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Challenge: Water Drop (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Date: Jul 7, 2013
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 3200
Shutter: 1/160
Date Uploaded: Jul 7, 2013
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So, how do you make water drops unique? That is a tough one, since they have been photographed so many ways already. I looked for inspiration, but mostly found the same old, same old.
Then I got thinking, maybe it's my taken on the standard shot that would be more unique. That change in mindset led me to this photo, where I sprayed mist onto a web, and then photographed it.
It was tough to get the drops in focus, even with the great auto focus of the 5D Mark III and a great macro lens. There was the slightest of breezes that kept pulling the center in an out. But eventually, I got some I liked.
Then, we I go back home, I turned on the creativity with some editing. I upped the contrast to turn the green background black. Then I used a gradient to give this some color and life. I am confident this is legal based on a smoke entry in the past that used a similar technique.
I really enjoy this result, and I hope the voters do as well.
[Jul. 8th, 2013 07:16:04 PM]
Ooooh, my first in-voting validation request that isn't a minimal editing challenge. I'm confident it's legal, but that doesn't mean it will be ruled that way. This is exciting and scary :)
Validation Update: This morning (7/22/2013) I just got the note that my editing was legal. This will be another good example going forward for people wondering if the color gradient is ok or not. |
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07/14/2013 05:49:43 PM |
| the actors' guild. Lovely |
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07/13/2013 12:53:54 PM |
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07/09/2013 07:15:08 PM |
| Bright and bold - the multicolor bit is nice. |
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07/09/2013 01:57:53 PM |
| I like the colour play in the web very much and the drops almost look like pearls. |
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