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$1.29 lb.....WOW!
$1.29 lb.....WOW!
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Challenge: Stranger In A Strange Land (Classic Editing)
Camera: Minolta DiMAGE 5
Location: Everett WA USA
Date: Jan 5, 2003
Aperture: F 3.4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/128
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: Jan 5, 2003

Where else can you see a diamond in an apple? Only on DPC. Enjoy!


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Place: 30 out of 67
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01/17/2003 12:15:59 PM
Critique Club Critique

(1) COMPOSITION (CONTENT) Well composed. You have used the rule of thirds and leading line very effectively here. This is a very strong composition and very well balanced.

(2) BACKGROUND I love the background that you have used, the slightly out of focus apples add a true three dimentional feeling to this photograph. I also think that the white table makes the apple in the foreground appear very crisp and fresh.

(3) CAMERA WORK ,TECHNICAL Exposure seems right on target. The DOF is perfect in my opinion. I think others might be disturbed by the apples in the background, but to me, they are perfect. I love the little details such as the water drops and how the curve of the apple seems to be "hugging" the diamond.

(4) DIGITAL PROCESSING ,TECHNICAL Good processing. There is a good contrast between the red and the white which helps the apple really stand out.

(5)MEETING THE CHALLENGE This photo does a very good job of meeting the challenge. Its the last place I would expect to see a diamond.

(6) MY OPINION ON THE PHOTO A very interesting photo. I would love to see this blown up huge (poster size) and hanging in a jewelry store. Very well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/12/2003 11:17:56 PM
Nice idea but took me a while to find the diamond, perhaps the focus on the apple in the forground is a bit soft
01/12/2003 10:45:34 PM
How did you think of this!!?? There has to be a story behind it!
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01/10/2003 02:12:03 PM
My first impression was "an apple???????? so what?" but then I noticed the diamond! I hope people don't overlook that. Good composition, and the dof works well here, I think. Good colors.
01/08/2003 04:28:25 PM
Nice simple trick. Well taken photo. The diamond stud is about the right size for a seed, so this works well for me. I was hoping for more out of this world strangeness from this challenge, but this does meet the challenge, so...8 Swash
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01/07/2003 09:10:26 PM
Yessir. I'll take two dozen. Very creative shot. I like the depth of field. Jakco
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01/07/2003 08:36:01 PM
WOW now this is certainly strange. I would like to get lucky and find a diamond in my apple . lol. Very well thought through. Excellent image.
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01/07/2003 08:03:39 PM
Cute idea, meets the challenge well. Nice use of DOF, color and composition.
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01/07/2003 04:20:18 PM
Interesting shot :) I like the concept of the diamond inside the apple... good work :)- setzler
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01/07/2003 12:47:19 PM
The title threw me off but looking closer I thnk this is a great idea for the challenge. I don't mind the Apples in the back being out of focus but I would have prefered the piece on the left to be in focus.
01/07/2003 12:50:37 AM
I like the addition of the water droplets. nice dof. definitly couldn't see this is the thumbnail.
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01/06/2003 08:52:23 PM
Oh well done for the concept. The image suffers from low tones. The lighting drowned out the redness of the apple. Good luck.
01/06/2003 02:58:29 PM
I didn't get this when I saw it as a thumbnail... now looking at it, I see the diamond in the.. apple... hehehehe? GREAT idea, very appropriate for the challenge, and I love the title. The picture isn't maybe as appealing as it could be, I don't care for the white bottom or the lighting but it's a great idea, and I love your use of DOF. Nice job... -7-
01/06/2003 02:39:51 AM
Very sharp and original! :-)
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01/06/2003 12:39:18 AM
Nicely done ! I love it being unique :)
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