Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by mbrutus2009:
I like it. I think it should do well... It might get down voted because its not symmetrical. There is no method.

Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by tanguera:
I love the curly-cue shapes, and the white curl really helps focus the eye in an otherwise very busy shot. A bit oversaturated, especially the pink highlights.

Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by inshaala:
Nice idea - tho i think a bit further to one side would pick it out more compositionally :)

Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by GemGem:
This looks awesome, love the colour! Why didnt I think of that!

Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by vawendy:
I like this very much, but the focus seems very soft--since there's so much movement, it would be more comfortable to look at if the focus was sharper.

Stand Out From The Crowd
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Comment by Connor:
great shot love the colours

Between a Sharp Rock and a Soft Place: Lizard Head Rock, Rye
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Comment by bspurgeon:
Enjoyed the story! This shot is often in my mind when I'm shooting seascapes.

THE GOURMET MEAL : Seared Pork Cutlets on Ginger Infused Silverbeet with Moroccan Cous Cous
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Comment by Lonni:
Enzo you know I love your food photos - I gave this a 7. I do agree with the voters though in that this one doesn't have as much impact as your usual stuff.

I love the composition and the complimentary elements (wine, cutlery etc), but I think the exposure of the meat is a bit off, and so gives the impression that the pork is undercooked. I think some ingredients do high-key well, but meat doesn't.

When I do meat photography I tend use a browning agent to make the meat look more cooked (but don't actually cook it longer, as it makes it look dried out). browning essence mixed with a bit of olive oil gives a good colour and glisten, but still leaves it edible (Angostura bitters mixed with dishwashing detergent looks better, but some people actually like to eat their food when they are finished shooting it!) I think with pork you would need to go lightly with the colour, but it still needs something.

ULTIMATE ENDING : Rafael Nadal, Australian Open Champion 2009
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Comment by radarbrat:
Congrats on your top ten finish. ISO 1600, unbelievable!!!

ULTIMATE ENDING : Rafael Nadal, Australian Open Champion 2009
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Comment by Structor:
Great shot. Congrats on your high finish!