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Japan's Obsession
Japan's Obsession
joannadiva


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Round (Classic Editing)
Camera: Kodak DX3900
Location: My living room
Date: Jul 14, 2003
Aperture: f3.0
ISO: auto
Shutter: 1/45
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: Jul 12, 2003

 I hope I score well....

I painted one of my boyfriend's golfballs for this and as you know......
You shouldn't paint a man's balls without a very good reason.

Just for the record.....

Golf is a major obsession in Japan due to the small land mass and the amount of people who want to play.

The Japanese flag is white with a large red circle in the middle symbolizing the "land of the rising sun"

check this out of you don't believe me

//store.yahoo.com/united-states-flag/japan3x5p.html

And....

The ball is "ROUND" and as such meets the challenge.

Thank you!

Statistics
Place: 132 out of 293
Avg (all users): 5.1972
Avg (commenters): 6.9091
Avg (participants): 5.1642
Avg (non-participants): 5.2500
Views since voting: 1045
Votes: 218
Comments: 12
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 11/30/2003 02:06:20 PM
how clever! it is true everywhere i go i see japanese practicing golf out of nowhere, everywhere
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/22/2003 02:48:18 PM
The shadow is actually a little disttracting.....
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 07/21/2003 05:37:58 PM
Very humourous...
a red golf ball on a white peg...
hihihi
MIXI
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 07/20/2003 07:41:55 AM
Great idea. You caught me out.9
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 07/20/2003 06:59:13 AM
This is a really neat photo for sure... The similarity to the Japanese flag and the tie in with the obsession with golf there is a really unique and appealing thought for this photograph. The only area for improvement I can see in this photo would be an attempt to even out the lighting on the background and get it as close to white as possible for even more impact. Great shot...
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 07/19/2003 11:16:09 AM
Very nicley thought out. Good title. the shadow beneth the ball is a little distracting. If that wasn't there it would be much more subtle.
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 07/16/2003 06:36:52 PM
To many people went the golfball route...
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 07/16/2003 12:37:48 PM
Very good shot! I love how you tied in Japan's flag!
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 07/16/2003 07:20:37 AM
Put a smile on my face... very creative! The lighting is just a little harsh for my taste... I think this could have been more effective without the shadow. 8
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 07/16/2003 12:02:31 AM
Very clear. Crisp. like the Idea. Reminds me of Walt Disney Geosphere. bascally you have a Very Clear Geosphere. LOL Decent lighting = nice shot
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 07/15/2003 09:39:27 PM
love the reference to the flag. well done. the shadow is a bit distracting though.
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 07/15/2003 09:21:57 PM
That shadow ruined the picture 5 from me!
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