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Jewel of the Pond
Jewel of the Pond
yanko


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Feb 17, 2006

Viewed: 639
Comments: 10
Favorites: 1 (view)

 - 1/3 underexposed
- curves
- cloned out one hotspot w/ lens flare
- channel mixer to convert to b/w
- contrast & saturation boost
- dodge/burn
- cropped
- usm
- save for web

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 06/25/2007 09:50:05 AM
I really like how this one turned out..... very special imdeed.....
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 04/29/2007 02:37:28 PM
brilliant. I love these sorts of images, with deep black shadows, and then sparkling lights. Very beautiful!
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 06/08/2006 02:25:14 PM
Pads are interesting subjects. There is usually distractions around them like bright reflections from drops and the general water surface, not to mention underwater issues like plant pots. You did a good job. But I think the real skill is getting the pads right along with some floral colour. The flowers add dimension too, but also difficulty.
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 06/08/2006 02:19:09 PM
I love this subject. The stars of light on the lily pad are also great. I just think the softness of the water and the contrast of the water spots is fantastic.
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 03/24/2006 01:27:27 AM
This is yummy. I love the deep green tone. Not too yellow. Great detailing. Very ethereal.
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 02/18/2006 01:53:18 AM
Great use of selective desat here friend. The eye really is led throughout the entire image and rests on this beautiful pad ;)
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 02/17/2006 06:52:38 PM
Originally posted by rscorp:
I think it would look more stunning as a straight b&w without the selective desaturation.


That's what I was thinking but when I converted this to b/w the focus shoots more towards the bright lilly pad on the right. Here's the b/w version:



Message edited by author 2006-02-17 18:53:17.
 02/17/2006 05:32:43 PM
I think it would look more stunning as a straight b&w without the selective desaturation.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/17/2006 05:06:35 PM
this is beautiful
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 02/17/2006 05:01:58 PM
I think it's an awsome picture with great composition. Not too busy for my eyes at all. Excellent choice of green pigment. cindy
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