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I suspected that this challenge would attract a large number of entries based on the idea of God creating (Bible themes, sunsets and sunrises, babies, etc.), and I wanted immediately to go with a natural history orientation. Thanks to my friend Mike for letting me use his props, and for all his ideas and assistance with this shoot. His idea to include a portrait of Darwin was truly inspired! I shot many different looks on this still life, some were simply too cluttered, and some were extremely simple. This was one of the middle-ground shots.
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Interesting collection of artifacts. Fitting for challenge. I like the layout. I would ahve liked to see what is under the magnifying glass a bit better. There are some odd reddish tones on either side of the fossil that don't seem to work right.
This is so professional and rich in detail and concept. The lighting on the binocluars is just amazing. The whole picture is for that matter. I love the conceptual connection to the challenge, also.
Good still life! Looks like it could be Darwin's desk 100 years ago..love the tones and the objects included with his picture...can I have the trilobite after the contest? Just kidding!..8
Ballsy photo! For what can be seen as a "creationist theme" you dared to challenge the standard many people took with this challenge, I like that. Composition could have been a little stronger (feather is partially out of frame and the front corner on the right of the table doesn't need to be there). While these may be stylistic choices on your part, I don't think they add anything to the shot. But good work - 8
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