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B&W Study #6
B&W Study #6
jaysonmc


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Challenge: Macro VI (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D
Date: Oct 13, 2007
Aperture: 8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100
Date Uploaded: Oct 13, 2007

 I actually don't own a macro lens. This was taken with my 35mm as it has the best magnification ratio of the lenses I own. I then cropped to get a better macro view.

Underside of a mushroom that hasn't bloomed yet.
Nothing too special, but I like to thank the 30 day lighting challenge in helping me understand the importance of lighting which I think helped this shot.

Post was pretty minimal. Done in Capture NX.
Used auto levels.
Added a few control points on the areas.
Severe crop (a rarity for me, but necessary for the challenged).

This one has pretty good technicals, so I am guessing it will do fairly well in the challenge.

Statistics
Place: 91 out of 248
Avg (all users): 5.8143
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 5.7500
Avg (non-participants): 5.8906
Views since voting: 777
Views during voting: 211
Votes: 140
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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 10/31/2007 07:49:06 PM
I would never have guessed this was a mushroom. I thought it was some kind of stick. Awesome details and the black and white conversion is excellent.
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 10/27/2007 10:25:07 AM
I thought butter churner too - I am completely surprised. Amazing textures and good placement of shadows - I agree you did very well with lighting here.
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 10/26/2007 07:46:30 PM
I voted this a 6. I like the diagonal composition and the details in the stem and bottom of the crown. As with many photos, I think I would've liked it even better with more contrast. I think you did quite well lacking a real macro lens.
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 10/23/2007 02:01:07 PM
nice shot, love the composition and textures
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 10/22/2007 06:15:53 AM
Cool - nice textures and light. I had no idea this was a mushroom. It looked upside down like a wooden bucket with a pole like a butter churner? or an exotic pineapple drink.
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 10/22/2007 04:09:02 AM
Incredible detail Jayson. I like the diagonal.
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 10/21/2007 09:50:56 PM
In my humble and oft-ignored opinion, this is underrated - it's an excellent study in light, shadow, and detail.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/16/2007 07:55:06 AM
Very nice lighting, detail and textures.
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 10/15/2007 03:13:28 PM
the textures in this are really nice.
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 10/14/2007 10:52:08 PM
I love this, beautiful lighting and texture and a good angle, one of my top picks:)
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 10/14/2007 08:14:40 PM
Nice lighting and focus.
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