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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Abstract Black and White (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D40X
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Location: Houston, TX
Date: Aug 24, 2008
Aperture: f/29
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200s
Galleries: Abstract, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Aug 24, 2008

 I had another shot for this challenge but I started fooling around doing droplet shots and got this one that I really liked. I made adjustments to the contrast and levels to get the grainy texture and hard contrast I wanted.

Statistics
Place: 267 out of 318
Avg (all users): 4.5217
Avg (commenters): 3.2000
Avg (participants): 4.4286
Avg (non-participants): 4.6071
Views since voting: 687
Views during voting: 250
Votes: 161
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 09/02/2008 08:26:00 PM
Thanks to all that commented. I did introduce the grain in pp and I cooked the contrast, to excess in hindsight. In shooting this one I did have a good time, and after seeing some of the other submitted shots, I am mostly pleased with how well it turned out. I did however completely miss out on the "abstract" aspect. There is always next time. I will try to post the original, before processing, when I get time...I'd like to see how it holds up to critique, too!
Again, Thanks for the constructive criticisms. They are always welcome!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/02/2008 04:41:26 PM
I know it's not easy getting a drop shot. If you have a p/s cam I'd recommend using the popup flash. It can work, I've tried it. Keep shooting :)
(no vote)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/30/2008 09:20:06 PM
This is a great picture.. dont get me wrong. It just lacks originality for me. I am tired of seeing close ups of fluids mixing and dropping. I chopped off marks for these reasons:


- lack of abstraction. What are you abstracting here (taking away form the picture in terms of struture)? I can easily see it is a kind of fluid... in action.

- tecnically, the image looks noisy. I dont know if this is due to post processing, or poor lighting or sensor.

- droplets again! Lack of originality.

I am still rating this one above average because of the composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/29/2008 07:48:54 PM
A bit grainy and soft. Water drops are tough.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/28/2008 01:54:07 PM
Not very abstract as you can see what is is immediately.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/28/2008 06:45:03 AM
Yep, it's a water drop. Congrats on capturing this photo. Seems a bit grainy.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/27/2008 12:58:18 PM
unsharp
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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