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by Mick

Comment by hahn23:
Congratulations on your well deserved ribbon. This is a great photo that has nothing to do with chemistry, but you rec'd a pass from the voters. More power to you. My image, which has a lot more real chemistry, was deemed to be DNMC. The lesson here is to excel with great photography and no one will care whether you actually meet the challenge. I think the voters in this challenge were exceptionally stupid. But, I really do like your entry and I'm very happy it won a ribbon. Just mad at all the low votes I rec'd. (Not your fault!)

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by Mick

Comment by super-dave:
after my first comment, i'm now more impressed that you've explained how you got this.

i really thought it was a mini plasma ball you can buy and use at home. but knowing it's a steel ball and infra red pen is pretty amazing.

you've definitely earned the ribbon with creativity and a great shot.

110 second exposure is smart. you wouldn't have used any external lighting ... it's a great effect!!

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by Mick

Comment by Coley:
Atta boy Micheal !!! Congrats on a well deserved ribbon

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by Mick

Comment by Structor:
Suberb shot. Congrats on the ribbon!

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by Mick

Comment by Ken:
Great technique and picture. Congrats on your ribbon!

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by Mick

Comment by TUBORG:
fantastic shot
congratulations to the yellow ribbon

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by Mick

Comment by jodiecoston:
Your technique is fascinating - I never would have thought of that. I was sure it was a plasma ball from looking at the thumbnail. Gorgeous image, congrats on the ribbon.

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by Mick

Comment by cheegirl:
What a great idea, great shot.

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by Mick

Comment by whiteroom:
cool idea, wish i had thought of it. congrats.

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by Mick

Comment by robinssong:
Another ribbon! Wonderful! What a great idea and beautiful image! Congrats!