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...für Alle ein Lächeln
So sah der Stapel vorher aus.
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this is a "throw away" from the day i took these.
Two of a kind!
British Railways Standard 2 2-6-0s 78018 & 78019 on shed at Loughborough. Phil and myself - with help from cleaner Mitchell - had just disposed 78018 after a one-tripper to Leicester and I was heading for my car. Note the two long-chimneyed braziers alongside 18 the heat from which should ensure the injectors & tender don't freeze overnight.
"Built of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding, The Kelpies are 30 metres (100') high and weigh 300 tonnes each." (Wikipedia)
Spür wie die kalte Glut
in deiner Seele brennt
Spürst du die dunkle Macht
die dich vom Leben trennt
Wir sind die schwarze Lust
im Schoss der Einsamkeit
Wir sind das letzte Licht
vor der Unendlichkeit
Wir sind die Kinder
Wir sind die Kinder der Nacht
Sind aus den Schatten
der Dunkelheit erwacht
Spürst du wie schwarzes Blut
durch deine Venen schießt
- Eisbrecher
Video
...2 Scheinwespen beim Futtern. Der Wind hat die Mohnblüte ordentlich geschaukelt. Ich hatte Mühe einen Schuss zu machen. Die beiden Flieger haben sich durch die Schaukelei nicht stören lassen.
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Tuscon AZ - A small section of a community mosaic which covers this entire building, containing the important message & reminder to BE KIND!
Kind of an abstract, macro creation showing a rag that is caught in the ice, partly above and below the waterline.
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We all love photography judges who give us first place, but when our photos slide past unnoticed, well, the judges are simply Philistines. Can't they recognise our brilliance!
There is a part of me that would prefer not to judge photography competitions because all I can offer is a subjective opinion. And often I am asked to provide a comment or suggestion as to how a photograph could be improved or strengthened. Essentially I am being asked how I would have photographed or presented the image to get a higher score. Should I be doing this?
Recently, I listened to judges discuss one of my prints which had a grainy, black and white finish. One said that he didn't know why I had applied the finish as it wasn't something he would have done – and maybe it would be better without the finish.
This set me thinking: does this judge mean that unless I create photographs the way he does, he won't give me a high score? And if this judge doesn't like grainy black and whites, does that mean he will never score such entries highly?
To be fair to the judge in question, he was trying to be helpful by making a suggestion as to how the image could be improved.
So let me give another example. I am not a big fan of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographs, but I gave an HDR photograph first place in a competition not so long ago. Personally, subjectively, I didn't like the photograph much, but as an example of its kind, it was superlative.
I think that from time to time, judges have to step aside from their biases and judge the photograph as an example of its kind. Perhaps the judge looking at my photo should have assessed it on the basis that the entrant chose to submit a grainy black and white print: was this a good or bad example of its kind?
So, what's different when I'm critiquing a photograph that I think could be improved? For instance, I find a white sky incredibly distracting, so I suggest that the photographer could have found a different camera angle, crop the image, or somehow darken down the sky to improve it. What's the difference between this advice and suggesting that a photograph would be better if it wasn't a grainy black and white?
Context.
In the first situation, the judge seemed to acknowledge that the underlying technique was good, it was the final finish he didn't like. He didn't say the finish was over done or poorly handled, just that it wasn't necessary. So perhaps he didn't judge what had been presented, rather he judged what hadn't been presented.
In the second situation, the base photograph with the bright sky was not communicating correctly and a different approach was required. (In my opinion, I know.)
The difference is subtle and it's not always possible for a judge to know if an entrant is investigating a genre of photography or just doesn't know any better. That's the problem with judges – and for judges. Often we just don't know.
So while a part of me doesn't like judging, on the other hand it's something I greatly enjoy. I love being exposed to different styles of work and new ideas. It is incredibly inspirational and so are photo competitions. Of course, you probably don't expect me to say anything different. Our inaugural International Landscape Photographer of the Year Award has had around 2000 entries, but if you missed out, we'll be announcing our annual Better Photography Photograph of the Year Award later this month!
So, the problem with judges is what?
Visit www.betterphotography.com to decide which works the best? The photo with or the one without stars?
Thanks for all the kind comments on retirement. Rather a small inconvenience in the grand scheme of things and just praying this virus will subside and we'll all get back to normal. Just had to get out a bit this morning and check out the blossoms of the Pussy Willow at White lake. We have daffodils and forsythia but I like these the best as my first sign of Spring. Hope everyone remains safe and wash your hands!!
Textures by: Skeltalmess and Lenabem-Anna.
Happy Slider Sunday - HSS!
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Kind of a quiet week with my girl. She is not interested in her food but will eat what we are eating. She seems comfortable enough thanks to the Librela injection. We took her to the beach yesterday as it was a beautiful day here. I was trying for a nice shot of Della by the reflections in the little pond behind the beach. I didn’t get what I was hoping for but I am putting up the photo of what I did get at that location in the first comments box.
I went with my almost silhouette shot from our little walk by the beach. Our silhouette shots are not as fun and wild as they used to be. Jumping for frisbees is not in the beach time actives anymore. However just a short walk along the shore can be very nice too. There was no fooling around with the colors in this photo, that was really what it looked like!
We took bloodwork on Della yesterday as she has been so sedate lately. I fear her kidney issues might be catching up with her.
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With snow forecast for tomorrow - it seemed sensible to post a shot of the last time I went in search of snow up on Kinder Scout. I'm thinking of heading over to Swine's Back tomorrow afternoon/evening in the hope of catching the best of the snow in the Peak again... if anyone fancies a trip out, in spite of the forecast wind... do let me know!...
Kind Heart
Fierce Mind
Brave Spirit
What Cowgirl are made of ...
Credit
Head : GENUS Project / Baby Face
Hair : DOUX / Peach Hairstyle BASIC PACK + DELUX HUD
Skin : a.b / Emily - vanilla
Lip : WarPaint* Parisian lipglass - set 1 & 2
Eye liner : WarPaint* / Gilded liner
Vines : Lizzie’s / Body Veins & Freckles (combined)
Tan linees : Izzie's / Swimsuit Tan Lines
Ears : Swallow / Rox Ears
Body : Maitreya / Lara V5.1
Tattoo : My own
Tengallon hat : BONDI / The Cowboy Hat . Brown
Body chain : My own
Ring : Yummy / Sweetheart RIngs - Maitreya
Bracelets & Ring : AvaWay / LOVE Bracelets & Rings
Necklace : Kibitz / Beautiful disaster necklace - silver
Fringe Sleeves : MICHAN / Fringe Sleeves - Browns (Anthem event)
Bralet : Tee*fy / Lenka Bralet Sand
Skirt : Tee*fy / Laurie Low Waist Hi-Low Skirt Pink
Tights : My own
Boots : KAO / Suede Fringe Boots / camel
Bucket of Beer : ..::THOR::.. / Chill Out Bucket of Beer - server (Alpha event)
Cub : JIan / Snow Leopard cub (Fat pack)
Pose ; AMITI E / Santa Fe pose (Anthem event)
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