Hi Sean. Yep, this is what I thought your Earth Day entry was. I remembered it as being very, very cool. Good luck in the contest! I can say that since I'm not judging. :)
Sean, thanks for commenting on my Family entry. I've been trying to remember where I saw this photo, so I could make it a favorite. Now I know. The BOKEH is amazing; and I especially like how you were able to hide the camera and yourself. The footprints make it for me.
I was a little upset that I came in at around 41st place with the Everyday object contest. But I am glad you placed 2nd, Its a great shot and it looks like it took some time too plan out and get right. Very sharp with excelletn lighting.
I was just looking at this again. Very interesting. It almost looks as if you can step into another world or more peaceful world. I love the footprints. Looks like someone has gone into that peaceful world.
Fabulous! All technical aspects are well done, and artistically it is entrancing. Especially nice touch having the footprints. Want to know what you did with the camera...
Nice, One Problem! Your Title if u had think about it and got something Deep then this would score big and i hope it does. I like the reflection and the creativity Good JOb 8
This is a great shot, good clear DOF, like the clarity of the whole shot. Full marks!
Think you've probably got a few folk fooled (including me) but where's your camera?? I think the angle of the water looks a little funny, i.e. if the call is at the waters edge, how can the reflection be like it is... Questions, Questions, Questions.... what all good shots should produce!! :-)
How on earth is that done without seeing the photographer???
Fantastic shot! Look foreward to seeing how this was done.
P.s. i am recomending this for disqualification, however from my experience my mark goes UP when I get the "This photo has been validated" message. (No Hard feelings). 8
Edit Monday.I see it has been validated now!! Great stuff!
Cool, way to use the long lens and the sun to hide yourself and the camera! Interesting composition, nice reflections. Heh heh, I can see your footprints. :-)
Upon review I changed my vote days later to a higher score appreciating the perfect composition underlining the focal point. The semblance of a Sherlock Holmes lense to magnify the sun on the horizon, the line of water and trees that take me right into the picture, and the out of focus background that jumps my attention to the mirrored ball.
great choice of perspectives to eliminate (nearly) your reflection. magnificent setting and excellent job on choosing your DOF. The crop lends a great balance to the image. [8]
this picture is awesome..i love it everytime i pull it up to show someone...would love to know where i can get one of those....unfortunately i really dont see this as an everyday object......
I have skipped voting on this photo several times - I think it is an excellent photo but to me it doesn't fit in what I believe is the spirit of the "everyday object" theme. I am sorry to say that I am a theme stickler in my voting.
Wish there weren't footsteps in the reflection. Nicely timed shot, I know how hard it is to get with a wave going around it (I've tried many shots like this myself: //www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=74958). Well done. Not sure how many people will see this as an everyday object.
Everyday object? If you meant the ball itself, I'll have to take your word for it. I've honestly never seen one before. What I really find interesting is how you've managed to not be in the reflection without cloning. That's something I'd really like to learn for when I'm taking photos of Christmas ornaments.
gazing ball
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