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Thicker than Water
Thicker than Water
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Minimalism (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Kitchen
Date: Apr 24, 2005
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Abstract, Water
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2005

 First attempt at planned photo based on an idea. A cooling rack sprayed with water and single drop of red-colored chocolate syrup. Couple that with an agonizing amount of light and camera adjustments and what do you get? A newfound appreciation for those who do this well, and routinely.


Statistics
Place: 31 out of 492
Avg (all users): 6.2086
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 5.9592
Avg (non-participants): 6.5260
Views since voting: 1316
Views during voting: 503
Votes: 350
Comments: 42
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/03/2005 04:13:27 PM
Is this grid a part of something? I like the concept, but the hot spots are a bit distracting.
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 05/03/2005 04:08:47 PM
Unusual approach to the theme. Your title works very well to call attention to the one red drop.
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 05/03/2005 02:17:11 PM
I would have used type AB+ but you're the photographer, not me and you managed to turn out with a good piece
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 05/03/2005 09:30:36 AM
awesome, can't think of how i would improve the shot, i love where you put the red drop, and the background color, everything, 10
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 05/02/2005 12:02:06 PM
A photo really attains the standards of this competition. But the photo does not tell what it presents. For my eyes it is also too "put-on".
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 05/02/2005 10:38:17 AM
very artistic!
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 05/01/2005 05:11:55 PM
Great shot
10
good luck

Kev
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 05/01/2005 02:04:10 PM
Oh my, this is definitely mimimalism that kind of shocks you at the same time. A bit to bright around the metal but still a good one.
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 05/01/2005 01:12:59 PM
a simple, elegant texture
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 05/01/2005 10:48:24 AM
i have to say that i find this somewhat disturbing...
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 04/30/2005 09:44:06 PM
Would've voted higher if you didn't place it on the edge.
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 04/30/2005 06:13:02 PM
Lovely artistic abstract. Only problem is that the blood looks thinner. :) Great work.
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 04/30/2005 04:59:32 PM
second time looking at this one. I like it.
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 04/30/2005 03:58:07 PM
Nice lighting, contrast, and color. It only lacks in clarity.
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 04/30/2005 03:22:51 PM
nice idea. lighting seems rather harsh. 6
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 04/30/2005 10:04:59 AM
clever idea...very "outside the box" thinking...only distraction for me is glare ..gl 7
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 04/30/2005 01:09:41 AM
very effective
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 04/29/2005 08:38:16 AM
very neat image. good job.
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 04/29/2005 08:34:35 AM
Like the idea very much. Maybe the light is a bit overexposed in the background causing burnouts which can destract.
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 04/29/2005 07:32:02 AM
interesting use of theme
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 04/29/2005 02:21:45 AM
Wow. One of the many strong contenders. I give it a nice, as to me it seems a touch out of focus, would have liked to have the the droplets slightly sharper. Place this in the top ten.
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 04/28/2005 11:30:46 PM
I don't really know why this photograph is not as absolutely brilliant as it could have been. The idea is great, the drops are wonderfully shiny. Maybe the red drop is placed in a too "static" place - I think it's too close to the (vertical) middle. Wonderful photo all the same.
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 04/28/2005 08:37:39 PM
love it!
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 04/28/2005 07:46:52 PM
Nice idea. The blown out highlights concern me. I would have preferred to see the blood droplet completely framed - perhaps it was intentional to crop off the left wire - just a personal preference. Overall an solid entry for this challange in my view.
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 04/28/2005 06:38:52 PM
Wow,

I was like trying to figure out the title before I looked at the picture then BANG! Blood! Yeehaw!

Well you kept me in suspence until I scrolled down, but then again I'm high right now. (High on life)
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 04/28/2005 02:08:43 PM
Very nice. Very creative!
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 04/28/2005 09:30:13 AM
I hope that isnt real blood! I like the formality of the shot. well done.
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 04/28/2005 07:58:12 AM
That glare is way too strong.
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 04/28/2005 04:35:57 AM
Not sure how this will go over with others here. But I love it. I gave it an 8. Just a little to much glare on the top water for me. Still a great photo and idea.
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 04/28/2005 01:49:52 AM
Simple. If it weren't for the blown areas in the middle row, this would have gotten a 10 from me. But the originality and execution deserve at least a 9. So here it is.
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 04/27/2005 06:39:59 PM
many blowouts but nonetheless the image remains impressive with the red drop taking full attention. Bumping up.
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 04/27/2005 06:00:27 PM
very clever idea well executed. Well done.
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 04/27/2005 05:33:25 PM
Kinda gross but kinda cool - good idea. Good background. The flare off the metal is a little distracting though.
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 04/27/2005 03:35:22 PM
The concept is very clever - creating a pattern, in which the strong point of the image emerges -, but I'm not sure about its execution... I don´t think the drop of blood (??) is such a strong point, perhaps due to its framing and dimension... I feel you ended up with an image less interesting than it was supoosed to (and the reflection of the light is a bit distracting too). Anyway, 6 for originality and effort.
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 04/27/2005 03:21:40 PM
A very interesting composition and subject, marred by the massive white flares at the center that distract and hurt the eyes. The background color is nice.
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 04/27/2005 01:43:31 PM
I like your approach to this challenge with this pic.
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 04/27/2005 12:30:38 PM
i really like this concept....its great...the only thing i can comment on is that in my opinion the light flares in the row above the subject pull my attention away a bit....otherwise well done
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 04/27/2005 06:48:55 AM
Cool picture
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 04/27/2005 06:25:47 AM
Gets my vote for 'best photographic use of wire mesh.' Nice.
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 04/27/2005 06:23:55 AM
Simple and effective
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 04/26/2005 09:31:57 PM
Thank you, neat image, would have been a nine if red dot was moved over one grid to the right for my taste, just my taste. still great
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