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August 2023 Flickr Competition |
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Image Number |
Author/Flickr Name |
Image Title |
Position |
Judges Comments/Critique |
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steveakehurst |
I must admit I do not know how this is done but it is an interesting technique which shows the complete story. The vehicle is very sharp which looks a little artifiicial and gives the impression they are cut and pasted. I'm sure theyare not but I think I would soften them slightly to match the rest of the image. Very interesting nonetheless. |
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Dave Belsham |
3rd |
This is an extremely graphic image where I initially thought the highcontrast was too overwhelming. In fact on examination it is a fine image with a wealth of sharp fine detail. The burnt out and blocked up shadow areas work well here and I like the pose. Certainly a very different take on the classic view of a cowboy. |
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3 |
rebeccapenberthy078 |
These oversize deckchairs can be found in many places now and they make good fun souvenir type images. This one especially with the title evokes a feeling of of the 1950s/60s and I like how the soft monochrome treatment accentuates this. In fact if you look around the image the only touch of modernity I can find is the web address. An enjoyable image. |
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jwhiting1952 |
This is a well taken and well timed image. The bird fills the frame nicely although I may have placed it slightly more to the left to give more space for it to move into and therefore a greater sense of movement. The lighting and exposure are good especially on the bright areas and the blue sky background was a real bonus on the day. |
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5 |
garydrummist |
I have to say I have never seen the programme of this name but I guess I am correct in believing this is a homage to it. I know it is set in the 1950s/60s and this image with its colouring nicely evokes that time especially the addition of the headscarf. The film set is Chatham Dockyard and this works well here as well with no obvious 21st century additions. |
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paulrayment4500 |
Monochrome images often work well when there are strong graphic elements in the image space and a pier is a great subject for this. Detail is nice and sharp and the contrast although a tad high still works well. It is a shame that this side of the pier is in shadow and I wonder if a return later in the day would have been more beneficial with a raking light illuminating the side of the pier? Either way the composition is good especially the addition of the figures on the beach. |
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steveakehurst |
This is a well caught moment. The focussing and depth of field are good. I think I would have cropped the image to remove the background distractions. Well done on selecting a shutter speed that shows the flying stones as moving objects. |
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8 |
jwhiting1952 |
SM |
There is a great deal to enjoy here. The sweep of the breakwater is nicely captured and you were blessed with fantastic lighting which has given this image great colour. At first I wasn't sure about the sky and cloud but in fact it balances the composition nicely even down to the curved line within it. Alternatively, this image could also successfully be cropped into a letterbox shape. |
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9 |
johnharvey96 |
Greatstone was my old stamping ground so it was interesting to be presented with a different view of the area. I think I would have been a bit more brutal with the crop and taken out more of the foreground which would in effect bring the buildings closer. Well done on tripping the shutter when the buildings were illuminated by the sun. |
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10 |
johnharvey96 |
A simple shot at first glance but there some good details such as the figures placing within the picture space.. I'm not sure about the colour of the image, I might have opted for monochrome or maybe a blue tone instead of this green tinge. The timing is spot on with the little splash of water under the subjects foot |
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11 |
jeff JT thomas |
The Red Arrows are always great subjects and they often appear at my hometown. Each time they come to our area I hope for a bright day with a clear blue sky and that is exactly what we have here. The red and the blue contrast perfectly. The focussing is also good and we can see the pilot clearly. They say a moving object should have space in front but as we have the smoke trail here I wonder if the rules could be broken and the aircraft is placed further right? Just a thought. |
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12 |
Dave Belsham |
A very different portrait pose. It is interesting how the eyes which are very powerful here are looking beyond the camera lens. The monochrome treatment is first class with a good range of tones and everything in control as is the lighting. Very good. |
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13 |
Henry Slack |
A portrait landscape which a different concept. Scotney Castle is a well trodden path for south east photographers so it is good to see a different approach. The flat lighting has robbed us of strong colours but has ensured a full range of tones instead. The composition in this portrait format has been well considered and the nicely placed lily pads fill an important space and that reflection is excellent. |
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14 |
Henry Slack |
SM |
Quite often when judging it is possible to spot the photographers who study the view in the viewfinder very carefully before tripping the shutter. This image is a perfect example as all the elements are expertly placed from the placement of the horizon on the bottom third to the V shape of the forts to match the V shape in the clouds! The only minor point which was completely out of control of the photographer is that one fort overlaps another behind but is unavoidable of course. I enjoy taking 3D images and this composition would lend it itself brilliantly to that technique. A great shot. |
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15 |
Roger Nolan LRPS |
SM |
The tranquility here is amazing and the image conveys a sense of silence in our noisy world. The colours are simple but effective and the reflections of the clouds are great. With shots like this there is always the risk of the horizon line slicing objects in two and that has happened here but the overwhelming orange colours distract us from that. A really nice peaceful image that would look good on any wall. |
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16 |
Roger Nolan LRPS |
2nd |
At first glance this image seemed too high key with washed out highlights but as I looked I began to notice the subtle hues appearing which accentuated the patterns in the sand. These patterns and lines lead us into the image nicely and further lines and crashing waves take us ultimately to the end of the cliff line. |
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17 |
rebeccapenberthy078 |
1st |
A first class example of panning giving us an extreme feeling of speed whilst retaining the all important sharpness of the vehicle and its details. The various shade of colour from the kerbing to diffences in the grass surface etc are all nicely placed in the composition. All this coupled with the applied angle which again adds to the sense of speed. Excellent. |
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