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I've fixed the knocking noise, one of the pistons was too small !!
I've fixed the knocking noise, one of the pistons was too small !!
KiwiChris


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Miniature (Basic Editing I)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G5
Location: Garage
Date: Aug 1, 2004
Aperture: F/8.0
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/4 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: Aug 1, 2004

 For me this is the Ben hur of submissions..

The shot is taken in the garage using two flashes, an Nikon SB24 on the right fired into a brolly from a sync cable, and an old Hanmiex job with a snoot on the left fired using an optical slave.

The only other light is the 100W light clipped to the bonnet of the car. I used a black drop cloth to keep the brolly flash light off the car, and another over a window behind 'Woody' to get rid of some bad relfections.

Shot on a tripod using manual settings, and the IR remote on the camera. Manual settings as neither of the flashes talk canon-speak.

I took 80 odd shots for this, testing different bits of it, in a rather cold garage (middle of the winter here) so i hope you like it..

This shot has something for everyone, a Woody, complex lighting, sharp focus, soft focus, negative space, 1/3rds composition, a fast car, props, and it even meets the challenge (A miniature piston that woody's holding, in case you missed it). The only things I'm missing are a flower, and someone's cute furry pet! :-).

Postediting was just slight curves then scale, USM, sharpen, border. Using gimp. Shot is full frame.

Lets see how we go in the voting on this one, hopefully not too many other folks use Woody!

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Place: 105 out of 240
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Votes: 260
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Olympus C-4000Z
 08/11/2004 11:30:05 AM
I like this one, thought it would go a bit higher. Only thing I have doubts about is the scale, but otherwise, very nice.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Fujifilm FinePix S9000
Pentax DA 50-200 ED
 08/10/2004 11:40:29 PM
This pic has problems but it also has amazing depth and an allegorical feeling.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko
 08/10/2004 03:33:43 PM
Great imagination on this shot.
The subdued lighting in the background was perfect for this composition. The lighting on the Wooden man is a bit "rough", and the blue streak on the arm is a bit distracting.
Well Done, and a well-deserved ((7)).
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HP PhotoSmart 735
 08/10/2004 03:13:59 PM
A little to dark.
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Olympus C-5060WZ
 08/10/2004 01:39:37 PM
interesting composition
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Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera
 08/09/2004 04:28:51 AM
nice background good composition
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Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/09/2004 03:09:41 AM
Great photo. Lighting is superb. One of the best I've seen so far.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/09/2004 12:44:16 AM
I would have liked to see the car a little lighter, but still a clever idea and shot
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Nikon Coolpix 5700
 08/07/2004 02:19:46 PM
The crash test dummy lol.
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 08/07/2004 10:15:00 AM
I don't get the miniature perspective here because I don't have a point of reference. How do I know the figure and piston are not full size?
plus I'm just weary of the wooden figures 5
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Sony DSLR-A550
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/07/2004 03:02:51 AM
been there heard that from my mechanic!!!
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 08/05/2004 02:38:18 PM
Cool idea. The car is a little dark to make the illusion work as the man and the engine need equal light (presumably, your "man" would have his full attention under the hood). Also, I think this is the inverse of the challenge, but I am giving the benefit of the doubt for that.
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Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 08/05/2004 02:27:08 PM
I like this photo. Nice lighting, good composition, great effect.
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Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/04/2004 10:24:57 PM
Winner! An awesome idea well executed. This is my favorite of the bunch. 10!
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Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED
 08/04/2004 09:49:35 PM
I'm not quite sure it fits the challenge... but I think it's a great photo nonetheless!
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Sony DSC-F707
 08/04/2004 08:46:14 PM
Very cute. This would be better if the light sources matched in temp and direction.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II
 08/04/2004 08:23:58 AM
Nice perspective!
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Olympus E-410
Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom
 08/04/2004 12:05:34 AM
Interesting idea, but it looks too busy, you may lose points for being a "thinker." Nice lighting.
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