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Tulips in a Vase
Tulips in a Vase
banmorn


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Still Life II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D70s
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: May 14, 2006
Aperture: f/ 16.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/6 sec.
Galleries: Still Life, Floral
Date Uploaded: May 16, 2006

OK...this is the first challenge entry with the new cam....be kind...Yeah...flowers....go figure....imagine, flowers in a still life challenge...

Post: Layer adjustments for levels, brightness/contrast and hue/staturation. Sharpen. Resize. Sharpen.

Statistics
Place: 10 out of 338
Avg (all users): 6.4893
Avg (commenters): 8.2500
Avg (participants): 6.0851
Avg (non-participants): 6.7626
Views since voting: 2303
Views during voting: 316
Votes: 233
Comments: 31
Favorites: 1 (view)


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05/29/2006 10:00:39 PM
Thanks Jen, Þorsteinn and crayon. I agree about the crop. Oh well.My eye is still visioning a larger frame from the fuji...I am not used to the narrowness of the Nikon frame.
Thanks for the critique, Lynn. A note about the leaves....they were placed there to cover the hot spots from the lighting on the vase. I do see what your are saying about their placement. Thx.

Message edited by author 2006-05-29 22:03:54.
05/29/2006 09:24:53 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club, well wow the new camera is working for you i would say!
This is a truly lovely image, the lighting the colors, even the vase is tasteful and a warm addtion to this shot.
Really what can I say? You should use it to advertise some flower shop or something. Or consider becoming a floral arranger? My only slight criticism of this shot would be the 2 drooping leaves in the front I would like it better if they were standing still or not there.

Quite stuning well done!
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05/26/2006 04:51:55 AM
these flowers are beautiful! I really liked the soft lighting and the exposure used here. A better crop may land this photo much higher, in my opinion. Congrats on the top 10 placement!

crayon
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05/24/2006 08:29:27 AM
Congratulations on your top 10 finish.
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05/24/2006 12:19:38 AM
Looks like you're putting that new camera to good use! Another beautiful flower shot to add to your collection. :-) Congratulations!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/23/2006 10:28:34 PM
Nice lighting
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05/23/2006 10:32:52 AM
What great lighting, focus and exposure. Lovely picture!
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05/23/2006 10:01:51 AM
very beautiful lighting, live the way the flowers are going every which way.
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05/22/2006 03:52:59 PM
looks like the work of banmorn, and if not then you've done a helluva good job :)
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05/21/2006 05:54:49 PM
I like the dramatic lighting. The tulips seem to almost glow against the very dark background.
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05/21/2006 11:51:01 AM
Beautiful. At least a 10
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05/21/2006 12:41:35 AM
I love the colors and the enormous amount of tulips!
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05/20/2006 01:47:09 PM
Very pretty!
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05/19/2006 09:45:28 PM
bumping up. Great job with the lighting and composition :)
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05/19/2006 07:55:49 PM
I like the lighting you used
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05/19/2006 06:25:11 PM
could be lighter
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05/18/2006 10:34:53 PM
Great with dark background
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05/18/2006 09:09:26 PM
This is gorgeous! The colors are stunning, the detail in the leaves, petals and vase are crystal clear. I love the slightly off center layout and the subtle lighting. This is exactly like they should be executed. Good show!
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05/18/2006 08:11:04 PM
Very dramatic lighting. I like.
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05/18/2006 12:05:30 PM
A beautiful arrangement basked in lovely light...very nice.
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05/18/2006 09:22:56 AM
Pretty. Love the lighting. THe texture of the vase adds to it for me with that touch of pattern and contrasting color. Looks like a poster.
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05/18/2006 12:29:55 AM
gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!
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05/17/2006 05:07:08 PM
Effective lighting and nice composition.
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05/17/2006 04:56:25 PM
great color and contrast.-10-
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05/17/2006 02:38:14 PM
Maybe just a bit dark but I really like the lighting, I just to see more detail in the vase. 8
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05/17/2006 01:39:30 PM
Very nice lighting. The simplicity of this shot against the black background is really nice. :)
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05/17/2006 01:29:31 PM
An excellent example of a still life. Great job with the lighting/subject/etc. Only suggestion I would have is I'd think a little more negative space on top would balance it out a little more.
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05/17/2006 01:20:07 PM
Great lighting!
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05/17/2006 10:37:49 AM
Very nice. Love the lighting! banmorn?
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05/17/2006 03:59:55 AM
wonderful colours against a great black backdrop...your lighting is superb and this shot is for framing, well done, hope you do really well with this shot
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05/17/2006 02:10:03 AM
Great lighting, great concept i.e use of black background
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