MSA Jan/Feb 2016 - "Traces of People exposed"

Bertus · Jan 3, 2016

Here is the new Monthly Shooting Assignment Jan/Feb 2016:
"Traces of People exposed"

Not only real traces of people, but all signs of human life.
Such as, for example traces of use, things or discarded things in nature, a trap or fishing net in the water, pregnancy, lights in the distance, etc.
I'll place some examples in this Thread and the MSA galery.
An abstract approach, creativity, good composition and good quality of lighting are extra pluses. Good luck!!!

Monthly Shooting Assignment Guidelines you can find here:
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

To the Moderator: Please be so kind and sticky:

- 1e this MSA,
- 2e "Monthly Shooting Assignment ("MSA") Guidelines - Revised 2015/07"
- 3e unsticky the older
Thank you very much

mooseontheloose · Jan 3, 2016

Interesting topic! I'll try to keep it in mind when I go shooting.

Bertus · Jan 3, 2016

Inspiration Images

And some more Inspiration
- sawed tree
- abandoned office
- notches in tree
- lock in brook

NedL · Jan 3, 2016

I like the theme very much.

MattKing · Jan 3, 2016

All "sticking" and "un-sticking" performed, as requested.

I too like the theme.

And I do intend to get the minor revisions done in the guidelines - soon!

Bertus · Jan 3, 2016

Thank you Matt!!!!

MattKing said:
All "sticking" and "un-sticking" performed, as requested.

I too like the theme.

And I do intend to get the minor revisions done in the guidelines - soon!

sly · Jan 3, 2016

Ran out and exposed some film this morning!! Great MSA!

TheToadMen · Jan 3, 2016

I've got an idea I can execute mid February I hope...

Bertus · Jan 5, 2016

Another Inspiration shot "Traces of People exposed"

Bertus · Jan 6, 2016

Traces of People exposed

And some more Traces of People exposed...

Bertus · Jan 6, 2016

Now it's your turn

MattKing · Jan 6, 2016

This is not eligible, because it is my submission for an MSA back in October 2010!

Bertus · Jan 6, 2016

No, but is a perfect example and a good start, thanks Matt

MattKing said:
This is not eligible, because it is my submission for an MSA back in October 2010!

russljames · Jan 16, 2016

We Were Here

I took theses image on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Guadalupe River State Park in the Hill Country of Texas. This Cypress Tree stump stands along the banks of the river and has captured the traces of many visits over the years with the etchings and carvings left in its bark. It was a crisp, bright, early morning when I passed by.

Camera: AGFA Super Isolette
Film: Arista Edu 100
Exposure: 250/sec @ f5.6
Developer: HC110 (b)

They are unaltered negative scans and I hope they fit the assignment theme appropriately.

Russ

Bertus · Jan 16, 2016

They fit perfect in the assignment and both are great. Hope to see more like this from you and the others, thanks for sharing Russ
Why not put one of them in the MSA galery?

russljames said:
I took theses image on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Guadalupe River State Park in the Hill Country of Texas. This Cypress Tree stump stands along the banks of the river and has captured the traces of many visits over the years with the etchings and carvings left in its bark. It was a crisp, bright, early morning when I passed by.

Camera: AGFA Super Isolette
Film: Arista Edu 100
Exposure: 250/sec @ f5.6
Developer: HC110 (b)

They are unaltered negative scans and I hope they fit the assignment theme appropriately.

Russ

russljames · Jan 17, 2016

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion!
Russ

sly · Jan 18, 2016

Can't go far on our coast without seeing the remains of docks, canneries, and other vanished (or updated) industries.

Pilings, Cormorants

NedL · Jan 18, 2016

That is simply wonderful, and perfect for the theme.

TheToadMen · Jan 19, 2016

Sly: it's a beautiful image. Is it a lith print?

sly · Jan 19, 2016

Thank you Ned and Bert. Yes, of course, it's a lith. Oriental warm tone paper, Arista lith.

Bertus · Jan 20, 2016

That was a great start with amazing and wonderful work

Thanks all and let them coming!

ME Super · Jan 20, 2016

Hmm, this assignment seems to be asking for a pinhole photo, taken inside. I'll have to see what I can come up with.

TheToadMen · Jan 24, 2016

Here is my contribution: a statue in the hometown of my parents.

(Nikon F, 50/2, Tri-X, Kentmere paper)

... if there was one man in history that left his traces and was exposed for all people to the worst of mankind ....

Bertus · Jan 24, 2016

Great idea Bert, thanks and we hope to see more contributions like this!

sly · Jan 27, 2016

The lake I swim in all summer has a ramp to make it accessible for those with challenges of various kinds. I took one photo in early January while the lake was frozen over. The other last week, when the morning was all socked in. I'm using the scanner at work, so have no ability to tweak the scans.

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The scanner really didn't know what to do with this one. The print is very delicate and high key. The pink/grey cast is a scanner artifact.

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