Old Technoloy Still In Use Bridge
by prbetts

Comment:
I dont normally place bridge engineering in the technology realm, however after careful consideration of the image, can see that the support structure really is something that is very outdated for train trestles. I give you points for the subject, but still find it less 'low tech' and more 'old design' Your focus is great, good DOF, bit distracting far background, but not so much that it would seems deductable. Nice use of the banks as a framing tool.

DNA fingerprinting made finger prints low tech,
by NRRon

Comment:
Seems to be stretching the challenge subject and details quite a bit. Had it not been for the title I would have wondered what this had to do with technology at all. The plastic does a great job of defocusing the background but tends to make the fingerprint look even more unreal.

Dreaming of a White Christmas
by dipaulk

Comment:
Very nice use of black, white, grey without desaturation. All elements seem in focus except top left corner which seems natural in this composition. Just the right amount ouf saturation in the shadows to make the paper stand out. Great concept and interesting subject matter.

A boy and his wagon
by slynneblarp

Comment:
Sharp and good focus. Seems like another simple snapshot of a child at play, perhaps a much tighter crop would raise the importance of the wagon as the subject.

Six Vases
by BikeRacer

Comment:
as with the lamp, try the unsharp mask trick, may prove to effect the contrast and focus/haze at the same time if you are looking for that type of a change in this image.

Lamp Detail
by BikeRacer

Comment:
I love the framing of this patterned image, but there is a lot of noise in the lower section and in the Black of the lamp itself (unless that is actually dust - if so, bring a feather duster with you on the reshoot). Beyond a doubt, the noise in the wall/ceiling has to go, but the lamp noise could stay...

In an artsy way, I kinda like the noise. The depth of field seems just right and the focus on the teardrop is exactly where it needs to be. On my work monitor (not calibrated, but fairly decent) I see no blow outs or overshadowing a perfect exposure on the final print.

see what happens with an unsharp mask at 20-40%, 50 radius and 0 levels...

Message edited by author 2004-12-03 05:01:06.

Landscape Behind The Dyke
by simbamba

Comment:
This is really beautiful !

Over the Edge
by Skip

Comment:
What a Great Capture, Skip!

This is the type of shot that needs some "Hang on Tight." type of text on it and mass sold as a poster.

... nah. It's way too good for a poster.

Watching Paint Dry
by bruski

Comment:
Great and original idea! Just the right size for the negative space too!

Star Clock
by Mary Ann Melton

Comment:
I know just how hard this technique is with long exposure ccd, to reduce noise. You've done a great job of pinpointing the focus and retaining the colors. Not sure if you used layering to increase the saturation or just boosted in PS, but they work very well.
.. To reduce the red ccd noise, boost the shadow a few notches, it does not always eliminate 100% of them, but greatly reduces the effect. Throw on a sharpen after to bring the true light sources back to their brilliance.