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Still Life - Pears & Apples (?)
Still Life - Pears & Apples (?)
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Challenge: Not Quite Right (Basic Editing)
Collection: 2009 Challenges
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Home
Date: Apr 21, 2009
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Apr 21, 2009

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POST: I came up with this idea about 2 1/2 hours before the deadline, sitting dejected in front of the TV after my first idea using the fruit fell short of the vision in my head (happens a lot). Shot setup - took the granny smith apple and cut out a wedge. I then took a sharp knife and cut the apple flesh just behind the skin about 1/4 inch deep. I then removed the rest of the apple to the same depth to create a recessed area. I then took an orange and cut a fairly thick slice, then removed the peel. Then cut off a sliver of orange slightly less than 1/4 inch thick with a sharp knife. The orange slice was actually not as large as the apple, so I had to take two slices and cut them approximately in half to fill the recess in the apple. I used a couple of toothpick pieces to "nail" the orange slice to the apple. They were hidden by the front of the apple.

For the slice lying on the table, I took part of the apple wedge and cut the peel from the flesh. I then took another peeled slice of the orange and used some quick dry epoxy glue to glue the apple peel to the orange slice.

Used a sheet of white paper for the seamless background.

Thanks for all of the great comments and votes (and the constructive criticism, which was very valid). :)


Statistics
Place: 4 out of 116
Avg (all users): 6.4800
Avg (commenters): 7.1111
Avg (participants): 6.5455
Avg (non-participants): 6.4641
Views since voting: 3859
Views during voting: 493
Votes: 225
Comments: 13
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 05/04/2009 06:15:06 AM
Originally posted by musze:
I have to admit I originally thought this wasn't basic editing but couldn't quite commit to that easy dismissal. def one of the best creative ideas I've seen in awhile. thanx for sharing!


By the way, editing in the orange using post processing would not be allowed in Advanced editing either....
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 05/04/2009 06:08:12 AM
I have to admit I originally thought this wasn't basic editing but couldn't quite commit to that easy dismissal. def one of the best creative ideas I've seen in awhile. thanx for sharing!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2009 03:11:27 PM
Nice take on the challenge. Clearly you took a lot of time to cut the fruit to deliver the 'not quite right' storyline. I guess some people thought you did this in photoshop and not in the kitchen!

Good work and congrats on the top 5 finish.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/29/2009 03:07:14 PM
hpw is this BASIC EDITING???
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/28/2009 12:17:30 AM
A lot of work went into the subject - but the lighting is to0 harsh and flat to do it justice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2009 05:38:24 PM
Great idea and creative thought.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/24/2009 07:41:33 PM
This must of been tough to do with basic editing where did you get the Orapple?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/24/2009 04:04:08 AM
How did you get the orange inside the apple?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2009 07:35:19 PM
A very clever and different look at the not quite right challenge - unigue and well composed combination of still life and odd humor. A top ten image if not a ribbon winner. Well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2009 09:33:22 AM
The setup is amazing. I can see your efforts and brain behind this setup. The effect that this lighting has created is not very appealing to me though. Because of some lost details on the apple and the flowers due to highlights.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/22/2009 03:00:47 PM
Top ten! Very curious how you did this.
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 04/22/2009 02:44:45 PM
I thought this was so brilliant...where do you come up with an idea like that! A 10 from me.
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 04/22/2009 01:21:22 AM
the flower arrangement ruined this scene. this could have been a huge winner!
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