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Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle
Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle
Abra


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Challenge: Minimalism in Black and White (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: Jul 31, 2010
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Still Life, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jul 28, 2010

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Statistics
Place: 89 out of 177
Avg (all users): 5.4370
Avg (commenters): 7.6667
Avg (participants): 5.3924
Avg (non-participants): 5.5000
Views since voting: 633
Views during voting: 245
Votes: 135
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0


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08/09/2010 07:21:59 PM
Originally posted by posthumous:

Well, this is not what I would call Minimalism because I can see too much of the blade. On DPC, however, anything this dark might be considered minimal. Your title is also against the spirit of Minimalism, imho, as it speaks to the metaphorical implications of the blade quite separate from any quality being conveyed by the image.


Thank you for taking the time to answer my request for your thoughts Don. I agree about trying to reduce the amount of visible blade but I was struggling with the lighting and PP while attempting to keep some recognition of the subject.

As others also commented on the long title I'll try and explain myself. It was a poor attempt of humour by creating a title that 'visually' contradicts the concept of the shot. There is also a bit of a story behind the title as it is a quote that I remember reading somewhere (relevant to my role in aviation safety) that I was reminded of when setting up the shot. Balancing the knife when it fell and I almost instintively grabbed it by the blade.

Again, thanks Don and everyone else for the comments. It is very much appriciated.

Message edited by author 2010-08-09 19:22:56.
08/09/2010 05:51:34 PM
Well, this is not what I would call Minimalism because I can see too much of the blade. On DPC, however, anything this dark might be considered minimal. Your title is also against the spirit of Minimalism, imho, as it speaks to the metaphorical implications of the blade quite separate from any quality being conveyed by the image.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/08/2010 02:48:42 PM
Very nice image. Title could be a bit more minimal ;) (doesn't effect my rating)
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08/02/2010 02:12:03 PM
Terrific macro. Love the dof matching the lighting.
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08/02/2010 11:32:05 AM
windy title detracts from a wonderful image and concept. gl
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08/02/2010 10:07:37 AM
I like this. I feel it fits the theme well, as it's simple, yet effective. Good details in the blade.
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