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The Magician
The Magician
MarkB


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Challenge: Tools of the Trade (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: My house
Date: Jul 24, 2005
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 3.2
Galleries: Abstract, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Jul 25, 2005

 Being a professional magician the choice of trade was an easy one. I wanted to create a photograph that showed the "tools" in an impossible state.

For those that wondered how I created this shot, I not quite ready to let the cat out of the bag as I may be using some of the same techniques for the illusion challenge. After voting is completed on that challenge I will divulge my methods.

Thanks for all the comments, I will try and apply them to future challenges.

Statistics
Place: 96 out of 342
Avg (all users): 5.3986
Avg (commenters): 6.9000
Avg (participants): 5.3175
Avg (non-participants): 5.4667
Views since voting: 1058
Views during voting: 382
Votes: 276
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 08/02/2005 11:26:40 PM
Great job on this one. I'm assuming I understand how you did it and will be interested to read your comments afterwords.
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/02/2005 12:32:39 AM
Great shot! The only thing I can see wrong (slightly) is that it's a bit hot on the upper left corner of the Ace. Other than that a beautiful and creative photo GOOD JOB! 9

edit: still can't get over how cool this picture is bumping up to 10!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-10D
 07/30/2005 08:22:35 PM
good texture on the coin. Good framing. The card is a bit flat.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon
 07/30/2005 01:04:04 PM
not sure what bottom object is but a good sharp pic and I like the only colour being the blue
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 07/30/2005 11:01:48 AM
Relevance to theme – 2/3

Composition – 2/3

Technical (Lighting ect…) – 1/2

Creativity – 2/2

Cool trick Good luck!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
 07/28/2005 06:59:31 AM
Good bold image
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
07/27/2005 03:42:06 PM
crazy
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 07/27/2005 01:33:49 PM
Very very cool and thoughtful. Nice use of the camera. I wonder how you did this - care to share? assuming no spot editing! 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/27/2005 01:29:32 PM
ha...cool
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
 07/27/2005 11:36:22 AM
Good idea for the challenge and set-up nicely. My only complaint is that the lighting seems to be a tad harsh on the card...especially toward the top.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/27/2005 01:57:14 AM
I like the balancing of the card on the chip/coin. i think it might look better with it on something plain. just my opinion 7
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