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Fireflower
Fireflower
KrisCarpenter


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study XVII (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S7000
Location: My house
Date: Aug 12, 2007
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/38
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Aug 12, 2007

I took this using a flashlight for light, sitting on my kitchen floor.

Statistics
Place: 219 out of 452
Avg (all users): 5.5030
Avg (commenters): 7.1250
Avg (participants): 5.3371
Avg (non-participants): 5.6974
Views since voting: 817
Views during voting: 264
Votes: 165
Comments: 12
Favorites: 1 (view)


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08/24/2007 03:24:21 AM
Really does get your attention unlike so many 'flower shots'. Nice processing.
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08/23/2007 05:03:32 PM
Greetings from the critique club :)

Well this shot is kindof cool but still, I have seen enough flower shots to last me a lifetime and I really need something different for me to stay interested. You kindof achieve that thanx to the lighting so definately keep experimenting with that flashlight.

I do like the colors and yes, it kindof does look like it´s on fire so nicely done, this is something I would have voted a 6 I believe, wich to me means above average but still not dropping my jaw to the floor. Think that has mostly to do with the black backround, not sure what I would have wanted instead of black but all I can tell you I think that is what is keeping this shot from dropping my jaw. Perhaps having it in an ashtray on a wooden table? Dunno...

Anyway, focus and lighting are good and that´s pretty much all I can say about the image, keep on experimenting :)

Kind regards from Iceland, Lárus.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/19/2007 04:10:51 PM
This photo has more Gothic flair than Tim Burton. For taking a photo of one thing and making it look like an entirely other thing, I give you a 10.
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08/17/2007 07:52:30 PM
this is real nice,fireflower is the perfect name for this
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08/17/2007 04:09:43 PM
Good eye! To see a less than perfect flower and take the time to find the real beauty.
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08/17/2007 12:42:07 AM
This flower really does look like fire. I like how the petals are heading in all different directions and the petals on the bottom are a darker color than those on the top. There is one spot in the foreground that seems blown out and is a bit distracting. It also seems like the picture needs some sharpening and/or noise reduction. Overall, awesome idea and composition.
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08/15/2007 06:05:16 AM
Dramatic!!!!!
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08/14/2007 06:23:03 PM
I do like the subject, love the lighting but I think another angle would've worked better. Still nice!
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08/14/2007 12:44:50 AM
The effect is a little strange and the focus is off. I realize you were trying for a fire effect but if not for the title, it would be rather vague.
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08/13/2007 10:42:15 PM
There are a few sharp edges that detract from the image. Feathering your selection might help avoid this.
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08/13/2007 10:16:09 PM
the crop on this is odd, the flower seems upside-down but the color scheme makes it feel right, some of it is out of focus & there is a loss of detail in the petals--I still like it a LOT. Risky but for me it works. fav! 10!
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08/13/2007 07:47:20 AM
Awesome, though the black background feels a little bit too harsh for me.
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