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Challenge: Heat (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Champion, MI
Date: May 20, 2006
Aperture: f10
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: May 20, 2006

 Shot in RAW outside at night time.
f10
ISO 1600
1/40
Canon 50mm 1.8 PRIME

I shot this with a slower shutter speed to get the movement of the flames, essentially blurring them to let the sharp focus on the marshmallow stand out more.
My original idea was to shoot this over a camp fire. Unfortunately it has rained for days one end and all the wood it too wet to burn without creating too much smoke. So, my backup plan was put into motion - using charcoal in the bottom of a small grill after dark. Everything worked out as planned other than the stomache ache factor I forgot to figure in from eating too many toasted marhsmallows. Couldn't let a good fire go to waste. :-P

Statistics
Place: 67 out of 158
Avg (all users): 5.5647
Avg (commenters): 7.3333
Avg (participants): 5.1803
Avg (non-participants): 5.7798
Views since voting: 937
Views during voting: 264
Votes: 170
Comments: 12
Favorites: 0

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 06/07/2006 04:31:19 PM
I really liked the image during voting, it reminded me of my childhood and the yummy melted marshmallow and chocolate biscult sandwiches we would make ... I scored this to the memories that it invoked as I think that pictures at times should invoke memories and those ones were fantastic.

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 06/04/2006 03:39:51 PM
Hello from the Critique Club. My name is Jon Rowe, and I will be looking at your picture today

I like this image, but i think the marshmellow could have been brought out a little bit with some dodging. i really like the flames. they are on the way to being overexposed, but you captured them well. you did a very nice job with this. great score. this is a great addition to your already impressive portfolio.

good luck on your future challenges!
-Jon Rowe
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/26/2006 04:25:34 PM
Wonderful lighting and appeal to the senses! Good job! 8
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 05/26/2006 05:22:05 AM
I prefer mine a golden brown... :) Nice job! I can almost taste it.
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 05/25/2006 05:06:01 PM
Beautiful
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 05/24/2006 09:34:41 PM
Great texture, etc----takes you right to the campsite
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 05/22/2006 06:26:15 PM
Great title!
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 05/22/2006 06:18:55 PM
Mmmm - I haven't had roasted marshmellows for a while. Looks good - and looks HOT ;) 6 from me
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 05/22/2006 05:48:58 PM
The burnt bits on the marshmallow really make this shot - it gains a sense of reality.
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 05/22/2006 02:22:19 PM
mmmm wish a I had a graham cracker and a chocolate bar ...
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 05/22/2006 01:35:24 PM
Love the colours. Nice idea.
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 05/22/2006 12:21:51 AM
now you just need some chocolate and some graham crackers...love the blue that you caught here!
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