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A Taxing Time
A Taxing Time
DougPaz


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Pencil (Classic Editing)
Camera: Kodak DX3900
Location: My Home Office
Date: Aug 15, 2002
Aperture: F4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Date Uploaded: Aug 16, 2002

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Statistics
Place: 123 out of 185
Avg (all users): 5.0682
Avg (commenters): 5.9091
Avg (participants): 5.0580
Avg (non-participants): 5.0794
Views since voting: 1139
Votes: 264
Comments: 35
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Nikon D40
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 08/26/2002 12:17:00 AM
Of the 34 comments I recieved, 21 mentioned that they hoped I used fictional Social Security numbers and names. I can assure you that I did. I even got an e-mail from Drew that requested that I withdraw the photo if they were real. I imagine there is some criminal out there somewhere, using fictitious Phillip Ferrell's name with his phony I.D. I hope he gets caught!!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
HP PhotoSmart 315
 08/25/2002 11:52:00 PM
I hope this isn't the real address, and SS#s. I feel your pain though. I give up and have mine done professionally. Great use of a pencil, and the focus on this is amazing. lighting and frame placement are also good. good luck in the challenge.
Sony DSC-S85
 08/25/2002 10:51:00 PM
The photo is an original idea,,.. I just hope those names and socal security #s are fake... in the wrong hand that would be bad...
 08/25/2002 10:51:00 PM
these aren't your real children's S.S. numbers are they???
Olympus C-3030Z
 08/25/2002 02:40:00 PM
Hope these are not the real SSNs!
Olympus C-2100UZ
 08/25/2002 10:31:00 AM
i appreciate the concept, and i wish the image were less predictable and more interesting ... no surprises here; 5 sjgleah
Sony DSLR-A100
Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Konica-Minolta & Sony Alpha
 08/25/2002 01:42:00 AM
Composition, clarity, color are all good. The desk top color at bottom and top left, to me, pull the eye away from the main focus of the subject which is well-done with the form, pencil and calculator. The desk color is distracting. Otherwise I really like it.
Nikon Coolpix 990
 08/25/2002 12:43:00 AM
You're publishing a lot of information about yourself here. :)
Olympus C-3020Z
 08/24/2002 07:25:00 PM
I sure hope that is not real information!!!!!.

The calculator puts the composition a bit out of ballance.
Olympus D-510 Zoom
 08/24/2002 04:33:00 PM
I question your judgment in disclosing your family's name, address and SSNs. I hope the data is fake for your sake.
Sony Mavica FD-7
 08/22/2002 08:51:00 PM
Nice pun on words. I've been there more than once.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
 08/22/2002 08:13:00 PM
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing6,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 4,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool
Canon EOS-60D
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon
 08/21/2002 11:12:00 PM
Composition - quite good
Technical Aspects - good
Meets Challenge - yes
Visual Impact / Originality – good
Other suggestions – brighter?
I hope those aren't real social security #'s.

Jim msp
Nikon Z9
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/21/2002 09:24:00 PM
Hey, my grandparents are from Mt. Pleasant, PA! I'll give you a good mark even though that's not the right ZIP Code (15666). :)
Sony DSC-F717
 08/21/2002 08:25:00 PM
Don't remind me!
 08/21/2002 07:27:00 PM
From my perspective:
Meets challenge:Good
Technical:Good
Appeal/Artistic:No
Composition:Good
Comments: Oh I can certainly relate to your image...the frustration at tax time.
Canon EOS-5D
08/21/2002 04:44:00 PM
Very interesting shot... You can feel the frustration...
Olympus C-700UZ
 08/21/2002 11:48:00 AM
This is exactly why I use a computer.... Nice photo. Focus looks good. Lighting looks good. Meets the challenge.
Canon EOS-10D
 08/20/2002 05:04:00 PM
Don't remind us!!!
Olympus C-4000Z
 08/20/2002 02:34:00 PM
i hope those numbers are fake. I like tjhe rubbed off eraser partcils, nice touch but were is what ever it was that you were erasing.
Canon EOS-D60
 08/20/2002 02:31:00 PM
Wow, I hope that's a fake address, names and SS#'s! Lot's of weirdo's out there. :-) I like the chew marks on the pencil, it adds that extra touch of "frustration".
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon
 08/20/2002 10:24:00 AM
I like the idea but visually this has low appeal for me.
Kavey
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/20/2002 07:24:00 AM
Good arrangement and a good take on the challenge.
Canon EOS-70D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 08/19/2002 05:43:00 PM
I hope these are made up ss#'s and names....
(just being paranoid for you).
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 08/19/2002 04:02:00 PM
I'd unsubmit this one if those SSNs are real. Just a thought.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
 08/19/2002 02:24:00 PM
you might not want your social security numbers on the internet
that having been said i'll vote high 'cause i admire your guts
peace
Sony Mavica CD200
 08/19/2002 01:50:00 PM
I hope those are Fake SSN
Sony DSC-F707
 08/19/2002 01:48:00 PM
Good setup shot. Not too busy, but the whole frame is filled. Do your taxes in blue or black ink, and I hope those SSNs are made up.
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
 08/19/2002 12:07:00 PM
I hope the social security numbers are fake.
Olympus C-2100UZ
 08/19/2002 10:19:00 AM
...but did your give your $3.00 to the Presidential Election Campaign?
Nikon Coolpix 990
 08/19/2002 09:31:00 AM
This is a great photo... but please, please, PLEASE tell me that those Social Security Numbers are fake!! I work for a bank, so I know firsthand that in most cases the information you have here is all a common crook would need to use your identity. --8-- sohr
Olympus C-720UZ
 08/19/2002 05:44:00 AM
Hope these aren't real ssn's
Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/19/2002 03:12:00 AM
Yikes! Doesn't look like you made those SSNs up. As for the photo, I like the framing. What are the red marks? 7
Olympus E-100RS
 08/19/2002 01:55:00 AM
I hope this is not your real address or ssn's!!!! Like the photo though, I can feel the frustration of doing taxes, the broken pencil and the eraser bits make that feeling come across!!!
Canon EOS-D60
 08/19/2002 01:14:00 AM
i hope those are fictional SSNs for fictional children
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