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Shaping the Loaf
dsidwell


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Challenge: Light on White III (Advanced Editing V)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony DSC-F828
Location: River Heights, UT USA
Date: Nov 26, 2006
Aperture: f 8.0
ISO: 64
Shutter: 2/5
Galleries: Interior, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Nov 26, 2006

 I thought I'd try a "natural" shot instead of getting out the white backgrounds and all, so I thought this would be interesting, and it would kind of tell a story at the same time. I really have no idea how it will be received, but I hope some enjoy it! I thought it worked out well, and I'm very pleased with it. Now all I have to do is write the cook book!

Set up: this is natural light coming from the window as the key lighting (not direct light, though--I'm just outside of that in the shadow). Several flourescent bulbs are placed to the left of the photo for fill lighting.

PP: Lots of fiddling with levels. I selected the outside third of the photo with a large feather and raised the levels and desaturated slightly to make the whole photo appear more "white." It really came to life when I sharpened it.

Statistics
Place: 83 out of 233
Avg (all users): 5.6954
Avg (commenters): 6.6364
Avg (participants): 5.5055
Avg (non-participants): 5.8585
Views since voting: 1032
Views during voting: 303
Votes: 197
Comments: 16
Favorites: 1 (view)

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AuthorThread
 04/28/2007 09:45:46 PM
I really, really like this - it should have scored higher.
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 12/04/2006 04:04:33 PM
I can't believe this finished so low. It is so natural and has a lot of character. Great job!
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 12/04/2006 12:12:15 AM
I absolutely agree, it is very underrated! :(
I like it a lot and I don't really know exactly why. probably because it is so natural and still not hyper-naturalism. :)
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 12/03/2006 08:25:33 PM
disappointing finish for such a good image. :/
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/02/2006 08:40:27 AM
an inventive take on the challenge, tells a story and is nicely composed. well done, even If not cooked yet ;)
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 12/01/2006 07:23:27 AM
Ahhh, breadmaking! Very satisfying. Love the flour on the hands, and how the hands really look like working hands. ~7
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 11/30/2006 03:30:43 PM
I think this photo needs more context to make a better impact.
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 11/30/2006 05:55:06 AM
The only thing off here is the blue tint of the baker's apron IMO. Love the flour on the hands.
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 11/30/2006 03:35:11 AM
creative. well done. :o)
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 11/29/2006 09:12:31 AM
great texture and detail
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 11/28/2006 07:40:13 PM
a little too much blue cast in the photo for my taste, would love to see without the cast.lovely hands and textures.
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 11/28/2006 06:04:21 AM
Nice shot, good concept, but somehow the apron/background just doesn't look right.
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 11/28/2006 12:19:07 AM
nice cropping and good imagination
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 11/27/2006 02:12:10 PM
For the life in action aspect, I like your photo very much. 9.
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 11/27/2006 04:51:47 AM
One of the best photos so far... Keep up the good work
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 11/27/2006 12:20:51 AM
this is great, one of my favourites, unusual and great idea
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