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The Wanderer
The Wanderer
Kivet


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Challenge: Abstract II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: HP PhotoSmart R707
Location: My home
Date: Feb 3, 2006
ISO: 100
Galleries: Abstract, Nature
Date Uploaded: Feb 3, 2006

 A tumbleweed that wandered into my yard. I love the shapes the branches take and the spikyness. Was an impossible subject, like trying to photograph a porcupine, those spikes, whatever they are, are sharp!

Originally had this lit up by lights from below but it created too harsh a light unless it was yellow which is the one I worked with.

Used levels, did quite a bit of adjusting with that, USM and a softglow. Pretty simple really.

Statistics
Place: 206 out of 325
Avg (all users): 5.1564
Avg (commenters): 6.7143
Avg (participants): 5.0598
Avg (non-participants): 5.3387
Views since voting: 825
Views during voting: 218
Votes: 179
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 02/13/2006 11:36:13 AM
This would make a neat print to place in many different rooms with that natural color tone to it. Very unique. Good eye to see this.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/12/2006 01:08:39 PM
I think the subject does not lend itself well to abstract. It is too defined and recognizable.
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 02/12/2006 01:25:16 AM
colors, compo & subject are very nice. might be a bit too bright, but on the other hand it isn't very disturbing.
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 02/11/2006 11:36:57 PM
I've looked as this one again and really can't make out what it is! which is a good thing! - I'm guessing a hawthorn bush. The colours / shades are well balanced.
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 02/10/2006 03:12:22 PM
This is very cool, nice organic feel and a real sense of depth.
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 02/08/2006 03:55:15 PM
Wow, amazing. I love the texture and sense of depth in this photo. One of the best in this challenge.
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 02/06/2006 07:08:45 AM
Not all that abstract, but very nice. I like the toning and the layering effect due to the DOF. There's pixelation in the background that's distracting.
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 02/05/2006 08:13:09 PM
i seem very keen on this photo for unknown reasons. maybe its the DOF and the sharpness. or maybe it's the composition and warm colours. 10
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