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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Abstract Macro III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Location: Melbourne Australia
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Aperture: F14
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/15 second
Galleries: Abstract, Macro
Date Uploaded: Aug 23, 2009

The Image: This is oil floating on the top of Beef Stock. I used the macro on the tripod and used a desk lamp with a flouro daylight bulb. Depth of field was a bit difficult to get right, but this is the shot that worked OK in the end.

The Edit: Various colour balance adjustment layers and masks, USM, Noise Ninja, cloned out several little specks, some sharpening, some levels and curves, some contrast adjustments. I duplicated the image and set the layer to multiply pulling back on the opacity, then upped the saturation...not in that order...I work intuitively.

The Prediction: 6.0423

Statistics
Place: 13 out of 177
Avg (all users): 6.4759
Avg (commenters): 8.1818
Avg (participants): 6.4400
Avg (non-participants): 6.5143
Views since voting: 1715
Views during voting: 266
Votes: 145
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0


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AuthorThread
08/31/2009 04:49:03 AM
I'm always connected to your images. Loved this one.
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08/30/2009 11:25:33 PM
Gorgeous colors, Enzo. I love this image, glad your prediction was waaaay off again ;-)
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08/30/2009 11:03:51 PM
Thsi I gave a 10 so sharp and beautiful
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08/30/2009 08:18:40 PM
wow great image enzo
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08/30/2009 08:08:07 PM
I thought this would finish higher...really enjoyed this one Enzo...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/29/2009 09:05:48 PM
beautiful colours and composition
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08/28/2009 04:29:35 PM
Super crisp and sharp: 10
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08/27/2009 02:36:15 PM
really like your color and tone in this...great idea
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08/27/2009 01:33:41 AM
This is an real abstract. Good work.
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08/26/2009 10:31:31 PM
Just beautiful 10
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08/25/2009 07:36:14 PM
this is something i want to learn. gorgeous. love the colours you used and the light variations. 10
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08/25/2009 07:06:03 PM
This has great tones and I love how the color slowly shifts. Lighting is fab : )
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08/25/2009 05:15:47 PM
nice light and colors - great abstract!
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08/25/2009 09:08:10 AM
Awesome tones.
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08/24/2009 05:37:35 PM
The lighting on this is very nice
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08/24/2009 09:35:22 AM
Nice shot and would've scored higher than a 6 if it wasn't for the spots in the circles. It distracts my eye for some reason.
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08/23/2009 08:18:26 PM
Love the purple!!!
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