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Painted with light
Painted with light
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Challenge: Single Light Source III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D70
Location: Rockhampton, Queensland, Autralia
Date: Nov 3, 2007
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 400
Shutter: 30 seconds
Galleries: Black and White, Floral
Date Uploaded: Nov 3, 2007

 Purpose was to depict the dark, melancholic side of flowers.
Taken in a dark room with a pen torch as a light source, painting the subject with light over 30 seconds.
Exposure compensation of RAW image and adjustments of levels and curves and sepia effect applied.

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Canon EOS-40D
Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM A
 11/15/2007 10:47:04 AM
Well done for a 1st entry and a difficult composition, Congratulations!

Silly me, I didnt realise the title said it already :)
Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 11/15/2007 07:21:54 AM
Thanks for your helpful comments.
@DistantColours, in retrospect I agree with you. I'm not clever enough to manage it with a single light source yet. Maybe one day...
@dmadden, yes I did paint with light. And yes, it could be a bit brighter in some areas. For impact, the following photo in my photostream is a little better.
//www.flickr.com/photos/samantsumit/1841688389/
Nevertheless, for my first ever entry, I don't think I can complain. I will strive to get better and appreciate your comments, criticism and compliments.
Thanks to all of you for finding the time to comment.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 11/13/2007 08:02:31 PM
Beautiful lighting and processing.
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Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/10/2007 08:38:10 PM
It's ok but looks a bit flat. I think a stationary light source would have been better.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Sigma 24-35mm f/2.0 DG HSM A
 11/08/2007 12:40:20 PM
Nice subtle light, but could be a tad brighted in some areas. Did u paint with light? 7
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/08/2007 12:38:55 PM
well lit and exposed
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