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Challenge: Still Life II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Location: New York
Date: May 11, 2006
Aperture: F/8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/6
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: May 14, 2006

acrylic ball, polished with a mixture of tooth paste & olive oil :)

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 338
Avg (all users): 6.6360
Avg (commenters): 7.3571
Avg (participants): 6.4270
Avg (non-participants): 6.7698
Views since voting: 8892
Views during voting: 383
Votes: 228
Comments: 31
Favorites: 19 (view)


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09/02/2007 08:11:55 PM
If the ball is transparent, it will invert the light going through it, much like your camera lens does when you look through it without the camera. If the ball is reflective, then it will appear as you were expecting to see.

This looks like a transparent ball.
06/01/2006 07:50:25 PM
Originally posted by stokesp:

Isn't the ball upside down, surely the big square on top would the reflection of the square its sitting on?

did you cut it and rotate it?? nice effect.

P


it never occured to me ... now thats an idea worth exploring !
05/30/2006 08:02:17 AM
Isn't the ball upside down, surely the big square on top would the reflection of the square its sitting on?

did you cut it and rotate it?? nice effect.

P
05/27/2006 10:33:13 PM
::: Critique Club :::

Hi, my name is Kari and from the critique club.

First Impression - the most important one:
great a ribbon entry to critique .. time to get finickey!

Composition:
I really like this but feel there should be just a tad more in front to force the ball onto horizontal thirds ... but what do I know . .you got the ribbon.

Subject:
Meets the challenge .. even if it was DNMC .. it ribboned!!

Technical (Colour and light):
Great and excellent really.

To grow its vote?:
Shoot the first two and take first spot. This was a really tough challenge ... you did great ... and sooooo very close to second ... point nothing in the score.

Summary:
Great work ... you are really going places. AND THIS IS ONLY your SECOND CHALLENGE!!!!

If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via the PM system.

Cheers

Kari

Message edited by author 2006-05-27 22:34:15.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
05/26/2006 07:05:58 PM
A ribbon on your second entry...not too shabby! Congratulations on a job well done.
05/26/2006 02:09:22 PM
Congrats on a worthy ribbon.
05/25/2006 08:33:44 AM
Excellent work! Congratulations!
05/24/2006 09:31:30 AM
Wonderful shot. Congrats on the ribbon.
05/24/2006 09:01:40 AM
Great shot, congratulations on your first ribbon!!!
05/24/2006 08:29:15 AM
This is a DPC style shot :). Congrats for the yellow!
05/24/2006 08:24:18 AM
Congratulations with your first ribbon, great shot!
05/24/2006 03:03:41 AM
Nice DOF. Great shot. The only thing that slightly bugs me is the black squares that have a glare on them. I guess in a way it also adds an interesting touch of imperfection to an otherwise very 'neat' pattern, as well as mimicing the reflectiveness of the ball though. Congrats on the well deserved ribbon!
05/24/2006 02:34:44 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon! Way to go!
05/24/2006 01:53:52 AM
Superb shot! Congrats on your well deserved ribbon!!
05/24/2006 12:55:29 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved yellow. Fantastic shot.
05/24/2006 12:21:35 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon! I can't believe all three ribbon winners were first timers! Way to go.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/23/2006 10:29:57 PM
Nice concept and nice lighting.
05/23/2006 03:35:43 PM
I did a crystal ball, too. Your's works better. I like it in B&W. Very simple, clean.
05/19/2006 03:56:00 AM
Super, I love geometrical pictures.
05/19/2006 12:43:06 AM
love it
05/18/2006 03:47:29 PM
DNMC--IMO a still life needs to have more than one object.

Interesting shot, but just not for this challenge.
05/18/2006 01:11:17 PM
Nicely done! Great pattern.
05/18/2006 12:21:08 PM
Wow, 10
05/18/2006 07:41:33 AM
This meets the challenge – it’s inanimate and arranged. On the edge, but visually challenging. 7
05/18/2006 12:59:08 AM
Ten for the Opus.
05/17/2006 11:26:46 PM
Cool Shot. Nicely done.
05/17/2006 02:12:05 PM
Very cool, How did you get the reflection so perfect?
05/17/2006 11:03:38 AM
I think it could be... hmmm... sharper? I don't know but something is missing... anyway I like it. :)
05/17/2006 10:51:37 AM
cool!
05/17/2006 08:11:28 AM
Top 3
05/17/2006 12:41:52 AM
Nice use of DOF and refraction. The only thing spoiling this for me just a little is the reflections off the black sqaures.


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