weekly DK's 52 in 2014 - Wk's 52 'Support' Added - AND FINISHED :)

[andy0306]

I think time pieces of one sort or another will be quite common for this theme. But, if you're going to shoot one, a Rolex is the way to go

 

[Phil-D]

Two great shots DK , focus, dof, detail and B&W works very well if I had to choose, 2nd one for me, looks great up close

 

[Dark Knight]

I think time pieces of one sort or another will be quite common for this theme. But, if you're going to shoot one, a Rolex is the way to go

Thanks Andy... and I think your spot on, there will be plenty for this theme

Two great shots DK , focus, dof, detail and B&W works very well if I had to choose, 2nd one for me, looks great up close

Cheers Phil

I think I prefer the close up shot too, although I also like seeing the whole face

 

[Deleted member 68495]

I like the unusual angle taking the winder/adjuster rather than the watch face. Top one was the right one to enter on the 'no comments' page.

 

[Allan.H]

Hi Dk, got to say the second one for me if you are going to do a watch you best make it different,
thats a good job, you have picked out something interesting other than the time
nice B+W too









damn nearly made it

 

[overbez]

oooh you flash sod you with your Rolex....

Second for me, if you're going to do it different - do it really different! Super detail and super DOF helping it along here.

I got a ticking second hand last year... but mine wasn't a sweeping one so it did stop every second, other way i thought would be flash in strobe mode, firing once a second??

 

[Judi]

Positive... just brilliant, beautifully done
Time...#2 for me love the way you have shot this but.... can you use a better class of watch next time

 

[Richard Gill]

I prefer no 1. But both very sharp images and the b&w works well.

 

[Delta Skies]

Positive - To find the right letters in nature are always more difficult than you first think. This is nice and bright and I feel overlapping each of the images is a nice addition

Time - Both of these are super images. The lighting has been really well handled and the mono conversion also excellently done. I definitely like these. I think Rolex would as well. I could see them used as adverts

 

[parhole4]

Like this, good focus on the winder and really like the shallow dof

 

[Dark Knight]

I like the unusual angle taking the winder/adjuster rather than the watch face. Top one was the right one to enter on the 'no comments' page.

Thanks Martin

I was struggling between the two... both have their merits

Hi Dk, got to say the second one for me if you are going to do a watch you best make it different,

That's my thought after my 'Time Passing By' second hand didn't work

thats a good job, you have picked out something interesting other than the time
nice B+W too

Cheers Mate

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damn nearly made it

that made me laugh

 

[Dark Knight]

oooh you flash sod you with your Rolex....

Second for me, if you're going to do it different - do it really different! Super detail and super DOF helping it along here.

Cheers Graham

I got a ticking second hand last year... but mine wasn't a sweeping one so it did stop every second, other way i thought would be flash in strobe mode, firing once a second??

Ahhhhhhhh it was you was it

I really liked that idea... I tried with studio lights but recycle rate is too slow, so tried with my speedlight, bounced off ceiling, diffused, moving in a circular motion etc to even the light out - all looked Crud

Positive... just brilliant, beautifully done

Thanks Judie

Time...#2 for me love the way you have shot this but.... can you use a better class of watch next time

Hahaaaaaa - thanks again annnnnd erm No, I wish I could but can't unless I sold all my Camera Gear

 

[Dark Knight]

I prefer no 1. But both very sharp images and the b&w works well.

Thanks Richard

The watch is Black and Stainless steel, so the B&W works out nicely, better than the colour in my opinion

Positive - To find the right letters in nature are always more difficult than you first think. This is nice and bright and I feel overlapping each of the images is a nice addition

Cheers Peter

I have to agree... trying to find the right letters was a right pain !!!!

Time - Both of these are super images. The lighting has been really well handled and the mono conversion also excellently done. I definitely like these. I think Rolex would as well. I could see them used as adverts

Damn... Thanks Peter, very nice of you to say

Like this, good focus on the winder and really like the shallow dof

Cheers Colin

 

[mercurius]

#1 for me is classier and you don't see the scratches on the edges so much. Nice b/w conversion and DoF.

 

[beckyboy1]

#2 for me. Nice lighting and something different. I didn't know Crown paints made watches

 

[Dark Knight]

#1 for me is classier and you don't see the scratches on the edges so much. Nice b/w conversion and DoF.

Thanks mercurius

Scratches... that is 'Character' ya know

#2 for me. Nice lighting and something different.

Cheers Michael

I didn't know Crown paints made watches

Hahaaaaaa - Oooo that they do... picked this one up on a 1 for 7 deal

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

Time - my bad I seemed to have overlooked you, nevertheless I like the composition of the first image, and where you have chosen to focus on. I feel it works very well, the detail on the edge of the watch is really pin sharp. Your second image is also nice and pin sharp but the composition just is not working for me sadly.

 

[posiview]

Well composed, good angle and detail/DOF.

Looks a little dark, but this, I suspect, is my work's PC.

Is it real

 

[Suvv]

I prefer the 1st watch. Good PoV and DoF and lots of sharp detail. Good tones in the conversion.

 

[Nortdog]

Another vote for the first one, the focus and lighting are very good and the positioning of the watch is spot on too, just enough of the face showing. As for improvements, the only very picky thing I can point out would be to rotate the time adjuster so the rolex symbol is the right way, due to the focus being on that. itd be a perfect product shot then

 

[JasonGlyn]

Time: A nice shot DK and another vote for no1. The DOF is spot on and the conversion crisp and clean. Good job man

No 2 the angle just looks wrong to me. Has an abstract feel but perhaps a closer crop would be needed to pull this one off.

 

[Dark Knight]

Time - my bad I seemed to have overlooked you,

No Problem, we can never get around all entries, all of the time

nevertheless I like the composition of the first image, and where you have chosen to focus on. I feel it works very well, the detail on the edge of the watch is really pin sharp.

Thanks

Your second image is also nice and pin sharp but the composition just is not working for me sadly.

No worries

Well composed, good angle and detail/DOF.

Cheers Andy

Looks a little dark, but this, I suspect, is my work's PC.

Could beeeee... or I may have overdone the blacks, my monitor is uncalibrated so god knows

Is it real

If you're looking at my pic on it at work it must be... give it a poke, if your finger goes through it, your monitor must just be a figment of your imagination

 

[Dark Knight]

I prefer the 1st watch. Good PoV and DoF and lots of sharp detail. Good tones in the conversion.

Thanks Kev

The opinions are getting a bit more even now !!!

Another vote for the first one, the focus and lighting are very good and the positioning of the watch is spot on too, just enough of the face showing.

Thanks Adam

As for improvements, the only very picky thing I can point out would be to rotate the time adjuster so the rolex symbol is the right way, due to the focus being on that. itd be a perfect product shot then

Ahhh Haaaaa you bugger, your right it does need a bit of a twist looking back, I thought I had it - Doh

 

[Dark Knight]

Time: A nice shot DK and another vote for no1. The DOF is spot on and the conversion crisp and clean. Good job man

Cheers Jason

No 2 the angle just looks wrong to me. Has an abstract feel but perhaps a closer crop would be needed to pull this one off.

Hhhhmmmm thanks for the suggestion ... I'll give that a go and put up for comparison

 

[Dark Knight]

Hmmmm not so sure now I have done it... it seems to be showing up the dust etc too much ???

After taking these shots, I treated it to a good scrub with an electric toothbrush... it sparkles now

anyway... your thoughts


Tighter Crop by TP DK, on Flickr

 

[superpippo]

Hi DK
Time - good choice of comp on both. On first looking i preferred #2 but more thought has led me to #1. Enough dof to give clarity on the winder and yet show the face. Super b&w conversion - real depth to the tones.

I am honoured to have an ethereal connection with someone with so much money

 

[blondie606]

Hi Dean

Rolex huh..... like the different angle for your 1st image ,DOF just right to show enough of the face Minor niggle pointed out by Adam.......turn the windy thing the right way up then you have an image Rolex themselves might use

 

[Dark Knight]

Hi DK
Time - good choice of comp on both. On first looking i preferred #2 but more thought has led me to #1. Enough dof to give clarity on the winder and yet show the face. Super b&w conversion - real depth to the tones.

Cheers Alan... quite glad you are torn between the two... as I was

I am honoured to have an ethereal connection with someone with so much money

You know Iain too do you ???

Hi Dean

Rolex huh..... like the different angle for your 1st image ,DOF just right to show enough of the face

Thanks Lynne

Minor niggle pointed out by Adam.......turn the windy thing the right way up then you have an image Rolex themselves might use

I think it only needs a minute 1 or 2 degree counter clockwise turn... or am i missing something

<EDIT>Hang on... Penny has dropped, it's the Dial Logo on the first image - Yep it does need a qtr turn

 

[Dark Knight]

Well moving on...

A tough one this week... well, a tough couple

Started off thinking of what re-shoot to do, thought I would try and improve the DoF on my 'Sense' of spring image, only to realise after taking and editing loads of shots from my garden again that the majority of flowers are buttercups, and weeds are NOT that spring like

So... a swirl, had a few ideas, one I wish to try later in the week if I get the time and the weather and the volunteer, but in the meantime, lets get a shot up

I give you a Shell with a 'Swirl'y bit on the end


Wk 11 - Swirl by TP DK, on Flickr

 

[beckyboy1]

Interesting shot nice composition and DOF. Until I read your explanation it looked like a cone of some sort stitched on some fabric.....you sure its not from Madonna's wardrobe

 

[Tango32]

HI DK Time you 2nd image for me think the angle and focus area is great different to what i have seen done on this theme

 

[Dark Knight]

Interesting shot nice composition and DOF. Until I read your explanation it looked like a cone of some sort stitched on some fabric.....you sure its not from Madonna's wardrobe

Hahhhaaaaa that is what I said to Mrs DK

Thanks Michael

HI DK Time you 2nd image for me think the angle and focus area is great different to what i have seen done on this theme

Cheers Craig

 

[Deleted member 68495]

I have no idea what that is but I think you should have it surgically removed.

It's well-taken but a bit of an ugly object.

 

[Dark Knight]

I have no idea what that is but I think you should have it surgically removed.

It's well-taken but a bit of an ugly object.

Thanks Martin

It is a shell... when its not such a tight crop it is more obvious but to me less interesting... when back in my PC tomorrow ill throw up a wider crop

 

[overbez]

think you have just, and I mean just got the DOF and POV right, to just have the top edge of the spiral coming over, I think the whole spiral has to be visible (which it just is), and the DOF could be a tad deeper, but no shallower.

Actually looking again, the blur on the outer edges does almost give a movement feel, adding to the swirlyness.

And that there is a contender for the worst critique of the year so far i think! Hopefully you get the gist....

 

[Pinkbikerbabe]

That's a very interesting swirl image indeed but for me it's lacking in something I am just not sure what that is at the moment.

 

[susiejb]

Hi DK

I'm not too sure about the shell....it's really swirly so bang on for the theme, but I feel I want it to draw back a bit and show more of the shell.

....I love that second image for time...what a great angle

 

[Dark Knight]

think you have just, and I mean just got the DOF and POV right, to just have the top edge of the spiral coming over, I think the whole spiral has to be visible (which it just is), and the DOF could be a tad deeper, but no shallower.

Actually looking again, the blur on the outer edges does almost give a movement feel, adding to the swirlyness.

And that there is a contender for the worst critique of the year so far i think! Hopefully you get the gist....

Hahaaaaa Cheers Graham... I think I know what you mean, and waaaaaay off worst critique of the year

That's a very interesting swirl image indeed but for me it's lacking in something I am just not sure what that is at the moment.

Thanks Mandy .. I think the thing it lacks is interest, I was hoping I had got the best from the shell, but maybe not

Hi DK

I'm not too sure about the shell....it's really swirly so bang on for the theme, but I feel I want it to draw back a bit and show more of the shell.

Thanks Susie

I am putting a broader image up.... you may regret asking

....I love that second image for time...what a great angle

Thanks indeed

 

[Dark Knight]

Here we go then.... the 'Reveal' of my shell I used for the theme...

Move along, move along... Nothing to see here


Wk 11 - my 'Swirl' object by TP DK, on Flickr

(I'll be marking this for a future re-shoot I think, If I get any inspiration for something)

 

[Delta Skies]

I could tell it was a shell but the colours around the outside are a real bonus bringing a bit more interest to the pattern