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Photograph things you really care about, things that really interest you, not things you feel you ought to do. Chris Steele-Perkins www.clcart.co.uk 📷 Lumix GX9 ECK

A wide, colour landscape photograph taken from an elevated promenade that curves gently from the lower right toward the upper-middle distance. The paved pathway on the left is lined with a weathered, textured stone wall topped by a light blue metal railing. In the distance along the path, a solitary person stands near the railing, looking out toward the water. To the right, the River Clyde stretches across the scene under a bright, partly cloudy sky. Rolling, green-and-blue mountains rise up on the far shore across the water, and a small boat is visible floating near the middle distance. The lighting is soft and natural, casting a clear, bright daylight atmosphere across the entire coastal scene.

A low-angle photograph capturing a large, curved, dark grey structural beam resembling arch rising diagonally across the frame against a clear, light blue sky. A seagull is perched at the very tip of the curved structure. On the left, the corner of a modern, light-coloured building with large glass windows and metal support beams is visible, featuring clean, geometric architectural lines. The photograph is framed within a white border, emphasizing the stark, sculptural contrast between the dark organic curve of the beam, the rigid lines of the building, and the bright sky.

Four women sit side-by-side on a dark wooden park bench, viewed from behind as they look out over a wide body of water toward rolling green hills and mountains in the distance. They are dressed in casual summer clothing: from left to right, a red top and patterned trousers, a light pink patterned dress, a sleeveless light blue top, and a cream-colored tank top. A low stone wall with a bright blue metal railing runs along the waterfront to the left, curving slightly into the background. The water is calm, featuring a small green buoy in the distance. The sky above is filled with a dense layer of soft white and grey clouds, with patches of blue peeking through, casting a bright, even light across the entire scene.

A vertical, wide outdoor shot on a bright, sunny day features a tall, red modern signpost standing in an open paved plaza. The prominent, cylindrical red structure is labeled vertically with white letters reading "WATERFRONT CINEMA". A lone person in a red shirt sits on a low brick planter wall at the base of the signpost.
In the background stands a modern, multi-story building with a curved glass facade. The building features large white signage reading "SCOTTS" on the upper left side, and "THE WYLLIEUM" on the lower stone wall section to the right. Low green shrubbery and small trees line the front of the building, and a clear, pale blue sky stretches above the entire scene, casting sharp shadows on the ground.

A vertical, high-contrast colour photograph of a shipping container terminal set against a vibrant, clear blue sky.
In the center background, a massive red and white container gantry crane rises high into the air. The crane's main machinery house features a white box marked with "Port of Greenock" in red lettering. Large stacks of metal shipping containers frame the scene on both sides. On the left, a tall, dense grid of stacked containers features repeating rows of worn red and blue units. On the right, a smaller stack consists of yellow and tan containers marked with black "MSC" logos.

A black-headed gull in summer plumage is perched on a weathered blue metal railing that runs along a concrete promenade. Behind the railing, a wide, calm body of water stretches out under a bright, slightly hazy sky. In the distance, the shoreline of a town is visible to the left, featuring historic buildings and a prominent tall stone clock tower. On the right side of the horizon, a large white cruise ship sits anchored in the bay, with the soft silhouettes of distant hills behind it. The image is captured in soft, bright daylight, creating a serene, open-air harbor scene.

A rear-view, wide-angle shot of a man walking away from the camera down a dirt pathway, framed by tall, wild grass and dense vegetation on both sides. The man is wearing a pinkish-purple short-sleeved button-up shirt, light-coloured cargo trousers, and a dark cap. The path leads toward a scenic, rolling landscape featuring a body of blue water in the middle ground, surrounded by green hills, forests, and fields. In the far distance, a prominent, soft blue mountain range stretches across the horizon under a clear, pale blue sky with a few faint clouds. The image is presented in colour with a clean white border around the frame, captured in bright, natural daylight.

A colour, wide-angle shot from a vessel looking across dark blue, rippling open water toward a distant coastline under a pale blue sky with light wispy clouds. On the left side of the frame, the rounded stern of a cream and black ship is visible, featuring the gold text "WAVERLEY GLASGOW" painted on its side. Mounted on the deck above the text are a traditional wooden ship's wheel, a black bitt, metal railings, and a flagpole flying a red ensign flag that extends upwards into the clear sky. In the background, a long stretch of rolling, green-and-blue tinted hills meets the water, with a small coastal settlement visible along the shoreline.

A panoramic photograph capturing the abstract, inverted reflection of a ship in calm, slightly rippled water. The reflection is upside down, showing the dark hull of the vessel on the left, followed by its white superstructure lined with numerous rectangular windows, and a prominent red funnel with a yellow accent on the right. Gentle ripples across the surface of the blue and grey tinted water create a painterly, distorted texture, making the ship's forms look slightly wavy and impressionistic. The composition focuses entirely on the water's surface, filling the frame with the mirrored image and a subtle reflection of the sky, evoking a serene and contemplative mood.

A wide-angle, eye-level photograph captured in muted, warm tones shows an open public waterfront plaza on a bright, slightly overcast day. In the middle ground, a prominent, weathered, rust-coloured metal sculpture shaped like a ship's prow sits atop a cluster of light brown rocks and earth, with the word "PROSPECT" faintly visible along its upper edge. To the left of the sculpture, a modern building with a stark white, angular facade and grid-like glass windows stands on a manicured green lawn. Several vertical wooden posts protrude from the ground in front of the building and near the sculpture.

The plaza consists of dry, sparse grass and brick paving, featuring a wooden bench in the lower right foreground and a tall, dark streetlamp on the left. In the background, a calm body of water stretches across the horizon, bordered by rolling green hills under a soft pinkish-grey sky. A person in a blue shirt sits on a bench along the waterfront path near a line of chain-linked posts, while a lush green tree frames the upper right side of the composition.

A tight, rear-view shot focusing from the waist down on a person standing on a railway platform. The person wears a muted olive green coat that ends above the knees and bright blue rain boots (wellies) featuring a vertical red and white stripe running up the back seam. They stand on a grey asphalt platform marked with a solid yellow line. In the background, a passing train creates a vibrant, horizontal motion blur of saturated red, yellow, and orange streaks, contrasting with the still figure in the foreground. Image by Niall McDiarmid.

A small, handmade crocheted seagull toy sits perched on the blue post of a metal railing overlooking the River Clyde. The seagull is white with grey wings, a yellow beak and feet, and is wearing a tiny orange satchel that reads "CHIPS" with knitted chips sticking out.

In the foreground, the weathered, light blue railing extends from the bottom left towards the right. The background features a wide expanse of calm, deep blue water under a clear, bright sky. In the far distance, green, rolling hills and mountains stretch across the horizon under a few scattered clouds. The overall lighting is bright and sunny, casting a peaceful, cheerful mood over the coastal scene.

An objective, wide-angle photograph with a pastel, desaturated colour palette depicting two people viewed from behind, sitting in dark blue folding lawn chairs while fishing. They are positioned on a paved and gravelly overlook next to a bright blue metal railing that separates them from a body of water. To their left sits a dark backpack and gear. In the background, across the blue water, rolling green hills rest under a pale, lightly clouded sky. The scene is shot in bright, flat daylight, conveying a calm and serene atmosphere.

A wide shot of a vast, calm body of water enveloped in a thick, atmospheric layer of fog and mist. In the lower portion of the frame, six distant kayakers paddle across the water, appearing small against the expansive, serene landscape. The horizon line is soft and indistinct, with a faint, muted silhouette of land visible through the heavy mist in the background. The overall color palette is dominated by cool, desaturated blues, grays, and whites, creating a quiet, moody, and minimalist atmosphere.

$A close-up, abstract photograph capturing a single droplet of water hanging from the straight edge of a dark blue surface. The droplet itself is translucent, refracting the surrounding blue and white tones, creating a vivid blue curve against a pale, out-of-focus background. The top third of the frame is dominated by the textured, slightly weathered blue structure, while the lower two-thirds consist of a soft, blurred expanse of light blue and white, reminiscent of water. The composition is minimalist and serene, focusing on the tension and shape of the water droplet.$

A live concert photograph capturing a performance by the band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, bathed in vibrant purple stage lighting and atmospheric haze. On the left, guitarist Big John Duncan, a bald man with a full white beard and tattoos on his legs, sits slightly hunched over, intensely focused on playing a white Gretsch hollow-body electric guitar. He wears a patterned dark t-shirt and shorts, with an Orange amplifier visible behind him. On the right, lead singer Martin Metcalfe performs dynamically, wearing a dark suit and a prominent, textured black hat that casts a shadow over his face. He holds a microphone close to his mouth with his left hand while raising his right hand in a dramatic gesture. In the background between them, a drummer is partially visible behind a drum kit with multiple cymbals. The foreground is filled with the dark silhouettes of an audience watching the performance.

An abstract, close-up photograph of heavily weathered, peeling paint layers on a flat surface, forming a silhouette of a duck. In the centre, a large, light blue section resembles a bird's head and body, tapering to the right into a pointed, darker blue shape like a beak. The upper portion shows flaking light blue paint revealing a textured, chalky white and grey underlayer. The bottom features a smooth, deep blue layer on the left and a teal section with fine, cracked crazing lines on the right

An abstract, motion-blurred photograph capturing the peak of an ocean wave. The image features smooth, streaked textures created by intentional camera movement or a long exposure. The crest of the wave forms dark, deep teal and charcoal curves against a soft, pale gold and cream background, reflecting the colours of a sunrise or sunset. The composition is painterly and minimalist, emphasising fluid motion and contrasting tones rather than sharp details. Image by Rob Knight.

A landscape photograph taken from a grassy bank looking through a row of mature, leafy green trees toward a body of water. In the center mid-ground, a person wearing a bright red hooded jacket stands with their back to the camera, looking out over a blue metal railing towards the water. Next to them is a bench and what appears to be a bicycle. In the water beyond the railing, a yellow and black tugboat is visible. The far shore features rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground consists of long, sunlit green grass, and the overhanging branches of the trees frame the top of the image, creating a natural canopy.

A close-up, macro photograph of the center of a white lily. The image features a shallow depth of field, with the central stigma and surrounding stamens in sharp focus while the white petals and background are softly blurred. The stigma is a light pinkish-tan color, sitting atop a pale green style. Six stamens encircle it, topped with elongated, fuzzy, dark reddish-brown anthers heavy with pollen. The lighting is soft and moody, casting gentle shadows across the delicate textures of the flower.

A close-up photograph featuring heavily rusted metal wire twisted and knotted against a dark, weathered background. The wire, covered in a textured, bright orange-brown rust, is intricately coiled around vertical metal rods or cables. The background is a dark, possibly black or deep blue, textured surface with peeling paint, showing signs of wear and corrosion. The lighting creates a high-contrast effect, highlighting the rough, flaky texture of the rust against the dark, uneven background.

An abstract composition featuring stylized, weathered graphic elements on a textured white background with patches of light green and teal. A prominent, heavily cracked red diagonal stripe runs from the top left to the bottom right. Beneath this stripe, in the lower third, are three parallel, black wavy horizontal lines representing water. In the upper half, dark, simplified shapes resemble a swimmer. The entire image has a gritty, aged texture with fine cracking, specks of dirt, and moss like green discolouration, giving it a weathered and decaying appearance.

A black and white, square-crop photograph taken from a top-down perspective, focusing tightly on a small cluster of tiny flowers. The central cluster is in sharp focus, revealing delicate, pale petals arranged around a dark center. The surrounding stems and flowers radiate outward from the center, rapidly falling into a soft, heavy blur due to a shallow depth of field. The lighting is high-contrast, with the pale flowers standing out against a dark, shadowed background, creating a moody and intimate atmosphere. The entire image is framed by a thick white border.

This week's #AlphabetTechPhoto is Bokeh!

A high-contrast black and white photograph of a vintage paddle steamer ship sailing across a wide body of water. The ship is positioned on the right side of the frame, moving from right to left, with visible wake behind it and passengers on its decks. It features two prominent, dark-coloured funnels and a central paddle wheel casing. The background consists of a low coastline under an expansive, dramatic sky filled with thick, dark storm clouds. A small break in the heavy cloud cover on the left reveals a lighter, brighter horizon, casting a moody and atmospheric light over the scene.

A black and white photograph with a shallow depth of field, focusing on a metallic viewpoint orientation marker in the foreground. The marker is a curved plate with vertical text columns indicating the names, distances, and heights of surrounding geographical landmarks, such as "BENN MHOR 21km (13mls) 741m (2428ft)". The text and the fine scratches on the metallic surface are sharp and clear. Beyond a dark horizontal railing, the background is softly blurred, showing a wide body of water and rolling hills under an overcast sky.
Panasonic DC-GX9 Lumix Leica 12-35mm
f/5.6 1/1000s 20.00 mm ISO200

A close-up photograph of a white orchid flower, showcasing its intricate inner details. The center of the blossom features a vibrant yellow lip (labellum) with delicate reddish-pink spots and stripes etched into the throat. The surrounding petals are a soft, pure white with a gentle matte texture, softly blurred in the foreground and background to create a shallow depth of field. A bright green stem is visible below the bloom, supporting the flower. The overall lighting is soft and bright, giving the image a clean, serene, and elegant feel.

A close-up, black and white photograph of a chrysanthemum flower, filling the entire frame. The image has a textured, grainy quality, emphasizing the fine details and soft shadows of the petals. The petals are tightly layered, starting with smaller, curled ones in the center and radiating outwards into longer, smooth, and rounded petals that catch the light. The lighting creates a high-contrast look, with bright whites on the surfaces of the petals and deep grays and blacks in the crevices between them, giving the image a moody and dramatic tone.

A high-contrast, black and white close-up photograph of a sculpted, gnarled hand. The surface is dark, weathered, and deeply textured with ridges and wrinkles, with fine spiderwebs visible in the crevices between the curled fingers. The lighting is dramatic and directional, casting deep shadows that blend into a solid black background, while sharp highlights accentuate the rough texture of the knuckles and fingernails. The image is framed by a white border.

A close-up photograph of vibrant green fern fronds growing out of a vertical crack in a dark, weathered stone wall. The fern’s central fronds stand upright along the crevice, flanked by shorter fronds curving outward on either side, creating a symmetric, hand-like arrangement. The small, rounded pinnules (leaflets) are neatly patterned along dark brown stems, showing fine textured veining. The surrounding stone is rough, granular, and mottled with dark grey and brown tones, featuring light wisps of old spiderwebs in the upper corners. The lighting is direct, highlighting the vivid contrast between the bright green foliage and the gritty, dark background.

A high-contrast, graphic architectural shot featuring a dark green external metal fire escape zig-zagging vertically against a light grey panelled wall. A single person in a jacket and dark pants is captured mid-stride, walking down the upper flight of stairs while talking on a mobile phone. To the left, partially obscured by white balconies, are large, vibrant pop-art style murals featuring bold red, blue, and white colours, including an image of a woman's face and a hand holding popcorn. The composition is geometric, creating a strong contrast between the industrial metal structure and the colourful commercial graphics in the background. Image by Linda Wisdom

A wide, high-contrast black and white landscape photograph features a statue of a cloaked, hooded figure standing with its back to the viewer. The statue is a pale white stone or concrete, sharply silhouetted and detailed against the darker landscape and bright sky. It stands in a field of tall grass that leads towards a distant range of tree-covered, dark rolling hills that stretch across the horizon under a vast, dark sky. The sky is marked by wispy cirrus clouds and a distinct jet contrail streaking from the upper right. To the left, a portion of the field shows linear rows, likely a cultivated crop. The photograph is framed by a white border, giving it the appearance of a mounted print. The overall mood is somber and reflective.

the PS Waverley paddle steamer goes down the River Clyde.

$A high-contrast, black and white photograph capturing the abstract shadow and light refraction cast by a glass of water onto the granular surface of a garden table. The texture of the table gives the entire image a gritty, sandpaper-like appearance. Intense light creates bright, curved concentric bands and arcs that sweep across the upper right, while a massive, deep black shadow dominates the lower-left portion of the frame. The stark contrast between the deep blacks and the brightly lit, textured areas creates a moody, graphic, and dramatic composition.$

A high-contrast, moody black and white photograph capturing a person fishing from a paved waterfront promenade. The person, viewed from behind and huddled low next to a large black bollard, wears a dark hooded jacket and tends to a long fishing rod that points diagonally up toward the sky. A heavy chain-link barrier supported by dark metal posts lines the curved edge of the promenade, separating it from the calm water.
In the background across the water, a low coastline with rolling hills stretches beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky filled with heavy, textured clouds. To the far left, an industrial harbor area features large cranes and modern buildings along the curving shoreline. The foreground emphasizes the pattern of the brick pavers leading the eye toward the subject, creating a strong sense of texture and depth

A high-contrast black and white photograph of a seascape under a vast, textured sky filled with wispy, feather-like cirrus clouds. In the foreground, dark, rugged, and deeply textured volcanic rocks occupy the bottom of the frame, casting sharp shadows. Beyond the rocks, the calm, shimmering water stretches to the horizon. A lone sailboat with a single visible mast sits quietly in the middle ground on the right side of the frame, leaving a faint wake in the water. In the far distance, a low, dark coastline with rolling hills meets the horizon line under the expansive sky. The overall mood is serene, vast, and contemplative.

A black and white, close-up photograph of a metallic mesh, captured with a shallow depth of field. The right side of the frame features sharp, in-focus textured metal links that catch the light, revealing a rough, weathered surface. Moving toward the left, the repeating vertical diamond-shaped pattern becomes progressively softer and heavily blurred into a bokeh effect. The high-contrast lighting creates strong highlights on the metallic edges against a dark, shadowed background, evoking a moody and textured abstract aesthetic.

A top-down photograph showing a book and a smaller photographic print resting on a textured, neutral-toned carpet background.

A black and white, high-contrast landscape photograph of a wide, calm river Clyde with a distant Glasgow skyline under a vast sky. The water in the foreground acts as a mirror, reflecting the soft clouds and the silhouette of the far shore. On the left, a dark treeline and low structures sit along the water's edge. In the far distance, the Glasgow skyline features various buildings and a prominent industrial crane. The sky dominates the upper two-thirds of the frame, filled with scattered white clouds and a faint, diagonal vapour trail from an airplane in the upper right. The overall mood is serene and minimalist,

A black and white photograph focusing on the dramatic, repeating curves of a dark metal bench. Captured from a low angle and close perspective, the vertical slats of the bench bend in a smooth, sweeping arc toward the left of the frame. The lighting creates strong highlights on the textured, glossy surfaces of the metal, contrasting with deep shadows between the slats. The background is softly blurred, showing glimpses of a ground surface with light and dark patterns. The overall mood is artistic and abstract, emphasizing pattern, texture, and geometric lines.

A minimalist, wide-angle black and white photograph of a vast, foggy coastline. In the foreground, a dark, textured field of jagged rocks frames the bottom of the shot. Beyond the rocks, a wide stretch of wet, shimmering sand reflects the overcast sky. Farther out, two small silhouettes of people riding horses move across the flats. The horizon line is low, dominated by a massive, pale, foggy sky that blends seamlessly into the ocean. In the distant right, the faint outline of a hilly coastline fades into the mist, creating a serene, moody, and isolated atmosphere.

This week's #AlphabetTechPhoto is High Angle or Low Angle

A black and white, close-up photograph focusing on a complex knot tied with thick, textured ropes. A dark-coloured, heavy rope forms a tight, intricate knot in the center of the frame, with other strands fading into a softly blurred, dark background. A single,white braided rope contrasts sharply with the darker ones, looping horizontally through the lower portion of the knot. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the coarse texture, individual strands, and fibers of the ropes, creating a high-contrast, moody atmosphere.

A black and white photograph captured in a landscape orientation, framed within a wide white border. The serene scene depicts a wide body of water with gentle ripples texturing the foreground. A small, light coloured boat travels from left to right across the mid-ground, leaving a faint wake behind it. In the distance, a long coastline stretches across the horizon, featuring rolling hills and mountains under a vast sky filled with thin, streaky clouds. The composition uses a high-contrast monochromatic palette, emphasizing the textures of the water and the dramatic expanse of the sky.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph focusing on a heavy, weathered metal shackle and ring assembly. The central subject features a thick, vertical loop interlocking with a circular metal ring, showing a heavily textured, pitted, and rusted surface. The lighting is dramatic and directional, casting deep shadows and highlighting the rough, weathered metallic texture of the hardware. The background is softly blurred and dark, creating a shallow depth of field that emphasizes the industrial, gritty detail of the interlocking metal components.

A high-contrast, black and white minimalist photograph framed by a thin white border. The image is split diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. The lower left section is dominated by a dark, textured black surface, appearing like a peeling warped layer of plastic. This black material features numerous small raised bumps, creases, and prominent, elongated air bubbles that catch the light, creating glossy highlights. Its top edge is jagged, torn, and slightly curled upward. The upper right section consists of a smooth, flat, off-white or light gray background, creating a sharp textural and tonal contrast with the dark, wrinkled foreground.

experimenting with a zoom burst today. i focused on the tree and zoomed out while the shutter was open to get those motion lines. took a few tries to get it right, but i'm really happy with how dreamlike it looks 📸
shot with: Lumix GX9, 12-35mm lens, variable ND filter.
settings: f/22, 1/8s, ISO 200.

A close-up shot of a white and yellow "CCTV in operation" sign mounted on a blue metal security fence. The left side of the sign features a bright yellow square with a black silhouette of a security camera and the text "CCTV in operation" in bold black lettering. The right side of the white sign has two open screw holes and is partially obstructed by a vertical blue metal bar. The background is softly blurred, showing an industrial setting with a corrugated blue wall, an air conditioning unit, and a contrasting bright red door. The overall mood is industrial and watchful, with a cool, slightly desaturated color palette except for the striking yellow sign and red door.

A vibrant, glossy red postbox is set directly into a weathered, textured stone wall made of large, rectangular blocks in shades of tan, brown, and grey. The postbox is positioned slightly to the right of the center. It features a narrow horizontal mail slot near the top, a small white collection times notice in the middle, and a keyhole below. An old, rusted metal handrail runs horizontally across the lower portion of the image, breaking briefly where the postbox is located. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the rough, gritty texture of the stone and the contrasting smooth, painted surface of the red postbox.

A high-contrast, black and white close-up photograph of a heavily weathered, rusted, thickly painted large industrial bolt. The hexagonal shape of the bolt head is distorted by a rough, bubbling, and peeling texture. The bolt is secured onto a lighter-coloured, uneven surface that is speckled with dirt and grit. The background is a dark, out-of-focus blur, creating a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus entirely on the gritty details of the central object. The overall mood is gritty, industrial, and atmospheric.

$An abstract, black and white photograph captured from a top-down perspective looking at a water surface. Fine, dark, rippling lines radiate outward across the frame, resembling a delicate spiderweb or topo map pattern caused by surface tension and light refraction. Beneath the distorted surface, the faint, blurred shapes of fish and underwater plants are visible, creating a layered, dreamy, and monochromatic composition.$