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That's Hot!
That's Hot!
mchalmers


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Challenge: Bread (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: Office
Date: Feb 12, 2008
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Studio, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Feb 12, 2008

 Wow. I never thought I'd be quoting Paris Hilton, but "That's Hot!"

This was a quick one to do, but I'm happy with how it turned out. I've been submitting a few 'Out of the Box' shots lately that have absolutely tanked, so to give my ego a bit of a rest I figured I'd submit a photo that is more standard DPC fare.

Basically I just put a black sheet over my couch, put a piece of bread on a black plate, jam, butter and bread on the cutting board, and shot. How did I get the smoke? That's my new secret weapon! I'll never tell! :)

Editting included standard levels, overall colour adjustments, shadows/highlights, UM, resize, UM, border, Save for Web.

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Place: 57 out of 167
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Avg (commenters): 5.5000
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 02/19/2008 11:18:26 PM
Clever composition!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D50
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
 02/18/2008 08:52:14 PM
This one has a lot of elements working at the same time. I think you could have simplified and done with one thing in particular to draw your attention.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH
 02/16/2008 06:58:07 PM
Composition needs work. EIther pick the subject on the left (which is the more interesting of the two), or the one on the right, but not both.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 02/14/2008 01:58:07 AM
I like the concept but think it would work better with a lighter background. The black pan(?) doesn't stand out enough. Also makes the bread board look like it's floating somewhat.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax *ist DS
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 02/13/2008 06:23:37 PM
I can't quite see what you're trying to do here
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/13/2008 04:15:30 PM
Light is a bit too bright on the loaf of bread but a good setup.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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