DELWEDDAU IMAGES
Image for the Week 9th December 2024.
Film is not dead a 35mm Image taken in Spring this year, composition delivers that analogue feel with a shallow depth of field to emphasis the main subject .
Taken with Nikon F4S fitted with a Nikkor 35-70mm lens. Fiji Color 200 film use
16th December 2024
Image for the Week 2nd December 2024.
Roath Park visit delivers another top image, this week the Scott memorial clock tower, once again black and white attracts most response on my social media .The overcast day and flat calm lake aids the composition structure.
Taken with Nikon D2X fitted with a Tokina 11-16mm lens
Settings 11mm, F8, 1/320thsec and 100 ISO.
9th December 2024
Image for the Week 25th November 2024.
Taken at Roath Park Cardiff, a view of the an empty bench, lake and clock tower . Trees used to add a frame effect in the composition
Taken with Nikon D2X fitted with a Tokina 11-16mm lens
Settings 16mm, F8, 1/160thsec and 100 ISO.
2nd December 2024
Image for the Week 18th November 2024.
A black and white image takes top slot one that illustrates the composition rule of "Odds" .
The rule of odds states that when you're including a group of subjects in your photo, an odd number, rather than an even number will produce a more interesting, and visually pleasing composition.
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with a Tamron 18-20mm lens
Settings 78mm, F7.1, 1/1000thsec and 400 ISO.
25th November 2024
Image for the Week 11th November 2024.
An image that creates converging lines from the outline of the trees and the reflection in the lake of this outline, framed by overhead branch's all aimed to draw the viewers eye into the composition.
Taken with Nikon D2X fitted with a Tokina 11-16mm lens
Settings 14mm, F8, 1/100thsec and 100 ISO.
18th November 2024
Image for the Week 4th November 2024.
Penarth Pier again subject for Image of the Week, a colour picture seaward composition featuring a number of leading lines, rails, lights and boardwalk .
Taken with Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm kit lens.
Settings 18mm, F7.1, 1/320thsec and 400 ISO.
11th November 2024
Image for the Week 28th October 2024.
A candid Black and White Image takes top slot this week again taken on Penarth Pier picture depicts a mother and child centre shot with the Pier boards acting as leading line to them .
Taken with Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm kit lens.
Settings 18mm, F7.1, 1/320thsec and 400 ISO.
4th November 2024
Image for the Week 21st October 2024.
A colour image finally hits top spot, as with last weeks photo a leading line themed composition a little further on from the last .
Taken with Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm kit lens.
Settings 18mm, F7.1, 1/640thsec and 400 ISO.
28th October 2024
Image for the Week 7th October 2024.
Taken at Cwmbran boating Lake , an image that demonstrate a subtle contrast from dark at the left of the image to light as we move towards the right .
Taken with Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm kit lens.
Settings 18mm, F9, 1/100thsec and 400 ISO.
13th October 2024
Image for the Week 30th September 2024.
Monochromes dominating Image of the Week .Taken at Hendre Lake South Wales , photo presents a Leading line flowing left to centre a man taking in the view and interesting cloud capping off the composition,
Taken with Nikon D2Xwith a Tokina 11-16mm.
Settings 14mm, F9, 1/640thsec and 100 ISO.
7th October 2024
Image for the Week 22nd September 2024.
Huge response on social media to this candid image of a couple and their dog at Cwmbran Boating Lake . Framed in trees and bush's in a gap to afford people a view of the lake whist sitting at a bench. The soft reflection in the lake adding symmetry to the composition.
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with Kit lens 18-5mm.
Settings 55mm, F9, 1/30thsec and 400 ISO.
30th September 2024
Image for the Week 16th September 2024.
I visited Hendre Lake South Wales to capture some landscape , the bonus was watching these guys landing a 18 pound Carp , I needed to crop to get the image tight to the subject enjoyed sharing this experience with the anglers
Taken with Nikon D2Xwith a Tokina 11-16mm.
Settings 16mm, F9, 1/400thsec and 100 ISO.
22nd September 2024
Image for the Week 9th September 2024.
A combination of a strong Leading line and Black and White attracts interest like a moth to a flame, never fails to deliver
Taken with Nikon D2Xwith a Tokina 11-16mm.
Settings 14mm, F9, 1/80thsec and 100 ISO.
16th September 2024
Image for the Week 2nd September 2024.
A colour landscape takes top slot depicting a dominant tree standing out from the forest in the background , with dark rain filled clouds crowning off the composition
Taken with Nikon D3200 plus kit lens.
Settings 22mm, F6.3, 1/250thsec and 100 ISO.
9th September 2024
Image for the Week 26th August 2024.
A second image of the week using the Lumix TZ70 , however this one captured by me wife I was firing away with a Nikon whilst she captured some differing composition . This the cross walk at Roath Park Cardiff with strong Leading Lines and solid composition.
Photo also makes Augusts Image of the Month
Taken with Lumix TZ70.
Settings 4.3mm, F3.3, 1/250thsec and 125 ISO.
2nd September 2024
Image for the Week 19th August 2024.
After weeks of nature close up, we return to Black and White, strong interest with this image of a monument celebrating the rich coal mining history in South Wales. Made up of Coal trams makes for a unique interesting composition
Taken with Lumix TZ70.
Settings 4.3mm, F3.3, 1/640thsec and 125 ISO.
26th August 2024
Image for the Week 12th August 2024.
I found the more positive views I get to a genre more the images appear to attract more attention , this week again a nature close up holds top spot , this one a group of Hydrangea leaves, my focus on pattern and symmetry with rich green tones
Taken with a Nikon D2X with Nikkor 50mm lens.
Settings F8, 1/200thsec and 100 ISO. Flash deployed.
19th August 2024
Image for the Week 5th August 2024.
A second close up image of Clover takes top slot this time monochrome, unlike the colour image this black and white attracted 20% more reaction on social media
Taken with a Nikon D2X with Tokina 100mm lens.
Settings F7.1, 1/200thsec and 100 ISO. Flash deployed.
12th August 2024
Image for the Week 29th July 2024.
We move from a close up to a Macro image, subject matter the water droplets sitting on a dandelion , the black backdrop contrast with the dominant flower head. The Tokina 100mm lens is a class piece of glass for such images (Image available for sale at 500px)
Taken with a Nikon D2X with Tokina 100mm lens.
Settings F9, 1/200thsec and 100 ISO. Flash deployed.
8th August 2024
Image for the Week 22nd July 2024.
A single wild Clover feature in this studio shot , I love close up images the challenge of achieving a depth of field to match the detail is very rewarding . To add content I sprayed water to the flower, a pleasing effect
Taken with a Nikon D2X with Tokina 100mm lens.
Settings F11, 1/200thsec and 100 ISO. Flash deployed.
29th July 2024
Image for the Week 15th July 2024.
A return to the favoured Black and White format , taken in Egypt view from a Jetty towards the resort. Featuring strong elements of Leading Lines from the railings and shadows
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with Tamron 18-250 lens.
Settings 18mm, F13, 1/60thsec and 100 ISO
22nd July 2024
Image for the Week 8th July 2024.
Taken on a day that greeted us with drizzle in the Sirhowy valley , again dark rain clouds tops off the valley scene
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with 18-52 kit lens.
Settings 18mm, F7.1, 1/125thsec and 100 ISO
15th July 2024
Image for the Week 1st July 2024.
Spotted this image whilst sunning myself on Holidays in Egypt shot across the infinity pool capturing a worker trimming a Palm tree .
Love this simple composition 3 toons of blue, reflection , shape and form
Taken with a Panasonic Lumix TZ70.
Settings 26mm, F5.4, 1/1000thsec and 80 ISO
8th July 2024
Image for the Weeks 24th June 2024.
An iconic view of sheep on a grassy Welsh hillside, the contrast in green tones from the near ground to the fore ground adds to the composition .
Taken with a Nikon D2X with 50mm Nikkor Prime lens .
Settings F7.1, 1/500thsec and 100 ISO
1st July 2024
Image for the Weeks 17th June 2024.
Most favoured image returns to a Black and White format , this time a street photograph which incorporate a strong leading line with symmetry of content created by mirrored glass, taken in Pontypridd South Wales .
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with 18--52mm kit lens .
Settings 18mm, F9, 1/80thsec and 100 ISO
24th June 2024
Image for the Weeks 10th June 2024.
Following weeks of the dominance of Black and White photos a colour landscape takes top slot last week . Location is the Sirhowy Valley South Wales a classic scene with a river cutting through the base of the valley .
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with 18--52mm kit lens .
Settings 20mm, F7, 1/200thsec and 100 ISO
17th June 2024
Image for the Weeks 3rd June 2024.
We move from the dark rain dominated gloom of a South Wales Winter, to a candid shot of bathers in Egypt . Swimmers taking an early morning dip off a jetty surrounded by coral and tropical fish .
Taken with a Nikon D3200 and a Tamron 18--250mm lens .
settings 32mm, F13, 1/40thsec and 100 ISO
10th June 2024
Image for the Weeks 27th May 2024.
Another Black and White Image takes top spot from the same set as last weeks , this one depicts the horse earthwork at Penallta Park , again the dark rain clouds dominate . Two boys seen riding bikes on the neck. Darkness and gloom the theme of this photo.
Taken with a Nikon D2X with a Tokina 11--16mm lens .
settings 15mm, F9, 1/320thsec and 100 ISO
3rd June 2024
Image for the Weeks 20th May 2024.
Black and White Images dominating in May , this one taken during a spell when rain had a grip on the weather, the dark dramatic clouds is a go to subject for me,
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Taken with a Nikon D2X with a Tokina 11--16mm lens .
settings 14mm, F9, 1/320thsec and 100 ISO
27th May 2024
Image for the Weeks 13th May 2024.
Taken on a recent holiday to Egypt this image out performed last weeks by a large margin, again black and white seems to press all the right buttons . A low perspective shot in the early morning sun produces this strong composition of light , shade and leading lines (see more in leading line section
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