaging picture of a junior member of the family and one to treasure. Brave man to allow the youngster to hold a valuable camera in that manner.
TonyO Sicilia Bianco
That looks like another case of booze arriving Tony. She seems to be the one doing all the work while everyone else is enjoying themselves. There's a lot of humour here but I also enjoyed the treatment of the picture.The blur seems quite controlled (if that's not a contradiction)asif to emphasise the booziness and I love the mono toning. A near contender this one.
Peter Elgar: Fire service at work
There's great drama in those flames Peter and I really like the stance of the fireman. Pity about the grumpy looking guy on the extreme left. I wonder if a really tight crop might have addded impact and shored up the composition.
Judith Ann: FD Rescue Squad
A good companion to Peter's fire department action shot. Here I think there is more poignancy as it appears to be a real life drama not a demonstration. Above all I love the vibrant colour.
Ben76: A bookseller along the Seine, Paris
I was just there yesterday Ben only it was heaving with far more people than you've got here. This guy's at work but he's not very busy. Its a colourful documentary shot of a popular tourist view. It would have been nice to see some interaction with customers.
Lilly: Brewing Spingo
Is Spingo something Piskies drink in Cornwall Lilly? Whatever, the colour and quality of light make this a totally absorbing photo. The light's coming at us from the window to pick out the steam yet there is still detail retained everywhere, most importantly in Gareth's face. Even the plastic pipes, not normally an aesthetic feature in any scene, are given a beautiful transluscence by the light. There is detail in every inch of the this beautiful and subtle photo.
Zuzu: Road construction
An everyday scene yet one that has a fascination for me. The roller is tightly up against the kerb and the concentration of the driver demonsrates the precise nature of the job. The light is subdued but I like the colour.
Giving Tree: Street performer
Wow, talk about the decisive moment! He looks like he's going to crack his head open on the road. You caught the crucial moment here Emily, just right. I love his shadow on the road. I wanted to put this up with the very top pictures but the man in the shorts behind the performer just takes the shine off the image. He confuses the clear dramatic lines of this action packed photo.
Gartmore: Dancers
This one, Lilly's and one I've yet to comment on, vied for the podium positions all along. I love the classic lines in this composition and the way you have controlled the light. The face of the featured dancer is pin sharp and you've caught her in precisely the right attitude. The lighting is wonderful, subdued on the face of the out of focus first girl and bleeding out towards the back of the picture. I just wondered if there was a tendancy to burn out a little too much in the background. Overall a very artistic photo, well handled in difficult lighting conditions.
Jerome Toole: P and O Ferry Workers
This is an excellent stab at a traditional working environment scene. The burning welding torch provides an eye catching focal point to contrast with the orange hard hats and the two workmen. A little more contrast would have helped to lift this picture higher up the ratings.
BelindaB: Young musicians at work
I'm a sucker for pictures like this. Although it's not a new idea (I've seen a lot on these lines at Durham Miner's Gala) I still think this is one of the best. The quality of the reflected image is superb. I like the way you've arranged the picture to include a fragment of the sheet music.
Hyram: Infalible?
I take it that's the name of the horse, not the Honest Joe bookie. Its a great horse race picture without a horse in sight. I like the metaphore of the out of focus punters looking soft and the bookie dead sharp.This picture works for me on more than one level, a very close contender for the highly commendeds.
Beakeynet: Coupling the cars
The fireman always gets the worst jobs, shovelling tons of coal and scrambling down to link the loco to the coaches. This makes an interesting view of a preserved steam railway showing the manning of the line and not just another picture of a vintage engine. I like the determined look on the fireman's face.
Dr Mhuni: Priest in Bet Golgoth Church
The priest is beautifully framed in the narrow entrance. I like the detail in the wall and the subdued and varied colours. The picture is well up to the quality we have come to expect from Dr Mhuni although I feel that in the context of this competition the amount of work being done by the priest, apart from the effort of posing, is quite minimal.
Chelsea Blue: Beijing Builders
There's loads going on in this busy scene. It certainly demonstrates people at work but its a pity the nearest worker didn't glance round so we could see his face and humanise the scene a little more. That feature would have given the picture more imapact.
Blue John: The bassist
Welcome to the Gallery John, I see you are a brand new member. You've burst in with a stunning picture and one that I thought would go straight to the podium when I saw it. I love the colours and the arrangement in the frame of the performer. The movement of Dave Heath and his guitar carry the drama along. It all adds up to a graphic shot.
Johnriley: Clearing the land
The woman has a lovely job that many trapped in the rat race would envy. Her delight in her work comes across well in this enjoyable shot although she has a difficult task clearing that lot.
Ianjohnson67: Here's a man happy in his work. The sheer delight of being an engine driver comes acriss in his face. I hope the engine is going backwards otherwise he's not looking where he's going. Overall its another enjoyable photograph.
Heidi: Mothering
I found this a very touching scene with a busy young mum dealing with more than one job at once. What's the baby doing? is she helping mum or is she up to mischief behind her back? Clever to set up the idea and I like your black and white conversion. Its a lovely picture.
Lenscape: Making Hay
This is an excellent landscape with good detail throughout. The position of the tractor shows where the farmer is working but he's a long way away and quite indistinct. In the context of this competition the person at work is not as obvious as in some of the rival shots.
BForbes: Do Not Move
I was watching a mime artist working a couple of days ago and was impressed on how still they keep. He must be working well though, look at all that lovely loot he's earned down in the bottom right of the picture. The light above his (or her?) head adds a nice compositional touch to an interesting shot.
McGraley: Stoned
It certainly looks hot and dusty work but the bonus is that it's in a lovely part of the countryside. Its a pity the driver's face is turned away and is in the shade.
Womble: Caption Competition
This one made me laugh, and I like the caption too. Who says work can't be fun? I can just about work out what they are supposed to be doing but what's he got on his head and whats's she doing with that heavy hammer? Full marks for humour Kris.
Aiki: Self Made, Well Made
There's lots going on in the photo but the composition works for me. I'm not sure whether he's erecting that structure or if its all just fallen down. Its an engaging picture Aiki and I like it a lot.
GlynM: Keeping his hand in
Busy, busy,. Its a wonderful picture of a guy past retiremnt age who refuses to sit back with his pipe and retire. Its a super advert for the joys of old age, and keeping active.
Rob: Key Bored
Its is a great final picture to be submitted to this competiton. I don't care which competition this started out in Rob but its certainly a good entry for this one. I love the movement as his fingers dace over the keyboard and I like the good black and white conversion.
Posted 03/06/2009 - 10:13
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Congratulations Lilly...wow nice win...wonderful photo...I await your topic.
I loved the 'Street preformer'from Giving Tree...a stunning photo and great camera work!
I loved Belinda's, a picture that drew you in to see all the detail.
I loved Heidi's....it was beautiful in B&W and it suited the theme to a tea!..
To everyone who won and was commended...I tip me hat!!!
I loved the 'Street preformer'from Giving Tree...a stunning photo and great camera work!
I loved Belinda's, a picture that drew you in to see all the detail.
I loved Heidi's....it was beautiful in B&W and it suited the theme to a tea!..
To everyone who won and was commended...I tip me hat!!!
Posted 03/06/2009 - 10:18
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Great judging, and thanks David. The two ladies are in fact laying out a 20m grid for a geophysical survey, I was manning a total station at the time. I had no hopes of winning this week, I was just hoping to make someone laugh and it appears I succeeded.
By the way, "Spingo" is a wonderful beer made and served at the Blue Anchor in Helston. If you are ever in the far reaches of Cornwall it is a must, just make sure you have a taxi booked to take you back!
By the way, "Spingo" is a wonderful beer made and served at the Blue Anchor in Helston. If you are ever in the far reaches of Cornwall it is a must, just make sure you have a taxi booked to take you back!
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
Posted 03/06/2009 - 10:48
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Thank you David for the win, seems it is my week, it was a brilliant topic and some cracking entries, well done to you for a being a superb judge.
Womble is spot on with his description of Spingo - in fact I am at this moment suffering with a dreadful hangover after being in the establishment for most of yesterday . I have posted up the 100th...
Lilly
Womble is spot on with his description of Spingo - in fact I am at this moment suffering with a dreadful hangover after being in the establishment for most of yesterday . I have posted up the 100th...
Lilly
Posted 03/06/2009 - 11:21
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Well done David,great topic and judging.My vote went to Lilly as well,super picture.I also liked Heidi's entry very much.As for my effort,it really was an instinct shot,i'm fortunate that at least her arm and the box were half in focus!After that much messing about in PP7. Onward and upward. Tony.
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It ain't no sin to take off your skin,and dance around in your bones.Tom Waits.
It ain't no sin to take off your skin,and dance around in your bones.Tom Waits.
Posted 03/06/2009 - 12:06
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I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
Posted 03/06/2009 - 13:08
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nathanever82 wrote:
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Can you explain better, I dont quite understand how you think my entry and perhaps the others placed did not stick to the topic of the competition?
Posted 03/06/2009 - 13:31
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Congratulations to Lilly and thank you to David for managing the judging during tricky circumstances.
Thank you for my nearly Highly Commended
Thank you for my nearly Highly Commended
Hyram
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Posted 03/06/2009 - 17:09
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nathanever82 wrote:
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
Ehhh, what? The winner's photo clearly showed someone working, as did mine and most of the others. I fail to see what there is to complain about?
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
Posted 03/06/2009 - 18:05
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nathanever82 wrote:
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
I strongly disagree with the judging, and I would consider sticking to the topic of the competition, given that for once, it was a clear-cut requirement, rather than an open topic.
Nonetheless, congratulations to the winner.
??? Please explain, I can only see one picture that doesn't exactly fit the brief but it was humorous.
Well done, Lily, I reckoned your picture would win as soon as I saw it.
Thanks to Malo1961 whose idea it was to present my picture in mono.
Ken
Ken
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“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 03/06/2009 - 18:48
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Well done Lilly and the other podium finishers.
Thank you David for my Highly Commended and for judging so speedily upon your return.
Thank you David for my Highly Commended and for judging so speedily upon your return.
Belinda B.
Posted 03/06/2009 - 20:08
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gartmore wrote:
Thanks to Malo1961 whose idea it was to present my picture in mono.
Ken
Thanks to Malo1961 whose idea it was to present my picture in mono.
Ken
You're welcome.
Martin.
Posted 03/06/2009 - 22:32
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Well done Lily and thank you David. BTW Lily is the hangover from actual drinking or from just breathing in the fumes, evident in your photograph
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Posted 04/06/2009 - 02:57
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First of all CONGRATES Lilly, Gartmore, &Blue John
I am so pleased that My work was liked thank you all for your comments, I did enjoy doing this. It was fun. See; I do these chores everyday and I don't really know what she's doing back there. Sometimes she gets pulling my hair like she's ringing a church bell but I never see what other things she's doing. I got to see with these pictures that she can really be quite a busy little bee.
BelindaB: Young musicians at work
I LOVED this... it was my favorite. and I'd write more about what else I thought but got to go bye.
I am so pleased that My work was liked thank you all for your comments, I did enjoy doing this. It was fun. See; I do these chores everyday and I don't really know what she's doing back there. Sometimes she gets pulling my hair like she's ringing a church bell but I never see what other things she's doing. I got to see with these pictures that she can really be quite a busy little bee.
BelindaB: Young musicians at work
I LOVED this... it was my favorite. and I'd write more about what else I thought but got to go bye.
Posted 04/06/2009 - 08:51
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Well, I guess we will never know why Nathan was so upset by the judging.
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
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Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
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Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Posted 04/06/2009 - 17:07
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Hyram wrote:
Well, I guess we will never know why Nathan was so upset by the judging.
Well, I guess we will never know why Nathan was so upset by the judging.
Was it something I said? Did he not like my suggestion for a crop on his picture?
david
Posted 04/06/2009 - 18:21
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Well maybe he is in the huff that nobody was terribly keen on his other picture about bokeh and sharpness too.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 04/06/2009 - 22:32
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gartmore wrote:
Well maybe he is in the huff that nobody was terribly keen on his other picture about bokeh and sharpness too.
Well maybe he is in the huff that nobody was terribly keen on his other picture about bokeh and sharpness too.
That doesn't make sense . Besides you, Aiki and me no one else responded.
But.....I can't explain his remark either. And to be honest, I don't know him like that. He never runs away from any discussion he ever participated in, or started for that matter.
Martin.
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