February 2009 photo comp - chatter

[thekirbyfake]

john185k said:

Brilliant shot.

[Yellabelly]

thekirbyfake said:

john185k said:

Brilliant shot.

+1 Superb image, well composed

[Major Bloodnok]

Toastgirl said:

Major Bloodnok said:

If I was judging, it'd be this one, because I just prefer good, sharp "warts-and-all" portraits than a more "glamour" style. Think Karsh rather than Bailey (showing my age now).

Thanks for your feedback! (Ps: If you want I can forward you my Zimmer frame and mobility scooter offers I’m getting through the post these days… )

I wonder if you could fit a ball-and-socket tripod head to a Zimmer frame? Now that might be useful.

Edited by Major Bloodnok on Saturday 21st February 12:47

[baz7175]

Another possible after some B&W work on it today...

[stigmundfreud]

I am going to hold this shot, taken from the actual comp entry thread, of the sort of stuff not to bother posting

9.3 said:

if you cant bother reading the rules or the actual competition theme do not bother putting something into the entry thread

I've had to tone my language down as to not actually get banned. People READ RULES AND THE THEME

[Dogsey]

Decided to go with this in the end.



Click for full size.

[andy-xr]

Stiggers, thoughts?



Snap or perfectly timed capture?

It took ISO1600 and a flashgun on full power to get that amount of light on her. Just so you know

Or, option 2?

Edited by andy-xr on Sunday 22 February 15:44

[fixedwheelnut]

My niece cuddling my brother in law at her christening a few years ago, this was a lucky capture she just put her head down to cuddle him for a few seconds as I had focused on them both.
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[stigmundfreud]

andy for the fear of waking the gods I shall not be offering any kind of wording in this therad other than to keep people posting to the rules of the comp. I just dont want any furthe controversy

[andy-xr]

stigmundfreud said:

andy for the fear of waking the gods I shall not be offering any kind of wording in this therad other than to keep people posting to the rules of the comp. I just dont want any furthe controversy

Funny you say that as I was thinking the first was a bit too cute as well.

I still have this week to decide, but here's another from last night

Edited by andy-xr on Sunday 22 February 22:01

[mikechandler]

A few from York yesterday. C+C very welcome

[Scho]

shot this yesterday:

[Yellabelly]

Scho said:

shot this yesterday:

[IMG]Bl--dy gorgeous[/IMG]

Wow!!! stunning image

[Scott328i]

mikechandler said:

A few from York yesterday. C+C very welcome

They all look a bit like holiday snaps. Very Blocky, Pretty washed out, and lacking colour. All in my own opinion of course. But keep at it.

My entry ...



bigger availble here...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottwmccormack/32126...

Edited by Scott328i on Tuesday 24th February 23:14

[bulb763]

I've had an entry in since early on, but it's been niggling me. Can't decide between these two shots...





I think 1 is a nicer comp but doesn't quite have that "bite", while with 2 I feel sucked into those eyes, but not so keen on the comp / angle. What are your thoughts? Stick with what's already entered or twist?

[Yellabelly]

No 1, better angle, better expression, more complimentary lighting and better skin tone but blown highlights on the cheek and nose. Need to reduce contrast slightly and rework with curves, slight softening would help with overall look . Good image otherwise

IMHO

YB

Edited by Yellabelly on Thursday 26th February 00:55

[mikechandler]

Scott328i said:

mikechandler said:

A few from York yesterday. C+C very welcome

They all look a bit like holiday snaps. Very Blocky, Pretty washed out, and lacking colour. All in my own opinion of course. But keep at it.

Thanks for the comments

[*Raz*]

some really amazing photography!

I love it, I used to work in a photography studio but now just do it as a hobbie. Not for a while though as Ive broken my wrists!

[Yellabelly]

*Raz* said:

some really amazing photography!

I love it, I used to work in a photography studio but now just do it as a hobbie. Not for a while though as Ive broken my wrists!

Welcome Raz, broken WRISTS! obviously not one to do things by halves. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

YB

[stigmundfreud]

Yellabelly said:

*Raz* said:

some really amazing photography!

I love it, I used to work in a photography studio but now just do it as a hobbie. Not for a while though as Ive broken my wrists!

Welcome Raz, broken WRISTS! obviously not one to do things by halves. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

YB

that post took her 20 minutes using a straw selotaped to her forehead

Well only one more for entries folks. Anything after 23:59 on Saturday will be discarded.