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Challenge: It's All About Position (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Date: Jul 20, 2009
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/15 sec.
Galleries: Vintage, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jul 20, 2009

I took this by holding a shot glass above a tilted wine bottle while holding a candle to make it look like flame was pouring out of the bottle.

Sepia felt right and it makes me think of the wild west, pouring a glass of harsh whiskey.

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07/29/2009 02:26:08 AM
Greetings from the critique club!

I very much enjoy the idea you have here, it is an interesting take on a relatively famous objoect(liquid i guess:) I feel your use of sepia does work well with the time period you are representing, but it doesnt make the photo pop as it might otherwise. perhaps an old western-y background may have spiced the photo up, even if it only consisted of a few breyer horses or cowboy silhouette cutouts(this may be a bit of a corny way to go with, but its different, as is your photo).

another thing that may have boosted this image would have been to gain more detail in the flame. it seems rather bland, and considering the lack of intricate detail throughout this image, it may have skyrocketed its impact dramatically(imo, of course).

in conclusion;
nice sepia, but it isnt working to its full potential
background is a bit bland, give it more life
more detail in the flame would be awesome next time to add the intricate feel every photo needs
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/28/2009 05:12:50 PM
I really like this one and the title fits. Great fluid scence.
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07/28/2009 08:04:40 AM
Very imaginative shot. Would have been nice to have the flame in colour (if the rules allow).
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07/25/2009 11:37:04 AM
Creative, keep it up
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07/24/2009 04:59:46 PM
Nice idea. Missing some contrast.
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07/23/2009 09:52:01 PM
Nice idea and good execution.
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07/23/2009 02:22:15 PM
Great concept!
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07/23/2009 01:05:32 AM
Great shot! 8
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07/22/2009 10:25:57 AM
9
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07/22/2009 06:10:03 AM
nice trick
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