weekly FlyPhot's 52 for 2019 Thread - Week 52 'Out-Take (and finished)' Added

Flower, simple but very effective.
 
I'm extremelyashamed to say that this is one of my wood auger bits, that is very, VERY, dull indeed (in fact it's been a long time since it was sharp, and it's also beyond recovery I think), so this is my offering for the DULL theme.

 
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michael23 said:
Very nice photograph Jim. One to make you think.
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Thanks, it certainly does

GarethB said:
Perfect composition, and beautiful colours.(y)
A poignant image indeed!
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Thanks Gareth

Nostromo said:
Flower
Good idea. A little vignette might look good too.
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Thanks, I tried with vignette but didn't really like it.

LC2 said:
Very nicely done Jim. Just enough DoF, not over done.
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Thanks for the kind words

rick448 said:
Flower, simple but very effective.
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Thanks, the idea just jumped out at me, I agree that the simplicity adds to the effect.
 
LC2 said:
Looks sharper than most of mine ;)
not really sure how you would sharpen one of those though...
A nice close up, an unusual subject really.
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Thanks for the comments. These ones are a nightmare to sharpen, but that one is way past it - I used it to drill down into an old fence post, it hit concrete, nails, and a host of other stuff it shouldn't have!
 
Nostromo said:
Dull
I like the pov and the muted colour.
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Thanks

rpn said:
Nothing to be ashamed of and I'm sure there are one or two similar in my toolbox.

Like the subtle lighting just on the top part and the view angle. The shallow depth-of-field makes the tip stands out.
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I should be ashamed as a former carpenter & joiner, I was taught to always take good care of my tools (this happened when I was in a particular rush to get an old fence post out of the ground so that some other work could be done). The remainder of my tools are well looked after (in the main) ;)
 
Very good macro of the auger bit would have liked to see it a little sharper on the tip maybe a bit of stacking might have helped
 
Thanks Allan, I agree (I shot this handheld in my workshop - I should have used a tripod).
 
I like the creativity of the idea and the way you have composed it.
 
GarethB said:
Excellent subject for the theme Jim!
Well composed and great use of depth of field, and I love the bright spots which highlight the dull edge.
Very nice image!:clap:
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thanks for the kind words Gareth.
 
Catching up slightly, so here are my next 2 offerings:

Week 40 Snappers Choice, taken today on the beach in blustery weather (10 stop ND used)





And, week 41 Near (taken quite a while ago)

 
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Two nice shots.

Snappers' - nice ND usage

Near - I like everything except the old shot showhorn ;)
 
-Oy- said:
Two nice shots.

Snappers' - nice ND usage

Near - I like everything except the old shot showhorn ;)
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Well, I could have gone and taken the very same shot today to be honest, I just saved some time ;)
 
Hi Jim,
  • Free Week - Hmm, interesting choice to do a rough day as a long exposure. You get the feel for the weather but without the crashing waves. I wouldn't have thought to do that.
  • Near - I do like it, I think it's the use of different blues that does it.
 
I agree with Tim's comment on Near, it has warmth from the varnish tone of the boat too
 
LC2 said:
Hi Jim,
  • Free Week - Hmm, interesting choice to do a rough day as a long exposure. You get the feel for the weather but without the crashing waves. I wouldn't have thought to do that.
  • Near - I do like it, I think it's the use of different blues that does it.
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Lindsay56 said:
I agree with Tim's comment on Near, it has warmth from the varnish tone of the boat too
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Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments.
 
Loving snappers choice and near, great shots :)
 
Hi Jim,
You've taken some cracking shots since I last dropped by.
Empty is very nicely framed with shadow and the furniture is well lit.
I prefer shot 2 for building. I really like the pp that you have chosen.
I also prefer shot 2 for Old as well. The blue and the gold work perfectly.
Flower is very poignant. Very good idea for the theme.
Dull is very nicely taken and it certainly fits the theme!
Your snappers choice is lovely. I must get my 10 stop out again.
Near is very nice. Beautiful light on the boat.
 
Leebert said:
Hi Jim,
You've taken some cracking shots since I last dropped by.
Empty is very nicely framed with shadow and the furniture is well lit.
I prefer shot 2 for building. I really like the pp that you have chosen.
I also prefer shot 2 for Old as well. The blue and the gold work perfectly.
Flower is very poignant. Very good idea for the theme.
Dull is very nicely taken and it certainly fits the theme!
Your snappers choice is lovely. I must get my 10 stop out again.
Near is very nice. Beautiful light on the boat.
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Thanks for those really great words Lee, i'm quite pleased with my recent images too. Cheers.
 
Hi Jim

Dull, nice details in the dull part of that bit, I like the way the backgound goes out of focus.

Snappers Choice, is different to normal 10stop images, B&W works well with it.

Near, another nice image,cleary showing the near and far. Nice colours.

Pete
 
seaodyssey said:
Hi Jim

Dull, nice details in the dull part of that bit, I like the way the backgound goes out of focus.

Snappers Choice, is different to normal 10stop images, B&W works well with it.

Near, another nice image,cleary showing the near and far. Nice colours.

Pete
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Many thanks for the kind words Pete.
 
Week 42 Song (Title or Lyrics):

Home By The Sea (Genesis) ...


 
FlyPhot said:
Week 42 Song (Title or Lyrics):

Home By The Sea (Genesis) ...


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Very nice shot. Not seen that colour sky up here for a while!
 
Snappers choice
That looks great, I wish I lived near the coast, instead of landlocked Shropshire.

Near
Good composition and I like the muted colours.

Lovely clouds and lead-in line from the left.
 
Dave70D said:
That`s a lovely image Jim, nice to see a bit of blue sky amongst the moody clouds.
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Thanks Dave, the sky was lovely today

rick448 said:
Very nice shot. Not seen that colour sky up here for a while!
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It's been a while for us down here too! But, we gad a nice warm day today.

Nostromo said:
Snappers choice
That looks great, I wish I lived near the coast, instead of landlocked Shropshire.

Near
Good composition and I like the muted colours.

Lovely clouds and lead-in line from the left.
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Thanks for the kind words
 
BobBCN said:
SNAPPER'S - I like this one and it suits black and white very well.
SONG - great image, spot on composition
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Thanks Bob
 
rpn said:
Good choice for the Song Title theme but the image looks a tack dark to me.
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Thanks, it seems OK on my laptop
 
LC2 said:
Okay, I was never going to get that reference from that bunch of aging hippies ;)
But certainly works for the title. The sky is great, as are the colours reflected in the sea. A good seascape. (y)
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Thanks for the nice comments
 
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