Something strange is happening with my laptop. It's not loading any photos right now, so I'll comment on a photo post without seeing the photos... What you wrote above caught my attention:
...and rarely to demonstrate any skill in photography.
I like this modesty and self-evaluation, especially as it is the way I think about myself and my photographs.
However, I have seen many of your photos that are very good. You may say it's a layman's opinion, but I like to think I have an eye formed, not by studying photographic theory and technique but by watching an awful lot of movies where I was more interested in the image than the action...
Probably the laptop malfunction will be fixed (I think it's the memory too full) and I'll be able to see the photos too. I'm looking forward to it, as I'm looking forward to the topic suggestions on Friday. Sounds like it's going to be addictive!
Thanks mate, I really appreciate the words...I think there's a problem with the images across the board with the blockchain as I'm having the same problem...they'll come back, they are not gone completely.
I'm humbled that you think my photos are good, tanks for saying so and please come back and have a look at these ones, you may find something of interest.
I've seen the photos and they are excellent. I'm trying black and white too, actually converting color ones to black and white and I haven't gotten anywhere near photos like yours. I can say that "Wells Cathedral" is classic, the architecture and the repeated lines, the geometric shapes are very sought after and look good in monochrome. Apart from this photo, my favorites are Blonde girl at Durdle Door; Harbour - Port Lincoln; Castle Drogo; Dyrham Park... pretty much in that order.
I could say I'm envious of you, but I'm not, because I try not to be envious when I see quality. It pushes me to try to train more, experiment, and work harder.
Thanks for coming back for a look and I'm pleased you like them. Thanks also for sharing which are your favourite ones, I like the ones you mentioned also.
I liked what you said about being inspired to improve your own black and white photos...that makes me happy, that I've helped you.
Yeah, you helped me. It's so important to get support, a push that makes you want to learn something, to do something better. Thank you!
Well, that's nice to hear. I'm so pleased.
I'm the same, thank you.