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A Delicate Balance
A Delicate Balance
Coley


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Challenge: Illusions II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Super II for Nikon
Location: Back garden at BK Studios
Date: Aug 7, 2005
Aperture: F 5.1
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Humorous, Floral
Date Uploaded: Aug 7, 2005

Part of my on going series of feet/shoes positioned on obscure objects, ie eggs, beer cans and now flowers.

I like the way this turned out ... the illusion is that the model is standing on top of a cone flower in my garden.

Hope this does well

Statistics
Place: 15 out of 127
Avg (all users): 6.4490
Avg (commenters): 7.2105
Avg (participants): 6.4045
Avg (non-participants): 6.4683
Views since voting: 2600
Views during voting: 669
Votes: 294
Comments: 42
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08/15/2005 12:17:52 AM
Congratulations on your top Twenty Finish with this great balancing act.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/14/2005 01:31:28 PM
Great composition. The highlights look a little blown out though, this may have benefited from some PS work. *7*
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08/14/2005 07:41:48 AM
Clever...twinkletoes? lol
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08/13/2005 07:06:03 PM
One of the better illusion shots I've seen. I like the small shadow on the toe as it balances on the flower. Very well done.
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08/13/2005 03:11:49 PM
the idea is real nice
the battle shade is not
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08/13/2005 10:03:10 AM
I love the idea, I find thw background distracting though
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08/13/2005 07:58:27 AM
'7' - Like this, good concept, not quite sure how you could have pulled it off better, but keep at it and I am sure you will get a great 'illusion' shot.
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08/12/2005 08:31:09 PM
good idea
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08/12/2005 02:53:55 AM
Wonderful job here, It's not only an excellent illusion, it's also a very appealing photo. One of my favorites of the challenge - 9
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08/11/2005 11:41:52 PM
What a wonderful idea and such an original one at that...I bet that at the next illusion challenge, someone will try this take! I think the composition works well and the blury background helps but IMHO, the right side with the fence takes away from the magic...I think it might have worked better if the entire background was the leaves or maybe even sky or a neutral backdrop...But congrats on your photo! well done
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08/11/2005 01:09:38 PM
Great shot. The lighting is really well done.
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08/11/2005 10:37:57 AM
I've been through all the entries 3 times now, and even though I'm not too keen on your background, this is my favourite of all of them! I really hope you do well.
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08/11/2005 09:11:33 AM
Great concept! So cute and innocent...Congrats!
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08/11/2005 02:45:58 AM
Nice trick, although the image is just a touch bright. It is well composed and nice colours.
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08/10/2005 07:28:00 AM
good
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08/10/2005 12:59:14 AM
Compositionally this is well thought out, The only concern I have is that the lighting should be more even, to avoid the obvious shadows and contrasts. As this is outside, try waiting for some cloud cover, or tring to diffuse the light with a sheet
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08/09/2005 10:00:00 PM
I'll say! The colors look a bit washed out, but other than that, I really love this, nice job!
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08/09/2005 08:10:54 PM
a cool shot! maybe a touch overexposed but very cute!
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08/09/2005 02:55:28 PM
Super idea and your creativity gets a 10.
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08/09/2005 12:29:19 PM
excellent image, maybe I would have cropped a bit from either side but thats being ultra critical, good luck - 10
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08/09/2005 12:24:16 PM
beautiful picture...great illusion
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08/09/2005 02:10:52 AM
These are the types of shots that I like to comment on the most. The ones where I see the most potential! This shot is very original! I really hope ya show the set up behind (or should I say above) it! unfortunately you picked maybe the worst time of day to shoot it. Your lighting is kinda harsh and coming from the angle that it is it doesn't pull out the textural details in the flowers as they are arranged. I'm also put off by most of the feet being in shadow. Depending on the orientation here, If shot early in the morning or later at night this could be a top ten shot!
TC
Oh and could ya move around a little so that the background was move even? The dark fence top right kinda draws your eye away from the subject...
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08/09/2005 01:24:12 AM
Very very very nice :) I love the "ballerina" effect on the tippy toes :)
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08/08/2005 11:52:11 PM
Fun and creative! However, the picture in general is a bit washed out. A bit of levels or curves adjustments (in PS if you have it) would help correct it.
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08/08/2005 09:18:21 PM
Very well done! Simple and to the point (no pun Intended) of the challenge.
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08/08/2005 08:52:58 PM
Just a beautiful shot, I think a selective desaturation would be a nice touch.
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08/08/2005 08:17:40 PM
A very clever entry. More interest would have been raised if the tip of a single flower used would have been isolated, such as the flower on the left. I still like it!
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08/08/2005 03:50:54 PM
nice color and composition
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08/08/2005 03:12:24 PM
First Impression: Dang that background hurts it. Light is a bit harsh too, But this is such a beautifull image except for that background.
Was I fooled? Yes. I can work out the mechanics, but still very good illusion.

Please try this shot again with more 'magic' in the lighting if (you want) Also with the balancing act on the highest flower maybe.
Nice one.
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08/08/2005 01:36:15 PM
I really like this shot... where do you find such strong flowers??? IMHO, the shadow on the left cast by the model is a little distracting.
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08/08/2005 11:57:07 AM
Nice! Great shot! Great color, great lighting!
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08/08/2005 11:56:20 AM
The photo looks a little washed out! Nice idea though.
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08/08/2005 09:46:25 AM
Simply beautiful job! Fantasticly creative. I wish the shot wasn't as washed out as it is, but otherwise I can't find anything wrong with it!
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08/08/2005 09:02:05 AM
Very good illusion. It shows great creativity. Nicely done. I'm just not too crazy about the uneven lighting in the picture. Background is just a tad harsh while the foreground is in shadow. 8
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08/08/2005 08:47:00 AM
Very cute! I think I know how you did this! It took me a second though!
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08/08/2005 07:32:32 AM
This is great - I'm guessing people are commenting about pale legs but I'm lovin' them. Nice idea: 9
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08/08/2005 04:59:12 AM
How cute!
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08/08/2005 02:30:35 AM
Bravo! Easy to guess how this was done, but it certainly doesn't detract from the shock value of the photo. Hope you pull a top 10 with this.
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08/08/2005 01:52:14 AM
she looks like a perfect little faerie - lovely image.
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08/08/2005 01:12:58 AM
wow cool idea. congrats.... excecuted perfectly....8
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08/08/2005 01:06:33 AM
Clever idea! A bit washed out and oversharpened though. Good Luck.
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08/08/2005 12:51:33 AM
heh... clever
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