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Challenge: Pattern (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Location: New Providence, NJ USA
Date: Dec 27, 2005
Aperture: f/29
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1
Galleries: Macro
Date Uploaded: Dec 28, 2005

 This study includes multiple patterns of multiple types. The subject combines the Japanese paper crafts of origami or paper folding for the peacock-like crane, and kirigami or paper cutting for the shell-like enclosure, each following their own pattern. Two major light sources were arranged to get the shadow patterns. I hope that you find it interesting.

I did notice the paper chaff in the upper-left quadrant from a not-so-clean cut, I hope that it is not too distracting, but this was the best capture of many even after smoothing the chaff and trying again.

This was the first serious shoot with my new Canon 10-22mm ultra-wide lens and I took advantage of its close focus capability, sharpness, and DOF at f/29 - its an ultra lens in multiple ways.

22mm, -1/3 EC, MLU (Mirror Lock Up)

PS levels, saturation, resize, USM

Statistics
Place: 18 out of 240
Avg (all users): 6.3289
Avg (commenters): 7.0833
Avg (participants): 6.2294
Avg (non-participants): 6.3854
Views since voting: 1584
Views during voting: 417
Votes: 301
Comments: 16
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 01/06/2006 08:19:38 AM
nice work !
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/05/2006 10:32:16 AM
Congratulations on your top 20 finish with thos paper shapes.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D70s
Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical XR IF Super Zoom for Nikon
 01/03/2006 10:37:48 PM
Wow. Just wow. I want to keep looking and looking. Bumping up to 10.
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Nikon D80
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon
 01/03/2006 01:38:17 PM
another one where the more I look at it the more I like it - there is so much to this composition and so much effort into it as well - getting better by the minute
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 01/03/2006 12:46:07 PM
I like your origami work. The bird is very nicely done in the varigated paper. The green in the background is a bit bothersome. Over all, however, it is well thought out, put together and shot.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
 01/03/2006 12:36:03 PM
Good, good
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 01/02/2006 10:34:39 PM
This is definately and interesting image, very eye catching and well composed. The only thing is, if the paper figure is your subject, then the green light seems to fight for attention.
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 01/02/2006 12:28:23 PM
Original, presentation! Nice pattern.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 01/02/2006 11:27:47 AM
Too bright in the green, distracts from the pattern and the wonderful origami bird
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Minolta DiMAGE F200
 12/30/2005 12:11:52 PM
This is eyecatching. I'm wondering if it wouldn't have been more effective without the crane. To me, the crane adds a confusing element to an otherwise harmonious pattern of converging lines.
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Minolta DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom
 12/29/2005 06:41:41 PM
The bird, cut out cubes and shadows on bird are very effective. I found the green a bit distracting, however overall I like this and find it quite imaginative. Good work !
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 12/29/2005 04:49:59 PM
Origami power.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/29/2005 04:50:08 AM
Unusual yet sharp, bold yet soft, This works so well, great image and suits the challenge..........
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Canon PowerShot A510
 12/28/2005 01:32:07 PM
fun pic! and great use of paper! LOve the colors, good job!
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 12/28/2005 12:03:35 PM
Interesting and quite creative. I like it. I might even adjust curves and saturate the colors further. It certainly draws the eye in.
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 12/28/2005 08:57:38 AM
Interesting picture. I like the colors and the angle of the shot.
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