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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
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Challenge: Christmas Song Titles (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: Glen Mills, PA
Date: Dec 28, 2010
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 2000
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Still Life
Date Uploaded: Dec 28, 2010

 Visiting my Mother for the holidays, this little guy caught my attention. We always went to see the 'Nutcracker' every year as a family and the music from that ballet always reminds me of Christmas.

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Place: 54 out of 75
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Avg (commenters): 6.3333
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 01/03/2011 04:24:25 PM
Can't beat a deranged santa photo - great
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 01/03/2011 02:42:02 PM
Cute! Could be a bit brighter but I like the composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm FinePix S5500 Zoom
 12/30/2010 11:10:14 PM
Well exposed,nice picture and well edited !
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D
 12/29/2010 11:11:02 PM
Good depth of field for this Santa nutcracker!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 12/29/2010 07:37:05 PM
The white in the background seems to override the subject.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 V
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
 12/29/2010 05:54:56 PM
I like the composition of the figure. The backdrop of candy canes is too bright and competes for attention.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 12/29/2010 12:13:30 PM
I think your lighting has let you down here.
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