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In Time's Past
In Time's Past
ladyhawk22


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Challenge: Macro V (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Sony DSC-S75
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Date: Jun 27, 2005
Aperture: 2.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/60 sec
Galleries: Vintage, Macro
Date Uploaded: Jun 27, 2005

 I inherited an antique pocket watch from my grandmother, who loved all things antique. Sadly, it's not working anymore, but I have dreams of finding a jeweler who can someday restore it to working order. I've always cherished it and there's an inscription inside that transports me through time when I look at it.

It was very hard for me to get the lighting right for this shot. Very difficult to avoid any kind of reflection from lights showing up in the shot. I really wanted to give the photo something of an old-time feel.

Post Processing:
Crop
Image Size
Levels
Contrast/Brightness
USM
Reduce Noise
Diffuse Glow
Sharpen

Statistics
Place: 230 out of 374
Avg (all users): 5.1702
Avg (commenters): 6.5714
Avg (participants): 5.1013
Avg (non-participants): 5.3117
Views since voting: 864
Views during voting: 301
Votes: 235
Comments: 12
Favorites: 0

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 08/04/2005 03:42:30 PM
The composition on this is great. The diffused glow is nice, too.
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 07/28/2005 01:41:49 PM
The diffused glow helps achieve the old time feel for this image. The specks are a bit distracting it seems but then again, it's an old watch right? Great image.
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 07/27/2005 08:02:01 PM
This is a really nice piece. I love the coloring. It really says 'antique'. I agree with Carter, a little more DOF and the bright spot in the upper right are the only things that take away from this image. If you get the chance to re-shoot with those things in mind, it would make a nice print.
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 07/27/2005 02:59:57 PM
This is a beautiful shot (and the sentimental value you have for it comes through in your representation of the piece).

I remember this well from the Macro V Challenge and thought it would have finished much higher, but I imagine that it scored lower because it didn't fit most people's stereotypical definition of a "macro".

I think you did a great job with the lighting and making it feel "antique" with your tonal choice. The gold inlays really display well. There are only two things that bother me about it: 1) the white area in the upper right and 2) the blurriness of the seconds circle at the bottom center.

Still, a great shot and I'm glad you shared it. Just my 2 cents...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/09/2005 09:21:53 AM
Nice shot. Interesting composition and lighting.
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 07/08/2005 06:34:15 PM
Slightly over saturated appearance....5.
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 07/06/2005 06:45:54 AM
I like the tones and soft focus but not the crop
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 07/05/2005 12:36:22 PM
I like the dreamy feel to this. It seems a tad dark, hopefully not my screen.
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 07/04/2005 08:06:19 AM
Nice composition. I love the antiquey feeling to this. Good luck!
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 07/04/2005 08:02:04 AM
Base: 5
Tech: +2
Subj:+1
Chln:

Total: 8
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 07/03/2005 11:18:29 PM
Nice shot ... I like the rich tonal feeling ... Just a bit more highlight on the top to middle would have made this stand out even more.
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 07/03/2005 08:56:39 PM
I like the lighting on this... it adds intrigue to the image. Good luck!
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