The second image taken with the Pentax17 film camera that has topped my rating on 500px . The responce I have had is staggering out performing all for Aprils top image and will be a strong contender for image of the year .
Portrait aspect is the standard for this half frame camera . A typical film feel to the composition. Getting to being a big fan of this new build camera
21st April 2025
Image for the Week 7th April 2025.
Image taken at Barry Sidings Pontypridd, South Wales. A day of harsh Spring Sun, taken looking up a wooded incline that was in deep shade with light luminating the left of the trees . I prosessed this photo to produce a soft feel to the scene.
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Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with kit lens lens set at 26mm , F7.1, 8thSec and 100 ISO
14th April 2025
Image for the Week 31st March 2025.
A black and white landscape takes top slot this week . The composition uses a strong leading line , leading off from the near ground into the mid ground with clouds drawing from front to background.
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with a Tamron 11-24mm lens set at 11mm , F9, 1,000thSec and 400 ISO
7th April 2025
Image for the Week 24th March 2025.
The first image of the week using the half frame Pentax17 . From the second roll of film using this camera ,my impression of the results are very positive once you get your head around zone focusing, this new build does a hell of job .
31st March 2025
Image for the Week 17th March 2025.
A monochrome image takes top slot this week . A Low key composition featuring the "Rule of Odds", a minimalist presentation of three swans .
Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with a kit lens 18-55mm lens setting 55mm, F9 , 1/200s and 400 ISO.
24th March 2025
Image for the Week 10th March 2025.
Another close up takes top slot, in contrast to last week Autumns shade, a full bloom flower with its fibrant colours filling the frame .
Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with a Tamron 18-250mm lens setting 250mm(Macro set), F9 1/200s and 100 ISO. Flash deployed for added light
17th March 2025
Image for the Week 3rd March 2025.
Black and white takes a break this week, rather a close up image of a fallen Autumn leaf resting on a bed of ivy .The leaf takes centre stage for the viewer with verying tones of green .
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Tokina 100mm my go to lens for macro and close up work setting , F8 1/200s and 100 ISO. Flash deployed for added light
10th March 2025
Image for the Week 24th February 2025.
An image from my home town of Caerphilly Castle main gate and bridge, strong leading line draws you towards the castle .
Taken with a Panasonic TZ70 setting 4.3mm, F3.3 1/250s and 125 ISO.
3rd March 2025
Image for the Week 17th February 2025.
A study in light,shade and tone. Strong shade left to right, contrasted with the light gravel track to the right .Taken at Tredegar House Newport South Wales .
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with Tamron 10-24mm lens setting 13mm, F9, 1/200s and 360 ISO.
24th February 2025
Image for the Week 10th February 2025.
A combination of Street, 35mm image and monochrome hit top slot for last week taken in Newport South Wales .
Taken with Nikon F4S fitted with Nikkor 70-35mm lens .
17th February 2025
Image for the Week 3rd February 2025.
A change of subject matter for the image of the week a still life macro of coffee beans, the rich brown colour and bean structure makes for a pleasing composition .
Taken with Nikon D2X fitted with Tokina 100 mm lens . Setting F8, 1/200Sec and 100 ISO. Flash assisted.
10th February 2025
Image for the Week 27th January 2025.
Love this Image, taken at Tredegar House South Wales, the contrasting blue of the Sky darken in reflection in the lake with the trees again framing the composition .
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with Tamron 10-24 mm lens . Setting 10mm, F9, 1/320Sec and 400 ISO.
3rd February 2025
Image for the Week 20th January 2025.
A countryside view using a tree in the near ground with overhead branch's to frame the composition with light, shade and tone components .
Taken with Nikon D3200 18-55 mm kit lens fitted . Setting 24mm, F8, 1/160Sec and 400 ISO.
27th January 2025
Image for the Week 13th January 2025.
Taken at Tredegar House South Wales , a landscape capturing the colours of Autumn , a dead calm day delivering a mirror effect on the lake to produce symmetry in the mid and background .
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with a Tamron 12-24mm lens Setting 17mm, F9, 1/320Sec and 400 ISO.
20th January 2025
Image for the Week 6th January 2025.
First image of the Week for 2025, Penarth Pier delivering up symmetry , strong leading lines and light tones .
Taken with Nikon D3200 fitted with 18-55mm kit lens Setting 18mm, F7.1, 1/500Sec and 400 ISO.
