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Challenge: Progress (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D2X
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: My basement
Date: Jul 11, 2006
Aperture: f22
ISO: 200
Shutter: 4 sec
Galleries: Studio, History
Date Uploaded: Jul 11, 2006

 Contemplated this challenge for several days. At one point I was trying to photograph 16 different cameras dating back to the 1920's, unfortunately I was not able to achieve the results needed for this challenge, plus a good majority of the cameras were Nikon’s and I know how bias non-Nikon people can be. So I decided to make this very simple, Progress by definition is the gradual development or improvement of something. What better to show progress in the photographic world than by highlighting the development of how images are stored? The hardest part of this photograph was getting the film to stay in place. The next hardest was trying to find an unexposed roll of film without having to go buy one, I just hope this roll wasn’t already exposed.

I want to thank my models Kodak and SanDisk, without them this challenge would never have been possible.

Statistics
Place: 69 out of 152
Avg (all users): 5.4961
Avg (commenters): 5.7143
Avg (participants): 5.2000
Avg (non-participants): 5.5867
Views since voting: 757
Views during voting: 361
Votes: 256
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0

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 07/20/2006 07:59:55 PM
I see my comment during the challenge wasn't helpful. Perhaps I should elaborate. The focus is probably fine actually.
But the whole image would benefit from a bit of sharpening outside the camera. Try a USM in PS with the following settings 120,0.5,1 and see what I mean.
I just think that it would be improved if the text was crisper.
Despite my comment, I still gave it a high vote. I like the idea and the composition. The roll of film flowing through the frame is a nice touch.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/18/2006 11:57:14 PM
Wonderful fit to challenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/18/2006 05:58:06 PM
Focus could bit a bit sharper.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/18/2006 03:26:35 AM
I wish that the entire film was in the frame, but the lighting is even and well balanced. The only other suggestion that I have is that using a long sheet of paper for the ground and and background because I get distracted from the black and white
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/17/2006 11:21:27 PM
Nice detail and composition. Works very well for this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/15/2006 06:19:46 PM
Chessey but the truth...I'm sure film will never die though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/15/2006 04:02:55 PM
An OK set-up shot, meets challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 11:02:40 PM
Great concept
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 04:18:12 PM
That's not progress, it's change ;)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 11:24:15 AM
Nice concept. There's no contrast with the film against the background. Why have a white base and a black background? The reflection off the film is also distracting. I also don't like the color combinations (yellow, red, black, and the white).

Better luck next time.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 08:45:33 AM
Is this progress - yes it is! Good idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 07:54:02 AM
well, i think the opposite of film is sensor and not CF card :-) , ah never mind i cannot know what did you think with this photo , right ?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 03:29:49 AM
Well put out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/13/2006 03:05:41 AM
Good thought but I think some extra arrangement & angle can made this idea even better!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/12/2006 05:44:45 PM
photography has definitely progressed
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/12/2006 04:59:52 AM
Excellent idea and well done. Good composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/12/2006 12:48:52 AM
great idea!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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