photography, graphics & art

en-US photography, graphics & art photography, cameras, exhibitions and art stuff Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:38:21 +0000 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:38:21 +0000 urban75 forums https://www.urban75.net/forums/forums/photography-graphics-art.39/ Photography Thread 2026 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:29:24 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/photography-thread-2026.389370/ urn:xenforo:thread:389370 invalid@example.com (Mr.Bishie) Mr.Bishie

All the best for 2026!]]> 138 OM System/Olympus cameras, lens and news - and other Micro Four Thirds cameras Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:58:59 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/om-system-olympus-cameras-lens-and-news-and-other-micro-four-thirds-cameras.331383/ urn:xenforo:thread:331383 invalid@example.com (editor) editor The original OM-D remains one of my favourite cameras, and the follow up looks set to be released next month.

Details have leaked all over the web and I'm liking what I'm seeing.

Specs:
Same E-M5 16MP sensor
Update processor...

Read more]]> 216 The art you like thread. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:34:05 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/the-art-you-like-thread.370669/ urn:xenforo:thread:370669 invalid@example.com (bmd) bmd I'm trying to look at a piece of art every day so I got an app for it. This is today's. I have no idea about art but I am also an expert. This one? I want one of those paintings above the bed. To sell. Money doesn't buy happiness. You can say that if you've tried it.

]]> 219 Painting of the day thread Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/painting-of-the-day-thread.380746/ urn:xenforo:thread:380746 invalid@example.com (Yossarian) Yossarian

"Concrete" - Paul Volker, 1924]]> 196 Photographers: let's hear about your set ups! Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:57:43 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/photographers-lets-hear-about-your-set-ups.50886/ urn:xenforo:thread:50886 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Seeing as we're always getting threads here asking about what gear to buy, I think it might be a informative to add a 'photographer's profile' to the photo section of the site, where urban snappers can list their gear and recommendations.

Feel free to waffle on in depth and add any links, where relevant

ABOUT YOUR GEAR

Primary camera:

Lens/Tripod/Flashgun etc:

What you like and don't like about the camera:

Secondary cameras (and what you use them for):

Plus and...

Read more]]> 471 Art of 2026 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:28:33 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/art-of-2026.389834/ urn:xenforo:thread:389834 invalid@example.com (Mumbles274) Mumbles274 New year, new art. Don't think I've missed a 2026 thread?

Im back on this WIP

]]> 40 Post your Sunrise & Sunsets Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:37:44 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/post-your-sunrise-sunsets.280040/ urn:xenforo:thread:280040 invalid@example.com (weltweit) weltweit I have found on some forums that lets say the more experienced photographers turn their noses up at a good sunset, not me, I love em.

Post yours to this thread (please).]]> 160 Canon users ....thoughts of upgrading Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:03:59 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/canon-users-thoughts-of-upgrading.391323/ urn:xenforo:thread:391323 invalid@example.com (Tankus) Tankus My canon history is an
eos 450 ( luv it lots ) bought 2009, 12 mpx cropped
canon m (original mirror less) purchased 2014 , dissatisfied, no viewfinder was more of an issue then I expected , still use this camera for holidays , not worried if it gets nicked ... 18mpx cropped
eos 750d ( not as big an upgrade as I thought )2017 currently in use , lives in the boot of my car ...24mpx cropped
Each one of those cost as a lens package around the £500 mark , I'm thinking of going up a level...

Read more]]> 3 Ricoh GR /GRII: cheapest, lightest and smallest APS-C digital compact camera you can buy. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:28:23 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/ricoh-gr-grii-cheapest-lightest-and-smallest-aps-c-digital-compact-camera-you-can-buy.309131/ urn:xenforo:thread:309131 invalid@example.com (editor) editor

It still looks the same as the very first GR (which I'm still using) but with an APS sensor onboard this should take some mighty fine pics.

Price is was beyond me though at £599.

http://www.wirefresh.com/ricoh-anno...its-gr-digital-iv-compact-enthusiast-snapper/]]> 216 Beautiful pictures of scaffolding Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:57:46 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/beautiful-pictures-of-scaffolding.278151/ urn:xenforo:thread:278151 invalid@example.com (stuff_it) stuff_it

http://www.scaffoldage.com/]]> 22 submit a photo to the urban75 critics Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:17:44 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/submit-a-photo-to-the-urban75-critics.47524/ urn:xenforo:thread:47524 invalid@example.com (alef) alef The idea here is to generate constructive and interesting feedback.
- anyone may submit an original photo to this thread, but please don't enter loads
- anyone may give their opinion, please do!

Would someone like to post a shot?]]> 2140 UK photographers: the law and your rights: discussion Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:24:43 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/uk-photographers-the-law-and-your-rights-discussion.174440/ urn:xenforo:thread:174440 invalid@example.com (editor) editor "Oh you! You can't take that picture...."

So, I'm walking along Avemaria Lane (near St Pauls) minding my own business. It's quiet and there's barely anyone around.

Passing a car park, I take a snap from the pavement and am about to walk on when I hear a loud shouting:

"Oy! Oy! You! You with the camera!"

me: "'Scuse me?"

"Yes you - you can't take pictures"

me: "Err, yes, I can actually"

"Don't give me attitude. If I say you can't take pictures you can't"

me: "You're wrong...

Read more]]> 909 Tate Britain - art, performance, events Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:34:39 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/tate-britain-art-performance-events.345376/ urn:xenforo:thread:345376 invalid@example.com (editor) editor I went along yesterday and rather enjoyed my afternoon. Anyone else been recently?

An afternoon of dance performance and art at the Tate Britain, London]]> 80 Ancient art and art from antiquity and cultural treasures from the past Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:09:09 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/ancient-art-and-art-from-antiquity-and-cultural-treasures-from-the-past.334136/ urn:xenforo:thread:334136 invalid@example.com (ringo) ringo Much as I love paintings by the old masters and all sorts of other art I'm always drawn back to the ancients.

The Ancient Greeks were pretty incredible, good programme on BBC4 last night reminded me of some lovely stuff, and next week's episode features my favourite piece of art in the world, The Laucoon.

I first saw it when went to the Vatican a few years ago and it nearly knocked me off my feet. It's incredible...

Read more]]> 229 Writing, is it dying out? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:07:22 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/writing-is-it-dying-out.390895/ urn:xenforo:thread:390895 invalid@example.com (Mumbles274) Mumbles274 I'm posting this as an art thread, but I think it's a skill thing people are losing.

Writing with a pen is becoming a thing some people probably don't know how to do, where for me it's a skill I enjoy practicing and find hard and have to concentrate to do well.

Is writing (with a pen) dying out as a human skill?]]> 54 Great Photos of Fleeting Moments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:56:26 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/great-photos-of-fleeting-moments.390891/ urn:xenforo:thread:390891 invalid@example.com (Aladdin) Aladdin Your own...or ones you find ..

Here's one from Galway photographer Adrian Nolan who came in first place in the 'Coastal Landscape' category as part of the 2026 Clean Coasts Love Your Coast Photography Competition with his photograph 'Stick Man'. His image captures a lightning strike resembling a stick man, taken at Salthill Promenade, Co Galway.

Stick Man by Adrian Nolan

Adrian-Nolan-Stick-Man-Salthill-Promenade@20-07-2026-15-26-50-1-copy-1536x1023.jpg

]]> 3 Akihiko Okamura - Japanese photographer of The Troubles in Ireland Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:50:01 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/akihiko-okamura-japanese-photographer-of-the-troubles-in-ireland.390755/ urn:xenforo:thread:390755 invalid@example.com (JimW) JimW Saw this linked elsewhere, some really excellent shots IMO:

Akihiko Okamura Photographer | Photographer

akihiko-okamura.ie

Apparently he'd been a war photographer, then moved with his family to the Republic in the late 60s and continued his work there and in the Six Counties.]]> 2 Post your favourite painting Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:19:03 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/post-your-favourite-painting.382480/ urn:xenforo:thread:382480 invalid@example.com (Aladdin) Aladdin Post a picture of your favourite painting.
One you would love to have on your wall.

Rothko.
The 1950 Rothko painting, “White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose) I have always loved this painting. Even as a kid.

And mine.. 45 x 60 cm ..took me 6 months..(obvs deliberatle not copied ...for obvs reasons....painted in 2017. Titchy and on a canvas on board which was possibly not the right material. Might give it another go on a large canvas..

learned a lot...

Read more]]> 28 Ricoh GR III announced - 24MP APS-C sensor 'ultimate' street-shooting camera updated Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:55:14 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/ricoh-gr-iii-announced-24mp-aps-c-sensor-ultimate-street-shooting-camera-updated.361052/ urn:xenforo:thread:361052 invalid@example.com (editor) editor At last!

The new camera features a 24MP APS-C sensor, which should substantially improve upon the rather old 16MP sensor used in the GR/II. The new sensor brings with it phase-detection autofocus, and in-camera stabilization. Both these changes are potentially of huge value to prospective buyers, and IBIS serves as a differentiator against arguably the GR III's main competitors, Fujfilm's...

Read more]]> 43 How to write your own first book – what experiences do you have? Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:40:33 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/how-to-write-your-own-first-book-%E2%80%93-what-experiences-do-you-have.388940/ urn:xenforo:thread:388940 invalid@example.com (bluesheep) bluesheep I’ve been sitting with this half-shaped thing that’s supposed to be a book for longer than I’d like to admit. Some days it feels alive, like it’s breathing in the background, waiting for me to turn around and catch it mid-sentence. Other days it’s just a pile of notes, random fragments that make sense only to the version of me who wrote them at 1 a.m.

I never planned to write anything big – it just started happening, piece by piece, like something you find yourself building before you’ve...

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