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06/09/2005 04:08:38 PM · #1 |
Which photo have you put the most time into preparing for the shot, do-overs and photoshop work combined..?
I think this one has got to be mine:
Unfortunately it didn't do as good as I thought it would. Oh well, I like it..!
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06/09/2005 04:21:08 PM · #2 |
This one is definitely the one I spent the most time on, but it fared pretty poorly overall. |
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06/09/2005 04:25:17 PM · #3 |
I guess the image didn't come up. Try again.
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06/09/2005 04:25:45 PM · #4 |
It all depends on how you see it. I don't "setup" a photo very often. Most of the time, I like to go out with my wife on the weekends and try to find the perfect pic for the challenge. For some it took 2 or more trips lasting several hours.
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06/09/2005 04:28:49 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by ladymonarda: I guess the image didn't come up. Try again.
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You just need the last set of numbers at the end of the link and use the thumbnail button when you post to a thread. |
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06/09/2005 04:42:13 PM · #6 |
Probably this one. Between creating the wallpaper and gluing it to the cardboard, creating the framed mouse photo, buying/cutting/staining the wood molding, getting the lights right, moving all the furniture and carpet out of the room... you get the idea. I set this whole thing up two or three times before I was satisfied with it.

Message edited by author 2005-06-09 16:44:32. |
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06/09/2005 04:50:40 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Alain_cdn: It all depends on how you see it. I don't "setup" a photo very often. Most of the time, I like to go out with my wife on the weekends and try to find the perfect pic for the challenge. For some it took 2 or more trips lasting several hours. |
Me too, I try not to set up shots, I like to try to capture a moment or event. Sometimes I have to go back a few times. I made more trips for my current entry in construction. Either the sun wasn't right, it was over cast or I was running late and didn't have time to stop.
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06/09/2005 04:51:22 PM · #8 |
I'd have to say this one, making the "village" took a long time but it was a lot of fun. Now that I look at the shot, I can see where it could have been a whole lot better
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06/09/2005 05:26:00 PM · #9 |
Without a doubt! Many shots, many times picking up and fixing the cans, getting the cat interested.
It was worth it, fun in the end. |
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06/09/2005 05:28:47 PM · #10 |
I've spent maybe 20 minutes tops including setup, execution, and editing on the top photos in my entries. And considering only one broke a 6, I guess they show it.
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06/09/2005 05:34:34 PM · #11 |
Spent close to 3hrs for this one.. broke mirror, place pieces in front at different agles using paper, then placing other mirrors on sides to get side views...and since I was the only one at the time, I had to 'guess' everything was ok, start timer, run to the point and click.. come back and find I stood taller or shorter than expected .. and you can guess the cycle goes on...
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06/09/2005 05:39:09 PM · #12 |
My only light source in the room was a candle positioned directly behind the glass. I took so many photographs to try to illiminate the light reflection in the front of the glass. This photograph was a real learning curve for me.
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06/09/2005 05:42:05 PM · #13 |
It took a long time to fill the canoe with water (and broke it due to there being no water pressure coming from the outside..so including the time I still need to spend fixing it...) |
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06/09/2005 05:43:39 PM · #14 |
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06/09/2005 05:48:20 PM · #15 |
Easy question:

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06/09/2005 05:49:07 PM · #16 |
Granular challenge reject: Collecting sand and shells...sorting colorful shells...buying supplies...setting up...changing and setting up again (many times)...photograhping...editing and starting over. The entire process of obtaining this image took many days. Then I decided it was terrible and took the shot I submitted in less than 10 minutes! Wasn't expecting a good score either way, but the learning experience was tremendous.
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06/09/2005 05:50:45 PM · #17 |

For photoshop work.
Early in my photography career learning about light and composition. Took 100s of shots to get this one.
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06/09/2005 06:03:37 PM · #18 |
This one took about 4 hours to set up. I rigged a bunch of plastic cups with water in them and holes in the bottom (all of which had to be the same size), suspended above a cookie sheet, and a single light source coming through the bars of a high chair as a backlight. Not as easy as it sounds.
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06/09/2005 06:03:54 PM · #19 |
To get the shot:
To edit the shot:
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06/09/2005 06:20:02 PM · #20 |
I'm not totally sure, but probably one of these 3:

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06/09/2005 06:40:56 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Tranquil: To edit the shot:
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Ditto ;) hehe
I never put time of effort into my photos :P
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06/09/2005 06:44:07 PM · #22 |
no doubt this one took the longest time:
8 hours drive there and back(yep, same day!), about half an hour of editing.
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06/09/2005 06:45:41 PM · #23 |
This one in terms of sheer post-processing time:
In terms of observation, preparation and research, this one:

Message edited by author 2005-06-09 18:47:10.
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06/09/2005 07:16:14 PM · #24 |
Probably this one... getting the lighting just right and editing....
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06/09/2005 08:21:09 PM · #25 |
Edited with apologies to moodvile whose post I completely missed.
Message edited by author 2005-06-09 21:39:08.
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