Didnt think I would have a chance when the challenge was announced. The credit for the idea is not mine, however. I had seen a photo that used the pins in this manner. Unfortunately, I dont remember where I saw the photo, so I cannot give proper credit to the original artist.
My photo is an HDR created from a single RAW file, and then edited in Photoshop.
Edit: Huge thanks to timmi for getting me the link to the original:
Wintermoon @ Toronto Photo Club Wintermoon is George Rustchev, from Bulgaria. He has a portfolio at photo.net:
George Rustchev
In response to Citadel's comment, here are some more outtakes:
Colour version - only cropped and sharpened
HDR version - processed in photomatix from a single RAW (used CS5's Camera Raw to make three exposures)
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This is a very cool idea that you improved upon. I guess not everyone finds the abnormally portrayed to be intriguing... whomever gave you a 1 on this is just mad their cat-nose photo didn't win the last open challenge so I wouldn't take it personally :) Great camera too (the D200).
Very nicely done. I especially like the feel the pins add to the image. I could easily see this image as an art print, as it is an image that one would not tire of seeing. Would love to see this on a gallery wall as a large art print. This is where the impact would be felt. Congrats on a very well deserved ribbon.
It took me about 20 minutes to put all the pins in, and about 5 minutes to set up the light tent to get the best shadows. In hindsight, I should have put the light tent up first, to ensure the pear didn't get too brown, but I had intended this pear as a trial only. But, after putting the time in, I decided to shoot this one right away.
Frankenpear. Very very cool. Well photographed too with the shallow dof being utilized to enhance the frankenpear in the background. Keep your original file because this should win a ribbon and I don't want to see it get DQed. :)
Ha! Now if I could only predict the next five minutes of my life.....
Congrats on a great idea, even though it wasn't yours originally. Well done. I think this should have blued.
Frankenpear. Very very cool. Well photographed too with the shallow dof being utilized to enhance the frankenpear in the background. Keep your original file because this should win a ribbon and I don't want to see it get DQed. :)
This is magnificent. I am in awe at your imagination, the craftsmanship, the lighting, the processing. The quality of this image is top notch. Front page in my book.
This looks really cool. It's one of my favorites in the challenge for sure. The backdrop surface is cool too. Good luck! (not voting, but adding to favs. :-)
Thank you for a fruit shot with some unique creativity in it. My own entry is shamed. I'll be expecting to see this at or near the top of the challenge.
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