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I have  Dee's permission  to make this posting as I have just  had a call from her  explaining why she  hasn't been around lately on the Forum ...She is in fact in hospital where she was admitted two weeks ago after  unexpectedly  being diagnosed with  ovarian cancer . Those of us who have   had contact with her over the  years have seen what an amazing character she is and how stoic she has always seemed   in the face of  adversity . Dee was originally  from the Uk and  moved to Australia  many years ago ....she lived out in the  wilds  with acres of land till a few years ago when  her husband  became  ill and sadly  died. She moved with her beloved dogs to an urban setting  and readjusted  as best she could  and had  hip replacement surgery  that she had  postponed for a long time whilst nursing her husband . Unfortunately that  didn't have the result that was  expected  and   she had to have more surgery to put it right ... Throughout all of this  she   never ever  seemed to feel sorry for herself and it  seemed even when her son became extremely ill she  seemed to be  made  of steel and  was a mainstay of support to him and the family helping to navigate   through those  hard times.  Even now  she  seems  as tough as old boots but I know  she  would  dearly love to hear from  any of you,  not only those who have interacted with her before.  I  would love  to hear her story and  tales of her escapades  over the years so if you  feel you can tell us a bit about  how your life in Australia all  started Dee ....we would love to hear it... and keep in touch with you on this thread  while  you start your chemotherapy etc in a short while.  So if  ever you have the time and energy  to spare , even  for just  moment,  tell us  how it all started. We are sending you  our very best thoughts and wishes   to let you know that you are not alone .. 

 So  Dee ... what on earth  made you decide to move to a place that  has spiders as big as yer hand and snakes   that slither  into yer house when you're not looking  all. those years ago !!!?

Ooh Mark .... I so want to straighten that up a bit  

The detail is awesome ....well done Mik... well chosen Fogey !

The first image  is the best in my opinion …taken from a point of view that enables context  and a bokeh that ensures separation of the subject from the background… 

It's a fabulous capture ... well done Martyn...  a  great choice Hatter ... 

I first saw this  25 years ago not long after it opened to the public following it's restoration ... What a magnificent place and what a fabulous  job has been done to restore  it ... a really magical place  well worth visiting ....    You have captured that tranquil aura that pervades Heligan Martyn ...

Sometimes it feels like it's feast or famine when it comes to the number of photos posted over the  course of a week on the Forum ...AND it's just as difficult sometimes to choose the POTW when considering a large  number of photos as  it is when there are  just a few. There were a number that caught my eye this week  with Hatter's  sepia set, evoking  transport and machines from a bygone era..I especially liked the sepia version of ZZ tractor. Ryewolf's signature  mono landscapes  in their letterbox format impressed me with the Wind farm and the Great Orme  but I was drawn back  to the simple image of the Cable Cars . For me it works  entirely because of the skilful composition delivering a balance  of colour line and  form  that creates something really memorable out of nothing almost .... I  really  like this ...well done Rye.... 

Follow the link  for the original post ...

https://www.tipf.co.uk/forums/topic/58831-cable-cars/#comment-250015

That is a fabulous set Monkey ...That Pigeon on the last pic  was either brave or just plain stupid!

That is a quality set of images Paul... sorry I am so late to  post on this..  I hope you are feeling better  now  too ....Covid  can be very nasty ... 

Oh ... close .... more like coffee and cream !  It's a great looking car ....  half expect to see Bonnie and Clyde posing next to it !

Love the title !    ... What's not to love about a red tractor !

Stormtroopers ...an iconic image from the late 70s and 80s movies ...  memorable stuff !

I imagine with all those  legs, this  subject didn't stay still for very long !!

That's really well  composed Rye ...Primary colours too...  simple  but really effective ...  The Format  works  really well ... it even loosely reminds me of a Mondrian  with those colours and the black lines of the cables. 

Yes an interesting set ... Personally I really like the last  one  of the EPCOT Centre ...  the incongruity of  a lakeside scene with what looks like a giant golfball nestling amongst some trees  and up against the roof of  that building .... just surreal !

Looks like  a Space ride I've heard about   in this Disney  theme park..I see it first opened in 1982  though it's been updated and revamped a few times... Looks like you probably had some unusual shooting opportunities  over there ...  do post some more ... The  yanks always do thing so BIG  don't they .... 

Oooh I always like your  mono  landscapes Rye  and   using the  16.9  format that really   lends itself to  panoramic views.  The framing and mount effect  always  gives a landscape like this  some extra stature  for me ...  

Really suits the letterbox  format Rye and  the composition  is nicely balanced  with the horizon   and clouds  placed where they are  in the image .... I  rarely like  to see  horizons in the centre of a photo.    It does  look like one of the largest wind farms I have seen on our coast . Is it Gwynt Y Mor ?.... if it is there are 160 turbines  and that is the 5th biggest wind farm in the world !  

On 01/10/2023 at 15:21, Hatter said:

There's got to be a really bad joke to make about shooting a grouse, but don't worry - I won't do it!

 

.... It certainly needs a few lesson in survival techniques as  sitting on a wall  almost silhouetted against the sky has  practically placed it dead centre of   the crosshairs !

Ooh Some cracking images in this set Hatter ... Love the characters  you have   caught  and they seem to fit in so well with the  machines they are "partnered " with ...  

The processing just adds to the  flavour of a bygone era ... I especially like the 1st and  3rd  pic  in the set ...  and that vintage Chevvy  looks like someone's pride and joy ... Out of interest I'd like to know what the colours were... looks like it could be cream and black!

Never seen these before ...fascinating ... Great detail too Mik.

Ah Thanks Mark .....Sometimes yer just get lucky and find that you are in the right place at the right time . I  just loved the colour and that  it was just it was the very last moments  of the sunset   and seemed to extend really low and just along the horizon.

That's different Mark !

Thanks  folks ...sorry I haven't been around much lately ... I must apologise  but it 's due to  issues with  family and health matters ... I check in every day but haven't had much time to use the camera  and comment on the posts as much as I  usually like to.  Hope to  find more time soon ... 

Well done Cheryl .. your macro work just gets better an better ! Good choice Pau!