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Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
chalice


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Heart II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Location: Honolulu
Date: Nov 15, 2008
Aperture: F/1.4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160
Date Uploaded: Nov 16, 2008

Adjusted black in RAW. Converted and sharpened in PS. Resized.

Statistics
Place: 52 out of 105
Avg (all users): 5.4907
Avg (commenters): 6.3000
Avg (participants): 5.1489
Avg (non-participants): 5.6316
Views since voting: 1004
Views during voting: 316
Votes: 161
Comments: 18
Favorites: 0


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01/01/2009 03:21:00 PM
This IS lovely, but also cunningly shallow DOFed, and VERY cunningly conceived.
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01/01/2009 06:16:19 AM
This is lovely as is.
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11/25/2008 07:00:30 PM
Originally posted by chalice:

I couldn't see cropping out the darkness for the sake of a "rule" of photography.


Every time I see someone invoke or cite the "RULE" of Thirds, I cringe a little. Especially when they say the "rule" has been "violated"

At most, it is a tool that may be use in the composition of some images, where appropriate...

Message edited by author 2008-11-25 19:02:02.
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11/25/2008 03:13:59 AM
Thanks for the comments and the "peer" award from chromeydome. The subject is the remnant of a leaf at the base of a plant. I thought about cropping the photo and even about using the rule of thirds to put it off-center. I decided against cropping because the photo is as much about darkness as "heart" and I couldn't see cropping out the darkness for the sake of a "rule" of photography. I also didn't like the idea of an off-center composition because a "heart" generally is at the center of things. So there you have it.

I am pleased that some people appreciated the photo. I never expect everyone to appreciate anything I do. All comments, however, are always welcome. Feedback is a beautiful thing, even where I disagree with the content of the comments.
11/24/2008 03:07:47 PM
i don't understand why people have a thing against centered composition. this is very pretty. I love how the heart is emerging from the swirl of darkness. is this a leaf then?
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11/24/2008 02:53:20 PM
Very Nice!!
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11/24/2008 02:48:36 PM
PostLuminous Award WINNER!
subtle tones, wonderful dof, bokeh, well seen!
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11/24/2008 04:44:19 AM
fantastic shot
52? go and figure
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/23/2008 02:59:10 PM
Interesting but not really making sence to me.
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11/22/2008 08:36:09 PM
Took a while to grasp the implied heart shape inside the curled tube. Very artistic.
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11/19/2008 07:12:03 AM
i would have moved a bit off center 9
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11/18/2008 09:10:44 PM
I like the background colours, especially in the upper left corner.
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11/17/2008 07:01:21 PM
While not my taste, I appreciate the technicals of the photo. That edge has some great focus as it relates to your theme - well done
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11/17/2008 12:57:52 PM
The play of dark and light and the extent of the contrast between them is very nice. It would have been stronger if the heart image were more evident. I might have cropped it a little tighter.
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11/17/2008 12:05:47 PM
good shallow DOF. I like the muted tones and colors. You left the framevery bif around your focus. For my taste there are too many features visible in the big space around your subject.
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11/17/2008 09:47:30 AM
Composition is dull. Bottom right is distracting.
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11/17/2008 01:02:35 AM
I really like this! Great idea and an amazing result. I wish though that the 'heart' hadn't been smack dab in the middle.
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11/17/2008 12:12:57 AM
... Lovely image.
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