Gallery Picks for Week Ending Monday 7 January 2008

[ClaremontPhoto]

'Gallery Picks' is just a bunch of us giving a heads up to what we have seen during the past seven days at RFF that we like.

There's no membership requirement, no criteria (except past seven days), no voting, no limit to the number of photos we mention, and everybody mentioned is a winner.

Anybody can start the thread on a Monday morning.

Anybody can join in.

[lZr]

Le Petit Basque by Pitxu
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76344&cat=fav

kino-2 by myakish123
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76427&cat=fav

Tsolmon by steamer
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76429&cat=fav

Old lady in Chiangmai by Kevin=)
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76684&cat=fav

Shop Window by formal
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76703&cat=fav

Good ideas this week.
This week my "Must loot at" is formal Street stroller images

[ClaremontPhoto]

Pitxu 'Kestu dantza.'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76644&cat=fav

Zany guys having a lot of fun dancing.

[ClaremontPhoto]

TR. 'Air-heaters'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76565&cat=fav

Air conditioners on a building. A thoughtful comment.

[lZr]

Winter day by Lucian
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76663&cat=fav

Late summer sunset by Swann
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76678&cat=fav

11122007 by Alex Chung
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76656&cat=fav

Half blue Half Chrome by feenej
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76653&cat=fav

Kiev 4 + jupiter 8 + ... by le vrai rdu
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76612&cat=fav

polly & laura by mwooten
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76593&cat=fav

The Guitar Player by Keith
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76548&cat=fav

After Rain There Comes the Sun by ClaremontPhoto
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76545&cat=fav

[ClaremontPhoto]

IZr:


Thank you for looking, and saving to your favorites.

[ClaremontPhoto]

Pitxu 'Two cowboys and a window'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76641&cat=fav

The title says it all.

[ClaremontPhoto]

jltpe 'Humble house'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76562&cat=fav

An old house, wonderful color.

[Keith]

thekingcardinal ... 'Together' http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76621&cat=fav

Unusual photo with the sky a little blown out but I still like the composition a lot. :)

[ClaremontPhoto]

Harlee 'Ukranian Supermarket'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76537&cat=fav

What is says on the box.

[oscroft]

Here's a few that I particularly liked...

Fishermens Tales - Pitxu
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76343

Picture #3 - The Magic Roll
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76361

Triangles - MikeL
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76451

Picture #5 - The Magic Roll
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76445

Faces - formal
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76529

What's Cooking - semrich
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76554

Me and my pets - thekingcardinal
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76623

Kiev 4 + jupiter 8 + trix + rodinal + Paris - le vrai rdu
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76612

13122007, 11122007, 06012008 - Alex Chung
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76657
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76656
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76655

Half Blue Half Chrome - feenej
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76653

Alone on the taxiways - adonf
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76675

Old lady in Chiangmai - Kevin=)
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76684

Last light - marks2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76699

Hi - lZr
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76749

[oscroft]

and one more...

Kestu dantza - Pitxu
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76644

[ClaremontPhoto]

xpanded 'Outnumbered'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76521&cat=fav

Odd sign.

[MickH]

My fave five...

Claremont Photo:

On eBay "Mint condition; I Don't Know Anything About Motorcycles"

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76269

Petronius:

img0111

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76274

Pixtu:

Listening to the wireless

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76345

Bobfrance:

Hello Mr House

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76599

Feenej:

Half Blue Half Chrome

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76653

[ClaremontPhoto]

MickH:


Many many thanks for another mention after a dry patch.

[ClaremontPhoto]

petronius 'img145'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76368&cat=fav

Defocussed cars.

[MickH]

I'd be very intereted to know what film & processing you use Jon. I really like the colours in your photographs.

I think you use a Bessa with available light, but your cafe interiors and outdoor night-time shots have a certain quality that I seriously admire.

[ClaremontPhoto]

MickH:


Thank you.

It's about half and half Fuji Reala and Fuji Sensia (in the case of the Sensia processed in C41, not E6).

Both stocks are out of date by several years and never been near a fridge.

And you're right, it's available light with the lens wide open and slow shutter. Also a few beers and firming up group dynamics with the guys late in the evening.

Thank you for looking and for asking.

[ClaremontPhoto]

nico 'Gaia'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76366&cat=fav

Delightful relaxed young woman.

[lZr]

Why the skyways are congested by xpanded
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76299&cat=fav

Cafe in Lisbon by Assaf
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76286&cat=fav

[leica M2 fan]

So many exquisite photos!
Pitxu. Le Petit Basque. My favorite of the week, such rich blacks and midtones.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76344&cat=fav
le vrai rdu.kiev4 + jupiter8+ trix= rodinal= Paris. Sensational shot on the street, I like the composition very much.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76612&cat=fav

[ClaremontPhoto]

Pitxu 'Listening to the wireless.'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76345&cat=fav

From the archives. I think Pixtu used an early Barnack Leica when they first started production.

[leica M2 fan]

Startlingly good shots of color, I just think the isolation of that color is genius.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76583
img 0402.
img 034.http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76582

[steamer]

Lazar thanks for the mention, I've not been posting much these days, so it meant a lot to me.
Cheers
Steamer

[charjohncarter]

Shortened week, but here are two of my favorites:

MikeL

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76272&cat=fav

Uncle Bill

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76408&cat=fav

[ClaremontPhoto]

Assaf 'Cafe in Lisbon'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76286&cat=fav

A typical Portuguese cafe scene. But also French as in http://art-history.concordia.ca/cuja...01/Pappada.htm

[lZr]

Thanks oscroft for mentioning my 'Hi' photo

[le vrai rdu]

bingley : -> beautiful and dreamy portrait :)

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76601&cat=all&limit=last7

semrich

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76554&cat=all&limit=last7

anonymous (magic roll )

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76444&cat=all&limit=last7

myakish 123

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76426&cat=all&limit=last7

withecat

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76391&cat=all&limit=last7

fstop


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76762&cat=4903

[ClaremontPhoto]

Pitxu:


Thank you very much for that mention of that photo. He's a great guy and a very good friend.

[ClaremontPhoto]

Swann 'Late summer sunset'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76678

A car driving in a field?

[le vrai rdu]

Assaf 'Cafe in Lisbon'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/phot...=76286&cat=fav

A typical Portuguese cafe scene. But also French as in http://art-history.concordia.ca/cuja...01/Pappada.htm

page not found :(

[Bingley]

le vrai rdu -- Thank you so much for the mention!

[ClaremontPhoto]

page not found :(

Sorry. Try again now.

[le vrai rdu]

Sorry. Try again now.

it works http://forum-images.hardware.fr/images/perso/volta.gif

[ClaremontPhoto]

adonf 'Alone on the taxiways'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76675

A guy walking on the taxiway at Milan airport.

[Bobfrance]

Just noticed I've had a mention or two over the last few weeks.
I really appreciate it guys and think it's only right that I contribute also and give praise where I think it due.

May pics for the week are:

jaykey - The Tree
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76760&cat=all&limit=last14

Formal - Bright Sun
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76732&cat=all&limit=last14

Steve M(PA) - Theater District
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76569&cat=all&limit=last14

Magic Roll - Picture 3 (Not sure who this is??)
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76447&cat=all&limit=last14

Magic Roll - Picture 4 (Not sure who this is??)
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76445&cat=all&limit=last14


Bob.

[petronius]

Thanks a lot for being mentioned again!

[semrich]

oscroft & le vrai rdu - I've been away and am now just catching up so I want to offer my thanks to you both for a "pick of the week" mention, I appreciate it.

[rxmd]

Thanks for the mention, Pitxu :)

These threads are a great institution, wrongfully undeappreciated I might add.

[ClaremontPhoto]

These threads are a great institution, wrongfully undeappreciated I might add.

Agreed. I think it here, and you say it there.

The whole Gallery is under used, and under appreciated, and under promoted.

When we go to RFF we ought to see photos. Maybe five random, maybe five most recent, maybe five most popular, whatever. We ought to see photos; not discussions on the best lens cap or some such silliness.

[lZr]

Has there been any action taken on that proposal for having the "top-pick" (?) on the front page?

Yes, Pitxu, it was, but nothing done about. Pehaps the Bartender must be asked again?

[ClaremontPhoto]

The answer will be no photos on the front page.

Photos of cameras for sale excepted.

I look at photos every day, but buy a camera once every ten or fifteen years.

[rxmd]

The answer will be no photos on the front page.

Photos of cameras for sale excepted.

I look at photos every day, but buy a camera once every ten or fifteen years.
Did he say that?

Philipp

[ClaremontPhoto]

Looks like rain here.

[ClaremontPhoto]

Actually it's a lovely bright glowing light, and I've got a camera with mono film, so I'm sorted.

Now I just need to get to locations and find actors...

[rxmd]

OK, I'm going out to the library now, with the M5 and my umbrella. :)

EDIT: and a béret basque. :)

[MickH]

Pitxu, Your frequently changing avatars are a joy to behold.

[MickH]

Thank you Mick for mentioning my avatar in "pick of the week". It means a lot to me.:D

"Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views" seems the most apt place for such a comment.

Are you familiar with Vivian Stanshall? ;)

[ClaremontPhoto]

"Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views" seems the most apt place for such a comment.

Are you familiar with Vivian Stanshall? ;)

Hi there, nice to be with you, happy you could stick around.
Like to introduce "Legs" Larry Smith, drums
And Sam Spoons, rhythm pole
And Vernon Dudley Bohay-Nowell, bass guitar
And Neil Innes, piano.
Come in Rodney Slater alto saxophone
With Roger Ruskin Spear on tenor sax.
I, Vivian Stanshall, trumpet

[ClaremontPhoto]

No, I'm sorry, neverheard of him.
You're kidding. Right?

[MickH]

Viv Stanshall, surrealist musician/writer/artist/genius. Google him. I'm sure I'm not the only person who notices a passing resemblance between he and Pitxu.

Please take it as a compliment.

[MickH]

...and to drag this thread back on topic


Pitxu:

Xorotx 2

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76898

which answers a question.

[Keith]

Too much frivilous chit here ... this is about photography remember! :p

[Keith]

If you call in the "mods", we'll call in the "rockers"......:D

Lovely avatar ... whoops, now you've got me doing it! :o

[ClaremontPhoto]

I liked this: (and remember being very drunk in Regents Park singing it...)


There once was a very famous man
On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
The people used to see him everywhere
When he died, they put a statue in the square

(hooray)


Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square
Little old ladies stop 'n' say
"Well, I declare!"

Once a month on a Friday there's a man
With a mop and bucket in his hand
To him it's just another working day
So he whistles as he rubs and scrubs away

(hooray)

Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square
Little old ladies stop 'n' say
"Well, I declare!"

It's a sight to bring you joy, you feel so gay
And it's guaranteed to brighten up your day
If it's gray

(hooray)

Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square
Little old ladies stop 'n' say
"Well, I declare!"

It's a sight to bring you joy, you feel so gay
And it's guaranteed to brighten up your day
If it's gray

Feel so gay
Feel so gay
Feel so gay
Feel so gay
Feel so gay

[steamer]

Wow, who'd have thunk it--a bunch of Bonzo Dog fans here--not in my wildest imagination.

[gb hill]

I have been too busy lately, but these are the ones I like of what I saw.

Whitecat-My kind of town.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76572&cat=fav

Jon Claremont-Rush Hour
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76546&cat=fav

Pitxu-A man, A tree, The sea
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76546&cat=fav

Uncle Bill-Early Morning
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76404&cat=fav

Todd-Hanz-West Texas
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76421&cat=fav

Jon Claremont-Mint Condition
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76269&cat=fav

[ClaremontPhoto]

gb hill:


Thank you for two mentions today.

It certainly gives a lift to Thursday morning photography and odd light. I've got cloudy sky, and strong sun, and wet sidewalks. And a B&W film to finish in the next hour or so.

No Bonzo Dog today, just Meat Loaf with Bonnie Tyler.

[lZr]

Missed the thread for some time. Perhaps email problems with RFF server.

May be Avatar contest is pending in my mind....:rolleyes:

[ClaremontPhoto]

Did he say that?

Philipp

Yes, CameraQuest said no random photos, and back alley has repeated it several times.

Odd for a photography site.

I don't think I'd go to and art gallery site if they talked about brushes and didn't have any pictures.

[ClaremontPhoto]

"Hi Pablo that's a great painting. What sort of brush did you use to do that cubism thing?"

I don't think so.

[nico]

nico 'Gaia'

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76366&cat=fav

Delightful relaxed young woman.


Thanks a lot Jon :)
I'm late this week with my list, but I'll post it later,
ciao

[ClaremontPhoto]

nico.


You are Italian, and you are always late. That's normal for you.

[rxmd]

Yes, CameraQuest said no random photos, and back alley has repeated it several times.
Maybe no random pictures, but a more or less static "pick of the week"? Was anyone opposed to having pictures on the front page on principle? I don't think so, but maybe I overlooked something

Odd for a photography site.
Well, if it's true that Stephen wants no pictures at all on the front page (not only randomly generated ones that incur server load, but none in general), the question is whether this is a photography site at all or rather a gear sit.

Philipp

[MickH]

Well, if it's true that Stephen wants no pictures at all on the front page (not only randomly generated ones that incur server load, but none in general)...

But why?

Stephen...?

[nico]

nico.


You are Italian, and you are always late. That's normal for you.


Mmmh ... I cannot reply. I should post my list. But I'm late again ...

[nico]

Bacchus - hallo
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76247&cat=all&limit=last14

ClaremontPhoto - On Ebay ...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76269&cat=all&limit=last14

Pitxu - listening to the wireless
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76345&cat=all&limit=last14

Alex Krasotkin - Nina at the ...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76379&cat=all&limit=last14

Lzr - Pancher Macher II
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76547&cat=all&limit=last14

Kevin - old lady in Chiangmai
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76684&cat=all&limit=last14

Formal - quartet
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76731&cat=all&limit=last14

Keith - Daniel
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76666&cat=all&limit=last14

Adonf - taxi blues
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76674&cat=all&limit=last14

Xpanded - should be in Prague
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76515&cat=all&limit=last14

Hope is not too late now :)!

[ClaremontPhoto]

nico:


Thank you for that mention,

and hoping that you took my last comment (lateness) to you as it was meant friend to friend.

[nico]

nico:
... and hoping that you took my last comment (lateness) to you as it was meant friend to friend.

actually I found your joke very funny but, you know, as a respectable hot blooded italian guy I should fly up to Montemor have a fight with you and then get back... but I'm too lazy, so I forgive you for this time ;) :D!
ciao

[lZr]

Thanks nico for mentionining my Pancher Macher photo.
No violence, please (with Jon) :)

[ClaremontPhoto]

IZr:


nico seems to think he needs to fly here. Whereas I know he would be faster in a Fiat. All Italian guys and all Portuguese guys drive Fiats as fast as Ferraris.

[nico]

IZr:
nico seems to think he needs to fly here. Whereas I know he would be faster in a Fiat. All Italian guys and all Portuguese guys drive Fiats as fast as Ferraris.

:D:D lol :D:D

[lZr]

I don't like Ferraries, but die for Macaroni, cheese and Wine - classic style with music

[sinetsin]

How say macaroni also say gnocci al gorgonzola...mmmmhh:D

The Claremont Vs Nico Luccano fight make me smile!!;)

saluti!

[lZr]

No, sinetsin, there is a difference between them. Let Nico talk about. I must say, I want them in Napoli, only Napoli

[sinetsin]

Ok, if is only in napoli..i must agree!:)

[Keith]

photobizz ... Military Sunrise http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76512&cat=fav
Unusual perspectice and captures the bleakness of the combat zone.

Pitxu ... Rush Hour http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76527&cat=fav
Not the style I associate with Pitxu's photography normally ... which makes it all the better.

Claremontphoto ... After The Rain There Comes ... http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=76545&cat=fav
I've come to appreciate these types of pics of Jon's ... at first they mystified me !

[nico]

Actually Lzr is right, typical "maccaroni" (dried pasta) is from Naple area they're perfect with tomato sauce or "ragù napolatano" sauce, in tuscany we have "maccheroni" (fresh pasta, different recipe and shape from the naple ones) perfect for "ragù bolognese" sauce.
Gnocchi al gorgonzola are typical of the northern italian regions and are completely different (but very tasty too) from maccaroni and maccheroni ...
hope this help, it's lunchtime here!

[ClaremontPhoto]

How say macaroni also say gnocci al gorgonzola...mmmmhh:D

The Claremont Vs Nico Luccano fight make me smile!!;)

saluti!

We are the best of friends.

Next time nico comes to Montemor i'll go with him to Chapa's camera shop. But he still won't buy a camera because it's the only camera shop in the world that does not sell cameras.

Anyway, with his skill nico does not need another camera.

[nico]

We are the best of friends.

Next time nico comes to Montemor i'll go with him to Chapa's camera shop. But he still won't buy a camera because it's the only camera shop in the world that does not sell cameras.

Anyway, with his skill nico does not need another camera.

Jon,
now I could really fly in Montemor once again!

Thanks Jon, actually my skills are not that good, in fact I recently bought a camera; I'll share some thoughts about it right after collecting the test rolls (hope today),
ciao e grazie :)

[sinetsin]

Bravo Nico!!
please more information about Italian cooking, ...recieps, recomendastions..:)

Jon, I know a camera shops without cameras too...(and without B&W film!!!)

Nico!! What camera did you take?? I wondering it till you last e-mail!!;)

[sinetsin]

Well said Pitxu!

[lZr]

Picasso was just a gear head too, but at least he had taste, a Fed2.;)


54234

Not about the Fed, Pitxu. Look at the Marlboro cigarette. There is the taste :p

[lZr]

You are right, Pitxu. I googled this "picasso and cigarettes"