Abstract Martini
by Alecia

Comment:
Love the colors and composition...great abstract! Limited dof on the glass enhances the photo...nice work :)

A Splash of Color
by Rackat

Comment:
My absolute fav from both challenges...great stopped motion and incredible color. 10 (only cuz i can't do 11) Lisa

Living On Faith
by Shiiizzzam

Comment:
Congrats shiz!! Awesome photo!!

Auto Parts Technology
by Rfarias

Comment:
That's an autopart?? It looks like sculpture! I may have liked a different color background...one that would emphasize the form a bit more or compliment the dark grey more. 7 Lisa

Telecomm Industry Hawks
by amonteforte

Comment:
I really like this. The coil of line and bird seem a bit to far apart...maybe you could have asked him to move a bit :P Nice colors and contrasts. 7 Lisa

Bound
by muckpond

Comment:
Bondage strikes again...ooo..with a twist of apple..nice touch! I may have preferred a more evenly lit backdrop. Nice compostion. 7 Lisa

digital
by cq107

Comment:
Love this! Great compostion and DOF. 9 Lisa

Before Technology
by Silverado57L

Comment:
Technically great shot. Lisa

Board or Bored of Technology
by ppritche

Comment:
Nice lighting and DOF. I think this would have been really cool had it been taken from a vantage point that would look like you're about to enter a maze. 7 Lisa

radome
by Froober

Comment:
Thanks for all the great comments...and scores :P. I have to admit this was a really poor shot prior to edits. I'm shocked that it did so well relative to the competition. Anyway, for those of you who wondered how this was done, here's my little how-to. Take an outdoor shot with your wb set for incandescent lighting and your exposure compensation down a few stops from where it should be....should yield a totally unappealing, off-colored, underexposed picture. Then hit auto levels in photoshop and mess with the curves enough to bring out a ton of grain and deepen the blues. Most importantly, run it through neat image using the default settings to eliminate the grain and produce that extra-surreal look. Finally, sharpen the image 'gently' (as a little elf would advise me) in photoshop and save for web. Maybe someday I'll possess enough skill and presence of mind to take a photo that doesn't need that much work...lol. Thanks again all!