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Mechanics - Ancient and Raw
Mechanics - Ancient and Raw
Ion

Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Mechanical (Advanced Editing III*)
Camera: Sony DSC-W1
Location: Bristol UK
Date: Dec 26, 2004
Aperture: F2.8
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Nature, Nude
Date Uploaded: Dec 26, 2004

 This is my first submission, so please be gentle!
I wanted to show the strength and wonder of the human hand as an advanced mechanical structure. I shot it against the black background of my husband's t-shirt, cropped it and increased the contrast to bring out the bumps on the hand.

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Place: 235 out of 243
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Comments: 12
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Sony DSC-W12
 01/06/2005 12:39:09 PM
Thanks for the kind comments, guys! As this was my first go I didn't know what it would look like when it was actually on the site.

It is a bit blurry and I will put more care into the shot next time.

I did look at the shot in black and white, but without the focus, the detail was lost. So I turned up the red instead to make it look more raw.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Olympus E-5
Olympus 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom
 01/04/2005 09:14:15 AM
I had this idea ... but then I thought about the electromagnetic system of the nerves :)
Good composition, maybe the "big" finger is a little blured...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/04/2005 09:04:29 AM
perfect.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-30D
 01/01/2005 11:41:57 PM
good concept! Perhaps it could have a little more focus/detail?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera
 12/31/2004 05:00:17 AM
Missed the theme.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon
 12/31/2004 03:53:45 AM
Great idea but dial that focus in!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 12/30/2004 11:54:45 PM
I love this, except that it lacks sharpness. I like the idea of the human skeletal structure as a mechanical device. others may disagree...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
PhaseOne P45
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 12/29/2004 08:17:11 PM
This is a good example of mechanics some might overlook, good idea!

The hands stand out good on the black backround to get your idea across but personally I think this may have looked better in black and white but I'm sure you got your reasons for keeping it color. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
 12/29/2004 07:28:20 PM
I actually thought about taking a picture of a body part, but I think you captured it much better :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 12/29/2004 02:06:11 PM
Your skin tones appear to be a little off and for a shot like this the soft focus doesn't do it justice...
TC
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D610
12/29/2004 07:46:46 AM
Best Mechanicall device going smart thinking. Good Composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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