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"Chess Match with Timer" by whiterook
"Chess Match with Timer" by whiterook
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Brown Ribbon Deja Vu II (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: 2009 Challenges
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Tokina AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X M100 Pro D for Nikon
Location: Home
Date: Feb 8, 2009
Aperture: f/22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 4.0 sec
Galleries: Still Life
Date Uploaded: Feb 8, 2009

 A somewhat minimalist approach to by whiterook from the Minimalism II challenge, Jan 2007. Did not have chess match timer, so I substituted an old pocket watch.

Adjusted raw file white balance, exposure, blacks, etc.
Import to PSE 6.0
levels
straighten horizontal
shadows/highlights
usm
add border
resize
usm
save for web


Statistics
Place: 48 out of 126
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Avg (commenters): 6.0000
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Views since voting: 1058
Views during voting: 237
Votes: 132
Comments: 5
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/13/2009 11:04:16 PM
Nice set up, good job preserving detail in the highlights.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/10/2009 02:22:31 AM
Checked the original:
Big improvement over the original.
Superb composition with excellent detail, clarity and contrast. Love the reflections and just the whole concept. Simple yet striking. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2009 05:27:39 PM
Love the pocket watch. Find the reflected images both impressive and distracting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2009 11:22:58 AM
Great reflection of the watch.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2009 01:41:59 AM
Nailed it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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