I got the idea for this image from another shot I did in the past (not for dpchallenge). This circular effect is easilly generated with water drops on the inside of a sink as long as you have a shallow DOF. The table-like surface is a copper bottom pot up-side-down. The main problem is getting focus and DOF correct on the subject to be in focus ... I was close on this one. I used Noise Ninja to pump up the sharpness while reducing noise ... also added to the contrast. The color is pretty close to how it came off the camera and I felt it reflected the tobacco-stained feeling of a smokey alcohol-saturated-bar or a night scene. I like the end result but if I did it again I'd use a bigger area so my Fstop could allow for more DOF - hence more focus in the glass itself.
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WAIT you mean that it wasn't a rule to use flowers for this challenge????
THANK YOU! Not only is this a unique shot among the other sumbissions, but it's a great way to make a thematic use of the challenge's rules. Very well done... I love the colors and the glistening feel. I hope this ribbons!
I usually can't stand these water/glass shots, but this one it different. Great feel to the photo- it really does capture the essence of "tipsy"! and the color is great. 9
At first I did not get this shot. But I will not score a shot low until I have viewed it at least 3 times. Now I really love this shot. The background is perfect Bokeh. The movement makes me want to vomit.... and I love the sepia tones. Good Job 8
Meets challenge very well: "... take a photograph whose subject is enhanced by the bokeh of the background." Nice, life affirming. Same subject, better than my own entry - top ten?
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