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Comment by jgibson:
haha i can't believe how many people rated this poorly. maybe i should have used the full version. people complaining about it being out of focus? give me a break. there's nothing for it to be in focus on in the first place. the image (since it's a time lapse) isn't based on anything real to start with. obviously you didn't know what it was, but still, i think people's idea of what 'texture' is is skewed. :P

here's a scaled down version of the original. //anomalo.us/temp/DSC16366sa.jpg

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Comment by sjgleah:
Maybe i'd like it more if i knew what it was, but w/o knowing, I see more blur than I'd like. 4 sjgleah

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Comment by myqyl:
This looks like one of those shots that is probably great art, but over my head. It was interesting certainly. But definitely over my head.

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Comment by martinwoods_uk:
If it wasn't for the title I couldn't have guessed what this was, maybe it has a lot to do with the "soft focus" (being generous there)

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Comment by Swashbuckler:
I see it, but I still don't understand it. This is a really nifty Macro! Soooo close!!! What is it? Why is the right side lighter than the left? (-1 point) I need to make a note to look at this after the Challenge week, gotta know what this is! The odd lighting is the only thing about this I don't like, so you stay at 9. (what IS it!) Swash

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Comment by karmat:
I like the repetitious patterns here, though the colors don't do a lot for me. After looking at it again, I am bumping your score up some. karmat

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Comment by autool:

Composition7
Originality8
Technical Aspects6
Meets Challenge5
Total Score7

For those that are just learning, like me.

Composition: Scoring in this area is based on basic composition of a picture and includes the rule of thirds, balance, cropping, and curved and diagonal lines. Subject matter that does not lend itself to the picture or otherwise unwanted is also considered here.

Originality: Scoring in this area is based on pictures or concepts that I have seen, as well as how much effort you have invested in the picture. Usually a little something that sets it aside from a snapshot. Does it make me want to come back for another look? You know things like that.

Technical Aspects: Focus, exposure, lighting, and other special effects (done by the camera), and post processing are all considered in this category.

Meets Challenge: This is based on my interpretation of if you, have/have not, met the challenge. This is fairly simple but quite important for this site.

There are many sites that can give you assistance in achieving better skills in photography, but I think the best way to learn is to take pictures and show them to other people. Believe me when it is a good one you will know it.

Good luck!

Autool

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Comment by PixelatedVisions:
This would make a great texture :) ** sorry background texture for pc, is what I meant**

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Comment by chariot:
Great abstract. I love the repetitive pattern and the color.

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Comment by AquaGoddess12880:
This picture needs to be a bit lighter (5) AquaGoddess12880