Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel

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Tranquility – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

We asked to see your ‘Tranquil’ images for last week’s #ThursdayTheme . It’s been lovely looking through your photographs, they certainly evoke a feeling of peace and harmony. Enjoy!

 

Our #FridayFoto this week is this absolutely stunningly tranquil image by Char Ronster. It was chosen by our resident expert and friend, Michael Carver.

 

 

Here’s what Michael had to say about Char’s image:

“It’s Bodiam Castle in East Sussex and I’ve seen countless photographs of it, it’s a popular spot for photographers and you can see why. Although I’ve seen a lot of shots of this castle, I haven’t seen many as good as this, ok….I haven’t seen ANY as good as this.

Look at it!

The colours, the reflections, the misty atmosphere, the composition. The conditions looked perfect and you have certainly exploited them to get the most of out your shot Char. It’s a beautifully balanced exposure with lots of details in the shadows and great colours. It’s timeless too – this shot could of been taken yesterday or hundreds or years ago (although I doubt cameras would be sophisticated enough to take shots like this hundreds of years ago – “Ye Olde Nikons” just weren’t up to it lol).

Anyway, it’s an amazing shot and one any photographer would be proud of. That’s the thing with popular spots, even though other photographers have been and had a crack, it’s always worth going to get your own take on a location, you just never know what the conditions will be like and if you are lucky you’ll come home with something of this quality.”

 

Thanks so much to all of you who shared an image with us this week! They are fabulous!

 

Join us… ?

 

Amber Northfield

 

Ange Murray

 

Davina Clift

 

Donna Green

 

Donna Rigg

 

Fiona French

 

Glenda Williams

 

Kathryn Scott

 

Lone Kiter

 

Mairi McMillan

 

Marina De Wit

 

Melissa Macdonald

 

Meredith Mulvey Minor

 

Morgan Storm Trent

 

Nathan Pentecost

 

Richard Welch

 

Rita Fl

 

Russell Bain

 

Sonny Saenz

 

Stacey Millspaw DeForest

 

Stefano Calderan

 

Suebee Sheldon

 

Tami Carlile

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it! ?

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser

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Purple – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

Purple is a pretty funky colour. It is steeped in mythology, legend and history. Did you know that the colour purple has sent men to their deaths?! You can read more about that right here.  But in the meantime, check out these amazing purple images!

 

Our #FridayFoto is this beauty from Gary Hill!

 

 

Here’s what Julie had to say about Gary’s image:
“Someone who clearly knows colour and light like the back of his hand. Both are used so expertly here.
That purple dress is made for a photo shoot, right? But teaming it with that stunning auburn hair is just a visual treat. The skirt almost looks like it’s alive. I love the textures there.
My eyes are taken up the dress to the gorgeous model’s face and her downcast eyes take me right back down again and around. Such great composition and posing!
Just fabulous Gary – thank you for sharing it with us!”

 

Please join us… ðŸ˜‰

 

Alison Stewart

 

Amanda Alexander

 

Amanda Walsh-Voller

 

Amy O’Connor

 

Ange Murray

 

Celine Hare

 

Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth

 

Denise Pruett

 

Elena Garcia-Hernandez

 

Janis Hedley

 

Jo Robertson

 

Kathy Davis Linford

 

Katie Barker

 

Laura Elizabeth Adrian

 

Lisa Friday

 

Lin Loy

 

Maja Coffey

 

Marie-Noelle Cloutier

 

Nathan Pentecost

 

Russell Bain

 

Sabrina StLaurent MacDougall

 

Teresa Sumerfield

 

Trine Bruun Barreth

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it! ðŸ™‚

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr

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Conceptual Photography – A selection of images from our #ThursdayTheme

 

 

Last week we asked to see your conceptual photography images.  Conceptual imagery is basically the manipulation of images. The image will often seem unreal, be it an illustration of a story, a dramatic moment or even something very simple – conceptual photography should always bring a smile to your face, a good conceptual portrait should never leave you indifferent.

 

#FridayFoto this week comes to us from Michelle Wright!

 

 

Here’s what Julie had to say about Michelle’s image:
“At first glance I wondered why an image of cliffs had been entered under the theme of ‘conceptual’ and then realised what I was actually looking at! 
I then questioned whether it really fitted the category but then I thought about the message I was getting from the image. The idea that from one perspective someone or something can appear so small and insignificant but, from another, can appear so imposing and strong.
I love that you saw this with your eyes Michelle and knew what you could do with it. It’s not something I’m good at so I really admire it!
There’s a real peaceful but powerful feel to this image. It has set me up perfectly for my weekend.”

 

Please join us… ðŸ˜‰

 

Andrea Hamman

 

Anya Foust Hone

 

Carrin Lewis

 

Elizabeth Hall

 

Hayley Hay

 

Kelly Ratcliffe

 

Leanne Munro

 

Lisa Friday

 

Lynne Grant

 

Melisa Blevins

 

Melissa Macdonald

 

Michael Carver

 

Sabrina StLaurent MacDougall

 

Pop by and request to join – you’ll love it! ðŸ™‚

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Photographer of the Day: Tom Turnwald

Photographer of the Day: RBS62

Category: Beauty Photographer: RBS62 “Tanya-2“ RBS62 take the honors as the Beauty category Photofocus Photographer of the Day. His “Tayna-2” is of a fairy tale inspired earth mother relaxing in a wooded glen. The soft light falls off into the darkening background. It highlight’s the model’s fair skin and auburn hair. She peers off into the…

source https://photofocus.com/2017/09/04/photographer-of-the-day-rbs62/

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