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Ice Cold Vodka
Ice Cold Vodka
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Challenge: Cold (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenges - 2008
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Date: Jul 22, 2008
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jul 22, 2008

I keep a bottle of vodka in the freezer for my uncles.

Shot glass frost up straight away when you pour a glass.

PP: Straighten, crop, greyscale, contrast, brightness and black clipping.

Statistics
Place: 107 out of 115
Avg (all users): 4.3727
Avg (commenters): 5.0000
Avg (participants): 4.5278
Avg (non-participants): 4.3424
Views since voting: 1259
Views during voting: 313
Votes: 220
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0


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08/05/2008 12:25:56 PM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Overall, I think you have met the challenge in an obvious enough fashion. The visible thumprint is actually a neat touch (no pun intended) and adds a bit of interest and "story" to the shot. (again, no pun intended).

Compositionally, I like how it "fills" the frame, but it seems a bit static to me. There is really nowhere for the eyes to "go," or anything to see except the glass. As a result, the dpc voter probalby looked, said, "Cold glass," voted and moved on. Perhaps a more dramatic angle or perspective would have helped to add interest. As it is now, I feel like I am almost eye level with the glass, maybe a touch above, and while this is a natural viewing level, it doesn't add to the interest much at all. Also, the crop is just a touch off so it is not symmetrical, though it feels it should be.

technically, I think the bw is a good choice for this. the focus and exposure are very good.

Again, I think you had a good idea, and you executed it well, technically, but the composition leaves it a bit "ho-hum" and doesn't compel the viewer to stay with it long.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/29/2008 06:18:06 PM
Now we have your fingerprints on file!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/24/2008 03:38:23 PM
I see fingerprints. I'll have the results tomorrow.
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07/23/2008 10:16:03 PM
and your fingerprint too!
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