Process 96 DNA Samples At Once
by GeneralE

Comment by Melethia:
Looks scientific, which is a good indicator of progress in most cases. Nice, sharp image, good composition.

Left & Right in Black & White
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Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by meanwile: I like the idea. I guess the 'artwork' rules were different at this time?

No, those are real hands in front of the monitor -- legal under Basic rules today too. That's one thing which made it difficult to shoot; I had to both operate the camera (no remote) and get in position to "model" for the hands where they and the monitor would have the proper size and DOF relationship.

Left & Right in Black & White
by GeneralE

Comment by skewsme:
I like the idea. I guess the 'artwork' rules were different at this time?

Process 96 DNA Samples At Once
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Comment by AJR1:
Wow nice shot!

Light Up The Water
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Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by mad_brewer: Nice reflection on the water; it would have nice if it matched the colors of the fireworks.

The reflected color was really ugly -- that's one reason I chose to make the water gray.

Process 96 DNA Samples At Once
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Comment by ghettophoto:
great idea, great pic :)

The Buck Stops Here
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Comment by Givemeashot:
AWESOME!! Great DOF!! Nice shot

The Buck Stops Here
by GeneralE

Comment by carisakD70:
The black fabric is a little distracting. Perhaps using a smooth black fabric would have been better?

Stationery in Motion
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Comment by DrAchoo:
My simple suggestion is that I would have gone with B&W. The color in the shot doesn't add a whole lot, and in those cases I always think about B&W. The shot then becomes somewhat more about the geometry and shapes. I like your composition and especially like the diagonal line provided by the roller axle (or whatever). My eye tells me I don't like the blur of the central metal piece, but I think that's personal preference. I tend to have trouble with liking motion blur.

So you use 16/64 for your high-radius USM? I've tended toward 25/40, but I also tend to do it before resize so that may make quite a difference. I'll have to goof around with that.

Refraction¦noitcarfeR
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Comment by ellamay:
Greetings from the CC, well this gets points I guess for experimental and creative. And knowing that you have been around here a long time, I suspect you knew this would not score high on dpc. I actually think this image is interesting, I think it may have worked much better tho as a vertical crop, partly cuz it is such a busy image it would of helped to focus the eye, in at least my opinion on the more interesting 'middle' part.
I suspect not possible but had you been able to get this a bit sharper, it would of looked IMHO like a jewel.
I also would like to see the 'white version'.

Hope that helps1
Lynn