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Color Splash
Color Splash
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Challenge: Deja Vu (Advanced Editing III)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Home
Date: Dec 16, 2004
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Abstract, Water
Date Uploaded: Dec 19, 2004

 I have entered, removed, re-entered, removed and re-edited this thing a million times it seems. Hopefully, I have had enough time to learn from each edit what might improve the shot. Hopefully, it won't be considered over-processed.

This kind of shot is much more difficult than I anticipated! I chose to imitate "A Splash of Color" for a few reasons. First, I just like that shot. Second, it was done with a Sony 707, so I knew it was within my camera's capabilities. And third, the appeal of the photo was not dependent on a challenge theme.

I came no where near the clarity and appeal of the original, IMO, but it was fun trying! I'm happy with the shot, but I could be happier. Focus just was a killer to get spot on.

Anyway...I hope it does well, but I really have no expectations at all for this. It would not surprise me to tank badly, and it wouldn't surprise me to do decently. I suppose I'm not expecting a ribbon, however.

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Place: 67 out of 106
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 06/30/2009 05:24:46 PM
wow. I know this is very hard to do and set up...excellent work...wonderful vibrant colors...
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 08/19/2005 08:19:50 PM
I like this concept a lot. I've been experimenting with water drops a lot of late. I love the range of colors and reflections of those colors in the drop...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 12/26/2004 07:53:29 PM
A little grainy, maybe on purpose -- I like how the "look" seems to blend from photo to more painting-like.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/26/2004 04:35:40 PM
A touch of grain, but outside of this a superb capture with vibrant colors. Bumping up.
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Canon EOS-20D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 12/26/2004 11:35:05 AM
Oh so close. Just wish it weren't so grainy.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 12/24/2004 10:23:59 PM
An interesting spin on a classic idea. I suppose you used colored objects over the water as opposed to food coloring in the water?
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 12/23/2004 08:34:47 PM
wo. Very trippy. Love the colors.
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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 12/23/2004 01:22:18 PM
Well done.
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Sony DSLR-A350
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
 12/23/2004 02:26:46 AM
The mix of colours and their relative positions make for a delightful picture.
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 12/22/2004 12:35:01 PM
that's real nice. the round droplet and its inverted colors really works here
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 12/22/2004 02:51:41 AM
Cool shot. Interested to know how you did it. Seems grainy though - the blue in the upper right and the green lower left.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
PhaseOne P45
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 12/21/2004 04:25:02 PM
Try out Neat Image to get rid of some of that noise, other than that it really is perfect.
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 12/20/2004 06:02:22 PM
the colors are very nice, but the noise really hurts it.
i had a hard time getting enough light and low ISO for these shots.
i have given up until i get a decent flash...
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Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 12/20/2004 09:29:44 AM
grains killing the shot
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 12/20/2004 04:46:23 AM
Nice attempt but it is a bit noisy, good "column though!
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