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Challenge: Time III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G12
Location: Salt Lake City (Utah, USA)
Date: Aug 13, 2011
Aperture: F 2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 0.5s
Galleries: Still Life, Travel
Date Uploaded: Aug 14, 2011

 I took this picture while I am heading back home after 2 years working in the USA. The clock suggests that 'it is the right time to go': something/someone is waiting me, the keys are for the doors I will lock for the last time, but might also open the doors of the old home, or open up new possibilities in the future, the empty frame suggests what I will miss, the pot and the purple bag suggests the gifts that were given to me, the memories of what I leave...

In terms of composition, I tried to emphasize the emptiness of the room, as if everything had been pack down in the suitcases. I like the warm colors: everything is gold/brown and black, with the touch of purple and green that I hope give depth to the picture, like the reflection of the hat into the frame.

Any comments or critics welcome!

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Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/24/2011 09:23:32 AM
Well thanks for explaining your hidden meanings. It was very personal for you and I hope you open those doors to the future!
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 08/22/2011 12:26:21 AM
Oh dear, 8
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 08/21/2011 11:05:36 AM
Don't we all wish to go sometimes. Nice idea.
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Nikon D5100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/19/2011 08:49:17 AM
The bright reflection on the floor and the poster frame(?) is distracting...
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Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 08/19/2011 03:15:53 AM
Good idea but execution seems hasty. Focus is just not crisp enough for a studio shot (for me). Composition is peculiar, it feels odd to me. I understand the empty house concept and last set of bags. Just the sugar/ashes urn and clock on the suitcase are odd as well.
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Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/18/2011 08:40:32 AM
I really don't get the set up on this... What is the empty poster frame for? And who puts a clock and a pot on their luggage when they are ready to go? It just doesn't make sense as a scene you would happen upon or to convey the message you are trying to convey.
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Nikon D90
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
 08/17/2011 01:27:40 PM
eh..kinda shoehorn..but I get it...5
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