Digital Photography Challenge You are not logged in. (log in or register
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Cheers!
2nd PlaceCheers!
pidge


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Indulgence (Basic Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 80-200 f/2.8L
Location: Montreal
Date: Jun 13, 2006
Aperture: 6.7
ISO: 200
Shutter: 0.3
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: Jun 13, 2006

Yes, my boyfriend and I enjoy wine! But these corks have been amassed over several years. The best part of this shoot was drinking the wine afterwards.

I know this isn't truely 'indulgence' and I think the score will reflect that. However, I think that wine can be an indulgence, and thus I think I meer the challenge.

Shot with a tripod and my remote to prevent camera shake since this was a remotely long exposure so I could keep the ISO down to reduce the noise

Since this is basic editing, all that's been done is some RAW adjustments - Shadow/Highlights, WB and exposure compensation.

Photoshop - rotate, crop, levels, touch of color balance and a little bit of saturation

Here's to your health!

Post: AWESOME!! Thanks everyone for all the comments and votes!

As I've said before, alomost everything I've learned about taking pictures is thanks to DPC!

Here's to your health! Cheers!

Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 2 out of 107
Avg (all users): 6.8323
Avg (commenters): 8.1935
Avg (participants): 6.8033
Avg (non-participants): 6.8391
Views since voting: 7512
Views during voting: 483
Votes: 322
Comments: 79
Favorites: 8 (view)

1

1

2

2

3

5

4

11

5

46

6

72

7

76

8

53

9

42

10

14


Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
Registered UserSherwinJames
 Nikon D200
09/16/2006 04:48:09 PM
Nice clean shot. Very well put together. The indulgence definetely shines through for me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberPhil
 Sony DSLR-A700
06/26/2006 07:03:47 PM
Beautiful, creative capture. Nice job and congrats on the ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserUnicorn_Fighter03
 Minolta DiMAGE S304
06/26/2006 08:22:58 AM
Very creative.. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberJudi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
06/24/2006 07:17:33 AM
I knew this would do well. Congrats.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membergraphicfunk
 Canon EOS-20D
06/23/2006 07:49:36 PM
Creative use of wine corks. Very well done. Congratulations on your RED.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usergoodman
 Canon EOS-40D
06/23/2006 03:56:46 AM
about time you ribboned. you're good
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserNightson
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/23/2006 02:34:54 AM
Wow, missed this one during the voting but very nice shot. You definately deserved the ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserTransit
 Canon EOS-40D
06/21/2006 08:19:51 PM
Congrats on your first ribbon Pidge.Grrrreat picture,your on a roll :)))
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userphilup
 Canon EOS-5D
06/21/2006 06:12:25 PM
Awesome shot! Great setup..congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserJewellian
 Pentax *ist DL
06/21/2006 06:05:33 PM
WOOT Congrats on the ribbon, very nice photo nd I truly hoe you didn't drink all those before you took this pic...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberRando D300
 Canon EOS-40D
06/21/2006 04:38:58 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon,that makes 2 from the group at the last Toronto GTG in two weeks ,way to go !!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userlentil
 Canon EOS-5D
06/21/2006 04:37:11 PM
Excellent Pidgy! Its about time we saw your name up here :) Well deserved.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberStructor
 Canon EOS-5D
06/21/2006 02:51:55 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon! Great shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserJOHNBOY1970
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/21/2006 12:58:15 PM
Congrats! A well deserved ribbon for a very cool chic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbanmorn
 Nikon D200
06/21/2006 12:42:15 PM
WTG, Pidge! Wow you guys LOVE the wine! Great idea and shot! Many congrats on your first ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberpawdrix
 Nikon D700
06/21/2006 11:25:02 AM
Wooohooo Pidge. Very cool concept. Congrats on your ribbon
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserSonifo
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/21/2006 11:12:44 AM
Awesome! Congrats on a well put together image and very well shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberKarenNfld
 Canon EOS-40D
06/21/2006 08:42:57 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon!!!! YAY!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membercolyla
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 08:28:55 AM
Pidgey! Congratulations on your first ribbon! This turned out excellent!

  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usercheegirl
 Canon EOS-30D
06/21/2006 08:28:02 AM
Way to go Pidge, great shot, congrats.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberhotpasta
 Nikon D300
06/21/2006 08:07:05 AM
At last! A ribbon, after so many wonderful photographs...well done...feels great don't it?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberStrikeslip
 Canon EOS-40D
06/21/2006 08:04:59 AM
Pidge, a ribbon! Wow, great shot, rock-on! :-D Red wine roolz over white.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userdeapee
 Kodak V803
06/21/2006 07:56:07 AM
Congrats pidge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberLalliSig
 Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital
06/21/2006 07:49:01 AM
You wino!! Congrats on your first ribbon, have a feeling you might get more of them in the future by looking at your portfolio... Now go prove me right :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberMattO
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
06/21/2006 07:40:44 AM
COngrats on the Ribbon Pidge, and a well done shot. :woot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membercmeier
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 06:06:16 AM
Wow, Kiyoko, you are on a roll lately! Congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberColey
 Nikon D200
06/21/2006 05:26:45 AM
Awesome shot, congrats on a well deserved reddy!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserUrfaTheGreat
 Sony DSC-S90
06/21/2006 04:58:13 AM
I knew it, I knew it.. You'd win something *Sing song voice*
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Member-Bec-
 Canon EOS-50D
06/21/2006 02:42:50 AM
One of my favourites in this challenge...Glad to see it ribboned! Great shot..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersuemack
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 01:57:02 AM
Whoooot!!! WTG Pidge! Beautiful composition and lighting. What a well deserved ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberBear_Music
 Canon EOS-5D
06/21/2006 01:47:30 AM
Yay Pidge, yay! WTG!

R.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Site Councilnshapiro
 Nikon D90
06/21/2006 01:02:37 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon Kiyoko!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserArt Roflmao 06/21/2006 12:51:44 AM
Here's to your ribbon! Congrats on an excellent photo and my condolences on your impending ejection from Team Suck and Team Mediocre. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Uservikas
 Nikon D80
06/21/2006 12:36:39 AM
Congrats Pidge!! Should have guessed seeing the wine corks :)

Beautiful shot!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserRikki
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 12:28:16 AM
Yay! FINALLY! We get to share the couch again ;) Congrats! Great image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userneenee1999
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 12:23:19 AM
congratulations on your ribbon! One of my favs. Way to go!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberShutterPug
 Canon EOS-50D
06/21/2006 12:22:37 AM
Whoo Hoo - congrats Pidge !!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membermk
 Canon EOS-20D
06/21/2006 12:13:53 AM
I didn't know you were up for a ribbon. Congrats, pis. ;)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userdoctornick
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II
06/21/2006 12:12:37 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Site Councilmuckpond
 Nikon D200
06/21/2006 12:12:20 AM
woooooohoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberyanko
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
06/21/2006 12:10:51 AM
Congrats. You are giving Team Suck a bad reputation. :P
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usersaintaugust
 Canon PowerShot G2
06/21/2006 12:10:04 AM
woo hooo! go team mediocre!
congrats pidge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserDi
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
06/21/2006 12:10:02 AM
Congrats on your FIRST RIBBON!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberalfresco
 Nikon D700
06/21/2006 12:09:02 AM
Had this pegged for yours pidge!! Congrats!!!! woooohoooo!!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberGatorguy
 Nikon D700
06/20/2006 11:01:46 PM
Here's to your liver ;) Seriously, nice image! 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userholycow
 Nikon D2X
06/20/2006 04:08:45 PM
haha.. i like this one.. very clever
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberBlue Moon
 Canon EOS-40D
06/20/2006 03:34:08 AM
i wish the glass was better
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Useraccady
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
06/18/2006 11:39:20 AM
Great idea. Perfect execution.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbrimac
 Canon EOS-20D
06/17/2006 11:33:40 PM
excellent shot, very sharp, and a powerful image. You get my 10!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberTheHummer
 Nikon D80
06/17/2006 07:52:51 PM
Love the composition, great picture
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberRagga2000
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
06/17/2006 07:48:23 PM
sharp and clear :o)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberrick13601
 Canon EOS-30D
06/17/2006 06:59:39 PM
Cool photo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usercharleyangel
 Nikon D70
06/17/2006 01:33:24 PM
love the composition
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userneenee1999
 Canon EOS-20D
06/17/2006 09:48:36 AM
Man talk about over-indulgence :). This is great. Very good lighting and the set up is perfect. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userbibimartin
 HP PhotoSmart 945
06/17/2006 09:28:00 AM
Love wine!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usersanx
 Nikon Coolpix S1
06/17/2006 12:50:36 AM
Sharp--nice, clean simple shot. The white background could be a little whiter, but other than that, it's all good! top 20
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserKavey
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/16/2006 04:25:27 PM
Gorgeous shot, one of the stronger ones in this challenge (which seems to be full of snapshots or snapshot-alikes). This one stands alone aesthetically and also meets the challenge really well too. Nice shot, hope you score in the top 10 at least. Edit to add: this is my second favourite shot this challenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userjfriesen 06/16/2006 03:37:27 PM
Oh only if you could get the glass to stand out more this could have been a 10!, For now, its 8. Bg too blown out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserUrfaTheGreat
 Sony DSC-S90
06/16/2006 11:33:19 AM
Ribbon worthy
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserSAhmed1022
 Canon PowerShot A610
06/16/2006 09:13:41 AM
great composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberNuzzer
 Canon EOS-7D
06/15/2006 07:05:32 PM
I can only fault the reflection on the glass. It may have been better if the rouge cork (the yellow thing) was removed
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usermarkopella
 Nikon D200
06/15/2006 05:57:34 PM
Nice job. A colored background may have improved this shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberJudi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
06/15/2006 05:11:26 PM
Ooooh...someone has been drinking a lot of plonk...hehehe!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberscarbrd
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
06/15/2006 04:48:17 PM
bumbing to 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userghost0pz
 Canon PowerShot G3
06/15/2006 02:37:39 PM
10! You completely captured the essence of the challenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membercrik
 Nikon D300
06/15/2006 11:15:43 AM
Neat idea and image, love al the corks pouring out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userkat75
 Nikon D50
06/15/2006 09:16:13 AM
Nice! I like this. This would make a good advertisement.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userimdadoc
 Canon PowerShot S3 IS
06/15/2006 08:44:12 AM
Great shot. Might have to steal this idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userblindjustice
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/15/2006 07:55:05 AM
a bit blown out behind the wine glass. thats the only distraction; otherwise, really nice composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberdahkota
 Canon EOS-30D
06/15/2006 07:05:35 AM
excellent focus and DOF. Glass almost disappears at the top but not sure how to fix that. composition well done. background color kind of blah.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usershamrock
 Nikon D300
06/14/2006 11:13:24 PM
Since my husband is a wine buff, i can definitely see the indulgence here. Lighting is well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/14/2006 11:04:01 PM
Great shot.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userbuzzrock
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/14/2006 08:31:37 PM
Beautiful "Stock" Photo, meets the challenge perfect.
Excellent light, overall a super shot, nice job..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberKarenNfld
 Canon EOS-40D
06/14/2006 05:40:14 PM
What a great setup!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usercoronamv
 Canon EOS-50D
06/14/2006 12:16:54 PM
Good composition
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserZygote 06/14/2006 04:57:37 AM
Some serious cork-collecting...my kind of hobby 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserBen
 Canon EOS-30D
06/14/2006 04:39:38 AM
Interesting idea.
Well executed aswell.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserxXxscarletxXx
 Nikon D80
06/14/2006 04:27:11 AM
THe best in the challenge
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserGuGi
 Nikon D200
06/14/2006 02:20:48 AM
Very good composition ...
Oh, and please give my regards to Betty Ford next time you're there :-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Prints! - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2009 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Proudly hosted by Sargasso Networks. Current Server Time: 11/21/2009 07:12:19 AM EST.