ASIC = Application Specific Integrated Circuit. I rescued this one from the trash at work.
Editing steps included increase saturation and then decrease it using image adjustments -> match color. I also dodged and burned a little to try and bring out the reflection of the prongs.
This is my first challenge in a while - hope it goes okay.
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I generally do not prefer small DOF because a lot of times it seems like it is used just for the sake of using it. But here, it really adds to the photo - and adds to it in a very wonderful way, I think. This was a ten from me!
What a great example of taking the ordinary and making it something special. The light sparkles, and those pretty blue lights make it look so ethereal and pretty! :) I really like this!
Interesting abstract. Almost looks like it was taken with a lens baby. Maybe I appreciate this because I worked in the field for 25 years until my government decided to pave the way to outsourcing my job. :) Unfortunately there is not an application specific integrated circuit in this image. Just a circuit board. :) I still like the oof areas and gave this a 7. In this challenge, there can be no DNMC!