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 This image was disqualified from the Books challenge.
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Books (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Nikon
Location: My backyard, QLD Australia
Date: Jun 22, 2010
Aperture: f5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Vintage, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Jun 22, 2010

...or "The Memory of Lazy Summer Afternoons"

First challenge entry in over a year. I've been so busy that I just haven't had the time to have a go at any of the great challenges.

I doubt this one will score well, it's more something I personally like. I guess I should of entered a shot a little more appealing to voters but oh well.

Editing:
Adjustment Layers -
Brightness/Contrast
Curves
Desaturation

Unsharp Mask
Border added
Resized

Disqualification Details
You must retain your original, unedited file (exactly as recorded by your camera), and provide it to the Site Council along with a list of your editing steps within 48 hours of any validation request. Files that have been saved or altered with any editing or transfer software are NOT originals.

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Views since voting: 10906
Views during voting: 354
Comments: 35
Favorites: 8 (view)


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AuthorThread
07/07/2010 12:58:52 AM
So sorry to hear about the disqualification of your Books entry.

What happened??
07/06/2010 09:24:42 PM
So sorry that this got DQ'd. The image is a beauty.
07/06/2010 09:05:00 PM


Message edited by author 2010-07-25 14:02:56.
07/06/2010 05:51:15 PM
Oh no!! I'm so sorry for your DQ! It's still an incredible shot, and a DQ doesn't change that.
07/06/2010 05:51:13 PM
Its a real shame, but this is still such a great shot. I really enjoy looking at this one.

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

I wondered where you found Fall leaves this time of year...

Turns out Lydia there are people outside of the US and we are having Autumn/winter at the moment :)
07/06/2010 05:31:35 PM
Bummer about your DQ. *sigh* I'm sorry.

Is it during the challenge period? I wondered where you found Fall leaves this time of year...
07/05/2010 12:13:01 PM
AMAZING ! Congrats for the ribbon.
07/05/2010 10:13:55 AM
the shallow depth and colors are perfect for an aura worthy of it's subject matter. congrats!!!
07/01/2010 11:08:46 AM
This is just beautiful!!! Congrats on the ribbon!
06/30/2010 09:15:38 PM
Awesome!! Congrats on a beautiful red!
06/30/2010 05:23:22 PM
Outstanding job, Jemma! Congratulations on your first ribbon!
06/30/2010 12:06:27 PM
What a lovely photo. Interesting, great title, well photographed & pped. Congratulations on your first ribbon!
06/30/2010 09:45:31 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon!
06/30/2010 08:26:14 AM
Thank you everyone so much for your support. I am so excited :D
My first ribbon and only my fourth challenge.
It was a roller coaster ride all the way along. On the second day my score peaked at almost 7.3 but dropped to about 6.8 and then rose again till about 7.1 before dropping the last day. So I was so happy to walk in from work and find I had actually placed second.
The shot:
Just a very old book, positioned in a pile of leaves. Natural light.

I really did not expect this shot to go well at all, it was a last minute change from the photograph I had planned to enter, but I obviously made the right decision.
I thought I would get plenty of criticism on my choice of composition, but this felt strongest from the many different shots, so I went with the gut feeling.

I must say a HUGE congrats to Walkaboutwolf on his blue, awesome shot and very well deserved. And also I was very impressed with all the other entries into this challenge, awesome work!

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments and votes :)

06/30/2010 07:36:56 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon. I love the rich tones in this one.
06/30/2010 07:20:02 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon, Gemma. Really beautiful image.
06/30/2010 04:54:06 AM
Wonderful image, congrats!
06/30/2010 02:43:30 AM
Congratulations on the ribbon! Looks like we both entered the challenge with the same thought... :)
06/30/2010 01:15:23 AM
Congrats on the red, this was one of my favorites in the challenge.

Message edited by author 2010-06-30 01:16:51.
06/30/2010 12:39:29 AM
Totally lovely. Congrats on your ribbon!
06/30/2010 12:34:25 AM
Congrats on the red... great shot...
06/30/2010 12:19:17 AM
Beautiful! Congrats!
06/30/2010 12:09:55 AM
Appealing enough to your voters? Jejeje™

Well done! Welcome back!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/29/2010 11:54:03 PM
This is pretty. The color of the leaves complement the book so well. Wonderful combination of items.
06/29/2010 08:48:48 PM
Nice composition. Overall effect is excellent.
06/27/2010 11:55:21 AM
Amazing, i would like to know whether this was something you found out there, or something you created?
06/27/2010 02:10:13 AM
My favourite season is autumn, and I really like the way you built this picture up: parallel dry leaves with old book. The only thing I would have done differently is cropping: cut out of focus leaves on top, and leave the crisp ones (in focus). But it's only my personal view and preference. In other respect: I like it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/26/2010 06:30:08 PM
Very nice color palette and tonal range. Evocative.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/26/2010 12:05:56 PM
Extremely well composed image - love the color and overall feel as well!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 01:02:39 PM
i like the toning and textures
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 05:41:34 AM
good idea, beautiful color scheme, could be a tad sharper at the focal point. composition could have been enhanced by a slightly wider crop and a small move to the left
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 03:54:36 AM
Most people like comments that boost one's ego but will appreciate the comments that offer suggestions that could have improved the shot. Sorry, ego only from me - I love this and is my favourite so far (can't fault) so it's a 10 from me and a rare Fav. Thanks for your effort and art.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 02:30:49 AM
Nice colors and tones and the old book is interesting to look at, but you've got most of it covered up with too many leaves.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 02:29:54 AM
I like it :D well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/23/2010 01:59:38 AM
i love this picture!!! not really sure why, other than as soon as it loaded, i just loved it. 10!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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