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Challenge: Single Light Source (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: I'll give you a hint.......yup the Kitchen again.
Date: Nov 9, 2005
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 15 sec
Date Uploaded: Nov 9, 2005
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It was only a matter of time before I did something like this. I'm not sure how this shot will go over, but I hope people get it and enjoy it. I took this shot Wednesday morning at 4 AM battling a migraine; I guess that explains the dark and ominous mood this shot portrays.
If you're wondering how I was able to get the Dark Lord of the Sith to pose for me, I must confess, this isn't the real deal. It's a cake topper that my 7 year old was good enough to let me use in this shot. I was amazed at the detail of this bust of ol' Vader and have been waiting for a chance to shoot it. I love the feeling this shot gives off. To achieve this effect I used a red LED light pen to illuminate Lord Vader and towards the end of the shot drug it through the camera frame to create the light saber effect.
Every time I view this shot I can just hear his breathing and can't help but think, YOU HAVE LEARNED MUCH YOUNG ONE!"
Shooting Details:
Nikon D50
2005/11/09 04:13:08.5
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 46mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
15 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: On
I also took some outtake shots of the setup of this shot. I'll post them after the challenge is over.
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H/S: H, 0 S, 20 L, 0
B/C: B, -6 C, 9
Curves: I/O: 71, 53 & 167,181
B/C: B, 10 C, 4
GausBlur: 1.5
B/C: B, -5 C, 6
USM: A, 70 R, 1.8 T, 5
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May the Force be with me! |
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08/03/2006 03:03:31 PM |
| Byron will love this one...right up his alley. ;) |
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11/24/2005 04:25:12 AM |
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Mr Vader approves. |
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11/23/2005 02:09:36 AM |
| That was a cake-topper... WOW!!! I love your technique. Very clever. |
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11/23/2005 01:09:59 AM |
Sorry, I didn't vote that particular Challenge.
Your score would have gone up a tad if I had.
Easily worth high numbers. |
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11/23/2005 01:09:44 AM |
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11/21/2005 09:18:30 AM |
| Yeah!!! The lighting is very good and dramatic. I also like the DOF you have chosen. |
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11/18/2005 05:14:51 PM |
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11/18/2005 02:48:19 PM |
| this is a very neat photo.good use of the light |
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11/17/2005 10:14:29 PM |
| Awesome, great chose in color. |
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11/16/2005 06:25:39 PM |
| Looks great on my new monitor and titled well, fits the challenge all around. |
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11/16/2005 07:51:13 AM |
| The RED side!!!! 8 points for the force! |
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11/16/2005 01:16:56 AM |
| Oh, this gets at least a 7 just for content. :) Cool idea. |
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