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Challenge: Black & White (Classic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: My Home
Date: May 30, 2002
Galleries: Black and White, Macro
Date Uploaded: Jun 2, 2002

This is a wet leaf :)

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Place: 1 out of 153
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Registered Userphoenix46
 Olympus E-300 EVOLT
03/02/2006 03:50:16 PM
Great details and texture. Excellent work! Regards
Registered Userdoctabrez
 Nikon Coolpix 5200
05/21/2005 01:41:18 PM
ya ur pic aptly require a perfect 10!
but alas im late!i know that the challenge is over now, but still u need to be gice some gutso pleasanteries!
nice work!
keep it up!
Registered UserNonage
 Nikon D100
03/04/2005 11:09:20 AM
Love it. What settings did u use to achieve such a DOF in entire shot? I love macros but I am never able to get anything closer to this. Kindly guide me a little whenever u have time. Thanks.
Registered Usertarena4u
 Polaroid PDC 3035
02/01/2005 06:55:37 AM
I love macro shots and I think this one is great.
Registered Useralex
 Sony Mavica FD-71
08/22/2002 04:31:00 PM
like we said in my country.... ESTA ARRECHIIIIIISIMA!!!!!!!, CONGRATS
Registered Usermscott821
 Canon EOS-10D
06/26/2002 07:37:00 PM
Superlative
Registered UserCorey
 Nikon D200
06/14/2002 09:21:00 PM
Great shot John, and congrats on the big win.
Registered Userliltool
 Kodak Z650
06/11/2002 01:46:00 AM
I knew that this was going to happen sooner or later. Great job. Love the color version also.
Registered UserAlecia
 Canon EOS-10D
06/10/2002 02:33:00 PM
congrats on a great picture and the win! you certainly deserve it!
Registered UserDigipixer
 Canon Power Shot SX10 IS
06/10/2002 12:08:00 PM
Congratulations,a great shot.
Site Counciljustine
 Canon EOS-30D
06/10/2002 10:37:00 AM
Congrats on a job well done. Beautiful photograph
Memberjmsetzler
 Canon PowerShot G9
06/10/2002 08:52:00 AM
Gordon, thanks for the comment... I added the water to this.. it was done inside on my livingroom floor... I placed the leaf (back side up) on a drinking glass about 6" above the floor on top of a black shirt... I provided the light with a 500w halogen lamp and left a dark shadow underneat the leaf so I could easily make the background completely black. The color version of this photo has had the levels adjusted back to as close to the original color as possible...
Registered UserGordon
 RIM BlackBerry Curve
06/10/2002 08:39:00 AM
Just had a look at the colour version - I think the B&W is better - the textures are excellent on this. Did you add the water yourself or was it shot 'as is?"
Registered UserGordon
 RIM BlackBerry Curve
06/10/2002 08:38:00 AM
Excellent shot - my favourite of the week. Well deserved win.
Registered Usershortredneck
 Olympus C-3000Z
06/10/2002 08:21:00 AM
Beautiful macro. Congratulations. You deserve it.
Membermagnetic9999
 Canon EOS-20D
06/10/2002 08:11:00 AM
yay! congrats, dude, you made it! : )
Registered Userarnit
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II
06/10/2002 03:35:00 AM
Congrats John
Registered Userterrentius
 Nikon D100
06/10/2002 01:52:00 AM
Congradulation! I love this photo very much.
Those water drops are very much like some kind of magnifier!
It is surely a perfect photo for large printout!
Registered Userjoebar
 Canon EOS-20D
06/10/2002 01:49:00 AM
Congrats on the win Setz... Awesome shot! & thx for the kind comments on my lightning pic :)
Registered UserTruazn637
 Nikon Coolpix 5000
06/10/2002 01:10:00 AM
I just love this photo....the detail is superb! Great shot
Registered UserKDJohnson
 Sony DSC-P50
06/10/2002 12:23:00 AM
Congrats John!!! THIS is the one I'd like to reprint large. I'll pay ya for it ;)
Beautiful...
MemberFranziskaLang
 Nikon D100
06/10/2002 12:22:00 AM
Well done and well deserved, John!
Memberjmsetzler
 Canon PowerShot G9
06/10/2002 12:11:00 AM
Thanks to everyone... if u want to see the color version, go here: http://webpages.charter.net/setzler/dpchallenge.htm
Site Councilkarmat
 Canon EOS-30D
06/10/2002 12:05:00 AM
Way to go John! *Crowd cheers wildly*
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MemberDavid Ey
 Nikon D80
06/09/2002 10:53:00 PM
looks great in color too!, congrats------ nice detail
Registered UserGordon
 RIM BlackBerry Curve
06/09/2002 09:36:00 PM
wonderful textures and composition
Registered Userwelcher
 Canon EOS-5D
06/09/2002 08:18:00 PM
Spectacular photo. Rest of contest is for second place.
Administratorlangdon
 Canon EOS-20D
06/09/2002 08:03:00 PM
The crispness is profound, as is the detail on the leaf and bulbs of water. I wish the tip of the plant was more in focus though.
Registered UserRampbII
 Sony Mavica FD-92
06/09/2002 02:20:00 PM
wow how did the background get so black?
Registered Useranon-y-mouse
 Nikon Coolpix 5700
06/09/2002 01:58:00 PM
Wicked! I love how clearly defined the crevices in the leaf is, as well as the droplets of water, great capture.
Registered UserYellowpeep
 Canon EOS-10D
06/08/2002 11:42:00 PM
Really lovely. The detail is wonderful! Mother Nature would be so proud...
Registered Uservin rigby
 Panasonic DMC-FZ30
06/07/2002 06:38:00 PM
great clarityand detail, sharp as a pin - dark bg suits
Registered Userdotcomjohnny
 Sony DSC-S50
06/07/2002 11:33:00 AM
Great tonal range, just lost the d.o.f at the bottom, I like this one.
Registered UserReuben
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/06/2002 09:36:00 PM
I'm guessing this one will win. I love the structures emphasized by the b&w, I love the lighting, and I love the crispness. I would really like to see it in color, but I'm guessing I like it better in b&w (which is really saying something, considering I don't generally like b&w at all).
Registered UserKarenB
 Canon EOS-20D
06/06/2002 08:24:00 PM
Nice macro. Nice B&W for contrast and texture.
Registered UserAmphian
 Nikon Coolpix 880
06/06/2002 01:30:00 PM
Perfect lighting, great focus, stunning detail - an all around gorgeous photo. One of my top two.
Registered Userlisae
 Olympus C-720UZ
06/06/2002 11:46:00 AM
Wonderful! The leaf structure comes up beautifully, and the drops of water magnify parts of it just to drive the point home of its fractal complexity, and then tease you with their spherical simplicity. Nature is... well... read Wordsworth to see how I feel about this photo :) 10!
Registered Usercvhs99
 Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
06/06/2002 05:02:00 AM
The rain drops really bring out the texture of the leaf. I'm glad to see a rain drop on the tip of the leaf too.
Registered Usersjgleah
 Olympus C-2100UZ
06/06/2002 02:16:00 AM
I like the way you've catpured the detail on the leaf. Perhaps I'd like it better if I saw the whole leaf in the frame.
Site CouncilGeneralE
 Canon PowerShot S3 IS
06/05/2002 11:47:00 PM
Beautifully done magnifying effect -- is that water or another fluid?
Registered Usermtngoat
 Nikon D70
06/05/2002 08:05:00 PM
Neat shot!
Registered Userdoogbull
 Minolta DiMAGE 7
06/05/2002 06:27:00 PM
I like taking photo of stuff with water on as drops of water always seem to stand out well.
Registered UserJonniboy
 Nikon D1
06/05/2002 01:52:00 PM
Love the lens effects of the droplets - catchlight from the flash looks good. Did you try this in colour?
Registered UserGuillermo
 Olympus C-700UZ
06/05/2002 01:02:00 PM
Very clear and sharp picture, i like the magnifying glass effect!
Membermagnetic9999
 Canon EOS-20D
06/05/2002 12:52:00 PM
this is easily one of my 5 top shots. the lighting, the detail, and the refraction of the water droplets, elevate this pic head and shoulders above the majority. the tip of the leaf where it curls is slightly oof, but that doesnt detract too much for me. a 9.
Registered UserPixelatedVisions 06/05/2002 10:58:00 AM
wow.. great macro! Great lighting, sharp, good contrast.
Registered Userirae
 Canon EOS-20D
06/05/2002 06:41:00 AM
Sure glad I didn't submit my water drops this week. This is just about perfect - the detail, tonal range, clarity and composition are all first rate. Top 3, IMO.
Registered Usercthenk
 Olympus C-2100UZ
06/04/2002 11:08:00 PM
WOW. I'd give my 'I' teeth to beable to take a macro like this. fantastic. The only thing I would change would be to get the whole leaf in the shot. more! more! :) great job. A winner.
Registered Userfsieradzki
 Sony DSC-F828
06/04/2002 10:44:00 PM
Nicely done.
Registered Usersheyingshi88 06/04/2002 08:59:00 PM
well done
Registered UserDangerous_blues
 HP PhotoSmart C618
06/04/2002 08:30:00 PM
This is an excellent macro. Very good focus. Interesting composition. Cant see anything I would change.
Site Councilkarmat
 Canon EOS-30D
06/04/2002 05:18:00 PM
Normally, leaves and water don't inspire me, but this picture is awesom. Great capture of the texture of the leaves, and the water droplets give it depth. Very nice!
Registered UserKimbly
 Canon PowerShot G2
06/04/2002 04:17:00 PM
Is that really a leaf? It looks so flat. Great composition, lighting on the waterdrops, background...it all goes together quite nicely. Good job.
Registered UserPatella
 Konica Minolta A2
06/04/2002 02:59:00 PM
I really like the photo a LOT. If I had to find anything wrong, I'd point out the couple of water drops that are kind of "flat," but it's so minor, it's part of the easter egg hunt.
Registered UserZeissman
 Sony Mavica CD400
06/04/2002 02:52:00 PM
As Mr. Burns would say, "excellent"
Registered Userrvicente
 Sony DSC-F707
06/04/2002 10:23:00 AM
i like it.
Registered Usermattpga
 Sony DSC-P50
06/03/2002 11:51:00 PM
nice macro shot. great detail - very sharp.
MemberPhotosByAyme
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/03/2002 07:27:00 PM
the drops of water look like balls of glass ... nice and crisp ...
Registered Usermark allen
 Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
06/03/2002 06:01:00 PM
This is the sort of image I aspire to take.
Registered UserCount
 Canon EOS-30D
06/03/2002 05:52:00 PM
Wow.
Site Counciljustine
 Canon EOS-30D
06/03/2002 04:54:00 PM
Nice texture, good tone and a good photo. Nice work.
Registered UserAndyLeeG4
 Kodak DX3900
06/03/2002 03:34:00 PM
Great shot. Superb detail. Only detraction being that this was submitted for a B&W challenge, probably was better in color. Only reason it is not a 10 in my book.
Registered Userdaclozer
 Sony DSC-F505
06/03/2002 11:50:00 AM
very nice , tied for my top vote.. great work
Registered Userritaard
 Casio QV-3000EX
06/03/2002 07:26:00 AM
nice and abstract
Registered Useraussie
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
06/03/2002 06:18:00 AM
You are up there on creativity - a well deserved 10
Registered Userjasonmccarthy
 Sony DSLR-A100K
06/03/2002 05:52:00 AM
WOW great shoot
Registered Userterrentius
 Nikon D100
06/03/2002 05:17:00 AM
Marvellous! I can't say anything negative about this.
It's sharp. It's eye-catching. It's a great work!
Registered UserShiiizzzam
 Sony DSC-F707
06/03/2002 01:47:00 AM
The detail is superb ! This is a 10 all the way !
Registered Useri3ullseye
 Olympus Brio D-150
06/03/2002 01:34:00 AM
Wow...
Registered UserKDJohnson
 Sony DSC-P50
06/03/2002 12:28:00 AM
Perfection!! This is truly art.
Registered Userprincewai
 Nikon Coolpix 990
06/03/2002 12:22:00 AM
ray...man..?


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