[matthew]

You can have the best work in the world and if you don't put it in front of people, you'll never get anywhere.
- Ted Grant

Every two weeks, when it comes time to post a new assignment, I'll go back to the vaults and browse through some of the older work to refresh my memory and see what resonates the best. I am continually amazed by the skill and variety that the photographers here routinely demonstrate. Quite frankly, I'm humbled.

Photography is a private activity that needs to be publicly displayed. I'm encouraging everyone to go through some of the older images here, and take a fresh look at what has already been shared. Fresh eyes also lead to fresh opinions, so don't hesitate to comment or commend your fellow photographers even if the thread's a little old. Good news is never out of date.

But assignments are about taking photographs as much as they're a place for sharing them. This assignment is about showcasing the best of Shuttertalk right now. When you're back from a shoot, and have an image that you're proud of, share it here. If there's one that you've taken recently that captures a theme or highlight of your photography, this is the Hall of Fame that's waiting for it. There's no theme for this assignment except that it's work that you're pleased with.

When you're with your photographer friends, like you are right now, which photos do you want to share?

[matthew]

This is one from earlier today. I do occasional work shooting houses for real estate agents, and today I had a great house with some real character and nice light. I've also been practicing and learning as much as I can, and feel that this shot is the direction that I want to go in. While I wish I had moved that gooseneck lamp out of the picture, the photograph is as good as I could make it. For today.

[Kombisaurus]

hmmm... it'll be interesting to see what comes out of this assignment.
Nice balance between natural and artificial light there Matthew, and nice composition.

Here's a submission by me which I admit I did a few weeks ago. Its a photo of a new car I bought at the start of the year (a Subaru Forester XT) which I photoshopped heavily after getting the idea for a cartoon car from a thread on a car forum.
I was quite happy with my original photo (it was a 30 second exposure taken in the dark inside an empty warehouse - walking around using my flash to paint with light), but the photoshopping really adds more to it I think.

[Pat]

Now who is going to compete with that !!!!!! Great image Adrian.

[shuttertalk]

Matthew: beautiful - it really makes the place inviting. Mmmm... warm bed.

Adrian: where do I buy me one of those?! Really cool shot mate, both with the photography and the post processing.

[Banded Drake]

nice work Kombi , and welcome back .

............ Shawn

[Banded Drake]

I have few that i am proud of . Except some of my sports shots . But here yall go again LOL, not in any particular order .

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Thanks yall ...... Shawn

[matthew]

This thread has really brought home just how little new photography I've been doing. Here's the most recent one that I like, taken on a warm but foggy day.

Bremner Boulevard


This time of year, with the snow finally receding, is not particularly attractive.

[Wedding Shooter]

Here is one from Sunday's wedding - I like it a lot.

[Wedding Shooter]

Shawn - love the black and white.

[Banded Drake]

Thanks WS , i got this one printed and really like it too .

The bride is beautiful , very nice shot WS . I could only wish my wedding shots looked that good .


...... Shawn

[wulinka]

ooooh, great stuff everyone!
pretty unbeatable, and i have nothing to show right now.

Shane, I like your no 2 best of your shots, the atmosphere is really nice. looks like early morning, even though the warm colors are more of an evening thing.

matthew, your Bremner Boul. looks like my new surroundings :-)

uli

[Irma]

This is a picture I took at the beggining of the year. I liked a lot... I found it interesting and it has lots of things I personally like to show in my pictures. I knew something was missing... so I left it for a better time, or maybe a better mood to post process. Few days ago I took it again, and the magic was done...



Taken with my zoom lens 100-400mm.

[Wedding Shooter]

Lovely Irma. I especially like the composition of the picture.

[matthew]

Irma, fantastic composition and colours. The background adds a lot without competing with the subject.

[ABree]

Beautiful image Irma, I like the colours and the lines of the branches.

Sharon

[Irma]

Thanks so much for your comments...
I am so happy with this picture, I like to print it. It might look nice in a frame.