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Challenge: Skin (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: Wellsboro, PA
Date: Mar 2, 2009
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Abstract, Floral
Date Uploaded: Mar 2, 2009

 My second attempt here at DPC. I really like the texture of this cactus we have in our kitchen. Don't expect too much of this one, but I think it turned out as a good capture using natural light from a window.

Cropped, enhanced clarity, vibrance, saturation, and sharpened a little.

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 03/17/2009 05:51:30 PM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, I think this is generally good. I'm wondering if angling the plant so that it runs more on a diagonal through the upper left and lower right corners would make it more dynamic. Also, whilst I thinking cropping part of the subject out can be effective, I think cropping out the little bit that you did makes the composition look accidental and not quite balanced.

Technically, it is good. The focus is in a good spot and utilizes shallow dof effectively. The background is a bit bland in color, but it doesn't effect the shot hugely, I don't think, but a whiter background might make the greens *pop* a bit more.

Overall, it is a good shot and a creative interpretation of the challenge (though some may have zinged you for that).

Best to you in your next challenges and enjoy dpc!!

Karma
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 03/12/2009 08:05:19 AM
That's cool But what is it?
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/10/2009 01:30:13 PM
I guess it's skin.
Interesting photo, but nothing that really wows
 03/04/2009 05:27:34 PM
Interesting choice of subject; perspective is rather dull and uninteresting. Background does nothing for this shot; it has little context. Try it again from above the plant using directional lighting and see what you think.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/04/2009 01:12:47 PM
Good use of lines. Seems a bit lacking in something though but not sure what
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 03/04/2009 10:03:43 AM
Interesting angle, but the green bowl is distracting.
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 03/03/2009 07:17:42 PM
very interesting
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