OK.......the main photograph will have, as the competition rules state, been taken with a Pentax camera.

There is no way of checking if the texture used has been produced using a Pentax camera but, actually, does it really matter? Personally, I don't think it does. So, unless someone of authority says that it does matter, things will stand as they are.

The moaning was just a joke......mind you......

The same rules apply. The photo must be taken within the 2 weeks as normal, from the time the comp was posted.

And, just to be even more clear, you do have a choice of doing as you would like, milamber, to use a technical treatment on a photo, in which case you should be thinking about the treatment you want to apply whilst selecting the composition or, for those that are not as happy to apply treatment like this in pp then take a photo which has a strong and interesting texture as a feature. In the 2nd case, there are billions of choices, so I'm hoping this is a comp which is open to all.

I hope that explains everything.

Cheers,

ds

Here's where to do all the talking and moaning!

I have been rather impressed by the grunge images in the thread started by Shaun recently. I'll be having a go myself soon as there is a tutorial.

So, what I would like to see is a well composed shot with a textured layer to create an image with impact or, if you don't want to do it that way, simply a shot which portrays a texture of some sort, but with a similar impact.

Interesting, creative and strong images will do well!

Usual rules for this Fortnightly Competition. Entries close 18.00 BST. 20th June 2012.

Please remember the EXIF data!

Thanks very much Barrie. Well done to the 2nd and 3rd too. Pity about bettyswollocks 'cause I really liked that one too.

Regarding the verticals, I preferred the shot like that. I wanted an unreal feel to the gravestones leaning into the trees. I realise that some people can't abide converging verticals but i think it works sometimes.

Anyway, off to think of a new theme!

Hi Alan,

What a great result!

How are you finding the filters. I have been considering buying some for a while but can't get my head round paying so much for Lee.

Cheers,

ds

That, basically, is just rubbish!

Not initially. But I always check the histogram and take another shot if necessary with compensation to get the right exposure. Er, doesn't everyone? (says he probably opening up a can of worms).

Actually, just adding to that, depending on the metering mode, I generally know if I need to compensate for a bright sky, snow etc in advance)

The Dead Centre Of Bouresse




Taken 31/05/12
K-r, 17-70mm
ISO 200
17mm
f11
1/50 sec
Bias +0.7EV

Personally I hardly notice it. I always check the histogram and have never noticed a problem if the exposure is right.