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Comment by prsjnb posted on Venice in Monochrome - Part 1 at 04/06/2020 - 20:58
The magic of monochrome revealed for all to see
They have all been consummately captured processed and presented, but the brilliant juxtaposition of the piano and keys against the background of the Piazza San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale is inspired and just would not have had, IMO - obviously, one-tenth of the impact and appeal had it been presented in colour.
They have all been consummately captured processed and presented, but the brilliant juxtaposition of the piano and keys against the background of the Piazza San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale is inspired and just would not have had, IMO - obviously, one-tenth of the impact and appeal had it been presented in colour.
Comment by prsjnb posted on Venice in Monochrome - Part 1 at 04/06/2020 - 18:25
pschlute wrote:
Absolutely love the first one...reworked.
ps ...anyone spot the spaniel in image number 2 ?
And any number of ghoulish grimaces straight out of a Scooby Do cartoon, if you possess the courage to look Absolutely love the first one...reworked.
ps ...anyone spot the spaniel in image number 2 ?
All of these work for me, with my particular favourite being number two. The piece shown would make a fascinating garden feature: would you like to quote me for the the cost of removal.packaging and shipping to my home address?
Comment by prsjnb posted on Trio of Trees (re-works) at 03/06/2020 - 12:27
To my mind, it displays all the features of an hanging decorative hummingbird feeder.
Why anyone, other than a supremely ill-informed/overly-optimistic ornithologist would chose to hang it in your local wood is another question!
An alternative explanation is that you have a secret coven of upcyclers/repurposers living in your midst
Whatever, and as noted above, the bees seem happy enough
Why anyone, other than a supremely ill-informed/overly-optimistic ornithologist would chose to hang it in your local wood is another question!
An alternative explanation is that you have a secret coven of upcyclers/repurposers living in your midst
Whatever, and as noted above, the bees seem happy enough
Comment by prsjnb posted on What the Dickens is this? at 03/06/2020 - 12:15
Chrism8 wrote:
Very nicely caught Jon, the middle shot is superb, there not in flight thou LOL
Harsh Chris, very harsh!Very nicely caught Jon, the middle shot is superb, there not in flight thou LOL
Evidently I was mistaken in believing that you would have good grace and courtesy to overlook this minor detail
Comment by prsjnb posted on Broad Bodied Chaser at 01/06/2020 - 17:55
prsjnb wrote:
Wonderful, Chris. Great colour, detail and devoid of the blown, highlights resulting from the combination of water and sunlight that often blight pictures of this type
I have watched and photographed dragonflies engaged in similar activity, but rarely with the degree of success seen here
Jon
Inspired by your prowess and success, Chris, here are some shots of an hugely obliging female Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) engaged in egg-laying at The Water Garden, Hinton Parva (link).Wonderful, Chris. Great colour, detail and devoid of the blown, highlights resulting from the combination of water and sunlight that often blight pictures of this type
I have watched and photographed dragonflies engaged in similar activity, but rarely with the degree of success seen here
Jon
All captured using an handheld K5 with SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] and Kenko Teleplus 1.4X PZ-AF MC4 DG TC. From camera JPEGs with NR and levels-adjustment but no additional sharpening.
C&C welcome.
Jon
Comment by prsjnb posted on Broad Bodied Chaser at 01/06/2020 - 17:05
Emery board or the strike strip on a box of matches.
Comment by prsjnb posted on You'd never guess at 30/05/2020 - 17:53
Comment by prsjnb posted on Pentax Q 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm F2.8-4.5 Lens - NEW £49.00! at 28/05/2020 - 10:52
Great set, Lennybloke, I particularly like the dynamics of 1 through 4, and 9 (rendering the busy feeling of the city - of its inhabitants and tourists), balanced by the more peaceful and contemplative feeling of 5, 7, 8 and 10, with 6 acting as a transition between the two groups. Feels like being there (I've never been to Venezia, but I've lived in Firenze - same kind of quintessential italianità keeping its head up despite the unreal level of tourism).