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5d •
Stones at A’Chleit
This shot was taken back in April from a beach on The Mull Of Kintyre. If you had seen me trying to compose the photo you might have laughed. I was back and forth, left and right, higher and lower trying to find a pleasing composition of the rocks as well as positioning the sun. I was also trying to avoid wet feet from the advancing waves. I finally settled on this. It’s always a compromise. Some photographers might comment on the bright reflection right at the bottom of the frame. Personally I find it rather pretty. So, does this image portray a quiet calm mood? F/14, 4mins with ND filter, ISO100, 43mm.
1 like • 5d
Hi Colin, yes I feel it does, at least I get that feeling. As for the bright reflection my eye certainly went there immediately, but then it followed the bright area to the horizon then up to the sun, and I was happy with that. For me personally I find it a little on the dark side, but that's a personal choice and in no way a criticism and probably reflects what you felt at the time. Long exposure is something I intend trying when we are on Arran next month, I like the minimalistic style it gives and the calm nature of the image. Also though it may make finding compositions easier, based on your comments seems I was wrong. 😃
13d •
Use the difficulty
This is a quote from Michael Caine about making the most of your opportunities. To try and help myself see in black-and-white. I’ve set my iPhone to have a one-to-one aspect ratio and a black-and-white filter. Here are few recent shots taken and edited on my phone. I find it’s definitely helping me to see in the right way.
1 like • 6d
Great idea Richard, I have changed my camera to Monochrome but of course shooting in RAW there is very little processing done and the screen is in no way the size of the phone. Already checked out the setting on my phone to test this out. Thanks
10d •
Holding The Sun
Nothing terribly serious here. This is just me trying to create a fun image using a sculpture during an “open garden” day. I had to crouch on wet grass to get the sun positioned. It’s more about me trying to find compositional opportunities within a scene…
0 likes • 6d
I really like your image Colin. Getting the sun and the sculpture exposed well deserves credit to you, I would struggle to do that with my D500.
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Monthly call time
Several of you have mentioned that you won't be able to join the call. I was wondering if this is because the timing is inconvenient or it is something you would rather watch as a recording at your own convenience? The current plan for the call is an hour, image review, editing trining if time allows and Q&A, once a month. Please could you review the timing and options below and vote for your preferred choice. I have kept the options below to UK evenings and one Sunday slot. Vote for the one that suits you best but if you prefer a time I have not mentioned please put it in the comments
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I cannot attend the first meeting as I am on holiday. For me I can usually fit into any of the proposed days/times. I am happy to go with the majority and try to make it most times.
14d •
Winding down
This my answer to Richard's September focus. Working instinctively, I don't think it is possible to say my work has been influenced by any one photographer's work. Street photography is a medium that I am drawn to and I expect that my work is influenced by the work of a number of photographers. In response to this month's focus I have given some thought as to whose work moves me. . The work and careers of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bill Brandt, Fan Ho, Man Ray and latterly Alan Schaller are of particular interest. With this in mind I spent an afternoon shooting in Manchester and the attached is one of many shots taken. It's probably a distillation of ideas, what do others think?
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Hi Roger, I think your influences are clear in your chosen image. It is a genre of photography I have not spent much time on, however I do like the style. Overall I really like the image, it makes me wonder where the subject has been and where they are going. You have placed the stair so that it enters and exits the frame at the top left and bottom left, which is a technique I really like. The tonal balance is nice, though I may have lifted the shadows on the subject a little just to create a little more focus on him. I find the dark window frames top right a little distracting but appreciate it would be difficult to crop them out without loosing the leading line entry and exit points. Maybe a 7x5 aspect ratio would help reduce the distraction and bring the staircase even more prominence? That crop would reduce the balance of light and dark though, so it is more about your intention than my opinion.
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@ian-etherington-8531
Retired lifelong engineer, who is trying to develop artistic skills, but sometimes I get bogged down in the technical side.
Active 19h ago
Joined Aug 31, 2026