The TP 52 - 2025 SimonB - 52 for 2025 - Week 5 - Snappers

[Cloudforest]

Nicely framed Simon and I like the location context.

 

[Simonbrown16]

The second photo is definitely defining where not to dig / where to be careful when digging, it is indicating services underground.
I think the BT gives it away as to which one

Hahaha, I know! I probably should have spent more time framing the shot. There were plenty of markings for water and gas too.

Yep, I'm with Tim, the second one is less graffiti and more about information. Having said that, your chosen image suits the theme well. I like how the graffiti paint choice almost matches the bin at the end of the fence. Good leading lines.

At least they had the thought to colour co-ordinate the "artwork"

I rather like the second image of the pavement, as it tells a story.

Yep! Don't dig here!

The first is very well executed - lovely composition.

Thanks!

I like your chosen shot. The composition is good.

Thank you, I spent a bit more time on that one than the other shot.

Yep - nice shot of horrid stuff!

I agree not artistic at all!

Good shots. Simon. I think you chose the right one, although I like your thinking regarding the second shot as graffiti.

Thanks Simon

 

[Simonbrown16]

Nicely framed Simon and I like the location context.

Thanks very much!

 

[Simonbrown16]

It was tricky as this morning was the only opportunity to go out and try and get a picture. I wanted to use my drone and make sure all was in order after it had an accidental meeting with the side of the house a couple of weeks ago, thankfully all was well with the drone.

It was very cloudy this morning and the picture needed some heavy uplifting from Lightroom to turn a washed-out shot into the one you see now. It was a shame that I didn't grab the "golden hour" but it was cloudy and very very cold on the beach so I didn't hang around, plus the wind was starting to pick up so it was probably for the best that the drone landed before another mishap.

That'll probably be it for sunshine today!


4 Morning light by Simon Brown

 

[SimonH]

Nice moody morning shot Simon. Glad the drone's ok!

 

[Simonbrown16]

I've just thought this should tick the box for wide angle as I believe the lens is 24mm.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Nice moody morning shot Simon. Glad the drone's ok!

Thanks, Simon, you should have seen my face as it clattered to the floor. Thankfully it was just a broken case and some propellers.

 

[Shugpug]

Glad everything's still in working order and producing nice photos!

 

[rpn]

Nice shot and it ticked the box alright. I like the distance sunlight struggling to come through the cloudy sky.

 

[BobBCN]

Works well. A very British sunrise!!

 

[Cloudforest]

A good shot, well on theme Simon. Glad the drone's okay.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Glad everything's still in working order and producing nice photos!

Nice shot and it ticked the box alright. I like the distance sunlight struggling to come through the cloudy sky.

Works well. A very British sunrise!!

A good shot, well on theme Simon. Glad the drone's okay.

Thanks, everyone, not crashed the drone since! It is a very Britsh sunrise indeed.

 

[Darkslinger]

Nice view Simon, great capture.

 

[Simonbrown16]

Nice view Simon, great capture.

Thanks very much!

 

[Simonbrown16]

We went for a long walk yesterday along the coast and came across this unusual pipe sticking out of the sand dune heading into the sea. I couldn't tell if it was turned on or not but perhaps this is why we have rising sea levels! Also found a strange object on the beach which I later found out is called a mermaid's purse, from googling it seems to suggest that it is an egg sack from a skate which is a ray.

Quite a nice day out really.


5 Snappers a by Simon Brown


5 Snappers by Simon Brown

 

[Boots]

An interesting day indeed. Did you put your ear to the pipe? You might have heard water rushing, or talking from the evil Bond villain lair for which this pipe was providing air.

 

[Shugpug]

I think you picked the right shot - looks like a lovely day for it.

 

[Darkslinger]

Good eye Shug, I like how the protruding section with the tap continues the line of the hill behind it.

 

[AlanDorset]

Yes, that's a great shot, colours and composition and intrigue all in one.

 

[-Oy-]

Good stuff... Dogfish do egg sacks like that too.

 

[Allan.H]

I like the rusty metal against the background it's such a juxtaposition

 

[Cloudforest]

Two lovely shots Simon.

 

[SimonH]

Good shot Simon. Great light.

 

[rpn]

It seems like you had an interesting day out coming across those two objects.

 

[bullinachinashop]

Huge morning light shot! And the find on the beach is intruiging and well captured!

 

[Simonbrown16]

An interesting day indeed. Did you put your ear to the pipe? You might have heard water rushing, or talking from the evil Bond villain lair for which this pipe was providing air.

An evil lair! I never thought of that!

I think you picked the right shot - looks like a lovely day for it.

Thanks, it was a really nice day

Good eye Shug, I like how the protruding section with the tap continues the line of the hill behind it.

I have to admit that was a fluke but it does add to the picture nicely.

Yes, that's a great shot, colours and composition and intrigue all in one.

Thanks, it was a very strange find.

Good stuff... Dogfish do egg sacks like that too.

Ah you learn something every day

I like the rusty metal against the background it's such a juxtaposition

Thanks very much, I would love to know what it’s for.

Two lovely shots Simon.

Thank you

 

[BobBCN]

Nice find. Whatever it is, it's been there a long time.......

 

[Kell]

I do like a nice bit of decay and the beach often delivers.