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A Machinest's World
A Machinest's World
Brad


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Granular (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Olympus E-10
Location: In my shop
Date: May 24, 2005
Aperture: F3.6
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: Black and White, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: May 24, 2005

 After trying (and eating) 2 packages of Strawberries, I was going to bail on this.

Last minute - BINGO - went and got my hand REALLY dirty in the waste oil drainer, ran it around in the metal shavings from my brake lathe, popup flash, click.

Then had to go wash (I wear latex gloves so my hands never get like this) before PP.
15 minutes later, I was back to work, with gloves on - LOL.


Statistics
Place: 4 out of 327
Avg (all users): 6.5892
Avg (commenters): 8.3333
Avg (participants): 6.3657
Avg (non-participants): 6.7730
Views since voting: 3580
Views during voting: 413
Votes: 297
Comments: 38
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 02/23/2007 03:02:24 PM
Really cant place what i like about it, no one thing stands out and shouts at me but i love this shot nonetheless.
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 06/01/2005 01:54:43 PM
I thought this was the single strongest image that did not feature faces in the challenge. Gritty, "real" and complete with enviable sharpness and focus. It's black and white, and metallic all at the same time.
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 06/01/2005 11:29:07 AM
Many congratulations, Brad! Love the high impact of this image, the sand on the hand looks almost like sandpaper.
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 06/01/2005 06:56:23 AM
Brad, well done. Congratulations on a nice finish.
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 06/01/2005 05:07:46 AM
Originally posted by BradP:
You ONLY gave me an 8?? What's wrong with you??

I can't let you win all the time, you know :)
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 06/01/2005 03:56:58 AM
Originally posted by gloda:
You now, if I hadn't given you that 8, we'd have swapped places :) Then you'd have had a ribbon/mention of every kind ;)

You ONLY gave me an 8?? What's wrong with you??
I'm gonna' go start a new thread and complain about it!!!

ROFL (j/k) - Thanks!

Message edited by author 2005-06-01 04:51:08.
 06/01/2005 03:08:21 AM
You now, if I hadn't given you that 8, we'd have swapped places :) Then you'd have had a ribbon/mention of every kind ;)
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 06/01/2005 01:46:38 AM
Super image. Sometimes you just have to get dirty. ;)
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 06/01/2005 01:36:35 AM
Nope!
No wishes for that in any way. I like the placement.
:)
 06/01/2005 01:33:33 AM
Nice job Brad! Great entry. Now just sit back and wait for the 3rd place DQ. ;-)
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 06/01/2005 01:16:59 AM
LOL - As scalvert said, I needed some balance in my portfolio with an honorable mention.

06/01/2005 01:04:45 AM
darn it bradley, you slipping! good macro, well done.
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 06/01/2005 12:57:42 AM
Favorite for me during the challenge, loved the fingerprint view, amazing!
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 06/01/2005 12:50:47 AM
Its a wonderful photograph Brad, very gritty and an awesome B @ W photo with great contrast. Terrific shot man.
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 06/01/2005 12:23:32 AM
Good one Brad!
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 06/01/2005 12:15:36 AM
congrats brad! Hope it all came off :)
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 06/01/2005 12:05:18 AM
Hey Brad: this image is impressive. Congratulations on your top five.
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 06/01/2005 12:04:30 AM
LOL, last finish for the E-10 not too shabby...
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 06/01/2005 12:01:38 AM
Well, there's that 4th you wanted. Congrats on balancing out your profile a bit. ;-)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/31/2005 08:16:03 PM
This is dynamite, I love the high contrast and how the hand's texture complements the shavings. Definitely top ten at least.
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 05/31/2005 03:46:10 PM
I can almost feel the grease, those little metal bits...the smell of a machine shop...beautiful image, really nice tonality,,and completely excellent texture, just really nicely made. 10
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 05/30/2005 09:59:24 PM
Excellent detail here!
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 05/28/2005 10:27:38 PM
Only someone who has been introduced in some way to the machinist's world can appreciate the feel and smells that come through this image. But even the tool making uninitiated can appreciate the fine photography skills used to capture this image. My top pick for this challenge and a favorite.
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 05/27/2005 07:15:25 PM
this photo is very cool it gives the appearence that the particles are running around on his hand
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 05/27/2005 06:55:55 PM
The metal filings and the timeworn hand work well together in this shot. It is perfect in black and white; I like the granular look to the pieces and the dropping of some off the right of the hand...8
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 05/27/2005 04:50:31 PM
Wow. Cool. I especially like the little curly piece on his pointing finger. A top one for me.
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 05/27/2005 12:12:20 PM
Beatiful photo
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 05/27/2005 12:47:08 AM
very nice! top 10 for sure! 10
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 05/26/2005 06:13:41 PM
Great image! I love the details.
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 05/26/2005 02:25:53 PM
Very crisp image that tells a story. This looks to ba difficult shot that you made look so easy. The details are amazing and the lighting and contrast are great 10.
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 05/26/2005 10:39:14 AM
great photo, like the last one I just saw, I love the fact that you can see all the prints of his fingers etc.
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 05/26/2005 09:07:18 AM
Amazing contrast, well done! I'm keeping this one to look at later...wow!
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 05/26/2005 07:38:16 AM
Nicely done. The tones are rich and the light is good.
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 05/25/2005 12:21:48 PM
ummm wow. I love the b/w tones. the hand shows so much detail...amazing. Is that metal shavings? Good luck on the challenge, you've got my vote for a ribbon.
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 05/25/2005 10:04:55 AM
nice...great detail/texture on the hands. wsih I could see the top of the thumb though
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 05/25/2005 08:22:32 AM
I like this, good luck
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 05/25/2005 04:35:17 AM
Very nice, love the B&W
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 05/25/2005 02:06:49 AM
great!
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