The bridge shot is a powerful image and superb black and white. Like a couple of other commentators it looks a little dark on my monitor but that's easily rectified. I'm not seriously into flower, plant and bug photography but I can appreciate an expert example when I see one and your garlic and spider picture falls into this category.
This set of five has been varied, interesting and artistic. A delight to view.
David

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That's a very attractive set of architectural abstracts Patrick, an excellent addition to your abstract portfolio.
David

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This is a very attractive set which would make a good panel hanging in an exhibition. The one I keep returning to is #9 where the leaves in the foreground tree appear to be falling. Its very appealing.
David


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I like the silhouette of #1 and #2 works well also. Not sure about #3. The thick black border wouldn't be my choice for all photos but it seems to work with #2 really well, like the old fashioned bereavement cards people used to send out to announce a death in the family.
David

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That's very good indeed, firstly because of the pathos of the image and secondly because of the expert handling of widely contrasting lighting conditions. Its a master class lesson in black and white photography.
David

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Its a superb mono, the sky is beautiful and the overall tones have real quality. I agree about the bench; is it worth going back and taking the picture from a slightly different position? I realise that whenever you go back to a location lighting conditions and all sorts of other things have probably changed.
David

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The second version of the grave shot works better for me Kris. The flowers stand out more from the background and the muted colour gives it a faded, sad atmosphere.
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Intriguing is a good description of #1. Its one of those pictures the eye can explore picking out detail rather than one that hits you in the eye immediately, although the unusual content does demand attention. An original approach to travel photography.
#2 has the feeling of bereavement and loss, not so much because its an image of a grave but because of the artistic treatment you've given it. I wonder if the feeling might have been heightened by leaving a hint of colour in the desaturation process and then (clichéd I know) adding a touch of sepia
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I've got a soft spot for my K30, its a lovely little camera which I bought when they were new as a back up to my K5 instead of the K10. As far as I was concerned it became an equal partner with the K5. Now I have a K3 as well but the K30, far from being retired or part exchanged, is still in regular use.
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I notice you are not saying precisely where this is David, and I can understand why. Its an enchanting location and you don't want hordes of togs trampling it to death. Autumn is a perfect season for bringing out the beauty of the area - I wonder what it will be like in other seasons.
The misty subdued autumnal light just make this very special, and you've captured it beautifully. It had to be done in colour; the mono is lovely but it doesn't catch the magic of the other photos.
I'm not picking a favourite, they work as a panel where the whole is even better than the individual images.
David

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