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01/16/2005 10:05:37 PM |
| Sadly underrated image. I felt that one of its several strengths is the extent to which an otherwise unremarkable subject has been transformed by the impact of the bokeh. I was floundering about trying to work out what this challenge was really about, until I saw this photograph. Many that rated higher were merely good photos of intrinsically interesting subjects, with a bit of blurry stuff included to "meet" the challenge. Moreover, I feel this photo has additional compositional qualities that go beyond this challenge. Finally, what a bonus to discover a Kiwi took it! |
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01/16/2005 12:50:18 PM |
| this is a nice entry. it could be stronger if your subject wasn't didn't blend in so much. i love the lines and the colors. good luck! |
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01/13/2005 10:20:08 AM |
| Mundane subject made spectacular by the bokeh effect. What makes it so striking for me is that the in-focus elements are not confined to the nominative subject ... the strong diagonal slashes of the leaves almost appear to be slipping in an out of sharp focus, creating the illusion of movement, as well as an abstract feel. If I imagine it with ONLY the seed head in focus, it would not have the impact you have achieved. And of course, if it were ALL in focus, it would be nothing at all. So I think that is what's meant by bokeh. Also like the absence of any competing colours. Very, very good. I learned a lot from this photo. Thanks! 10. |
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01/11/2005 12:39:37 PM |
| Great example of how the bokeh enhances the subject. In the end, this is not the most interesting subject, but your creativity and talent is clearly evident in the way you approached this shot. 7 |
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01/11/2005 05:20:34 AM |
Slightly closer crop maybe?
Very pleasing shot. |
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01/10/2005 07:21:43 AM |
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01/09/2005 09:56:57 PM |
| Serene and appealing, but more shallow DOF thn true bokeh IMO. crop out that tiny bright reed upper left, or clone it away? |
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