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The cooking oil blob
2nd PlaceThe cooking oil blob
IreneM


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Oil (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: My kitchen
Date: Jul 28, 2009
Aperture: f16
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500 s
Galleries: Food and Drink, Textures
Date Uploaded: Aug 2, 2009

 This is the first time I’ve tried dripping oil into oil, the results are so different to using ordinary tap water or even milk… sooo, it took me many evenings before I started getting anything decent and about 400 shots all in all to get this one. I won’t go into the mess I had to clean up after every photo session ;-) and oh, my poor lens… oil everywhere, in my hair, on my glasses, clothes, the kitchen floor…

First vote was a thrilling 10 from sempermarine. Thanks for being so fair, Jeff.

Thanks so much for the votes and comments, you guys. It was a nerve-wracking week for me, the update button suffered a LOT of use ;-)

THANKS, thanks, thanks a million for the ribbon!!

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 113
Avg (all users): 6.8571
Avg (commenters): 8.8333
Avg (participants): 6.8718
Avg (non-participants): 6.8506
Views since voting: 7815
Views during voting: 312
Votes: 126
Comments: 41
Favorites: 9 (view)

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Canon PowerShot A70
 08/15/2009 01:06:36 PM
Back in the winning business? My hats off to your remarkable patience! But all the 400 tries are worth the final outcome indeed!
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 08/13/2009 07:47:06 PM
UN BE LIEVEABLE! I'm amazed yet again by Ms. M.
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Nikon D300s
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/13/2009 08:38:15 AM
Wow Irene.

The irridescence is spectacular. Very well done.
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 08/12/2009 12:43:45 PM
astonishing beauty - you get the blue in my book. This is really outstanding, even in YOUR world!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/12/2009 06:36:58 AM
Irene, fantastic job! Congrats on the red!!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 08/11/2009 07:39:27 PM
I can't imagine the time you would have spent on this but Awesome and very cool!
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 08/11/2009 02:29:01 PM
Originally posted by Debbi:
Superb!!!! You amaze me! The question is, with all the mess would you do oil again? My guess is yes!
Debbi

The answer is definitely YES! It was wonderfully interesting and I loved every moment of it (except the cleaning up ;-)
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/11/2009 01:55:46 PM
Superb!!!! You amaze me! The question is, with all the mess would you do oil again? My guess is yes!
Debbi
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II
 08/11/2009 07:52:25 AM
I don't think this image is worth a 10, more like an 11+. Stunning image.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/11/2009 01:03:38 AM
Congrats Irene....a splendid image again. Another master photograph by you. Always a pleasure to view your work.
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Fujifilm x100
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 08/11/2009 12:02:21 AM
Congrats Irene! Nervous?! Not needed! The title is great as well.
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/10/2009 11:54:53 AM
deserves that 1 ...... no I didn't mean that I was just wondering what it felt like to say something stupid. I'm amazed this photo got any scores below 7.

Stunning.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 08/10/2009 10:53:23 AM
Love it great job and congrats on your ribbon!!
No wonder your images are always so perfect!! 400 shots WOW.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 08/10/2009 10:03:05 AM
LOL @ your title. Congrats on your ribbon. :)
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Nikon D70s
 08/10/2009 09:42:26 AM
amazing ,well done and congratulations.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 08/10/2009 09:35:32 AM
Way to go, Irene. When I was voting, I actually Ben's might be yours. I almost said, "Irene????" What a compliment to Ben :) Course, this one also is clearly an Irene work of art too :) Congratulations.

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/10/2009 09:30:47 AM
Back where she belongs :D
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 08/10/2009 08:28:42 AM
As sick as I get of drops, this is ace and I voted it high. Congrats on yet another fine image and ribbon winner.
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Leica M Monochrom
Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmarit M MF - Black
 08/10/2009 08:01:24 AM
congrats girl
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 08/10/2009 06:59:54 AM
This is awesome! Congrats on the red.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/10/2009 06:47:47 AM
Wicked shot girl. I actually had an oil drop shot to enter but wasn't happy with the final result...so I am pleased to see that you entered and ribboned with yours. Congrats.
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Apple iPhone 5s
 08/10/2009 05:37:15 AM
Congratulations! A well deserved ribbon.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
08/10/2009 05:17:53 AM
again a fantastic shot Irene congrats on the ribbon
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 08/10/2009 04:17:32 AM
Beautiful capture Irene. Huge congrats again.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/10/2009 04:12:37 AM
Wow!!! Congrats on your well deserved blue Irene (((hugs))). It's gorgeous!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/10/2009 03:04:05 AM
When The Saints, Come Marching In, Oh! that should be Irene, Langdon must have ribbon factory where you are, Congratulations.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/10/2009 02:20:00 AM
Oops! She did it again! Irene, this is a fablous shot, the lighting is superb, and the colours are beautiful. Congrats on the red!
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/10/2009 02:14:37 AM
You are such a legend Irene...thanks for the story behind this. People think this kind of shot is easy, but it is not...so messy and so hard to get a good shot...of course, I was right on the money and picked it as yours...congrats again...
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/10/2009 02:04:19 AM
Awesome Irene is awesome!
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 08/10/2009 01:52:20 AM
Irene, this is a really amazing abstract.. the lighting is sick! Congrats!
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 08/10/2009 12:14:50 AM
congrats irene on the red ribbon .. this is such an amazing shot .. incredible really .. :)
& wot i love about you is that no matter how many ribbons you get, and you get A LOT, you are always so thrilled and appreciative of the comments and votes .. :)
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 08/10/2009 12:13:54 AM
Huge congrats Irene! Awesome image.
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/10/2009 12:09:32 AM
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/10/2009 12:02:36 AM
Why am I not surprised? The mistress of the drop shot comes through again!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Pentax K-1
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF
 08/09/2009 11:55:57 PM
A nine... well done! Amazing
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/08/2009 07:41:02 PM
Good enough to possibly be an IreneM entry. See you in the top 10.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/03/2009 10:56:01 PM
Back for a comment and bump. This is just crazy abstract and beautiful. New fave.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 08/03/2009 06:45:00 PM
your colors are fantastic.....very sharp......I dare say .... IreneM
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
 08/03/2009 03:39:13 PM
showstopping - I C blue again
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/03/2009 12:22:55 AM
wow...wow...did I say wow? IreneM???
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Apple iPhone 5s
 08/03/2009 12:03:06 AM
The background looks blue! Just like the ribbon you will be getting. Congratulations!! Awesome shot! 10
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