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So Many Tools for Such a Little Thing, Dirt
So Many Tools for Such a Little Thing, Dirt
noraneko


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Dirt (Advanced Editing V)
Collection: Less than 5.0
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Charleston, SC
Date: Dec 9, 2006
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: DPChallenge GTGs
Date Uploaded: Dec 10, 2006

 Went on a street shooting spree in downtown Charleston with a goal of both dirt and for sale. Pretty much straight out of the camera. Just adjusted contrast a bit to pop red. This was taken at a mule stable. Didn't have a tripod, and had to shoot in pretty low light, so may get comments about not being sharp enough.

Statistics
Place: 125 out of 144
Avg (all users): 4.7474
Avg (commenters): 4.3333
Avg (participants): 4.6479
Avg (non-participants): 4.8067
Views since voting: 694
Views during voting: 256
Votes: 190
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 12/18/2006 07:28:05 AM
Well I like the composition, and I think it is a valid entry for Dirt. I've seen enough dirt to fill in the blanks, and these tools create a lot of blanks. The broom for ________ (floor dirt and sand), The scrub brush for _________ (dirty fur or walls), the forks for _________ (animal dirt), the squeegees for _________ (dirty water and/or windows). Actually you got more dirt into your shot that anyone else in the challenge.

As I said in my earlier comment, I like the color. The red wall with the red broom , and the touch of red on the squeegee contribute a lot to the composition. If it were my shot, I think I might take out the red on the fork handle.
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 12/18/2006 03:14:29 AM
I really thought this would have done a little better. I gave it a 6. I realize there is no actual dirt in this shot but they are impliments of dirt. Since you had advanced editing, I wonder if this would have looked better in B&W or sepia. Just a thought.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/16/2006 11:35:16 AM
There is no actua image of dirt in this photo.
 12/16/2006 09:07:24 AM
too much in the photo, try a photo with just one rake instead of everything
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 12/13/2006 06:13:56 PM
show me the clumps of real dirt, spread it out, then use your tools to clean it up. oh, you don't have a shovel, I see (no shovel).
 12/11/2006 03:17:33 PM
I would have given this a very high score, if one just had some, just a little pile of compost or dirt somewhere. I really love this composition of this one.....
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 12/11/2006 01:49:54 PM
Too static. A creative approach, but just doesn't have much appeal as a photograph outside of the challenge. 4
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 12/11/2006 09:45:44 AM
Good idea, and I like the simple color scheme.
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 12/11/2006 08:29:27 AM
While it somewhat meets the challenge description, the overall composition is somewhat uninspired. The image itself is also a little soft on focus.
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 12/11/2006 12:32:14 AM
Excellent concept. How abt some variety in placements.
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 12/10/2006 08:35:51 PM
Hey, those two in the middle.... aren't they realy for road apples?! Fun image.
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