General Discussion

I have in the past entered competitions "tongue-in-cheek" because I do not seek affirmation by others, and only to show a somewhat different approach to photography at times. I have therefore decided to not enter competitions this year. Additionally I like to explain why I captured the image and how I edited it and what may have transpired during post processing.

I will post on the various outlets available to Members to illustrate these points.

Whilst not necessarily the "cup of tea" to all Members, there may well be underlying "broader aspects" which may be of use or interest.

So here is my first one a would-be "open" similar to October 3rd topic.

This was captured in Roscoff, Brittany in May 2024.Straight off the Ferry before many people were around!

The complementary colours (R/G), the red/black alternates (and opposites) and the geometric detail appealed. The juxtaposition of the colours are opposite to convention to create "depth" but helps to create a "flatter" 2 dimensional "graphic" style.

The position was deliberately adjusted to place the street furniture relative to the chair stacks.

Taken on my travel-light Olympus M5 and 14-150 lens, jpeg and RAW (used as starting point). 2 shots were taken this the second, zoom and angle adjusted to encompass the entire Stacks.

The image was tweaked for contrast,saturation and clarity

Whilst this image serves as a reminder of a great holiday, it also provides a satisfactory maximised"planned" image and of the Street "chance" detail which forms a collection of such in my "portfolio".

I hope this explanation is of interest and perhaps use to some of our Membership.