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Weekly Macro Challenge - ending 8pm Sun. 27th Sept - Little Vs
OK - job done. But it was a tricky one that could have gone several different ways. But first, as always, in order of entry I'll say a word or two about each one...
Dave – A nice collection of little Vs you got going on there. An interesting take on the theme that I didn’t imagine at all when I set the challenge. Nice patina on the fob too. Nicely done.
Malc – Very sharp V’s from you this week I see. Dirty ones too. Looks like you have some little hairs stuck in some of them – dread to think what you’ve been up to with them!!!! I like the way you’ve got the light catching on the teeth though - makes them look even more menacing.
Chris – I like the way you can see the grooves where the metal has been machined. But I’m also intrigued to know what the reflective surface is that you’ve used as a mirror - it has some nice patterns of its own. Anyway, a nice V or 2 there (or should that be a V and a W?)
Phil – Plenty of Vs in that there paperweight and the cutting mat. Great use of a reflective surface to bring even more Vs into the image whilst also providing some additional light from the subject itself. Nicely done.
Alison – I had to look up what Salsify was. If I’ve got it right, it’s part of the parsnip family, mainly grown for its flowers though because, as I understand it, the root is edible but not very tasty. Its feathery little seeds are rather nice too, especially when backlit, as here. Nicely done. Don’t tell anyone, but I’m investing in some lights this week so that I can hopefully learn to do something similar (that could be a laugh!!!)
Eddie – Now, these are very familiar Vs to me – I have a little tub of these things too. A very colourful collection of Vs this week – and nicely arranged too. As you’ve presented them, they look like little insects about to take flight. A very cheery image to my mind.
Andrew – A very technical collection of little Vs here. But very powerful and important ones despite their size. My dad would be very impressed by those as he, too, has a boat (well, dinghy) and enjoys sailing. I like the combination of rust (bloody saltwater!) and shine with just a little hint of a starburst where the sun is catching the shiny edge near the top.
So. To the difficult bit. To crown a winner for the week. Hmmm.
Well, I think the honour has to go to Andrew this week. Apart from the above, I also like the depth of field, the way it showcases the slightly irregular shaping of the central rivet and the scratches that evidence its use. Such important Vs with a whole lot riding on them. And a lovely image that made me think of my dad and happy memories of going sailing with him as his crew. So the baton (as well as the sheets) are yours this week – use them well!
And so, for another week, it’s time to say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu (or whatever other language anyone speaks). See you all same time, same place next week.
Dave – A nice collection of little Vs you got going on there. An interesting take on the theme that I didn’t imagine at all when I set the challenge. Nice patina on the fob too. Nicely done.
Malc – Very sharp V’s from you this week I see. Dirty ones too. Looks like you have some little hairs stuck in some of them – dread to think what you’ve been up to with them!!!! I like the way you’ve got the light catching on the teeth though - makes them look even more menacing.
Chris – I like the way you can see the grooves where the metal has been machined. But I’m also intrigued to know what the reflective surface is that you’ve used as a mirror - it has some nice patterns of its own. Anyway, a nice V or 2 there (or should that be a V and a W?)
Phil – Plenty of Vs in that there paperweight and the cutting mat. Great use of a reflective surface to bring even more Vs into the image whilst also providing some additional light from the subject itself. Nicely done.
Alison – I had to look up what Salsify was. If I’ve got it right, it’s part of the parsnip family, mainly grown for its flowers though because, as I understand it, the root is edible but not very tasty. Its feathery little seeds are rather nice too, especially when backlit, as here. Nicely done. Don’t tell anyone, but I’m investing in some lights this week so that I can hopefully learn to do something similar (that could be a laugh!!!)
Eddie – Now, these are very familiar Vs to me – I have a little tub of these things too. A very colourful collection of Vs this week – and nicely arranged too. As you’ve presented them, they look like little insects about to take flight. A very cheery image to my mind.
Andrew – A very technical collection of little Vs here. But very powerful and important ones despite their size. My dad would be very impressed by those as he, too, has a boat (well, dinghy) and enjoys sailing. I like the combination of rust (bloody saltwater!) and shine with just a little hint of a starburst where the sun is catching the shiny edge near the top.
So. To the difficult bit. To crown a winner for the week. Hmmm.
Well, I think the honour has to go to Andrew this week. Apart from the above, I also like the depth of field, the way it showcases the slightly irregular shaping of the central rivet and the scratches that evidence its use. Such important Vs with a whole lot riding on them. And a lovely image that made me think of my dad and happy memories of going sailing with him as his crew. So the baton (as well as the sheets) are yours this week – use them well!
And so, for another week, it’s time to say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu (or whatever other language anyone speaks). See you all same time, same place next week.
Well done to everyone and especially Andrew who rose to the top this week. Many thanks also go to Linda for the challenge this week.
Thank you Linda for the honour and all for comments.
I rather liked the V theme which obviously lent itself to the shape. Failing any other inspiration I have decided to follow the idea but with an emphasis on meaning rather than shape, although it could be either; Interpretation is everything.
So my theme this week is T. Could be tea, could be golf, could be ... anything, as long as T or t is represented somehow.
I rather liked the V theme which obviously lent itself to the shape. Failing any other inspiration I have decided to follow the idea but with an emphasis on meaning rather than shape, although it could be either; Interpretation is everything.
So my theme this week is T. Could be tea, could be golf, could be ... anything, as long as T or t is represented somehow.
