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Challenge: Flowers (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Location: Indoors
Date: Jul 2, 2006
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 2, 2006

 sometimes it happens. a simple flower broken down inside my house on a black cloth, turned off the lights and used a flashlight as the single light source.

Statistics
Place: 42 out of 375
Avg (all users): 6.3713
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 6.3116
Avg (non-participants): 6.5000
Views since voting: 1188
Views during voting: 358
Votes: 202
Comments: 24
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 07/12/2006 01:36:03 PM
Hello from the Critique Club.

Hi Kevin,
Firstly, congratulations on the high score and 42nd place. This challenge had some strong and high scoring entries. More importantly three people so far have marked this picture as a favourite which is a strong endorsement. Great work.

Now, down to the business of critique....
Well I think you have done exceptionally well in coming up with something different. These 'open' challenges cry out for a different concept, idea or style. You have excelled in this and created something special.

You achieved a high number of comments (again, the sign of hitting a sweet spot with the voters) there are some useful comments and points for improvement.

The border adds to the photo (which they so often do not) I like the way that you have achieved the vignette look with careful lighting, very creative and it really 'makes' the image for me.

The Yellow centre is a little burnt out and the overall appearance is that this is not pin sharp, but the sharpness is not a problem IMO. The image works fine as is.

As for the optical illusion that you have created, I must admit I'm not a fan. Perhaps this is because my eyes are tired from a day at work, but I found looking at the image difficult. Obviously some voters loved this effect and commented their thoughts. Either way interesting.

I have looked at your portfolio and am impressed by the style and diversity of your pictures. I think that you will continue to have success on this site and will get some high scoring entries in the coming months. I look forward to seeing more of your excellent and imaginitive work. This is what DPC is about.

Regards

Chris
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/09/2006 03:10:39 PM
Awesome concept!, very nicly executed. Hope this does well :)
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 07/09/2006 01:54:49 PM
I like this idea, but it seems to be unfocus, isn't it. Very nice picture any way.
:)
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 07/09/2006 12:53:44 PM
Neat concept in this shot. Very unique.
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 07/09/2006 11:42:17 AM
this is an INTENSE picture...like if I blink while looking at it, it seems to be exploding. Very nice idea and well done...I'd vote if I could...
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 07/08/2006 06:25:14 AM
Nicely done! Very creative and unique!
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 07/07/2006 11:21:25 AM
So we pull off the petals to determine love. This is infinitely better than all of the literal interpretations. 10
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 07/07/2006 03:56:30 AM
Very well done..... I really do like this concept.....
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 07/06/2006 06:23:17 PM
Creates an interesting sense of movement.
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 07/06/2006 04:56:04 PM
Explosive. Good idea.
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 07/06/2006 03:44:15 PM
wow, this had a weird effect of somehow looking like there's someone turning the lights up and down as I look around the picture. it's freaking me out dude.

otherwise, great concept and well executed. composition is perfect for this, love the vignetting. not digging the dashes/bold in the title. way to loud and "lookatme!!" for this understated beauty here.
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 07/06/2006 02:49:59 AM
G-R-E-A-T shot! It makes me dizzy.
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 07/05/2006 02:12:57 PM
Neat idea! And the sense of motion I get is really nice.
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 07/05/2006 12:33:29 PM
Great photo. Colors are really nice. Great job!
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 07/04/2006 04:45:31 PM
Clever idea, nicely composed :)
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 07/04/2006 02:50:16 PM
This is really neat. Very original. The lighting is just perfect for it. 10.
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 07/04/2006 01:32:55 AM
Very creative shot.
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 07/03/2006 05:32:41 PM
Way Way Cool!!
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 07/03/2006 04:23:24 PM
very good abstract,pops at you
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 07/03/2006 07:49:31 AM
Super photo, super title. Hope this beauty does well for you.
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 07/03/2006 06:08:26 AM
Nice effect. the yellow center looks just a tad blown out on my screen. I wish you could get that down. 8
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 07/03/2006 03:57:54 AM
Creative. Clarity is a bit lacking.
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 07/03/2006 03:52:47 AM
unexpected and creative. i like the fade of light at petal tips
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 07/02/2006 09:50:01 PM
Good Job! Fun shot!
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