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Dynamite Salsa
2nd PlaceDynamite Salsa
cheekymunky


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Recipe (Food) II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: kitchen
Date: Jan 9, 2006
Aperture: F8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Jan 9, 2006

Dynamite Salsa
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RINSE ALL THE VEGETABLES FIRST!!!
6 chopped tomatoes
1 red onion diced
1/2 white onion diced
3 garlic clovees
2 bell peppers diced (red, green or yellow)
handful of Coriander (cilantro in the US?) chopped
juice of 1/2 lime
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 to 5 jalapenos, diced
A few birds-eye chilies chopped
A few finger chillies chopped
SECRET INGREDIENT: Frozen Chillies! chopped (add an extra dimension of HOT)
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Had a great time doing this. Just got a new (well second hand...) sigma ef500 dg st flash. I know its pretty basic, but I'm having a blast playing with it. Shot this on manual, just kept taking test shots until the exposure was about right. Shot in the kitchen sink! Wanted a blue background, so used an old T-shirt, but it looked BAD so used a sheet of A3 paper, taped to the wall then wetted so it didnt show splashes. Took about 30 shots, found it hard to get the focus spot on, everythings fine until the tap comes on then the AF goes nuts, I can't use manual as my hand kept moving. Shame I couldnt clone out so irritating droplets, but still.

Am pretty happy with this shot, but I think i'll get knocked down for my focus, the fact the chilis are going off a bit, the nasty shadows at the bottom and the fact it isnt really a proper 'dish' - but try it! it'll blow your socks off!
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WOW!!! I am so chuffed! I'm really surprised it this did so well, thank-you for all the kind comments and votes. Its a great way to start the new year, i feel all inspired now! (I was beginning to think my 1st was a fluke!)


Statistics
Place: 2 out of 110
Avg (all users): 7.1667
Avg (commenters): 8.3659
Avg (participants): 6.7231
Avg (non-participants): 7.2731
Views since voting: 8604
Views during voting: 585
Votes: 336
Comments: 59
Favorites: 14 (view)


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07/20/2008 06:03:50 PM
Hey, I just saw your image on Istock.. It's a beauty.. Hope it's doing well for you..
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04/30/2006 07:27:21 PM
great colors
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04/30/2006 04:57:31 AM
Crisp! Clear! Very nice image indeed. As the viewer I can almost feel the water - great job on this.
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01/21/2006 05:38:18 PM
Oh so refreshing. Mmmmmm M. Love salsa. Great shot makes my mouth water! Congrats!!!
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01/20/2006 09:25:29 AM
mmm.. craving salsa now.. congrats
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01/19/2006 04:29:41 PM
Very nice....!!! Congratulations..!!!
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01/19/2006 11:25:09 AM
Congratulations Mark,excellent shot,makes me wanna try this "Dynamite salsa"!
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01/18/2006 06:18:38 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon - really well done!
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01/18/2006 03:25:41 AM
Great shot. Congrats, love it.
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01/18/2006 02:53:57 AM
Here are a couple of my out-takes:



I particularly like the first one
01/18/2006 12:32:54 AM
What a refreshing shot! Congratulations.
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01/18/2006 12:13:03 AM
Also my pick for blue. Excellent in every way, well done.
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01/17/2006 10:01:15 PM
duuuude!, well done!
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01/17/2006 08:27:44 PM
I voted "10"; I think you should've gotten the blue, man, but a red's nothing to scoff at. Congratulations on your ribbon; it's very well-desreved!
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01/17/2006 08:25:13 PM
One of my personal top three picks for this challenge and I thought the best overall image of the challenge. Beautifully done in every way.
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01/17/2006 07:54:23 PM
Congrats dude! Way to go!
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01/17/2006 07:29:39 PM
I love this pic! Congrats!
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01/17/2006 07:24:26 PM
Hey Mark: Congratulations on your RED with this vibrant, colorful stop action. Great!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/17/2006 06:13:08 PM
one of my favorites in this challenge - nice colors and a great capture of the water drops - great job :)
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01/17/2006 12:42:20 PM
Great picture. Crystal clear. I think I can almost feel the water. Back a second time and bumping up the score
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01/17/2006 01:58:31 AM
eyecatching
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01/16/2006 12:06:59 PM
Wonderfully captured, excellent stop action image. Beautifully done in every way. One of the best of this challenge.
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01/16/2006 11:06:08 AM
I love this one, the colors are great and really pop. The composition is perfect as well as the exposure/lighting.
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01/15/2006 10:54:27 AM
Great color and splash.
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01/15/2006 06:06:45 AM
Nicely done. Love the rich green and red here. The water droplets are nicely focused. Good job!
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01/15/2006 05:39:43 AM
Between the great focus, brillant colors, and stop action to the water, this one really "pops". Nicely done-8
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01/14/2006 06:37:25 PM
Yeah baby. Love what you did with the water.
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01/14/2006 05:48:59 PM
Very clear,sharp, colorful image, which is one of the better ones, in this challenge.....
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01/14/2006 02:42:06 PM
i love the stop motion photo and good tones. must have needed a lot of light
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01/14/2006 11:28:56 AM
Great color and I like the crispness of the water droplets. Well done!
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01/14/2006 10:32:11 AM
Beautifully executed.8
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01/14/2006 06:14:48 AM
Excellent image but the harshness of the whites throws me. Composition excellent, color cast excellent but the harsh colors put me off a little. 6 - may bump later - good luck in the challenge!
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01/14/2006 05:36:42 AM
Dynamite photo. 9
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01/14/2006 03:38:41 AM
Lovely colours, composition and capture. well done
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01/14/2006 01:14:43 AM
I like especially the clearness of this shot and also the drops jumping out of the view! Couldn't be better 8-)
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01/13/2006 02:10:28 PM
Love this high speed shot. Did you use a flash?
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01/13/2006 09:54:28 AM
At last some movement. The image makes me think of freshness, coolness and heat (all at the same time) and creates a connection between food and those that prepare and eventually eat it. I like it.
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01/13/2006 07:59:33 AM
Like this one, the colors really pop out.
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01/13/2006 04:23:34 AM
This photo has it all- the quality, the sharpness, the colors, the lighting and a good angle. I will be quite happy if it wins, although I'm in the challenge!! GOOD LUCKKKKKK
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01/12/2006 04:47:09 PM
i really like this photo! it looks so vibrant & fresh...good luck!
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01/12/2006 04:30:58 PM
Stands out in this challenge. A top pick for me. Hope you ribbon.
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01/12/2006 12:37:44 PM
nice shot
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01/12/2006 08:53:49 AM
The colors and great stop action really add to this photo. Nicely shot.
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01/11/2006 11:27:25 PM
This one rocks !
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01/11/2006 08:41:08 PM
Ver sharp image quality. Excellent shot. I like this one for its overall quality and exposure. Indeed superb shot. Regards,
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01/11/2006 06:31:11 PM
Oh, man: Brilliant. I think it's my only "10" so far. I have to say, amidst some GREAT pictures, yours manages to stand out. Superb work.
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01/11/2006 04:32:15 PM
Tack sharp focus! Great job! 8
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01/11/2006 02:36:12 PM
Well done! Great capture, you have my vote for a ribbon...Good luck, 10!
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01/11/2006 02:14:26 PM
Nice and clear, splashes of water gives some interest, colours of peppers and tomatoes are bright, well done.
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01/11/2006 01:00:43 PM
This looks really fresh. Good setup, nice to have the white background.
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01/11/2006 09:36:02 AM
Yellow, it needs yellow! LOL. Just my opinion. Nice shot!
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01/11/2006 08:21:50 AM
really nice effect with the water
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01/11/2006 07:54:07 AM
Compared to many others, you made this shot stand out very much. I originally gave this a 7, but I'll bump you up to an 8. You chose well on contrast. Great use of shutter speed and lighting. Heck your composition is great. I'll change this to a 9. It's almost flawless, it really is. I guess what made me not give you a 10 is because the white above the hand is just too much. Best of luck in getting a ribbon. I'm routing for you at least.
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01/11/2006 02:56:02 AM
Great colour and nice clarity here, good job!
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01/11/2006 01:59:44 AM
I really like this. The vibrant colors, the clarity, everything. Good luck!
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01/11/2006 01:21:36 AM
Hope you didnt use cold water doing that. I guess this took quite alot of shots before successful. Credits for nice idea.
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01/10/2006 11:07:57 PM
should be a top 5! well done
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01/10/2006 10:36:46 PM
This will be at top for sure 9
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01/10/2006 09:23:28 PM
Great water action. Bright colors. You must live near me. You need a tan. 9
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