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Challenge: Light On White II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Kodak Z740
Location: South Glens Falls NY
Date: Oct 24, 2005
Aperture: f3.2
ISO: 140
Shutter: 1/8sec
Galleries: Still Life, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Oct 24, 2005

A play on the challenge name as well as a soft white bulb on a white backdrop. For additional depth I have supported the bulb with a white paper clip.

Statistics
Place: 188 out of 277
Avg (all users): 4.6159
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 4.2566
Avg (non-participants): 4.8466
Views since voting: 872
Views during voting: 357
Votes: 289
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0


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11/05/2005 10:28:09 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club:

Light on White challenge entry and yep, it is a light on white.

Technical:
A good square image using the maximum size allowed. Focussed for the top of the bulb and DOF hangs on to the screw fitting of the bulb. Lighting appears to be from on-camera flash and has left two bright spots on the glass of the bulb. It is very hard to avoid this without using off camera flash or studio setup. A simple, but effective setup.

Composition:
The simplistic setup means that the positioning of the subject is crucial because that is all there is. The bulb starting from the bottom right corner, leads the eye towards the centre of the image. A lot of people frown on centrally placed subjects, mainly because someone told them about the Rule of Third...it is quite refreshing to see a centre weighted image.

Overall:
A light bulb on polystyrene/styrofoam. Not the most imaginative image nor the only one to use the idea for this challenge. The misspelling of light in the title could well have cost some higher votes. It might seem picky, but the title is so important and I know, that 'lite' is the US way of spelling. The shadow under the bulb is a little harsh, but there isn't much wrong with image. It is a competent, clean image that didn't hit too many touchy spots with the voters. Sometimes simple just doesn't work when it comes to votes, so it's a case of learn and move on. I hope this is helpful and constructive.

Steve
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/01/2005 11:22:04 AM
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10/30/2005 11:42:54 AM
I like the play on words. Good shot
10/29/2005 09:14:01 PM
a lightbulb on a piece of styrofoam.
10/28/2005 01:19:19 AM
I find the light bulb with the light (not exactly white) background a clever choice to partially meet the title of the challenge.
10/27/2005 03:48:56 PM
Nice job on the reflection control.
10/26/2005 12:41:11 PM
Bwhahahaha....haha... ;)
10/26/2005 11:20:50 AM
This is a creative interpretation. What is that? Styro foam? Very cool. I personally like it, but I bet the DNMC police will vote it low. I give it a 7:-)
10/26/2005 03:26:38 AM
it doesn't look like you put much effort in this.. anyway, it is a bit dull, and lacks sharpness..


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