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this apple
this apple
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Challenge: Bokeh II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Olympus MJU 300
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: studio
Date: Jun 14, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: -
Shutter: 1/10 sec
Galleries: Portraiture, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Jun 19, 2006

 there have been no post process editing. no cropping. i used one light source from a bed side lamp(60w). i used orange clothing and lipstick to capture the lighter tones of the apple and the red backdrop to capture the darker tones of the apple. the apple is rotten to create symbolism and contrast in texture. a dull light reflects of the apple but a strong reflection creates more interest in the shinning lipstick. the rotten apple is symbolic of a life source, the fur and lipstick symbolic of young, promiscuous females. the soft focus creates distance and empathy.

Statistics
Place: 419 out of 432
Avg (all users): 3.3712
Avg (commenters): 3.4375
Avg (participants): 3.3162
Avg (non-participants): 3.4297
Views since voting: 733
Views during voting: 342
Votes: 264
Comments: 16
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/27/2006 10:44:00 PM
Not enough in focus here. Also you color balance is off, you have a red/yellow color cast over your entire image. Try natural light next time instead of the flash which can be harsh that close to a subject.
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 06/27/2006 04:01:49 PM
Entire image seems to be out of focus and lacking any sort of bokeh.
 06/27/2006 05:20:53 AM
... is out of focus too
 06/25/2006 11:11:02 PM
Yes? What about it? It needs to be in sharper focus, and the background shouldn't be the same color.
 06/25/2006 10:27:33 PM
I just cant tell if this is done as an effect or what part you were focusing on to get the bokeh effect.
 06/24/2006 02:54:07 PM
Ok, the idea could definately work but you need your subject (the hand holding the apple) to be in sharp focus and fill more of the frame, to draw attention to it and an even shallower DOP to blur the background. Also her fingers are burnt from too harsh lighting, so I would try and use a softer light source and move it off even more to one side and concentrate it on the apple and less on the person in the background since that distracts from the subject. Hope that helps
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/24/2006 04:58:13 AM
Good idea but a little harsh.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/24/2006 02:02:18 AM
Too much burns in the image, could'nt even recognize the apple.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/23/2006 03:30:11 PM
subject not clear
 06/22/2006 08:12:41 PM
I would like to see the apple more in focus. The light source seems harsh.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/22/2006 04:24:33 PM
it is hard to tell what is in focus - although I like that her lips have a thick shiny orange lipstick! That's interest added, I believe!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/22/2006 04:05:26 PM
The colors are fun, but the image it just too blurry. The apple should have been in focus to really nail this image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/22/2006 12:13:02 AM
out of focus over exposed.
 06/21/2006 07:45:28 AM
I don't see anything in focus.
 06/21/2006 12:55:03 AM
Again, so very hard to see just what it is.....
 06/21/2006 12:24:47 AM
The whole photo is out of focus. No bokeh here.


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