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Chute de Feuille
Chute de Feuille
violinist123


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Challenge: Time Lapse (Advanced Editing VI ("Time Lapse")*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Location: USA
Date: Jan 6, 2008
Aperture: F4
ISO: 125
Shutter: 1/2s
Galleries: Abstract, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jan 6, 2008

 Well, I have no idea how this will do. I am in this challenge solely due to my League of Death commitment.

I had originally planned on taking a shot of a jet landing at the airport, but between the weather and the feds I couldn't get a good shot.

So, I decided the best way to approach to the challenge was to ignore the challenge completely. In my defense, no one seems to be able to define what the hell 'time lapse' photography actually is so I don't see what difference it makes how the final photo was put together so long as it looks like some sort of motion happening over time. Clearly articulate a concept and I'll be happy to play along.

That said, this is a single exposure. I bought a couple of flowers, taped this one to a piece of black foam core and taped 3 petals ripped off the other flower onto the foam core as well. I tried a few different apertures, and I went with this because it leaves the falling petals slightly out of focus and conveys (I hope) a sense of motion - thus creating the illusion that this is 3 frames of a single petal falling from the flower. Finally, amidst all the screwing around I managed to pop the head of the flower right off the stem. So there is the final bit of deception - the stem is glued on to the foam core next to the flower head... Hopefully the deception is convincing.

I added the texture because the shot was pretty boring looking and I'd been looking at some of the posts in the recent texture threads and it's an interesting technique. I like how it turned out. Hopefully it's legal.

So, all it needs to do is beat my LoD opponent's score. Here's hoping...
Disqualification Details
You may not add graphics, clip art, computer-rendered images or parts of other photographs to your entry or its border during editing.

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Olympus C-2500L
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 01/08/2008 12:17:11 PM
Very nice figurative abstract look. Falling petal would have done for me, but still... I'm not clever enough to say how, but I think such a stark minimal image requires a lot of attention to composition and balance of abstract elements. Great concept though, and lovely stuff going on there.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
 01/07/2008 11:42:47 PM
Pretty and engaging.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/07/2008 11:39:13 PM
Nice use of time lapse. I like the background it really enhances the subject.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM
 01/07/2008 09:59:46 PM
interesting and artistic. i'm strangely captivated.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300s
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon
 01/07/2008 02:13:38 PM
The texture is a bit distracting, but I like the single fallen leaf
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
 01/07/2008 12:16:33 PM
Great take on the challenge. I really like this one. It is so different than all of the jumping and action shots. The action is subtle and it is nice. Well done! 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 01/07/2008 11:33:51 AM
This is a beauty! I love the pattern of the background and the simplicity of the composition and falling petal.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-D60
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/07/2008 09:20:34 AM
Very pretty! Love the texture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 01/07/2008 12:41:16 AM
Lovely and emotive.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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