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Thorn
Thorn
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Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Date: Oct 18, 2006
Galleries: Black and White, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 18, 2006

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Comments: 17
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 day 8 of the 30 day macro challenge

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 10/21/2006 07:53:27 PM
a simple composition, but effective. I'm generally not crazy about all-black or all-white backgrounds, since you usually lose any chance of interaction between foreground and background, but in this case the negative space has its own interesting shapes, and the subject fades into the blackness giving you more interesting edges. The subject itself has some interesting texture, much more than I'm expecting from a simple thorn. An important touch here is the large OOF area in a prominent position. That adds just the touch of complexity this needs to keep it from being too simple, and adds to the drama of the thorn.
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 10/19/2006 07:10:31 PM
Top shot....Gotta love it.....

Message edited by author 2006-10-19 19:10:46.
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 10/19/2006 05:58:13 PM
Ouch! That looks so sharp, it's almost painful to look at. Excellent macro.
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 10/19/2006 12:10:31 PM
Wow - this is awesome - thorns usually aren't this beautiful!
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 10/19/2006 10:05:18 AM
Great use of the square, negative space and classic composition. The subject has a lunar like texture, which is enhanced, by its black surroundings. Great image.
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 10/19/2006 09:22:30 AM
Excellent detail, and great textures, and in all a top shot.....
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 10/19/2006 07:34:18 AM
Ouch! I got one of those in my knee when I was young. Very effective composition.
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 10/19/2006 02:31:37 AM
This is terrific... Good B&W work and excellent composition
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 10/18/2006 11:22:23 PM
Just like the one in my side! :) Great image in all aspects.
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 10/18/2006 10:14:05 PM
Sharpness and focus is in the perfect spot. Draws your eye right where it needs to be. I like the B&W and the background being dark. Nice effect with the lighting as well.
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 10/18/2006 09:29:31 PM
Awesome! I love a shallow dof!
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 10/18/2006 08:44:03 PM
Great shot. I love the composition and the texture.
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 10/18/2006 08:10:59 PM
WOWSA! This is great!
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 10/18/2006 07:50:37 PM
Nice detail here. Certainly looks sharp.
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 10/18/2006 07:33:09 PM
Nice one man! I really like the tones and composition! Very nice work!
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 10/18/2006 07:31:02 PM
Really clear and sharp. I must be dense because I can't figure out your theme.
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 10/18/2006 07:30:16 PM
Very nicely done.. great composition, lovely black and white. Sharp, pardon the pun.
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