FUJI

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Thank you Fogey……… ..it took about six tries to get it right… James ……The three pigeons were part of a significant flock that were surrounding the fascinated boy, and passer’s by…. ..the main flock had just been walked through by a family pushing a child buggy, so had parted like the tide, seconds later they were back…..these three are keeping an eye on the action, or avoiding being trodden on, so they’ve hopped up onto the plinth…. FUJI

A photographer pal and I enjoyed just our second …Street…..outing for almost two years…. This time it was Coventry City Centre, a City of Culture, currently. This is my favourite shot, of the day , I observed my subject for a while, his interaction with a whole flock of very persistent feral pigeons was intense, he was captivated by them; in a world of his own. The sun was exceptionally bright, I like wide open shots in preference to being darker…so my focus has to be spot on my chosen area….. We enjoyed a great day, plus a fabulous lunch in an `Argentinian themed restaurant…… I was shattered and sunburnt by the late afternoon though. FUJI

Just brilliant Paul……you have captured great detail of a bug that used to fascinated me as a very small child….. we had a south facing front door, so sitting on the step was a very pleasant place to be…… The front door had faded, powdery green paint, it being mid WWII… … The green made the bright red spider mites stand out as they ran in and out if the cracks and joins of the panels……. I spent ages just being fascinated by these tiny creatures…. FUJI

An incredible landscape…. Well done Matt. FUJI

Thank you both…. polly, since I’ve had my LUMIX GX9 I have used only the dedicated …M-L MONO MODE adjusted in camera to suit my style…. Shooting the highest quality JPEGS. …… Most shots require very little processing all of which done on my iPad Pro…. Using …PIXELMATOR PHOTO….PIXELMATOR …and….DARKROOM ….the latter allows targeted sharpening and adjustments, the first two… have sliders that adjust very finely..plus enhanced resolution… all. Bang up to date. I have an ex pro shooting pal, who uses a LEICA M9 ….there is very little difference between our work as far as post processing goes…he uses Lightroom and Photoshop…. I refer to my set-up as a…Poor Man’s Leica….my lens of choice is a very beautiful, immensely sharp OLYMPUS 45mm- A 1.8….it is never..off camera now. I still use my LUMIX GX8 for all if my colour works, and with my vintage lenses… A tiny SONY RX100 completes my kit…it I’d used on rainy days, because it tucks under my coat collar….. All produce more than excellent results… i really appreciate your interest. I have self published four Phot-Books of my best work now……I never go out without a camera…. FUJI

Thank you, all… The plants were purchased from our branch of …JOE RICHARDS…..greengrocers and gardeners shop….. FUJI

Enlarge the pic and look very closely…..

This shot had me fooled the first time I opened it on my iPad, and then on my large monitor… I just couldn’t recall pointing my camera at someone with such a severe profile, it would have been invasive and cruel……..it was only after looking closely the reality is revealed ……a trick of the light and the merging with the background create the illusion……..all done in a split second, because I liked the bedding plants being carried. FUJI

Hi, Polly,……… …..A huge thank you. This way of drawing is really beginning to grow on me because it has a very special feeling of permanence about it, yes! It takes time, but, for me, that is good. FUJI

A self portrait straight of the easel….. silver point - gold point- crayon- gouache- graphite. on specially prepared paper.

Thank you ! FUJI

A silverpoint-Goldpoint-crayon-gouache-graphite …portrait of a friend done on a specially prepared ground….. FUJI

Well done Leon……you have worked very hard to achieve your goals… FUJI

Spotted from the other side of the road, last Sunday….. this very tall dad, struggled to get his boy on to his shoulders…….love the expressions. FUJI

Paul….. You have excelled yourself here….. that is incredible….full marks from me. FUJI

Thank you Polly. FUJI

Further to my very serious study of the very old, pre graphite pencil, way of drawing with silver and gold wire, I have ventured deeper into its extremely fascinating history and method…..fascinating stuff. The young Boxer pup you have seen previously as a photographic portrait taken about a year ago now; her proud owners have an enlarged version, pride of place in their lounge. here thdn , is a work in progress preview of a Version using mainly silver or gold wire, with gouache and crayon highlights and graphite of crayon darks. progress is quite slow and methodical, but deeply satisfying…. Being absorbed in creating it, has helped to take my mind off matters in hand. We celebrate the life of my late brother at his funeral on Tuesday next week…. For him….a happy release from years of suffering.

It just had to be……congratulations Stella. FUJI

More incredible detail….. ….Congratulations Paul. FUJI

A huge thank you Hatter…. .. I find that …Silverpoint….is very relaxing and therapeutic… FUJI

Currently I’m experimenting with a ready made… Silverpoint ….primer/ground…. It looks exactly like pouring cream after being shakeN , then left stand to get rid of bubbles…. I have experimented with just one coat on cheap wood pulp watercolour paper….as you can see ….it has a great …tooth…. so my …gold…silver and aluminum metal points all make marks. The little Hare, I produced for the jeweller who saves me short lengths of silver wire… but has to charge me for even the shortest length of 22 carat gold wire…. The house cat belongs to an artist friend…. I was experimenting with different marks, and practising the use of chalk and gouache as shadows and highlights… The Lynx was a much more considered work. Once again using chalk and gouache, in a slightly different way……doing this drawing has helped me to cope with the passing of my younger brother this last week. He had been in a specialist nursing home for four or more years…. We are all grateful for his release from the pain and torment of many years…..Still lots to deal with …..it is going to be a busy, emotional few weeks… FUJI

An incredible shot.... one of the best ever....five Stars from me... FUJI

A top-notch bit of Macro Paul .....a well deserved win. FUJI

Doing regular Street Photography and Portraiture as I do, a business card is essential.... I have my own, ....but if a person becomes interested in our hobby I always refer them to TIPF. FUJI