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,

(see more at

https://www.delweddauimages.co.uk/438162170)




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

https://www.delweddauimages.co.uk/449758005)




Taken with a Nikon d3200 with a Tamron 18-250mm lens .

settings 18mm, F13, 1/80thsec and 100 ISO


   

20th May 2024 

Image for the Weeks  6th May 2024.


Black and White image storm the top slot taken in the Winter 2023 this high contrast photo shot into harsh morning Sun creates long shadows with the path and woodland delivering a strong leading line .


First 35mm image to take Image of the Week and currently leading the way for Mays top image  .




Taken with a Nikon F4S with a Nikkor 35-70mm lens 


   

13th May 2024 

Image for the Weeks  15th and 22nd April 2024.

Due to holidays a two week top image  . A full frame macro of a daffodil just love using the D2X with a 100mm Tokina for this type of image creation.




Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with 100 mm Tokina lens  settings  F9, 1/200sec and 100 ISO flash deployed


   

6th May 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 8th April 2024.


With the arrival of Spring there are great image capture opportunities just 40 paces from my back door, new buds start making an appearance , this macro is blackberry leaves, with the promise of fruit to come.




Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with 100 mm Tokina lens  settings  F8, 1/200sec and 100 ISO flash deployed


   

15th April 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 1st April 2024.


For a second week a rose take top slot this one a profile tight view with red and green dominating the frame this image available for sale at 500PX




Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with 100 mm Tokina lens  settings  F14, 1/200sec and 100 ISO flash deployed


   

8th April 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 25th March 2024.


 Good to see another genre attract attention on my social media , a macro image of a single Rose has a lot to take in the form and shape. The colour toons from yellow to red illustrates that what appears at first sight to be a single colour is far from that. 


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with 100 mm Tokina lens  settings  F8, 1/200sec and 100 ISO flash deployed


   

1st April 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 18th March 2024.


After weeks dominated by Black and White photos, a vibrant colour image takes top place. Taken at Llanishen Reservior the rich blue sky reflecting in the water

  


Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with 18-55 kit lens  settings 24mm F8, 1/200sec and 100 ISO.


   

25th March 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 11th March 2024.


Another strong showing for a black and white image ,again taken at the Knap South Wales, Watch Tower Bay looking towards Barry Island  . I love the dark dramatic sky that adds to the  contrast of the image

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a manual 28-105 Tokina lens (Non CPU) settings 28mm F8 1/640sec and 160 ISO.


   

18th March 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 3rd March 2024.


Another black and white image takes top slot, this candid image of a lone fisherman sitting on the pebble beach at the Knap South Wales .

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a manual 28-105 Tokina lens (Non CPU) settings 32mm F5.6 1/125sec and 100 ISO.


   

11th March 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 26 th February 2024.


Another image from Cardiff Bay , East Harbour navigation lights shot into the Winter Sun creating high contrst and dark shadows.

  


Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with kit lens  settings 32mm F8 1/200sec and 100 ISO.


   

3rd March 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 19 th February 2024.


 Black and White centre stage again this week , taken at Cardiff bay this look out post is used by the Sailing club to manage sailing competitions

  


Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with kit lens  settings 55mm F8 1/200sec and 100 ISO.


   

26th February 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 12 th February 2024.


 Back to Black and White, a high contrast image taken on a very bright Winter morning the blown sky emphasis the shadows, with a still day creating a mirror effect on the lake

  


Taken with a Panasonic TZ70 settings 4.3mm F3.3 1/160sec and 100 ISO.


   

19th February 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 5 th February 2024.


 Yet again taken at Cwmcarn forest drive black and white steps aside for a colour landscape

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with its Tokina 11-16 lens   setting 14mm,  F8, 1/160thSec and 100 ISO.


   

12th February 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 29 th January 2024.


 Again taken at Cwmcarn forest drive a dark brooding image takes top slot. The vertical dominance of the trees reflecting as if earthward into the large puddle adds to the composition

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with its Tokina 11-16 lens   setting 13mm,  F8, 1/125thSec and 100 ISO.


   

5th February 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 22nd January 2024.


Image presents the changes of colour brought on by Autumn the browns and golds competing with the evergreens . Taken at Cwmcarn forest drive  .

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with its Tokina 11-16 lens   setting 14mm,  F8, 1/200thSec and 100 ISO.


   

29th January 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 15th January 2024.


Again a Black and White Image  dominates responces on social media taken in Fuerteventura a view of dunes and beach grass where tone, shadow and highlights are key features of this photograph .

  


Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with its 18-55mm kit lens   setting 21mm,  F8, 1/400thSec and 400 ISO.


   

22nd January 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 8th January 2024.


The first Black and White photograph of what will be many to take its place as Image of the week . Taken at Cwmcarn Forest drive this image delivers the sharp contrast of light and dark with a leading line sweeping from the bottom left.

  


Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Tokina 11-16mm  setting 14mm,  F7.1, 1/250thSec and 100 ISO.


   

15th January 2024 

Image of the Week W/C 1st January 2024.


First Image of the Week for 2024 , a simple compostion of a grass path flanked by fern in full growth , topped off with rain laiden clouds .

  


Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with kit lens 18-55mm  setting 32mm,  F7.1, 1/125thSec and 400 ISO.


   

8th January 2024