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Gum Nut
Gum Nut
andrewlr


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Negative Space II (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: Noosa QLD, Australia
Date: Aug 12, 2003
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125 of a Second
Galleries: Sky, Nature
Date Uploaded: Aug 12, 2003

 A gum nut and gum leaf set against a typical blue Australian sky. Gum trees are native to Australia and are commonly found in rural and suburban areas of the country.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC GH3
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Mega O.I.S
 08/20/2003 07:48:29 PM
I would have like it better with just the fruit...nice capture and very sharp image.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/20/2003 01:20:57 PM
Harsh lighitng, but the neg space does so much for it by not only framing it, but by inviting our thoughts to wander beyond the image frame and to other such nuts and leaves and other bizarre things.
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 08/18/2003 10:15:48 PM
Negative space should have a purpose. This is negative space for the sake of the challenge.
 08/18/2003 01:00:07 PM
I love the blue sky, it is brilliant.

But you see that blemish in the middle of the nut? I feel that it isnt large enough to creat an interest, but looks a little off putting. Also the leaf is very damaged. I would have liked to see a bright healthy looking leaf personally. =)

I got the advice from a magazine that you have to be very careful when choosing subjects and notice all the small details/errors as they are magnified and easily spotted.
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/18/2003 12:39:01 AM
I think this would be better without the leaf competing for attention.
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