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Challenge: Abstract Macro II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
Location: Toronto, Canada
Date: Sep 24, 2006
Aperture: f 5.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/4
Galleries: Abstract, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 24, 2006

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Just a last minute entry. Was bored on a sunday afternoon :)

Shot consists of a wine glass sitting on a green glass ashtray that was lit from the bottom. The goop on top is some green hair gel... dont ask...

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Place: 252 out of 285
Avg (all users): 4.8439
Avg (commenters): 5.2000
Avg (participants): 4.5600
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Views since voting: 860
Views during voting: 259
Votes: 173
Comments: 7
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10/07/2006 01:16:08 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Composition:

First of all I like the idea, certainly unusual! I am not so keen on the slight lean the glass has or the fact it is almost touching the border on the right handside. Although centrally placing subjects is mostly a no no I think this would have worked well if it had been straight and in the middle of the frame. I have to agree with some of your commenters that the brightness of the green in the border is very distracting and does not help the overall look of the image.

Technicals:

I like your use of DOF here as it helps draw the viewer to the 'goop' on the top of the glass. The lighting does seem a little harsh and there are a few patches that appear a little blown out.

My personal thought:

Taking a little extra care with your composition and lighting would have given you a few extra points here IMHO

If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via the PM system.

- Natalya :o)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/01/2006 11:11:05 AM
like the color but not the glare or the border
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09/27/2006 05:05:58 PM
Colors and composition are cool, but the image seems a bit soft.
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09/27/2006 11:11:17 AM
beautiful colours! perfectly poised, could even be a sculpture. Nice choice of DOF too!
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09/26/2006 07:45:51 AM
Cool idea and nice use of limited DOF.
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09/25/2006 04:42:15 PM
Interesting, good colour. Doesn't appear to be in focus and is a bit tight on the right side.
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09/25/2006 04:40:34 AM
very nice. i find the bvorder distracting, especially where it is so close to the... thing.
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