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Seaching the Internet for Gold
Seaching the Internet for Gold
bassbone


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Challenge: Science II (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: Connecticut
Date: May 23, 2007
Aperture: F13
ISO: 200
Shutter: 13 seconds
Galleries: Black and White, Science and Technology
Date Uploaded: May 25, 2007

I had some chemistry glassware around that we use of demonstrations in schools. I originally was going to enter this shot in the "Four Elements" but recommendations from my team mates suggested that I should enter in Science instead - a little more direct correlation...

Shot in Raw
Opened in CS2 - adjusted exposure, curves, cropped and saved.
Opened in Elements 3.0
Added adjustment layers for levels, bri/cont, and hue/ saturation.
USM 25,50,0 to boost local contrast
Recrop
Save for web
Opened web save
Adjusted colors using Hue/Saturation
Dodged paper and highlights on glass
Burned edges of image and on some bright spots
USM for sharpness
reduced noise
Save at 640pix and <150kb

Statistics
Place: 60 out of 222
Avg (all users): 5.8905
Avg (commenters): 6.6667
Avg (participants): 5.7647
Avg (non-participants): 5.9507
Views since voting: 771
Views during voting: 279
Votes: 210
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0


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06/11/2007 11:17:29 PM
hey peter ... wondered who bassbone was so i came to check .. this is THE best image ... congratulations on such an imaginative and excellently executed photograph and a medium/great score ... :):) .. 25 ppl voted you a 4 and under ... its only because they've got no idea!! .. the 5's dont either ...
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06/10/2007 05:32:01 PM
This was a great image (I scored it 7) on the subject. Love the richness of the blues and reds which contrasted beautifully with an almost duotone image (which captured the idea of alchemy being an old art wonderfully)

Good finish
Great image
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06/07/2007 08:45:42 AM
An interesting entry that certainly fits science very well! I like how you used color temp to your advantage to give an overall warm feel. You may have gotten hurt by some of the extra beakers, etc. in the background - there's a lot of details to take in here. Still, a most creative and worthy entry!
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06/06/2007 10:58:08 AM
Oooooh. . .I think this is awesome! As clean and sharp as it could possibly be and excellent for the challenge. Fantastic job!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/05/2007 09:37:29 PM
Clever, with good composition and color. Is this a Four Elements outtake? :-)
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06/05/2007 01:07:16 AM
Very imaginitive, well composed, great focus throughout. Interesting blend of ancient arts with the Internet.
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06/04/2007 05:39:50 PM
Perhaps you should start with the white balance.
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06/03/2007 10:47:17 PM
This shot evokes a nostalgia. Busy composition without being overdone. I really like the blues in this shot.
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06/03/2007 12:31:53 PM
Extremely busy and appears to be oversharpened. Do you really need ALL these elements to tell your story?
TC
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05/31/2007 10:15:36 AM
Like the sepia tones used here. Would perhaps work better to have fewer items in the photo.
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05/31/2007 01:47:18 AM
Cute. I like the warm lighting.
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05/30/2007 03:17:10 PM
AWESOME set up, a bit grainy but a VERY good idea. Besides the grain I love it.
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05/30/2007 02:35:47 PM
great idea well executed! - Good luck!
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