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Maple Tree Seeds
Maple Tree Seeds
Alain


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Seed (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Nikon
Location: Val-d'Or, Qc, Canada
Date: Sep 12, 2006
Aperture: 32
ISO: 200
Shutter: 0,6
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 13, 2006

 First picture I had in mind when I saw the challenge. I took this one at dusk, manually removed unwanted leafs around it.

Set camera on tripod, shot many picture with different apperture and speed. I liked this one.

No Cropping
Levels
Saturation
Found some sensor dust.... will have to clean it
Sensor dust removed with clone and healing tools
USM
Noiseware
Saved for WEB

Statistics
Place: 23 out of 163
Avg (all users): 6.1678
Avg (commenters): 8.2000
Avg (participants): 5.9825
Avg (non-participants): 6.2907
Views since voting: 1343
Views during voting: 223
Votes: 143
Comments: 12
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 09/30/2006 10:02:01 AM
Critique Club Review:

Very nicely done...

Excellent focus, and great use of depth of field. If there were leaves, I cannot tell where they were. Excellent job on the editing.

The backround is very pleasing. Very calm.

If anything, I would wish for the backlight to be a bit stronger, or a little fill flash (just a smidge), for the seeds bodies. As is I can make out a tiny bit of detail on the seed bodies. It's just a little bit distracting, not bad. But if it were pure black, or just a little lighter, I would like it better. I think more backlight would be preferrable. The wings are almost like stained glass windows. Increasing this effect would be even better for me.

Very nice job.
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 09/25/2006 09:24:14 AM
Wonderful shot. Love the backlighting and transparancy of the 'wings'. Congrats!!!
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 09/25/2006 05:56:32 AM
I really like this one - gave it a 7. Lovely bokeh, like the use of negative space. Has an isolated feel to it, so nice job with clearing away the unwanted leaves.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/24/2006 03:23:57 PM
great dof
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 09/22/2006 02:37:35 PM
wow. wonderfully simple and beautiful.
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 09/21/2006 01:04:16 AM
Hello, I can't offer any helpful suggestions - it seems you got this one down to a 'T'. I would like to offer a 10 and a prediction that is will be the blue ribbon winner. Good luck!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/19/2006 05:24:42 PM
Simple, delicate and elegant. My favorite.
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 09/19/2006 07:01:29 AM
Yep - clean, simple, nice bokeh background, sharp and well focused. Put it in a frame! ;^) Well done. Good luck in the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/18/2006 06:22:15 PM
The background colors are perfect. The light shining through the maple tree seed captures the veins beautifully. The rule of thirds was an excellent choice. The simplicity of this photograph makes it a winner. Good luck in this challenge! I vote a 9.
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 09/18/2006 06:21:03 AM
Love the backlighting in this
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 09/18/2006 02:46:41 AM
Lovely light and DoF.
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 09/18/2006 02:02:52 AM
Nice composition! I love how your lighting reveals the detail.
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