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Candlelit Gem
Candlelit Gem
jotaga


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Challenge: Glamour (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Date: May 17, 2009
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/4
Galleries: Emotive, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: May 17, 2009

 Used a candle near the glass;
A few ambient tungsten light from a distant abajour;
A little flashlight thru the glass (enhancing the candlelight refraction on the glass toward the ring).
WB adjust. Resize and unsharp mask.

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Place: 45 out of 83
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Avg (commenters): 7.0000
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Views since voting: 1195
Views during voting: 445
Votes: 247
Comments: 3
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 06/29/2010 11:14:27 AM
The line through the glass, and onto the ring/hand is very nice. The attention to detail is noted. However, it doesn't strike me as a particularly compelling image. Things seem a bit underexposed, there isn't a whole lot going on in the scene, and things aren't all in focus. Consider using a hyperfocal setting. Really, though, it boils down to subject matter. While your photo makes me think of fidelity, marriage, anniversary, the topic is glamour, and a snigle ring does not compel that from me.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/22/2009 01:32:03 PM
If it was a simpler jewlery shot, your entry would've been much more stronger in my opinion. The foreground clutter is too distracting unfortunetely. 6
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 05/20/2009 09:44:02 AM
Ok, I'll buy this as a "glamour" shot. The first one I've seen that's taken the creative approach (meaning without a head shot or person) and done it well. Nicely done! Good luck. 8 from me.
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