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Unconventional
Unconventional
Dr.Confuser


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Black and White Still Life II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D800
Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Location: Yarrow Point, Washington (USA)
Date: Jul 16, 2014
Aperture: f/22
ISO: 100
Shutter: Various ~ 4 Seconds
Date Uploaded: Jul 17, 2014

 Photographer’s Notes
I am burning out … league entries week after week.

But I’m committed to my team.

And still life is not my favorite genre. Maybe this unconventional take will resonate … spark appreciation for a creative approach … or pull the wool over voters’ eyes. I’m willing to chance it.

Every item here has been seen in another challenge entry, so this is personal. I am so grateful to DPC for helping me to development my talent, my eye, my kit, my POV. Thanks you.

Thank you!

Post processing
• Merge 7 Originals to HDR (Photomatix)
• Tonemap (Photomatix)
• Dodge & Burn (PSCC Overlay Layer)
• Sharpen (PSCC High Pass Overlay layer)
• Crop (PSCC)
• Resize (OnOne Perfect Resoze)
• Save for Web (PSCC)

Camera Data
• Date: 2014.07.16
• Camera: Nikon D800E
• Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• ISO: 100
• Aperture: f/22
• Shutter: Various ~ 4 seconds

Statistics
Place: 22 out of 99
Avg (all users): 5.9167
Avg (commenters): 0.0000
Avg (participants): 5.8837
Avg (non-participants): 5.9655
Views since voting: 482
Views during voting: 150
Votes: 72
Comments: 3
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 08/26/2014 06:05:20 PM
Good Day from the critique club

I understand that you are not into still life shots as mentioned in your comments. However, I really think that you did a very nice job. The composition was nicely done. The choice of material (props) used was perfect for a black and white in my opinion. However I think I would have wanted the clock more centered in the frame. To me it is only slightly distracting.

The wood grain in this shot is awesome. I love the way it almost pops out at you. It gives depth, which is always a good thing.

I hope this critique has helped. Keep it up.
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Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 07/25/2014 09:00:07 AM
Nice detail Doc- I am sufficiently mesmerized by the wood grain.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 07/18/2014 11:37:33 AM
I love the processing! Fabulous!



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