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that which collects dust...
that which collects dust...
mrchhas


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Challenge: Collections II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Reggio Emilia, Italy
Date: Mar 27, 2012
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/13
Date Uploaded: Mar 27, 2012

 Almost sure of a DNMC barrage of votes but my I like the idea of the photo and hey I don't collect stuff; I also don't throw much away so maybe that counts.

Anyway the idea was an old man with classic glasses (think uncle scrooge) that's collected dust particles from the air... and the idea becomes obvious once you see the photo. Maybe in a few months/years I'll get to the level where i can execute the picture in my head.

I really would have liked more space around the subject, to express more the feeling of solitude in a lonely job, but the time and space limits put me here.

If it lands over 5 in this challenge I'll be surprised as I know that those who do collect things, and are also photographers, are very good at their hobbies and/or work!

[Apr. 3rd, 2012 08:52:07 PM]

So far 5.5 and excellent comments so I'm happy!

Statistics
Place: 39 out of 105
Avg (all users): 5.5822
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 5.7115
Avg (non-participants): 5.5106
Views since voting: 692
Views during voting: 249
Votes: 146
Comments: 22
Favorites: 0

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 04/05/2012 11:37:04 PM
I really like this. You are doing a beautiful job of telling a story here. The minimalism fits perfectly. I have things that collect dust too lol.
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 04/04/2012 10:19:34 PM
Ohh... collecting dust. I thought for sure he collected "that which collects dust" AKA antiques. A better title, to me, would have been "HE who collects dust" maybe.

But I like my story... that he's an antiques collector.
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 04/04/2012 12:29:50 PM
I thought I understood it until you explained it, lol.
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 04/04/2012 10:48:57 AM
you have conveyed a stunning intensity.
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 04/04/2012 04:26:16 AM
Terrific moment, well done on your bling.
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 04/04/2012 03:46:08 AM
Originally posted by posthumous:
Intriguing!

posthumous yellow ribbon



WOO HOO!!!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/03/2012 11:16:57 PM
Intriguing!

posthumous yellow ribbon

  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/03/2012 10:57:10 PM
Engaging moment.
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 04/03/2012 10:43:36 PM
Palpable silence. Very nicely done.
up to 9
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 04/03/2012 08:23:42 PM
Little abstract for my taste, particularily in terms of relevence, but I really like the feel of it anyway.
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 04/03/2012 01:00:48 PM
I sympathize with the dust collecting. Great idea - I like the photo.
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 04/03/2012 10:12:08 AM
Beautiful capture.
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 04/03/2012 05:24:55 AM
an interesting study
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 03/31/2012 09:59:21 AM
So much going on here, I really like this photo. Choice of B&W, vignette, angles and the reflection, catching him in mid-movement. Very interesting.
I have to admit, I am struggling to see where this fits in the particular challenge. Perhaps I am missing something.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/30/2012 03:53:36 PM
Nice dark, textured shot. Interesting. Makes you wonder. Well done
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/29/2012 06:05:18 PM
Excellent. Love the darkness and the empty space.
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 03/29/2012 04:50:37 PM
I can't say that I understand the collection, but I like the shot. I'm guessing that you collect antiques and restore them? You're in the process of restoring a vanity in this shot? Nice composition and lighting. The low key works well here.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/29/2012 02:21:07 PM
This is the type of image I would collect! Love the originality, the tones are wonderful.
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 03/29/2012 02:24:51 AM
Such a beautiful image.
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 03/28/2012 12:14:56 PM
Enticing image. Love the conversion.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/28/2012 03:57:40 AM
Well this will undoubtedly get a nod from PH. I am trying to figure out what is going on here, but have to say, it is a very fascinating scene. Perfectly lit and well composed. The title suggests he is collecting dust? I'll take your word for it. Gotta give this a 9 10.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/28/2012 12:54:07 AM
Well you got me, I can't stop staring at this.
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