weekly rpn's 2019 Project 52 Week 52 - OUT-TAKES Added and COMPLETED

[Manxmaid]

Good idea, Stan, and it seems so obvious now but I think you're the only one who has done it. The low angle and shallow DOF work well to bring the eye straight to the ball in the long grass before taking in the scene-setting details in the background. Even the small touch of having the text on an angle makes it look natural and un-'posed'.

 

[Deleted member 59779]

fits into the theme well. Good PoV

 

[rpn]

Good idea, Stan, and it seems so obvious now but I think you're the only one who has done it. The low angle and shallow DOF work well to bring the eye straight to the ball in the long grass before taking in the scene-setting details in the background. Even the small touch of having the text on an angle makes it look natural and un-'posed'.

Thanks, Andrea for the kind words. I'm surprised too that no one else has shoot something similar as I've mentioned golf in the discussion thread when the theme was posted.

fits into the theme well. Good PoV

Thanks, Mandy.

 

[Ganton Gunner]

Waiting I do like it and the red hat works well good spot. For me it would be nicer with fewer cars but that’s a bit out of your control lol.

Rough yes that would be some bad rough to be stuck in very nice capture and the oof clubhouse in the background sets it off.

 

[Daniel_Paul]

Lovely shot Stan, great light for it, timed to perfection!

 

[chrispp]

That was me on the course in Sunday, I’m always in the rough on one hole or a other. Nice idea Stan and we’ll taken.

 

[rpn]

Waiting I do like it and the red hat works well good spot. For me it would be nicer with fewer cars but that’s a bit out of your control lol.

Rough yes that would be some bad rough to be stuck in very nice capture and the oof clubhouse in the background sets it off.

Thanks, Peter for the catchup comments.

Lovely shot Stan, great light for it, timed to perfection!

Cheers, Daniel.

 

[rpn]

That was me on the course in Sunday, I’m always in the rough on one hole or a other. Nice idea Stan and we’ll taken.

Thanks, Chris. You should've had your camera with you.

 

[LC2]

The moment I saw the shot I knew the theme, so bang on.
I like that you kept the clubhouse in for context, the flag works less well, as you say the blue just merges into the background.
Nit picking... The clouds on the right look like they've suffered in post.

 

[rpn]

Thanks, Tim. All valid and correct critique. As for the cloud I tried to bring down the highlights and reduce the whites but maybe just too much and adding artefacts instead.

 

[rpn]

An abstract shot for this week. Any guesses as to what it is? to the first correct answer.

Week 08 - Object

Object by Stan, on Flickr

 

[Fuji Dave]

Interesting shot Stan and yes an abstract Plate holder shot ? Nice Dof and the BG helps.

 

[rpn]

Thanks, Dave. Not a plate holder but in the right track.

 

[LC2]

I'm guessing a fruit bowl or something similar (maybe a newspaper rack).
You had me zooming in to check the selfie's you'd captured there

 

[-Oy-]

I'm going for the fruity option - nice pic!

 

[rpn]

I'm guessing a fruit bowl or something similar (maybe a newspaper rack).
You had me zooming in to check the selfie's you'd captured there

Thanks, Tim and a too.

I'm going for the fruity option - nice pic!

Cheers, Tim and you get a too.

 

[rpn]

Here's the 'full' frame of the fruit basket.

 

[Allan.H]

Interesting angle to use, fitting for the theme I think you made the best of it as you could

 

[GarethB]

Excellent macro image Stan....is it a fruit basket?!
Bickie please....it still counts even if I'm late!!

I love the image, perfect DoF and lovely smooth background....nice abstract feel too.
Marvellous!

 

[michael23]

I like it Stan, composition works well and nice to see a smooth background with it.

 

[gremlin16]

Good use of DOF and mystery for the object. Good take on the theme.

 

[rpn]

Interesting angle to use, fitting for the theme I think you made the best of it as you could

Thanks, Allan. It's a boring object to photography hence I tried the angle, close-up and abstract to turn the image slightly interest.

Excellent macro image Stan....is it a fruit basket?!
Bickie please....it still counts even if I'm late!!

I love the image, perfect DoF and lovely smooth background....nice abstract feel too.
Marvellous!

Cheers, Gareth. You get one anyway for commenting.

 

[rpn]

I like it Stan, composition works well and nice to see a smooth background with it.

Thanks, Michael.

Good use of DOF and mystery for the object. Good take on the theme.

Cheers pleased you like it.

 

[robj20]

Rough. Nice image, well framed.

 

[BobBCN]

I knew it was a fruit thing even before I read the comments. I am lying of course. Great shot, interesting take on the theme...….

 

[rpn]

Rough. Nice image, well framed.

Thanks, Rob.

I knew it was a fruit thing even before I read the comments. I am lying of course. Great shot, interesting take on the theme...….

Thanks, Bob. I must try harder next time.

 

[DomRim]

Like the composition, kept me interested and had me sat looking at it trying to figure out what it was! Wouldn't of guessed fruit holder.

 

[Carl Hall]

Nice abstract image that's interesting to look at. I like the shapes and the composition too.

 

[rpn]

Like the composition, kept me interested and had me sat looking at it trying to figure out what it was! Wouldn't of guessed fruit holder.

Thanks, Dom.

Nice abstract image that's interesting to look at. I like the shapes and the composition too.

Thanks, Carl. I tried to shot something different for a change.

 

[Manxmaid]

Nicely done, Stan. My guess would have been a fruit bowl or basket so I'll enjoy my and say well done on an original idea. The balls are really sharp and draw the eye immediately, and the background shadows and colour add a layer of intrigue

 

[Nostromo]

Rough
I like that. Being a former course manager, i can connect with your image.

 

[rpn]

Nicely done, Stan. My guess would have been a fruit bowl or basket so I'll enjoy my and say well done on an original idea. The balls are really sharp and draw the eye immediately, and the background shadows and colour add a layer of intrigue

Thanks, Andrea. Glad you like the shot.

Rough
I like that. Being a former course manager, i can connect with your image.

Thanks, Dominic. Not a golfer myself but I do understand the ins and outs of the game.

 

[IanD]

Nicely done Stan. I like a bit of abstract and you've done it well

 

[DowntonMini]

Hi Stan slowly catching up with my comments (I thought I'd already commented on your thread but apparently not!)

New - What a fantastic image to the theme great colours and just enough details in the darker areas for me.

Clean - A stunning image well timed love the colours of the feathers which appear to be being enhanced be the water.

Open - Very clever idea (my favorite take on the theme) the 3rd one with the images in the lens rotated just takes it as my brain goes in to panic mode when it sees a boat updie down

Distant - I really like this lovely use of leading lines and the B&W conversion is perfectly suited to the subject.

Cold - Simply Stunning I can see this on a wall or as a Christmas card.

Waiting - I really like this love how the main part of the image is bathed in lovely sun light and the side you've taken the image form is more in shadow.

Rough - Great low view point and good use of DoF gives just enough detail of the BG

Object - Great Abstract image love the reflections in the little balls really adds an air of mystery.

 

[rpn]

Hi Stan slowly catching up with my comments (I thought I'd already commented on your thread but apparently not!)

New - What a fantastic image to the theme great colours and just enough details in the darker areas for me.

Clean - A stunning image well timed love the colours of the feathers which appear to be being enhanced be the water.

Open - Very clever idea (my favorite take on the theme) the 3rd one with the images in the lens rotated just takes it as my brain goes in to panic mode when it sees a boat updie down

Distant - I really like this lovely use of leading lines and the B&W conversion is perfectly suited to the subject.

Cold - Simply Stunning I can see this on a wall or as a Christmas card.

Waiting - I really like this love how the main part of the image is bathed in lovely sun light and the side you've taken the image form is more in shadow.

Rough - Great low view point and good use of DoF gives just enough detail of the BG

Object - Great Abstract image love the reflections in the little balls really adds an air of mystery.

Thanks, Mark for the catchup comments and detail critiques.

 

[rpn]

Taken with an X-T2 and standard zoom lens and the result turns out a lot better than I expected.

Week 09 - Wet

Wet by Stan, on Flickr

 

[GarethB]

Superb!
First class crispness and detail, and I love the lighting.
Brilliant colours, and the water droplets are excellent.
Fantastic image Stan!

 

[-Oy-]

Mmmmm that looks yummy! Nice one!

 

[rpn]

Superb!
First class crispness and detail, and I love the lighting.
Brilliant colours, and the water droplets are excellent.
Fantastic image Stan!

Thanks, Gareth. I used the iPhone torch to lit the apple.

 

[rpn]

Mmmmm that looks yummy! Nice one!

Thanks, Dave. The apple is still to be eaten.