Weekly Challenge P52-5-42: Subject — Glass- WINNERS

P52-5-42: Subject — Glass- WINNERS · **1 Like**

So...

Winner: Jessesdad who has not lost his marbles...

Runners up:
jheu02. I wish this was a little more exposed. I LOVE mechanical things and there is nothing cooler than the look (and the sound produced) from tube type amps and other electronics. Maybe black and white would allow a little more detail without it having to be brighter?

Tamia, this was a great photo. I like the distortion through the glass making the pencils seem like more than just pencils.

tessfully · 11-12-2013, 06:38 AM

Awesome photos everyone! Love the marbles Jessesdad, wonderful depth of field and colours. I love the lighting on the tubes John, great shot. Tamia, that is a fantastic photo, so full of joyful colour. Thanks for judging derelict.

derelict · 11-12-2013, 07:41 AM

Yeah, sorry about dropping the ball on this one. Work took over my life...

**jheu02** · 11-12-2013, 09:00 AM

Thanks for a runners up spot and great shots all. Re: darkness of the tube shot... It's a bit of a balancing act to do lighting from the outside when trying to show the warm glow from the filaments inside the tube. Since it was about the glass, I didn't want to detract too much by showing a bunch of extra metal of the chassis, transformers, etc., but I may have been able to do so with it being a bit brighter. Looking against a black background helps, as the white really makes it look dark.

Jools · 11-12-2013, 09:07 AM

Congrats to Jessesdad, jheu02 and Tamia. Strong images.
Thanks to derelict for judging.
Really enjoyed this topic and all the beautiful interpretations.
Cheers

**noelcmn** · 11-12-2013, 11:14 AM

Congratulations Jessesdad- That's a stunning photo, excellent composition and spot on focusing. And John and Tamia are to be congratulated too.. Awesome photos in this round of Project 52. Thanks Derelict for judging and commenting on the winners. If it is not too much too ask, perhaps Tamia can share with us her technique on creating that impressive pencil image? The more I looked at it, the more I keep wondering how it was done? Stirring the water gently I suppose. A bit of lighting too in the background?

**Tamia** · 11-12-2013, 01:06 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats Jessesdad for first for such a lovely, glistening image. And to John for runner up, too. I love that shot, the colors, and even the darkness with the glint of glass tubes. It's been a long time since we had tube sets! Thanks much for the HM, Derelict, and for your judging efforts. Also thanks to everyone for your kind words about my picture. I really enjoyed everyone's photos for this challenge, with such a wide range of interpretations.

Noel, no, it's not too much trouble at all. I use a glass vase to hold water when I paint watercolors. When not holding water, the vase contains some implements like brushes and pencils. I like the swirl effect, and it struck me this would make a good glass-theme photo, so I put colored pencils inside and shot a variety of pictures against a white drawing paper background (really sophisticated, I know). I decided on a tight crop for the contest submission. Here's a full view:

**noelcmn** · 11-12-2013, 01:38 PM

Thanks Tamia-Now I am enlightened. Full view is also very nice. Amazing how some simple things often gives stunning pictures. On this round of Project 52 I learned not to go hunting but first look at home. Actually did have an idea, but never pursued it at home.
Thanks again Tamia-good photographers eye to see potential.
And now its good night, while our American friends enjoy the rest of their day.

Jessesdad · 11-12-2013, 03:00 PM

Wow. Thanks for the votes of confidence. I came across the thread yesterday and was so impressed with the pictures (I love glass) that I was reminded of the photo of the orbs and thought I'd throw it in.
It is, in fact, two glass paperweights and a hand-blown vase that sit on my shelves. I'm pretty sure that it was one of those "I have anew lens and I need to test it out" shots.
I love the warmth and depth of heu02's shot. Valves...!! Hummmmm. Wonderful.
Also love the clean colour and simplicity of Tamia's shot.
But they all grabbed me - particularly Tessfully' shot that made such a great thumbnail for the thread.
So...in Australia it's time to go to work so I'll set up a new thread later today when time allows.

And in my rush I now realise that posting an old photo is not allowed so please accept my humble apologies for not reading the rules correctly.! Sigh, too many years of placing all instruction manuals in the 'to do later' box.

**patrick9** · 11-12-2013, 07:04 PM

I enjoyed all the entries., Congratulations to Jessesdad on the win,John and Tamia on 2nd and 3rd places.

smf · 11-12-2013, 10:20 PM

Congratulations, and also thanks to all involved.
Neat photos!

**noelcmn** · 11-12-2013, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Jessesdad

Wow. Thanks for the votes of confidence. I came across the thread yesterday and was so impressed with the pictures (I love glass) that I was reminded of the photo of the orbs and thought I'd throw it in.
It is, in fact, two glass paperweights and a hand-blown vase that sit on my shelves. I'm pretty sure that it was one of those "I have anew lens and I need to test it out" shots.
I love the warmth and depth of heu02's shot. Valves...!! Hummmmm. Wonderful.
Also love the clean colour and simplicity of Tamia's shot.
But they all grabbed me - particularly Tessfully' shot that made such a great thumbnail for the thread.
So...in Australia it's time to go to work so I'll set up a new thread later today when time allows.

And in my rush I now realise that posting an old photo is not allowed so please accept my humble apologies for not reading the rules correctly.! Sigh, too many years of placing all instruction manuals in the 'to do later' box.

Technically, you are then not the winner-but I am sure that we will go with it as is. What do the others think? Be thankful, as when I did this a few years back, Bruce (Bramela) was the judge, and when I confessed (like you are doing) he promptly gave me a "kick up the pants" (note not a kick in the backside

) which I have remembered ever since. So no kicks for you. In any case, its a delightful pic.
BTW, no new thread needed, as the Project 52 is hosted by Tsukiouji, who posts the new challenge every week. The next one is already up-Sepia I think it is. Better go to that "do it later" box

Speaking of Bruce- has anyone got any news on his condition?

Jessesdad · 11-12-2013, 11:48 PM

I shall consider my backside very lucky. And I am very happy to concede first place. I'll even give back the prize money, Less what I already spent on the Lamborghini.

How nice not to have to start something new. Thanks, Tsukiouji.

Next time I shall read the rules lest your boot gets twitchy.

Steve

**noelcmn** · 11-13-2013, 02:06 AM

**ramseybuckeye** · 11-13-2013, 08:03 PM

Congratulations to Jessesdad, jheu02 and Tamia! Good jog derelict!
Those are some fine images!

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11-12-2013, 03:00 PM	#9
Jessesdad Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Blackwood Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 359	Wow. Thanks for the votes of confidence. I came across the thread yesterday and was so impressed with the pictures (I love glass) that I was reminded of the photo of the orbs and thought I'd throw it in. It is, in fact, two glass paperweights and a hand-blown vase that sit on my shelves. I'm pretty sure that it was one of those "I have anew lens and I need to test it out" shots. I love the warmth and depth of heu02's shot. Valves...!! Hummmmm. Wonderful. Also love the clean colour and simplicity of Tamia's shot. But they all grabbed me - particularly Tessfully' shot that made such a great thumbnail for the thread. So...in Australia it's time to go to work so I'll set up a new thread later today when time allows. And in my rush I now realise that posting an old photo is not allowed so please accept my humble apologies for not reading the rules correctly.! Sigh, too many years of placing all instruction manuals in the 'to do later' box. Last edited by Jessesdad; 11-12-2013 at 06:15 PM.

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11-12-2013, 06:38 AM	#2
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Awesome photos everyone! Love the marbles Jessesdad, wonderful depth of field and colours. I love the lighting on the tubes John, great shot. Tamia, that is a fantastic photo, so full of joyful colour. Thanks for judging derelict.

11-12-2013, 07:41 AM	#3
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Original Poster	Yeah, sorry about dropping the ball on this one. Work took over my life...

11-12-2013, 09:00 AM	#4
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027	Thanks for a runners up spot and great shots all. Re: darkness of the tube shot... It's a bit of a balancing act to do lighting from the outside when trying to show the warm glow from the filaments inside the tube. Since it was about the glass, I didn't want to detract too much by showing a bunch of extra metal of the chassis, transformers, etc., but I may have been able to do so with it being a bit brighter. Looking against a black background helps, as the white really makes it look dark.

11-12-2013, 09:07 AM	#5
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	Congrats to Jessesdad, jheu02 and Tamia. Strong images. Thanks to derelict for judging. Really enjoyed this topic and all the beautiful interpretations. Cheers

11-12-2013, 11:14 AM	#6
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228	Congratulations Jessesdad- That's a stunning photo, excellent composition and spot on focusing. And John and Tamia are to be congratulated too.. Awesome photos in this round of Project 52. Thanks Derelict for judging and commenting on the winners. If it is not too much too ask, perhaps Tamia can share with us her technique on creating that impressive pencil image? The more I looked at it, the more I keep wondering how it was done? Stirring the water gently I suppose. A bit of lighting too in the background?

11-12-2013, 01:06 PM - 1 Like	#7
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Congrats Jessesdad for first for such a lovely, glistening image. And to John for runner up, too. I love that shot, the colors, and even the darkness with the glint of glass tubes. It's been a long time since we had tube sets! Thanks much for the HM, Derelict, and for your judging efforts. Also thanks to everyone for your kind words about my picture. I really enjoyed everyone's photos for this challenge, with such a wide range of interpretations. Noel, no, it's not too much trouble at all. I use a glass vase to hold water when I paint watercolors. When not holding water, the vase contains some implements like brushes and pencils. I like the swirl effect, and it struck me this would make a good glass-theme photo, so I put colored pencils inside and shot a variety of pictures against a white drawing paper background (really sophisticated, I know). I decided on a tight crop for the contest submission. Here's a full view:

11-12-2013, 01:38 PM	#8
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228	Thanks Tamia-Now I am enlightened. Full view is also very nice. Amazing how some simple things often gives stunning pictures. On this round of Project 52 I learned not to go hunting but first look at home. Actually did have an idea, but never pursued it at home. Thanks again Tamia-good photographers eye to see potential. And now its good night, while our American friends enjoy the rest of their day.

11-12-2013, 07:04 PM	#10
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I enjoyed all the entries., Congratulations to Jessesdad on the win,John and Tamia on 2nd and 3rd places.

11-12-2013, 10:20 PM	#11
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Congratulations, and also thanks to all involved. Neat photos!

11-12-2013, 11:30 PM	#12
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228	Originally posted by Jessesdad Wow. Thanks for the votes of confidence. I came across the thread yesterday and was so impressed with the pictures (I love glass) that I was reminded of the photo of the orbs and thought I'd throw it in. It is, in fact, two glass paperweights and a hand-blown vase that sit on my shelves. I'm pretty sure that it was one of those "I have anew lens and I need to test it out" shots. I love the warmth and depth of heu02's shot. Valves...!! Hummmmm. Wonderful. Also love the clean colour and simplicity of Tamia's shot. But they all grabbed me - particularly Tessfully' shot that made such a great thumbnail for the thread. So...in Australia it's time to go to work so I'll set up a new thread later today when time allows. And in my rush I now realise that posting an old photo is not allowed so please accept my humble apologies for not reading the rules correctly.! Sigh, too many years of placing all instruction manuals in the 'to do later' box. Technically, you are then not the winner-but I am sure that we will go with it as is. What do the others think? Be thankful, as when I did this a few years back, Bruce (Bramela) was the judge, and when I confessed (like you are doing) he promptly gave me a "kick up the pants" (note not a kick in the backside ) which I have remembered ever since. So no kicks for you. In any case, its a delightful pic. BTW, no new thread needed, as the Project 52 is hosted by Tsukiouji, who posts the new challenge every week. The next one is already up-Sepia I think it is. Better go to that "do it later" box Speaking of Bruce- has anyone got any news on his condition?

11-12-2013, 11:48 PM	#13
Jessesdad Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Blackwood Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 359	I shall consider my backside very lucky. And I am very happy to concede first place. I'll even give back the prize money, Less what I already spent on the Lamborghini. How nice not to have to start something new. Thanks, Tsukiouji. Next time I shall read the rules lest your boot gets twitchy. Steve

11-13-2013, 02:06 AM	#14
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,228

11-13-2013, 08:03 PM	#15
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	Congratulations to Jessesdad, jheu02 and Tamia! Good jog derelict! Those are some fine images!