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Challenge: Abstract Macro II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date: Sep 23, 2006
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/10
Date Uploaded: Sep 24, 2006

well, seeing as this realy does go against what this challenge was about, i'm petty pleased with the results. let's see - the focus is not perfect, the colour is basically monochromatic, the contrast is extreme.

when i was flipping through my imags, i saw this and just knew what i had to do to it. all i could hear in my head was the phrase 'flame lily'

Chrysanthemum.

i have a feeling this won't do well. but, i'm tired of all the perfect macros. i want a gutsy, messy one. so, here it is. my non-flame lily flame lily...

PS:
convert from raw
crop
noise ninja
alien skin sharpen
curves x 2
high pass - hard light
multiply layer with mask
flatten
resize
save for web

Statistics
Place: 139 out of 285
Avg (all users): 5.5127
Avg (commenters): 6.5714
Avg (participants): 5.2644
Avg (non-participants): 5.8169
Views since voting: 799
Views during voting: 234
Votes: 158
Comments: 9
Favorites: 1 (view)


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10/04/2006 10:13:53 AM
Hey there from the Critique Club

Camera Work/Technical: The lack of focus makes this one hard to enjoy, as well as difficult to fairly critique.

Lighting: The lighting is a bit harsh, leaving some harsh highlights and shadows that lose valuable detail. Also, the highlights and shadows, while seemingly balanced, create a very uneven feel to the image.

Composition/Content: Nice content, and I like the tight composition. This composition really helps the image fit the challenge well.

My Opinion: I agree with your evaluation. I think that it id pretty well overall considering the focus and the subject matter.

Eric
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/01/2006 03:06:21 PM
resembles flames shot from above. nice
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09/27/2006 05:27:09 AM
Needs to be a lot more in focus.
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09/26/2006 07:20:18 PM
beautiful colors and focus
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/26/2006 07:02:46 PM
Powerful.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/25/2006 06:29:12 PM
very colorful
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09/25/2006 04:01:04 PM
Amazing and Beautiful
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09/25/2006 02:46:46 PM
Very flamelike. Beautiful and dynamic look.
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09/25/2006 12:11:10 AM
Beautiful gotta be top 10
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