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Comment by Lilly posted on Horten's last corner shop at 09/05/2008 - 19:52
and why...did you not submit this for my comp this week!
Comment by Lilly posted on Horten's last corner shop at 06/05/2008 - 19:00
Well done GivingTree, my choice also, a very wet & atmospheric shot that was enhanced by being produced in mono, nice choice in all Dr Mhuni.
Comment by Lilly posted on Competition no. 44 'Rain' at 12/05/2008 - 08:36
Hoi An, Vietnam
Pentax Z1 & 17-28mm
Comment by Lilly posted on Competition no. 44 'Rain' at 05/05/2008 - 17:38
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Merlin's photo, that Pete submitted about a year ago, was the first that I sent to my film-using buddies asking them to keep zooming in on the eye reflection. That showed what 10mp could do.
I still have that shot stored away.
I'll keep it now.
Oh Pete, sorry to hear I know how much it hurts Merlin's photo, that Pete submitted about a year ago, was the first that I sent to my film-using buddies asking them to keep zooming in on the eye reflection. That showed what 10mp could do.
I still have that shot stored away.
I'll keep it now.
I remember also being so impressed with that shot that Mac mentions, it convinced me to eventually buy the K10D. Unfortunately, have not kept it, how about you posting it up again?
Comment by Lilly posted on In memory of My best Friend at 01/05/2008 - 14:59
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What software did you use?
Glad you liked it I use Photoshop CS3 mono conversion & then I applied a subtle duotone also in CS3 to bring out the tonal range more.What software did you use?
The trick is to experiment as much as you can.
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition No. 43: Local Shop & Keeper at 05/05/2008 - 20:44
for Father TED, sorry but I just had to show you!
Lilly
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition No. 43: Local Shop & Keeper at 05/05/2008 - 00:05
Well thank you all for making the effort to contribute, seems you are a bit shy at approaching people, I am sure there were ample opportunities for great photos from where you all live, but I don’t seem to have many shopkeepers amongst the entries. Aas certain entries have shown, it is possible to capture a candid shot.
Prieni: Thanks Prieni for starting the ball rolling after a frosty start, lovely pic love the subject & colour and they look so tasty! A well executed shot but not quite in keeping with my theme, nice to see anyway.
Josh: An interesting array of goods that had loads of potential but a little under exposed and seem to have a pinky magenta cast. It is crying out for the proprietor of the stall to be there in the middle giving eye contact and more interest to the shot, and Rome is not local.
Boyo: Well done Boyo, a good shot and nicely framed with eye contact, you could have included a wee bit more at bottom to include more of the bike but overall a sound image.
Amilner: Tony, I cannot believe you could not have got a nice Roman store nearby where you live, there must be so much material there, perhaps you were too busy, yet Josh from Wales gives me Rome! An English store minus keeper does not count again.
John Riley: I like the sepia tint and the interesting backdrop and the jovial fellow, it is very grainy, a scan or high iso? I would have got rid of that half a bell on the counter. Not quite fitting the theme, with the ‘might of’ comment!
Dr Mhuni: I like this, fits my remit, great low viewpoint, well saturated colours, love the cropped person with toms in hand, the shopkeeper/s are in the background and the guy in mid step is brilliant, it tells the story.
Amoringello: Brilliant shot, my kind of stuff, great mono, plenty of action and interest make me feel I want to be there, but again not local to Virginia USA, thanks for sharing though.
ChisA: Good straight forward shot, nicely framed, technically sound and good to see a close up of a shopkeeper for a change, the face somehow looks familiar?
I couldn’t stop scanning the shelves for something interesting!
Gartmore: I love how the shoes in the foreground draws the eye into the cobbler, it does have a lovely atmosphere to it and another low down shot that works so well and of course mono could be the only choice..
Photophil: Again, I do like the low angle you have used here which draws the eye up and over to the mono backdrop, a nice way to use colour popping, focuses on the goods, but without keeper again so minus a few points.
Givingtree: a stall at the farmers market, not terribly interesting and lacks life, perhaps if the top vacant wall was cropped off it would sing a little more to me, preferred the apples and again not a shop assistant in site.
MikeW: a great social documentary style shot that is technically sound. I do like it, would look good in mono as well, if the owner had leant against the door for you it would be spot on.
Mind you u could have asked that bloke by the bike to pose and I wouldn’t have known any different!
Father Ted: well an original approach to be sure Father and I do like the idea but I find the yellow tones of the tungsten lighting very overpowering, how did you have your WB set? I hope you don’t mind but when I saw this first I thought it said please mono me! I took the liberty of doing so, I know I am mono-mad but IMHO it works well, see image below:
JPS: very pretty shot, I wd however trim a bit of the bottom as the white chard stalk draws your eye out of the main interest in the middle to top right hand side. Lovely colours though, but AGAIN no keeper in site.
Xbow: the structure of the shot is sound but it is a bit too over done on the filter effect for me to focus anywhere specific, I felt a bit frustrated not being able to distinguish anything clear happening all a bit of a blur. I do like filter effects but only when they enhance an image and not obliterate it.
Deecy: very happy with this, I really thought I would see more of this type of shop. Love the fact it is a Co-op a British institution and like the jaunty angle. An acceptable mono conversion, though’ thought you could have enhanced it further by burning in a few mid-tones and dodging a few highlights to hold the eye, but it fits the remit. Thank you for restoring my faith!
Hefty: hope that wasn’t your motor? A pic that demonstrates the good use of your WA. Is it my imagination but it does look a bit soft, especially the guys head? Another entry that looked good in mono, couldn’t resist!
After much deliberation and cogitation here are the results:
FIRST: Dr Mhuni
SECOND: Deecy
THIRD: Boyo
Happy Bank Holiday Monday, one an’ all and over to you again Dr Mhuni, I apologise if it is a drag being First again, but your entry fullfilled my remit and I loved it!
Lilly
Prieni: Thanks Prieni for starting the ball rolling after a frosty start, lovely pic love the subject & colour and they look so tasty! A well executed shot but not quite in keeping with my theme, nice to see anyway.
Josh: An interesting array of goods that had loads of potential but a little under exposed and seem to have a pinky magenta cast. It is crying out for the proprietor of the stall to be there in the middle giving eye contact and more interest to the shot, and Rome is not local.
Boyo: Well done Boyo, a good shot and nicely framed with eye contact, you could have included a wee bit more at bottom to include more of the bike but overall a sound image.
Amilner: Tony, I cannot believe you could not have got a nice Roman store nearby where you live, there must be so much material there, perhaps you were too busy, yet Josh from Wales gives me Rome! An English store minus keeper does not count again.
John Riley: I like the sepia tint and the interesting backdrop and the jovial fellow, it is very grainy, a scan or high iso? I would have got rid of that half a bell on the counter. Not quite fitting the theme, with the ‘might of’ comment!
Dr Mhuni: I like this, fits my remit, great low viewpoint, well saturated colours, love the cropped person with toms in hand, the shopkeeper/s are in the background and the guy in mid step is brilliant, it tells the story.
Amoringello: Brilliant shot, my kind of stuff, great mono, plenty of action and interest make me feel I want to be there, but again not local to Virginia USA, thanks for sharing though.
ChisA: Good straight forward shot, nicely framed, technically sound and good to see a close up of a shopkeeper for a change, the face somehow looks familiar?
I couldn’t stop scanning the shelves for something interesting!
Gartmore: I love how the shoes in the foreground draws the eye into the cobbler, it does have a lovely atmosphere to it and another low down shot that works so well and of course mono could be the only choice..
Photophil: Again, I do like the low angle you have used here which draws the eye up and over to the mono backdrop, a nice way to use colour popping, focuses on the goods, but without keeper again so minus a few points.
Givingtree: a stall at the farmers market, not terribly interesting and lacks life, perhaps if the top vacant wall was cropped off it would sing a little more to me, preferred the apples and again not a shop assistant in site.
MikeW: a great social documentary style shot that is technically sound. I do like it, would look good in mono as well, if the owner had leant against the door for you it would be spot on.
Mind you u could have asked that bloke by the bike to pose and I wouldn’t have known any different!
Father Ted: well an original approach to be sure Father and I do like the idea but I find the yellow tones of the tungsten lighting very overpowering, how did you have your WB set? I hope you don’t mind but when I saw this first I thought it said please mono me! I took the liberty of doing so, I know I am mono-mad but IMHO it works well, see image below:
JPS: very pretty shot, I wd however trim a bit of the bottom as the white chard stalk draws your eye out of the main interest in the middle to top right hand side. Lovely colours though, but AGAIN no keeper in site.
Xbow: the structure of the shot is sound but it is a bit too over done on the filter effect for me to focus anywhere specific, I felt a bit frustrated not being able to distinguish anything clear happening all a bit of a blur. I do like filter effects but only when they enhance an image and not obliterate it.
Deecy: very happy with this, I really thought I would see more of this type of shop. Love the fact it is a Co-op a British institution and like the jaunty angle. An acceptable mono conversion, though’ thought you could have enhanced it further by burning in a few mid-tones and dodging a few highlights to hold the eye, but it fits the remit. Thank you for restoring my faith!
Hefty: hope that wasn’t your motor? A pic that demonstrates the good use of your WA. Is it my imagination but it does look a bit soft, especially the guys head? Another entry that looked good in mono, couldn’t resist!
After much deliberation and cogitation here are the results:
FIRST: Dr Mhuni
SECOND: Deecy
THIRD: Boyo
Happy Bank Holiday Monday, one an’ all and over to you again Dr Mhuni, I apologise if it is a drag being First again, but your entry fullfilled my remit and I loved it!
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition No. 43: Local Shop & Keeper at 05/05/2008 - 00:03
Competition now closed, results up in a mo!
Lilly
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition No. 43: Local Shop & Keeper at 04/05/2008 - 23:57
I would like to see where we all do the local grocery shop.
I appreciate many of us use the huge supermarkets, but,
hoping most of you have at least one corner shop of sorts.
By entering this week, you all have the perfect excuse to use,
to get your winning shot.
Good luck and looking forward to some varied and far flung entries
Lilly
I appreciate many of us use the huge supermarkets, but,
hoping most of you have at least one corner shop of sorts.
By entering this week, you all have the perfect excuse to use,
to get your winning shot.
Good luck and looking forward to some varied and far flung entries
Lilly
Comment by Lilly posted on Weekly Competition No. 43: Local Shop & Keeper at 29/04/2008 - 10:05
