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Challenge: Hope (Basic Editing I)
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4300
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Date: Aug 24, 2004
Aperture: f 4.9
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/37
Galleries: Abstract, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Aug 24, 2004

 Best one out of about 100 shots. It took awhile to get a good one. Used one halogen light; a big piece of black felt; a fake application form, financial aid application form; and my dad's miniature diploma. In post processing: levels, curves, unsharp mask, and crop.

The title comes from the Greek philosopher Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD), found via Google.

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Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera
 08/31/2004 08:59:01 PM
Good composition.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon
 08/29/2004 11:22:01 PM
This was a 10 for me because of your concept and how well you executed your idea! Simple andf effective! Great job! Good luck!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/27/2004 09:29:12 PM
think it would have worked better with the focus on harvard university on the form.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 08/26/2004 11:31:19 PM
Good luck at Uni lol
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Ericsson W810i
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax
 08/25/2004 01:01:03 AM
This is a good interpretation of hope.. and dreams.. could have used a softer focus maybe.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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