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Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

04/10/2004 01:01:42 PM · #1

I'm working on a photograph for a competition that has a bit of an odd theme... the theme is "Color" and color has to be the abstract subject of the photo. I need two images and they have to be shot on 35mm slide film. I came across this particular subject this morning and would like to have some feedback on this idea...

Thanks in advance :)

jab119

04/10/2004 01:13:12 PM · #2

i like the colors and the focus but the 2 spots on the bowl are not pleasing, if you reshot it could you get those relections out???

James

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

04/10/2004 01:14:19 PM · #3

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Holy Water Batman!! The juxtaposition of the "in focus" reflection and the OOF copper/brass is attractive. Maybe an icon in the stained glass to bring it all together or Rosary beads to one side or the other of the Holy Water.

jodiecoston

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/10/2004 01:15:03 PM · #4

I left a comment on the shot... Also, I disagree about the two spots on the bowl. If you're going for abstract, the two spots can be used to nicely balance out the image and lead the viewer's eye around the frame.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/10/2004 01:15:07 PM · #5

I really like it John. I especially like the quality of the OOF (copper?) bowl. Exposure is perfect. Very nice.
I think a tighter crop might be beneficial, and possibly moving the viewpoint so the lines in the reflection are not horizontal.

04/10/2004 01:39:46 PM · #6

I'm thinking a tighter composition is also in order. After thinking about it, I can also move my camera around and get reflections from any of the stained glass windows in this chapel.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/10/2004 01:40:53 PM · #7

I also plan to work THIS IDEA as well with the same subject...

soup

Canon EOS-30D

04/10/2004 01:47:47 PM · #8

was about to post that you might try reversing the focus, but i see you sort of did in the 2nd one. i prefer the 2nd take over the water being in focus.

it might be nice if they could add some more holy water to the bowl...

color is good.

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

04/10/2004 02:45:46 PM · #9

Originally posted by orussell:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

I'm working on a photograph for a competition that has a bit of an odd theme... the theme is "Color" and color has to be the abstract subject of the photo. I need two images and they have to be shot on 35mm slide film. I came across this particular subject this morning and would like to have some feedback on this idea...

Thanks in advance :)

Holy Water Batman!! The juxtaposition of the "in focus" reflection and the OOF copper/brass is attractive. Maybe an icon in the stained glass to bring it all together or Rosary beads to one side or the other of the Holy Water.

Sorry I mistook your post John. A little under the weather today. I see now how my suggestions wouldn't help given the abstract nature of the competition. :)

Message edited by author 2004-04-10 14:47:14.

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/10/2004 03:06:22 PM · #10

I voted for the second one. It reminds me of the story of the crippled man waiting to get into the pool that is disturbed by an angel so he can be cured. The color is beautifully saturated in both of the photos.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

04/10/2004 05:01:14 PM · #11

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