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 08/06/2004 03:56:42 PM · #1
I'm wondering about how many voters thought my shot (Low-Carb Spaghetti) was produced with some post-processing.
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It was straight out of the camera, actually, and I think the "pixelated" look is how the laser sparkles, and not a resolution issue. I do wish the fork had been in focus, though. Unfortunately, it was my lowest-scoring submission so far...any other thoughts?
 08/06/2004 04:03:32 PM · #2
Had it been in focus, the intention of the photo might have brought it out of the tank. It's a good composition, it just feels dirty.

P.S. It's artistic value is very high. I'd put this on my wall, in focus or not.

Message edited by author 2004-08-06 16:04:33.
 08/06/2004 04:11:07 PM · #3
Originally posted by wwwavenger:
Had it been in focus, the intention of the photo might have brought it out of the tank. It's a good composition, it just feels dirty.

P.S. It's artistic value is very high. I'd put this on my wall, in focus or not.


Thanks, Ryan! It might have helped to title the shot "Light" Spaghetti or Spaghetti "Light".)
 08/06/2004 04:29:22 PM · #4
Originally posted by dahved:
I'm wondering about how many voters thought my shot (Low-Carb Spaghetti) was produced with some post-processing.
//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=94108
It was straight out of the camera, actually, and I think the "pixelated" look is how the laser sparkles, and not a resolution issue. I do wish the fork had been in focus, though. Unfortunately, it was my lowest-scoring submission so far...any other thoughts?


I really likes the idea, but as I said in my prior comment - the oof fork pretty much ruined it for me.

Here's what I think could make it better:

1. Light the fork from the front with a different source - perhaps a blue-colored low wattage bulb. (On a tripod, making sure the fork is tack sharp.)It doesn't need to be the "correct" exposure, but enough light to show the blue fork.
2. A slightly more diagonal composition.
3. Do exactly what you did for the spaghetti - but try NOT having the laser right in back of the camera - so the main reflective surface doesn't create the glints. Don't light the fork with the laser at all. Keep the background exactly as you have it.

Let us know if you decide to try this. It could be really awesome.

-Tom-


08/06/2004 04:31:34 PM · #5
Neat idea and as Ryan said, holds more than a bit of artistic appeal.

Unfortunately, not a genre than generally does well on DPC.
 08/06/2004 04:51:55 PM · #6
Thanks for the suggestions!
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