Hi Folks,
Last night was the second round of the challenge cup with the theme of ‘mystery’ and the open section. The judge for the evening was Rojer Weightman from Stoke Poges.
The first section to be judged was the theme of mystery and Rojer asked for a run through of all 22 entries.
The first to be held back was titled
Steps With Lines
A fascinating image said Rojer, it is interesting and I am enjoying this abstract shot. A slight depth of field problem but does not detract. However, Rojer only realised it was escalators just before awarding the marks.
Steps with Lines
The next shot to be held back was titled
Behind the Curtain
A good image and sets the theme of mystery well, the photographer has thought about the angles and lines and one is intrigued as to what could be behind the curtain.
Behind the Curtain
The next to be held back was titled
What Lies Beneath?
Taken with a long exposure to get the milky mist, slightly too bright in a couple of places but creates mystery under the mist and I am enjoying it, said Rojer
What Lies Beneath?
The next to be held back was titled
Hidden conversation
A mystery of what is going on behind the glass, a conversation does need two people and Rojer said he would liked to have seen more of the person on the right. A soft focus that works well and adds to the mystery, said Rojer .
Hidden Conversation
The next to be held back was titled
Mystery of the Floating Man
A nice image cleverly done, perhaps layered and maybe a fisheye lens used in part of the image. The man could have been closer as disappearing a bit in the shot but done nicely and an interesting shot.
The next to be held back was titled
Chaos
It reminded Rojer of the Tate Gallery in one of his visits where hoses of steam were sent across the floor. Rojer like the hand of the lady that was disappearing into the mist. It was nicely done in monochrome which added to the mystery.
Chaos
The last to be held back was titled
Somewhere in London
An image purposely out of focus and Rojer was enjoying it. The shot creates mystery
Theme Somewhere in London
So of the seven held back Rojer gave the marks as following
Steps with Lines by Brian Worley awarded 19 points
Whats Lies Beneath? by Chris Andrews awarded 19 points
Mystery of the Floating Man by Dawn Cave awarded 19 points
Somewhere in London by Sarah Jennings awarded 19 points
Chaos by Chenxi Ni awarded 20 points
Hidden Conversation by John Timbrell awarded 20 points
Behind the Curtain by John Timbrell awarded 20 points (and Judges choice)
Coffee time
The second half of the evening was the open round and Rojer asked for a run through of the 26 images entered.
The first to be held back was titled
A blaze of colour
Yes it is, said Rojer stepping to the left of the room. The angles work well coming from the bottom left and give a pleasing diagonal pattern leading the eye to the top right. Interestingly worked and well put together
A Blaze of Colour
The next to be held back was titled
River of Light
A beautiful sharp shot of Battersea by night with no pollution, the trains are sharp and almost in HDR form or perhaps taken with a Nikon which can give this effect. Lovely starbursts from the lights and impressive light trails from the moving trains.
River of Light
The next to be held back was titled
Red Bike
A lone red cyclist amongst a monochrome pattern. The cyclist perhaps would make it perfect if he was going down the ramp said Rojer but well thought out to get the angles.
Red Bike
The next to be held back was titled World Weary
A self portray attempted by one of our members. Well shot and the detailed hands are in a good position. The hat is positioned well and just enough of the eyes can be seen in the lighting which gives that Rembrandt effect.
World Weary
The next to be held back was titled
Hartland Point
Beautiful shot, with a dramatic sky and one can see the motion created in the sea and the ripples created around the rocks. Just slightly over sharp for Rojer
Hartland Point
The next to be held back was titled
Nathaniel
Concerts shots are always difficult as you are working against the lighting said Rojer. Rojer liked the movement on his right hand and his face is nicely lit. Rojer would perhaps have liked to lose the guy in the background a bit more, maybe toned down. A very good image.
Nathaniel
The last to be held back was titled
Revenge of the Zombies
A very detailed image which is well lit. Obviously set up, perhaps at one of the various venues that do these themes. Rojer like the zombie type face and the look of terror on the girl’s face. Rojer felt the zombie’s hand could do with a little more make up as it looked too real.
Revenge of the Zombies
So of the 7 held back Rojer gave the scores as follows
A Blaze of Colour by Jan Dell was awarded 19 points
Red Bike by John Timbrell was awarded 19 points
Hartland Point by Mike Ashcroft was awarded 19 points
Revenge of the Zombies by Steve Beckett awarded 19 points
River of Light by Kathy Chantler was awarded 20 points
Nathaniel by Nick Bennett was award 20 points
World Weary by Steve Beckett was award 20 points (And Judges choice)
next week is
Guest Speaker – Mark Page (Faces of Wycombe)
Tuesday December 4, 2018 from 20:15 to 22:15
Mark Page will be joining us to talk about his photography journey and how the Faces of Wycombe project came about. The talk will include some practical demonstrations of how Mark used a simple, portable lighting setup to capture his images.
Read more about the project here http://facesofwycombe.club/
Guest welcome on the night for £5