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In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Fire
cheekymunky


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Heat (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: laughable 'studio'
Date: May 20, 2006
Aperture: F25
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Macro, Action
Date Uploaded: May 20, 2006

 An obvious nod to Kiwiness the match-meister! I dont expect for it to do that well, but the pyromaniac in me had a blast.

Background was fake-velvet, shot with my sigma flash at 90 degrees to the lens, reflecting onto a mirror about 8inches away, then a homemade 'tin foil' reflecter the other side, with the matches inbetween the two. I was surprised how well it worked!

Went through 3 boxes of matches till I got the shot I wanted, I tried more fancy things, but it wasnt as effective. Timing was pretty hard as it went up so fast. If I get into the mid-5's I'll be landed.

Statistics
Place: 47 out of 158
Avg (all users): 5.8398
Avg (commenters): 7.0909
Avg (participants): 5.8154
Avg (non-participants): 5.8534
Views since voting: 985
Views during voting: 321
Votes: 181
Comments: 13
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/28/2006 11:49:26 PM
awesome, this is not a easy shot to take! 10
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 05/25/2006 04:53:53 PM
beautiful
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/23/2006 05:19:07 PM
A good idea... Maybe there's a bit too much smoke. Also, it's not easy to shoot fire.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/23/2006 01:15:53 PM
I like the crisp focus on the matches. The cropping seems a bit close for my eye, would have liked a bit more room on either side. Additionally, I wonder if a faster shutter would have given more impact to the flame.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/23/2006 03:05:01 AM
very nice detail
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/23/2006 02:30:17 AM
You need to reduce noise in the shot. also a more even lineup would look nicer
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 09:30:19 PM
Very creative!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 08:09:27 PM
The composition is very good. The image quality is ok. The subject matter is very good. This photo is very creative!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 06:10:49 PM
SWEET SHOT. CREATIVE IDEA. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 06:02:28 PM
Great title - good effect - 6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 08:08:27 AM
Great idea and lovely capture. had you thought about having the lighting sequence reveresed? the burnt matches are higher than the unlit one and the falme is drifting to the right. The lighting sequence may flow better left to right with the flame catching the next match more naturally - or am I just over thinking the whole composition:-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 07:25:12 AM
Nice detail in the flame and matches. Kind of gimmicky, though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/22/2006 12:24:45 AM
great creative title...hope this does well for you
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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