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Dawn
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Challenge: Abstract (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: home
Date: Apr 28, 2004
Aperture: 5.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/8 sec
Galleries: Abstract, Macro
Date Uploaded: Apr 27, 2004

 Large sea shell with light from behind. I increased sharpness and contrast in Photoshop Elements. All colors are natural.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 208
Avg (all users): 6.8075
Avg (commenters): 7.8571
Avg (participants): 6.6000
Avg (non-participants): 7.1061
Views since voting: 2587
Votes: 161
Comments: 27
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 07/13/2007 10:02:04 AM
I thought this was a mushroom until I read the description! LOVE IT!
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 05/11/2004 07:39:38 AM
One of my faves in this challenge! Glad to see you did soo well! Soo close to a ribbon too! :) Congrats on the placing
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 05/09/2004 08:31:59 PM
Simply beautiful. One of my "10" scores.
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 05/09/2004 08:08:57 PM
Thanks for all the comments and great scores. My highest rated photograph yet! There were several excellent abstracts in this challenge and I was so close to my first ribbon. This shell is beautiful but kind of boring for a photograph. At least this was my initial impression before back lighting and looking closer. I was pleasantly surprised by what I discovered. This image turned out better than I expected with only minor editing in Photoshop Elements. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/09/2004 07:53:20 PM
Bizarre and engaging. Nice use of light. 9
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 05/09/2004 07:37:23 PM
Have no idea what this is-- but I like! great light, 10
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 05/09/2004 06:35:36 PM
Very nice backlighting effect!
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 05/09/2004 01:36:52 AM
very nice work I love this great lighting crisp detail
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 05/06/2004 08:35:43 PM
I think this might be the best one, yup I'm going to say it, winner...10
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 05/04/2004 09:50:11 PM
ha ... it is fun guessing ... a shell? perfect light, color, exposure, focus ... i am jealous!
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 05/04/2004 06:44:05 PM
My pick of the challenge :)
...can't wait to find out what it is.

...ooh ooh! I got it! It's a conch shell! Absolutely lovely! 10
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 05/04/2004 01:14:43 PM
Totally cool, great lighting.
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 05/04/2004 11:02:46 AM
Strange...Beautiful...well done.
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 05/04/2004 07:39:28 AM
One of the best in this contest (maybe too much cropping on the left)

Just a great photo, really good work
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 05/03/2004 07:26:48 PM
Very cool image. Looks alot like the shape of the sun. Can't wait to see what it is.
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 05/03/2004 05:12:10 PM
Best one so far by a big margin! The highlights on the ridges work beatuifully again the black background. 10
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 05/03/2004 03:42:09 PM
Very cool
 05/03/2004 02:08:00 PM
Excellent composition - the gradual transition of brightness from bottom right to upper left is quite effective.
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 05/03/2004 01:10:46 PM
Beautiful photograph, the clarity of details is amazing. Black background works very well with the lighting. Hope you do well.
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 05/03/2004 11:25:32 AM
Well done. Nice color, contrast, and clarity.,
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 05/03/2004 10:46:36 AM
Wonderful abstract - I have no clue what this is. I love the colors and the texture of the fringy stuff. The lighting is very interesting and aids in a compelling composition.
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 05/03/2004 06:09:52 AM
Good abstract of the sun and it's flares. Cool shot.
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 05/03/2004 05:07:53 AM
10.
 05/02/2004 09:02:45 PM
well lit. interesting subject details.
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 05/02/2004 08:31:57 PM
well done - very nice lighting. maybe the crop is a bit too tight ie: more empty space to the top and left
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 05/02/2004 08:17:05 PM
Very primordial. Nice lines, light, and color.
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 05/02/2004 08:08:59 PM
wow, this is gorgeous! My guess is a shell, but the lighting and tones are beautiful. I will be back to this one to mark it higher on second look!
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