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Massive Nut
Massive Nut
dirtkahuna


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Macro III (Classic Editing*)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Owosso, Michigan
Date: Dec 15, 2003
Aperture: f2.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Macro, Travel
Date Uploaded: Dec 17, 2003

I thought it would be funny to take a macro shot of something huge. This nut on a steam locomotive measures at least 10 inches across!

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Place: 70 out of 165
Avg (all users): 5.5147
Avg (commenters): 6.5000
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Views since voting: 915
Votes: 136
Comments: 6
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01/04/2004 10:32:42 AM
Critique Club:

Hi, first of all I'd like to say that I like this photo a lot. The textures show up well, and the DoF looks good. If anything, I would have made it even shallower, so that only the main nut was in focus, not the foreground, because there isnt much interest in the forground. I also think a slightly different crop or composition would have improved it too. Moving the bolt more to the left would have cut out some of the plain foreground, and put it on a third line too.

Post-processing wise, I think a couple of things could have been done. Firstly, I think a subtle 0.4 radius 120 strength USM would bring out some more texture. I also think a small adjustment using brightness/contrast, maybe -10/+10, would have added a more dynamic feel to the photo, adding more contrast.

I hope this CC helps, if you want to discuss anything feel free to contact me.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/28/2003 08:50:37 PM
I like the variety of metallic textures in this shot, from the shiny corners fo the nut to the rusted surfaces on top. The DOF is great, with the whole nut in focus, and then the rapid falloff. It emphasizes the main subject well.
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12/27/2003 09:21:31 PM
good lighting and DOF
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12/22/2003 04:00:13 PM
I like the title ... very naughty :-).
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12/22/2003 02:51:17 AM
who you callin a massi...oh...never mind. nice pic - i like the shallow depth...makes a rather mundane subject a little obscure. minimal border is nice also. compositionally it is a bit of a stretch...i guess i'm trying to say i'd like to have a reason OTHER than a macro challenge to be looking at this...although i have yet to find it in this challenge. :) technically right on the money - great job.
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12/22/2003 12:14:06 AM
nothing like an old steamer :)
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