Last minute entry change. Took a completely different approach to the same subject as another shot I was going to enter. There's just something I like about this shot more than the other. Maybe after the challenge I will post the alternative. I expect about, ummm, 5.77. LOL.
Edited after challenge to add:
It was a simple enough shot. I took the silver ornament (the whitish areas are "frosted") and put it on a white posterboard on the sofa. Then, I used my currently favored technique for bouncing light. I have left over white melamine from a woodworking project. I have about 4 different sizes. I used a large (2' by 3') rectangular piece held about 6 inches out of the frame, at a 45 degree angle to the poster board.
Post processing was very simple and consisted mainly of conversion to grayscale, duotone to get the blue, and cloning for hairs/dust/scratches. I actually didn't do any cropping.
Equipment: 300D on an old tripod (replaced now by my Xmas gift of a 3011B), kit lens (I still adore this lenses versatility), 550EX, aforementioned posterboard and melamine reflector.
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Hey! I never give a 10/10 cause I was always taught nothings perfect, so how's about 9.9/10. great concept and excellent construction. Congratulations....
WOW! I truly love this photo. What a wonderful crisp and clean shot and the color just pops out at me. Perfect in every way and even an emotion evoking shot. VERY deserving of the blue ribbon. Congrats!
WOW! I truly love this photo. What a wonderful crisp and clean shot and the color just pops out at me. Perfect in every way and even an emotion evoking shot. VERY deserving of the blue ribbon. Congrats!
Wow! What an awesome thing to wake up to this morning! I really did not expect this to do as well as it did, but I guess simplicity is key here at DPC.
It was a simple enough shot. I took the silver ornament (the whitish areas are "frosted") and put it on a white posterboard on the sofa. Then, I used my currently favored technique for bouncing light. I have left over white melamine from a woodworking project. I have about 4 different sizes. I used a large (2' by 3') rectangular piece held about 6 inches out of the frame, at a 45 degree angle to the poster board.
Post processing was very simple and consisted mainly of conversion to grayscale, duotone to get the blue, and cloning for hairs/dust/scratches. I actually didn't do any cropping.
Equipment: 300D on an old tripod (replaced now by my Xmas gift of a 3011B), kit lens (I still adore this lenses versatility), 550EX, aforementioned posterboard and melamine reflector.
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My favorite in this challenge and in general. this is absolutely beautiful. It actually made me feel blue and I think it represents beautifuly the whole essence of the holidays: being together.
Beautiful lighting, nice details. Well... just perfect in any way. no doubt - 10 !!
I could look at this photo for a long while. Actually I have. It's simple, classy and beautiful ! I love the ornament sitting in thirds. I love the softness and color. VERY nice ! 10
Very nice tone. Probably would have worked better as a verticle crop; the positioning of the bulb and your angle allows for this without having it look too centered, I believe. I think this will do very well none the less.
It's a Blue Christmas Without You
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