A colour image grabs top slot, an "into the distance" shot taken on Penarth Pier South Wales, I like the symmetry and balance of the composition with leading lines drawing the viewer into the photo
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Nikkor 25-70mm lens , set at 35mm, f8 , 1/250sec and 100 ISO .
14th September 2026
Image for the Week 31st August 2026.
A Black and White image retains top slot this week a pair of Swans , the first still with its signet plummage . Taken at the Castle View reserve a small urban lake in Caerphilly South Wales
Taken with a Lumix TZ70 travel compact camera , set at 33mm, f5.6 , 1/250sec and 80 ISO .
7th September 2026
Image for the Week 24th August 2026.
A Black and White takes top stop this week taken at Barry Island South Wales , a bit of a stack view of people on the beach in sillhouette, with tones changing from front to back of frame
Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with Kit lens , set at F7.1, 1/250sec and 160 ISO . Flash deployed
31st August 2026
Image for the Week 17th August 2026.
A macro image takes top spot . My lavender plant was full of bees and offered a challange of capturing their activity , a bit of a task with 3 keepers from 40 plus shots . Results well worth the effort
Taken with a Nikon D2X with 100mm Tokina (Macro king lens ) , set at F8, 1/200sec and 200 ISO . Flash deployed
24th August 2026
Image for the Week 10th August 2026.
A "way forward" image taken in Penarth South Wales , strong leading lines delivered by the street lamps, railing and pavement all helping to draw you into the scene .
Taken with a Nikon D2X with 35-70 Nikkor fitted , set at 35mm, F8, 1/250sec and 100 ISO
17th August 2026
Image for the Week 3rd August 2026.
Top spot goes to a 35mm Image of Trees at Forest Fawr South Wales the film feel adds to the view with sutle soft colours .
Taken with a Pentax17 using Kodak 200 plus film
10th August 2026
Image for the Week 27th July 2026.
Working hard at perfecting Street Photography skills this image it the mark on social media . A customer at a venders booth taken at Penarth South Wales . Lots of frames within the frame in the photo.
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Nikkor 35-70mm lens set at 35 mm, F8, 250thSec and 100 ISO
3rd August 2026
Image for the Week 20th July 2026.
Part of a set taken of the pool exercise group whilst on holidays , love the candid nature of the image with the resort as background giving it context.
Taken with a Panasonic Lumix TZ70 set at 4.3 mm, F3,3, 500thSec and 80 ISO
(Camaera Set at Auto)
27th July 2026
Image for the Week 13th July 2026.
Very positive responce for this close up on my social media , a Geranium "Lace Time" , taken with a LumixTZ70 , its macro setting is a dream to get the detail just right
Taken with a Panasonic Lumix TZ70 set at 44.8 mm, F5.6, 250thSec and 80 ISO set at Macro focus
20th July 2026
Image for the Week 6th July 2026.
Top Image a close of of a Bee collecting pollen on honeysuckle . A nice tight close up with lots of detail, taken using a Nikkor 35-70mm a lens that doesnt have a lot of love , for me it delivers
Taken with a Nikon D2X set at 70 mm, F8 , 200thSec and 160 ISO .Flash deployed
13th July 2026
Image for the Week 29th June 2026.
For me a bit of an off usual topic image , taken whilst on holidays I took a set of photos of peope playing beach volley ball fast eye and fast shutter to capture the action a solid test of skills.
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with kit lens fitted set at 30 mm, F4.2 , 800thSec and 110 ISO .
6th Jul7 2026
Image for the Week 22nd June 2026.
Top image this week taken about 200 metres from my house of mountain sheep , the cute lambs are out of shot so I took a group photograph with the field and hills serving up a Welsh Hilltop view
Taken with a Nikon D2X with a 35-70mm Nikkor fitted set at 60 mm, F8 , 200thSec and 160 ISO .
29th June 2026
Image for the Week 15th June 2026.
After the dominance of Black and White images a colour photo takes the weekly top slot .
Taken at Taf Bargoed South Wales the composition is all about creating a frame for the river and bridge that draws the viewer into the image.
Taken with a Panansonic TZ70 set at 9 mm, F4.1 ,300thSec and 80 ISO .
22nd June 2026
Image for the Week 8th June 2026.
Another Black and White image tops the responces on social media . A candid image of a group of people fishing at Hendre Lake South Wales . The tones and structure of the images makes for a pleasant view
Taken with a Panansonic TZ70 set at 4.4mm, F3.3 ,1300thSec and 125 ISO .
15th June 2026
Image for the Week 1st June 2026.
Another Black and White image captures top slot , an Image of Caerphilly castle , including in the fore ground the park and picnic tables that affords visitors an amazing view of the castle .
I like how I layered this picture with points of interest for the viewer from front to back
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Nikkor 35-70 lens set at 35mm, F8 ,200thSec and 100 ISO .
8th June 2026
Image for the Week 25th May 2026.
Another 2026 Project image takes top spot , the same swans that feature in last weeks top image , they mirror the direction view of the lady on the bench . A solid composition delivered in the much loved black and white format .
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Nikkor 35-70 lens set at 35mm, F8 ,200thSec and 160 ISO .
1st June 2026
Image for the Week 18th May 2026.
A 2026 Project image featured on my projects page , grabbed the attention on social media . I do like the structure of the composition. If you look very close you can see the front swan dropped a piece of bread
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with a Nikkor 35-70 lens set at 35mm, F8 ,200thSec and 160 ISO .
25th May 2026
Image for the Weeks 27th April to 11th May 2026.
Due to holidays top image covers the last 3 week , taken Fforest Fawr South Wales a "Way Forward" composition with strong leading line and trees in symmetry
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with kit lens set at 25mm, F9 ,250thSec and 400 ISO .
18th May 2026
Image for the Week 20th April 2026.
For a second week a tree forms the main feature of the image of the week , this week a colour image . The small pond delivering a mirror effect that fills the bottom half of the photo
Taken with a Lumix TZ70 setting 5mm, F3.5 ,200thSec and 800 ISO .
27th April 2026
Image for the Week 13th April 2026.
I was attracted to this view by the drama of the tree acute angles and spread of the branch's filling the frame . Back lighting helping create a strong contrast
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with Nikkor 35-70mm lens setting 35mm, F8 ,200thSec and 160 ISO .
20th April 2026
Image for the Week 6th April 2026.
A very different top image this week ,a close up head shot of a wild geese , using the amazing zoom feature on the LumixTZ70 which delivered a sharp interesting capture
Taken with a LumixTZ70 setting 89.6mm, F6 ,200thSec and 400 ISO .
13th April 2026
Image for the Week 30th March 2026.
A scene that just drew my eye the part water filled tracks and fence line threw up differing leading lines . Taken for personel utility did have an impart on social media beyond other images
Taken with a LumixTZ70 setting 4.3mm, F3.3 ,200thSec and 80 ISO .
6th April 2026
Image for the Week 23rd March 2026.
Part of one of my Project 2026 themes , Still Life, a black and white low key image using natural light from the left . A moody image where dark toons is the name of the game
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with kit lens setting 46mm, F9 ,200thSec and 400 ISO .
30th March 2026
Image for the Week 16th March 2026.
Taken in Penallta South Wales, forest walkway. Image delivers a strong leading line with trees aligned each side of the path . Did enjoy capturing the 2 red coat cyclists at the mid point
Taken with a Lumix TZ70 setting 4.3mm, F3.3 ,250thSec and 125 ISO .
23rd March 2026
Image for the Week 9th March 2026.
A view from a field overlooking a valley the light and shade on the far hills came courtesy of gaps in the cloud . Sutle colour tones assist the composition . Taken with a Panasonic travel camera which is always set on auto to add quick snapping
Taken with a Lumix TZ70 setting 16mm, F4.9 ,250thSec and 125 ISO .
16th March 2026
Image for the Week 2nd March 2026.
Top image comes from a view of Roman Ruins at Caerleon South Wales , last featured a couple of weeks ago. This time a digital image . The amphitheature can be seen centre frame.The overhead tree adds a framing eliment adding content to the top right
Taken with a Nikon D2X with a Tokina 11-16mm Lens set at 12mm, F9 ,200thSec and 100 ISO .
9th March 2026
Image for the Week 23rd February 2026.
A dark gloomy landscape takes top slot with low cloud and a hint of Winter rain . Taken at Penallta South Wales the key points are mood, tone and atmosphere
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with Kit Lens set at 36mm,F8,250thSec and 400 ISO .
2nd March 2026
Image for the Week 17th February 2026.
Another Image from my Project 2026 , Street Photography , I'm aiming to develope my skills of this photographic genre.
Taken in Caerphilly South Wales , shot into harsh light to create a strong shadow and a Top weighted composition of vertical lines
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with Kit Lens set at 52mm,F8,250thSec and 200 ISO .
23rd February 2026
Image for the Week 9th February 2026.
Different to see a still life take top slot as Image of the Week . Forms part of my 2026 photgraphic projects, "Fruit and Veg" Still lifes . Pac Choi has an eye catching shape with great green tones
Taken with a Nikon D3200 with Kit Lens set at 27mm,F8,200thSec and 200 ISO , flash deployed .
17th February 2026
Image for the Week 2nd February 2026.
For a second week a 35mm Film Image hits top spot I'm sure the combination of Film and Black and White hits a note . Image is of the Roman Ruins at Caerleon South Wales .
I like how the dark tone of the trees anchor the background.
Taken with a Nikon F4S using Agfa 100 Film and fitted with Nikkor 35 -70mm Lens .
9th February 2026
Image for the Week 26th January 2026.
First Image of the Week for a 35 mm Film image .Taken at Porthcawl South Wales , the famous harbour wall that has been captured numerous times during storms being smashed my waves .
Taken with a Nikon F4S using Agfa 100 Film and fitted with Nikkor 50mm Lens .
2nd February 2026
Image for the Week 19th January 2026.
Huge responce on 500px to this image outstripping prior week winners by quite a margin . The footbridge spans the river Taf at Blackweir Cardiff .
Taken with a Panasonic TZ70 set at 4.3mm ,f3.3 ,250thsec and 125 ISO.
26th January 2026
Image for the Week 12th January 2026.
Nice to see contrasting images hitting top slot in 2026. A gentle landscape taken at Penallta South Wales . Top of the valley capture hills and valley capped with full cloud coverage
Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with Kit Lens set at 18mm ,f7.1 ,250thsec and 140 ISO.
19th January 2026
Image for the Week 5th January 2026.
A product of Autumn season two withered leaves , the image is about pattern and structure . The brown colour contrasts with the green background . The heart shaped produced by the stacks adds to the composition . (Image is available for sale at 500PX)
Taken with a Nikon D3200 fitted with Tamron 28-250 Lens set at 70mm ,f8 ,200thsec and 200 ISO (Flash assisted)
12th January 2026
Image for the Week 29th December 2025.
First Image of the Week for 2026 and a bit of a surprise , a little abstract photo of a log caught in the back flow of a waterfall . Taken during a walk by the Rhymney River South Wales . I was using a 100mm lens to capture tighter compostions this view fitted the bill
Taken with a Nikon D2X fitted with Tokina 100mm Lens set at ,f5.6 ,250thsec and 160 ISO
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