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Club Soda
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Challenge: Bubbles II (Basic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Z
Location: Club Soda, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Date: Apr 21, 2007
Aperture: F/3.2
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/6 sec.
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Apr 22, 2007

Club Soda is modeled after a New York 50's jazz club and sports Frank Sinatra sayings. The bubbles on its sign light float to the top. Hand-held shot (leaning against a phone pole - you think I'd remember to take the tripod!).

Statistics
Place: 82 out of 172
Avg (all users): 5.4086
Avg (commenters): 6.1667
Avg (participants): 5.2381
Avg (non-participants): 5.4639
Views since voting: 865
Views during voting: 327
Votes: 257
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0


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10/26/2007 12:42:14 AM
I like the retro look here.
05/05/2007 02:12:56 PM
CRITIQUE CLUB COMMENT

First impressions: The composition, colors, and focus are all quite good. Unfortunately, nothing impresses me about the photo. So why? There is no real "wow" factor which really helps in DPC voting because so many photos on DPC "wow" you it almost becomes expected. I think you did a great job photographically as far as picking the right shutter speed/apature settings to get a well exposed, crisp shot. The biggest reason I think it didn't score higher is that it has a sort of snapshot feel to it. In other words it appears as if no real effort went in to taking the shot. It is also taken from a perspective we are used to seeing signs at (i.e. shot from the stree looking up at the sign). It would help when shooting somewhat every day items to shoot them in some unique perspective we aren't used to seeing them at. In this example I might say shooting from a window on the side of the building and shooting down a bit on it to include the street MIGHT help. It is a bit of a shame it didn't score higher being that it certainly meets the challenge and it is well exposed and technically sound.
05/02/2007 07:40:06 AM
Originally posted by corinne:

In a contest that is filled with bubbles (literally), this photo was a nice change of pace. The photo was executed very well. My next comment is in no way a reflection of your photo - but isn't it a shame that an awesome, old brick building is littered with neon signs?

Actually, this, and a series of bubbles up the side are the only modern signs on the building, and some of the original painted signs are still visible. Thanks for your comments.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/01/2007 08:20:50 PM
I love the clarity and lighting used in this image. Nice job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 11:18:32 PM
cool sign
04/30/2007 10:12:12 PM
Bubbles! Great take on the challenge and nicely exposed shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 06:54:31 PM
In a contest that is filled with bubbles (literally), this photo was a nice change of pace. The photo was executed very well. My next comment is in no way a reflection of your photo - but isn't it a shame that an awesome, old brick building is littered with neon signs?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/30/2007 11:53:26 AM
My favorite so far...8
04/29/2007 02:18:34 AM
nicely excecuted but not bubbly enough for me
04/28/2007 09:07:17 PM
clever
04/27/2007 12:11:05 PM
Love this one! Love the color and mood. Good use of 1/3 rule as well. Nice!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 08:28:54 PM
Cute play on bubbles! Extra point!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 06:06:23 PM
Really nice shot, for me the bubble connection is a bit obtuse for full credit, get high points for quality
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 04:57:02 PM
I had to look hard at first. I like how you approached the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 11:27:20 AM
hit up the club
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 07:57:35 AM
Strong composition - nice and bold. Good and original take on the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/25/2007 03:35:53 AM
Club soda make people think bubbles
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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