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01/06/2005 03:59:00 PMPost actions
Mark
Nice combination of colors, and the bottle stands out nicely against the blurred surface. I would guess a good portion of the blurring was edited in, but if so, it was subtly done and doesn't scream 'manipulation'. If it wasn't edited in, then I'd say "Nice use of DOF".
Theres only one nit, and I'm ambiguous in my thoughts about it. The blurred portion of the glass, in the upper left, stands out against the sharp portion, just as a sharp subject stands out against a burred background. On the other hand, it keeps the viewers eye from folling the sharp line out of the image. Personally, I think I'd like it better if it weren't so soft.
There's also a barely noticeable line from the neck to the left of the image which might be cleaned up.
Thanks for posting this one. I enjoyed it.
01/03/2005 07:28:33 PMPost actions
Congrats on your 4th place. Unique subject, great job of finding and capturing this "face"!
01/03/2005 04:00:19 PMPost actions
A rather mystifying image. Congratulations on 4th placing.
01/03/2005 10:59:36 AMPost actions
This got my top vote, I think that you deserved a top 3 with this shot. It stands out on its own as a still life, excellent composition and color.
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Comments Made During the Challenge
01/02/2005 11:30:30 PMPost actions
Very cool. I'm still deciding if I like the grain or not. Seems to work well here. Should have cleaned the bottle or cloned out the specks in the glass for a cleaner shot.
TC
PS: The Wife says it looks more like a horse than a gas mask...
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01/02/2005 03:22:54 PMPost actions
Wow, what an eerie look. Bumpimg up.
01/02/2005 02:56:19 PMPost actions
Very nice, I like the orange and green combo..
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01/01/2005 09:33:56 AMPost actions
Nice lighting. Background very complimentary.
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12/31/2004 09:51:26 AMPost actions
great lighting and composition - back for a second look -- one of my ribbon picks this challenge
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12/31/2004 01:58:02 AMPost actions
Composition: 8, Technical: 9, Appeal: 9, Challenge: 10, Overall Calculated Average Score: 9
I would've said "Serpent" or "Snake"
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12/30/2004 02:18:47 PMPost actions
very creative. the colors blend well together and no hot spots. <8>
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12/29/2004 05:51:13 PMPost actions
Whoa, that's really bizarre! Good eye! 9
12/29/2004 03:55:29 PMPost actions
thats a great found! love the colours
a winner 4sure
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12/29/2004 03:21:08 PMPost actions
I really like the colors!
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12/29/2004 11:20:39 AMPost actions
Unique and interesting. The background seems a bit grainy, but nice lighting.
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12/29/2004 10:49:48 AMPost actions
this is a cool shot. the colors and lighting really came together to make an imposing image. good luck!
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12/28/2004 04:35:50 AMPost actions
12/27/2004 03:40:05 PMPost actions
Very unique Idea, nice clarity in the image.
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12/27/2004 03:17:31 PMPost actions
Creative entry. This looks like an alien. Tastefully and aesthetically composed and nice choice of background.
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12/27/2004 02:04:11 PMPost actions
Great use of light and textures. This is a very interesting shot. I think it will be in the top ten. A 10 from me!
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12/27/2004 04:34:07 AMPost actions
This is great. I think it will do very well.
12/27/2004 02:15:42 AMPost actions
This is an amazing shot...and that's a very unique bottle.
12/27/2004 01:16:03 AMPost actions
eerie, eerie picture. VERY nicely done.
12/27/2004 12:20:03 AMPost actions
Ahhh I LOVE this one, awesome composition, great lighting. 10
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