weekly Sophie - 52 for 2024 - Week 51 & 52 Catch up. Finished 2024

Week 9 & 10 (Hidden & Texture)

I had difficulty with week 9, hence why I am catching up now, however, when I was gardening I realised that we have a hidden watering system for the hedge! Finally a light bulb moment! We purchased and planted the hedge last year, and we have been watering it regularly while it matures.


Hidden Hose by Sophie Brown

I had a couple of ideas for texture, but I decided to stay close to home while the weather turns bad again. This is a close up of a canvas painting in our lounge. I like how you can see the rough canvas with the smooth paint over the top. Two different textures in one painting.


Texture by Sophie Brown
 
Lovely textured canvas Sophie :)
 
Weeks 11-14 Catch Up (Personal, S&S, Unkempt & Gob Shot)

Hello All.
Sorry I haven't been around to comment or post these past 4 weeks. I have recently been on a constant spiral of being a bit low and de-motivated. Thanks to Mr Brown for putting up with me! He knew that a good long walk in the recent nice weather we've been having would help break that cycle. So I am now back online and motivated to get caught up on my pictures.

Week 11 - Personal

There are lots of things that I consider to be personal to me, but the picture I submitted signifies the relationship that Mr Brown and I have. (Warning! Soppy moment coming ;)!) He is always there for me and our wedding bands signify that. He knows all the right things to say to make me laugh, and knows how to support me when I need it.


Wedding Bands by Sophie Brown



Week 12 - Shadows & Silhouettes

During our big walk in the sun, I decided to make use of it and experiment with the camera. I like the one I submitted as not only is Mr Brown silhouetted with the sun, but I managed to angle the camera so I could also catch the start of his shadow on the ground. It did require a bit of tweaking in Lightroom but I am happy with the result.


Shadow & Silhouette by Sophie Brown


Week 13 - Unkempt

There is usually a helpful picnic area half way along one of our favourite walks. Unfortunately, it has recently become messy from underground water works. Trees have been felled and the area is not being very well maintained while the work is happening, so I picked this as my Unkempt theme.


Unkempt Picnic Area by Sophie Brown



Week 14 - Gob Shot

Like everyone, I was shocked to hear about the sudden passing on Chris, aka Cobra. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this sad time. I really wanted to do justice on this weeks theme, and for me there was no better picture then one of my moggies having a big yawn! I have been keeping an eye on my furry pets so I can catch them at the right moment. Success finally came today when Lilly started to stir from the bed, and she did not fail! She must have understood what I wanted and made sure she was facing me just at the right time! (The bald patch was from a recent trip to the vets. I won't go into detail, but she had made herself very ill from hunting too much! She is now however much better.)


Lilly Gob Shot by Sophie Brown
 
Great catch up Sophie, like all 4 with the silhouette the pick of the set for me as well.
 
Your personal pic is lovely!

And gobshot is great, glad to hear Lilly is feeling better! You've got great focus on her & brilliant timing
 
BobBCN said:
Wonderful catch up indeed. Your Gob Shot is terrific and Mr B's silhouette is a corker.
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nog said:
Great catch up Sophie, like all 4 with the silhouette the pick of the set for me as well.
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Boots said:
A great catch up!
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SimonH said:
Lovely catch up set Sophie!
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cptnm said:
Your personal pic is lovely!

And gobshot is great, glad to hear Lilly is feeling better! You've got great focus on her & brilliant timing
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Thank you! I was standing by her bed for a good 20-30 minutes waiting for her to yawn!
firewireguy said:
Really nice set. I couldn't get my cat to yawn like that, so well captured!
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Ha! Thanks. I was stood by her bed for a good amount of time before she yawned! I don't know if you'd call that determination or just making life difficult by not picking an easier subject!
 
Week 15 -Snappers Choice with Vivid Tech

I work in an Operating Theatre, so I have to spend alot of my day standing at the surgical table. To help prevent cramps and DVTs in my own legs, I wear compression socks. But because I work in a hospital, I like those socks (as well as my shoes but because they live at work I couldn't get a picture!) to be crazy and bright patterns, So here are my two pairs of brightest compression socks! I get some great comments from patients and colleagues about them!


Vivid Socks by Sophie Brown
 
Vivid, and thanks for the explanation - I never would have guessed.
 
Niiiice :)
 
Nice socks and definitely qualifies for vivid, my daughter has bright socks and used to wear odd socks so when it came to the washing I’d be looking for the socks partner. I’m sure she used to do it to wind me up.
 
Great back story. That must cheer up lots of folk in the course of a day.
 
Very colourful, made more interesting by the explanation!
 
Boots said:
Vivid, and thanks for the explanation - I never would have guessed.
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Thanks! Well I like to keep people on their toes where possible!
-Oy- said:
Niiiice :)
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nog said:
Nice socks and definitely qualifies for vivid, my daughter has bright socks and used to wear odd socks so when it came to the washing I’d be looking for the socks partner. I’m sure she used to do it to wind me up.
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Haha! I'm not one for odd socks, but the funkier the better for me!
BobBCN said:
Thanks for the explanation. I thought they were kids' pyjamas at first. Vivid ticked, too!
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Thanks! Yes I can see where your coming from in regards to the pjs!
RyanB said:
Eye catching and functional too!
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HelenC said:
Great back story. That must cheer up lots of folk in the course of a day.
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Thanks. Yes I do find it puts a smile on my patients faces whenever they catch a glimpse of my crazy shows and socks! Good talking point and can distract them from the anxiety that they have before their anaesthetic.
nickbee said:
Very colourful, made more interesting by the explanation!
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SimonH said:
Nice work, and good take on the theme!
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Week 16 - Empty

For this week, I originally wanted to get a picture looking down the currently closed Southport Pier towards the beach. They usually only have a set of gates closing it off, however, when I turned up today, with it being quite mild and sunny, I found they have boarded over the gates. :mad: So I had to find other inspiration. This is a picture of the Lakeside Miniature Railway. As we are not on a bank holiday weekend, or in the middle of summer I don't think it was running today.


Empty Track & Platform by Sophie Brown
 
I like that! B&W suits it very well.

A little crop off the LHS would remove the bin, but still leave the front of the bench and might be a little better?

But, as it is, very nice.
 
Nice mono and perfect for the theme.

+1 for Paul's crop.
 
Bit inconsiderate boarding up the gates :) , nice track shot though and processing suits the picture
 
Very effective, I like it. To crop or not to crop, hmmm, on balance I'd probably have done the crop.
 
Perfect for a mono shot. I like the inclusion of the bridge that leads you right into the distance.
 
Nice B&W Image Sophie, shame about the bin being there with the empty seat biding behind it.
 
Week 17 - Structure

I can't go on top of the pier but I can go under it! Southport Pier, opened in 1860. It is Britain's second longest pier of 3536 feet / 1078 meters. Currently having works done on its 'structure'.


Pier by Sophie Brown
 
Nice one Sophie. Cafeful though as you might get your feet wet -if you wait about 6 months :D
 
Weeks 18-20 (Straight - Bent - Arches) Catch Up!

My catch up set all come with their own theme! They were all taken in the same place! Back in the beginning of May, I drove down to see my family for the Bank Holiday while Mr Brown was in the Isle of Mann with his brother. During my visit I decided to go and visit both the Disney 100 Exhibition in London, and the Harry Potter studio tour. For these weeks, I quickly realised that the Studio Tour would cover alot of them.

Week 18 - Straight (From the Film Set)
This is a picture of the film set of inside Gringotts Wizard Bank. The table and columns were also in straight lines, so I like to think I have covered the theme either way!


Straight (from the film set) by Sophie Brown


Week 19 - Bent
This is also from the studio tour, and is a picture of a corridor in the Leaky Cauldron film set. Its bent and angled walls were its main characteristic in the books.


Bent corridor of Leaky Cauldron by Sophie Brown


Week 20 - Arches
Another key feature in the books and films was the entrance to Dumbledores' office. The Griffin Staircase surrounded by its own Arch Way.


Griffin Arch by Sophie Brown
 
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