 |
| |
| This site requires new users to accept that a small amount of member data is captured and held in an attempt to reduce spammers and to manage users. This site also uses cookies to ensure ease of use. In order to comply with new DPR regulations you are required to agree/disagree with this process. If you do not agree then please email the Admins using info@nikondslr.uk after requesting a new account. Thank you. |
| Moderated by: chrisbet, | ||
| Author | Post | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eric
|
Nearly 900years ago Stephen was ‘waltzing’ Matilda, through The Anarchy, the prize being the English Crown. So named because of the lawlessness that spread through the country as the two contenders ( and supporters) slogged it out oblivious to what was going on behind their respective backs. For example, many upper crust landowners built their own private castles (like this) ad nauseum ….without permission from the monarch.  Rather opportune as we enter 2024, an election year in the UK ….and more political waltzing is on the cards.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Daniel’s Mill is the oldest working waterwheel driven corn mill in the UK (maybe further?)….so I am told. Built in the 18th century, its remained in the same family for over 250 years….located in Shropshire.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
One more before bedtime….. Behind the scenes at Great Dixter.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Graham Whistler
|
Super creative photos, some look like IR? |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Yes Graham I am going through some IR shots that I never worked before. I am finding it extremely good training on the Mac/Photoshop combo. Couple more before I sign off…  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
And one for Chris to answer…. Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
It is never too late - the question is - is it worth it? |
|||||||||
Eric
|
chrisbet wrote:It is never too late - the question is - is it worth it?Err…no.  |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Just noticed I misused an apostrophe It’s the Daniels Family Mill…not some bloke called Daniel…now corrected…  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Back in 2018 my wife and I had cause to visit Angers, France (for any America guests). The wife had ‘disxovered’ on line a shop that sold statues…and one had taken her eye. After visiting the castle, the Apocalypse Tapestry ( amazing) visited the shop and purchased the said statue (leaving it for later collection rather than cart it around the city) we ventured to the gallery of David d’Angers…to view not buy, as you will realise from the following… Set in an old small church which had it roof replaced with a modern steel and glass, David’s fantastic work was beautifully bathed in sunlight with the juxtaposition of the old and modern. I couldn’t resist taking a few photos…  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image. But the funniest part of the whole visit was the ‘site security’. As we walked around the gallery we were somewhat singled out by a young man who steadfastly followed us obviously viewing us ‘English’ with suspicion. I mean, as if we were about to steal a 4ton statue? But he insisted on popping up in shot and I had to use Jan as a decoy to lure him around a corner in a suspicion manner such that he had to follow her in preference to me ….while I grabbed some shots without him in the frame. Well I couldn’t resist it anymore and when he positioned himself amongst the head sculptures I couldn't not immortalise him (note the sideways surveillance) …..  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
If you ever visit Angers, do take a look at David d’Angers gallery. The detail in his work is astounding. And if you do, let me know if the young man has now finished his day release and moved on to a full time employment with the French Secret Service.  |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
You should have asked him to dust the statues Maybe your AI can do it???? |
|||||||||
jk
|
Loving the IR from you Eric. I still have your IR photos book!  |
|||||||||
Eric
|
chrisbet wrote:You should have asked him to dust the statuesI left the cobweb for effect. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
jk wrote:Loving the IR from you Eric.Thx JK…I dumped about 100 IR raws yesterday but still got another 400 to consider working up. In fairness there were a lot of exposure bracketing duplicates. Maybe a second book in 2024?  |
|||||||||
novicius
|
Enjoyed looking at these photo`s....and the missus and I encountered that young man`s female counterpart in a train station in Singapore. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
novicius wrote:Enjoyed looking at these photo`s....and the missus and I encountered that young man`s female counterpart in a train station in Singapore.That's where he went....back home to Mum? |
|||||||||
Iain
|
The mill shot works well in IR. |
|||||||||
novicius
|
Eric wrote:That's where he went....back home to Mum? |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Here's a some more IR images which I turned up during my archive thinning. Having removed 6000 images I think Ive done enough. Looking forward to getting out and starting again...when it stops raining.  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Not sure who suggested it but whoever it was here is the alternative cropped HEAD boy.  Click here to comment on this image. Footnote: I had to go back to Affinity to do this edit……blimey after working again for only a couple of weeks with Photoshop I actually struggled remembering how to do things in Affinity. The tools are nowhere near as intuitive as in PS. Then again I worked with PS for 25years and Affinity casually for only 4 or 5. So I guess it’s somewhat ingrained. |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
Love it - maybe send a copy to the museum?? |
|||||||||
Eric
|
chrisbet wrote:Love it - maybe send a copy to the museum??I had the same thought! Not sure how a nation that used to guillotine their subjects willy-nilly would understand Brit humour. |
|||||||||
Iain
|
Those are nice Eric. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Iain wrote:Those are nice Eric.Thx. Did you recognise the first one with the bridge? Gooderstone Gardens….i took that photo back on our visit. The things you uncover when furkling in your archives. |
|||||||||
Iain
|
Eric wrote:Thx. Did you recognise the first one with the bridge? Gooderstone Gardens….i took that photo back on our visit.I thought it was, that was 2012 I think. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Iain wrote:I thought it was, that was 2012 I think.Hate to shock you Iain...take a look at the exif. Not sure why the Created date is shown as Modified date? 17+years ago!!!!! THAT CANT BE RIGHT! I wonder if that was an earlier date when I was trying out the first IR camera? Well even if it was 2012 ....we must stop meeting up so frequently.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Iain
|
Time just fly's. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
A few more uncovered photos from the past...... Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image.  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
 Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
Lol - yes, you ....chap on the left seems very unhappy about something.... |
|||||||||
Eric
|
chrisbet wrote:Lol - yes, you ....chap on the left seems very unhappy about something....And not in a lift. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
It's been raining here for several days and the garden is once again flooded....no chance of getting out there to do some Spring cleanups. The birds are taking their baths...on the lawn! its been on and off like this for many days this winter. If this is a sign of the forecasted 'Warm Wet Winters' that global warming is going to be sending us in future, we need to rethink the garden. So with nothing possible outdoors I carried on my grand archive clear out...with some photoshop refamiliarisation too. Even got time to 'do' a jigsaw ......  Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
Same here - even the fox is taking a bath on the lawn ..... |
|||||||||
Graham Whistler
|
Warnford Park Estate is open today to see the Snowdrops. The weather fine but Snopwdops all battered by the recent rains!!! Click here to comment on this image. |
|||||||||
Eric
|
Graham Whistler wrote:Warnford Park Estate is open today to see the Snowdrops. The weather fine but Snopwdops all battered by the recent rains!!!That’s a shame Graham. It would have looked a lot better without this rain.  |
|||||||||
chrisbet
|
The white flowers don't show up well against sunlit grass - better in the shadows. |
|||||||||
Current theme is Blue
| A small amount of member data is captured and held in an attempt to reduce spammers and to manage users. This site also uses cookies to ensure ease of use. In order to comply with new DPR regulations you are required to agree/disagree with this process. If you do not agree then please email the Admins using info@nikondsl.uk Thank you. |