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The heart is the last to die
The heart is the last to die
Melethia


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Death (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenges 2006
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: American Arms Hotel
Date: Nov 30, 2006
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 100
Shutter: 0.8 sec
Date Uploaded: Dec 5, 2006

 I saw this leaf and thought it interesting the way the center remained green. Brought in to my expensive studio setup (my hotel room with a table lamp and a piece of black cloth) and took a picture. There was a bug-type thing of some sort that had strung webbing on the back of the leaf - apparently enough insulation to keep that part green, though it is full of holes where the creature munched a bit.

The body lives only as long as the heart does. I thought this was appropriate for the challenge, though I suspect not all will see it that way.

Statistics
Place: 11 out of 227
Avg (all users): 6.1159
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.1235
Avg (non-participants): 6.1111
Views since voting: 1230
Views during voting: 332
Votes: 207
Comments: 31
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 06/30/2009 12:48:10 PM
I had to take a look at this one. It reminds me a lot of my "grief" photo in the personification challenge. Incredible find and nicely shot.
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 01/07/2007 05:32:47 PM
What a catch! I love the colors, tones and the sharp focus of this macro. Nicely done and great finish. Congratulations!
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 12/28/2006 03:20:39 AM
very cool...what an awesome find, great finish!
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 12/20/2006 08:25:23 AM
Very sweet, wonderfully seen. A nice sentiment attached, and a lovely macro as well.
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 12/17/2006 05:38:37 PM
This is a truely remarkable find, and also a wonderful result for you re this image.

Well done Melethia, I always enjoy your images so much.....
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 12/17/2006 05:33:19 PM
Melethia: this is just wonderful a lovely eyeful of life that is rapidly fading! Congratulations on your 11th place.

Message edited by author 2006-12-19 20:15:16.
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 12/14/2006 08:38:47 AM
i didn't see this during voting. this is the sort of photo i would take. i love it! congrats on 12th place! well done.
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 12/13/2006 01:02:05 PM
Yeah girl! You are on a roll baby! Cool shot and a great find - I voted it 7.
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 12/13/2006 08:24:55 AM
Great shot and conrats on your finish.
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 12/13/2006 05:45:28 AM
I so love that!! Congrats on top 20
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 12/13/2006 04:40:43 AM
Oh Great work Deb!!!!! Beautiful macro, and what a creative presentation!

You are so on a roll! Woo hoo!

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 12/13/2006 03:51:27 AM
Should have been an easy top 10 in my opinion. Great find, simple and well presented... look forward to seeing more of your pictures in the future..
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 12/13/2006 12:23:13 AM
pretty. nice job! congrats.
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 12/12/2006 08:34:12 PM
Congrats on a great finish, Deb!!
Well deserved I love this image
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 12/12/2006 08:08:11 PM
Congrats on the high placement! It's amazing how heart-like that green area is. Nice find, nice shot, and nice title. :)
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 12/12/2006 07:59:05 PM
Alright! Top dozen, watch out DPC, Deb is on the way to the top!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/12/2006 09:21:01 AM
I love this. Very Creative
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 12/12/2006 04:27:29 AM
beautiful.
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 12/11/2006 10:09:54 PM
beautiful image, very symbolic, I love it!
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 12/11/2006 11:47:16 AM
Oh my gosh.... such a powerful message to me.
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 12/10/2006 06:15:29 PM
very good...love the lighting and the idea
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 12/09/2006 08:45:09 PM
Lovely detail on the leaf.
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 12/08/2006 11:39:06 AM
Nice image.
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 12/07/2006 04:33:15 PM
thats cool
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 12/07/2006 01:36:55 PM
Quite a find!
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 12/07/2006 10:27:52 AM
I wonder how you did this: was the heart allready there?
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 12/07/2006 02:58:24 AM
Great find and well photographed. I think that although simple this stands out sufficiently from the crowd to ribbon in this challenge... good luck.
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 12/06/2006 02:57:52 PM
Beautiful capture and excellent lighting.
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 12/06/2006 09:14:01 AM
Nice composition, and I LOVE the leaf. I only wish it was a little more lit at the top left. Still a very cool shot though.
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 12/05/2006 08:13:21 PM
awesome!
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 12/05/2006 07:25:46 PM
Awesome...
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