I really hadn't realised how tricky fish are to shoot. Our fish are far too well fed and warm, they practically sprint everywhere in the tank!
In this shot, part of the fin was nicely in focus but nothing else was - so I edited to that, emphasising the contrast between sharpness and blur and embracing the high key of the shot - I shooting through the aquarium directly at one of the windows in the room.
I like it, but it will no doubt fair badly against the likes of the wonderful pin sharp bird shots at which some members excel.
(Rather pleasingly, this is one of the few images I've managed to get published on 1x.com)
[Jan. 15th, 2009 06:44:26 PM]
Here is an outtake which I also like, but I thought it wouldn't appeal so much to voters, I'd be really interested in whether people prefer this one or not:
'Retreat of the Fantail'
And finally, here was my 3rd candidate for this challenge:
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First of all let me congratulate you on a good score and the Post Lumie nomination.
On first glance at the thumbnail, and without reading the title of the image, I did think this was a very delicate flower shot. Obviously I realised pretty quickly on opening the image that it is definitely not a flower. (I'm pleased to see, reading others comments, that I was not alone in this)
I think the square crop/central positioning of the subject in this image works really well. The delicate tones in your processing enhance this photo a lot. Not sure a photo like this would ribbon on DPC, probably just a bit too soft and delicate for tastes around here. However, it did score well, so I hope you are satisfied with the outcome.
A PostLuminous Award Nominee! Fantastic, I love the work that is showcased via this award - I'm delighted this image has been chosen to be in this company.
Many thanks for all of the other comments too. I have been surprised and delighted with how well this image has been received.
REALLY beautiful!!!! Edited to add...on a second pass through these shots, I've bumped up the score because it has to my fave for this challenge. The white on white, the focus....just breathtakingly beautiful. Also faved it.
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