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Challenge: Portrait of a Camera (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Pentax K100D
Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Pentax
Location: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park
Date: May 17, 2008
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/25
Galleries: Vintage
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2008

 I'm pretty sure this was my grandfather's camera. Uses 620 film. Took it with me to a photo workshop in Yosemite, but didn't have much chance to break it out to shoot for the challenge. Shot this during a mid afternoon break in natural light in a little redwood stand above the Bridalveil Falls parking lot.

I know some are not going to like the hot spot on the left side of the image, but I opted to keep it there to preserve the composition of the camera on the right shooting into the frame. Had some other shots I could have used, but liked this one with the reflection of the woods in the lens and a redwood forming a nice background for the camera.

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 05/29/2008 12:28:40 PM
This is a very nice image - I suspect it could be a tad better if you darkened down the centre bit some, and sharpened overall. One technique I like is to add another copy layer in Photoshop, then adjust contrast/sharpening on that layer, then erase away the bits you want to stay soft or lighter, then layer down to save. I suspect you may do that already though, but it's an interesting way to add to a background, or spray colour or enhancing light or shadow, and still remove it from your actual main item.

(I think I have one of these cameras or similar if Gaurav wants it - just contact me and you can have it - no need for blood my friend)

Message edited by author 2008-05-29 16:30:02.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/24/2008 04:56:48 PM
I will kill anybody to get camera like this one, awesome.....: )
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 05/23/2008 08:41:48 AM
Looks like it still works. I like the "old feel" you gave it witht he lighting. Great dof and detail!
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 05/20/2008 06:06:52 AM
Slightly overexposed IMO. The highlights on the right too distracting , 6
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 05/20/2008 05:53:14 AM
this is a cool shot, blurred out background and all...
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 05/18/2008 08:21:38 PM
the moss was a nice touch, but the lighting doesn't seem that great. the bright white areas in the background are a tad distracting to me
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