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Marfill
Marfill
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Challenge: Free Study 2010-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L USM
Location: austin, Tx
Date: Feb 1, 2010
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 500
Shutter: 8.0 sec
Galleries: Abstract, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 1, 2010

Paint with light background studio.................................

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Place: 355 out of 379
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Views since voting: 735
Views during voting: 259
Votes: 143
Comments: 5
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03/12/2010 10:43:40 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Interesting image. I imagine the title and elephants have significance for you, but here it is lost on the viewer. Is Marfill an elephant? A location? Is there a story to be told by entitling it Marfill? As they say, a photo is worth a thousand words, so give what you have at your disposal - your elephant statues and studio and LEDs - a story to tell.

Technically, the composition is quite centred and focus appears soft, though I do like the dof and shadows cast by the figures. And as you likely had a tripod for an 8-second capture, why use such a high ISO? Most LEDs, which are popular with those that like painting with light, give off quite good light on their own. I believe an ISO of 200 would have been adequate, and helped cut down on the background light glare.

The only to improve is to keep on shooting, and never be afraid to mess with the settings. Experiment and see what works and what doesn't. But above all, keep shooting!

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan
03/08/2010 11:43:55 AM
Just wanted to say that I really admired your entry. Stunning lighting effect. Would like to know more about your setup if you'd care to share sometime. :-)
03/08/2010 03:35:19 AM
I found this image strange, therefore I quite enjoyed it, pleasantly surreal and puzzling :)
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/03/2010 11:01:08 PM
Oh how I love elephants. My favorite creatures in the world! I love their poses... so sweet. I think the background light is a bit harsh on the elephants. Not my taste, but it is a really cool shot.
03/01/2010 12:13:05 PM
Not very sharp...


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