This is my first contest entry here - I thought I'd try a macro of a match lighting, at the point where it ignites the head. This was my best result at the point of ignition, there are a few out-takes that were pleasant to look at, but I didn't feel worked as well for the "Chemistry" theme.
Post actions taken (since everyone seems to put these up):
Import to lightroom, crop, resize and export, unsharp mask in photoshop.
Lit with a small LED torch to bring out detail in the match head.
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Interesting image and decisive moment. I think that the image right side should be reduced because the image energy is pointed diagonally and to restore the balance and harmony.
Leo
A great frozen motion photo, the flame is clearly just igniting and I imagine it took a lot of patience to get this just right and framed correctly. What lets this down though is the focus - its just not crisp enough on the match head for my liking. Good idea though and an unusual way of meeting the challenge. 6.
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