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Kettle
Kettle
jkiolbasa


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Something Old (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: Bloomington, IL
Date: Aug 3, 2002
Aperture: 2.2
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Vintage, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Aug 3, 2002

Just an old iron kettle.

Statistics
Place: 112 out of 180
Avg (all users): 5.1970
Avg (commenters): 6.3500
Avg (participants): 5.1407
Avg (non-participants): 5.2558
Views since voting: 1070
Votes: 264
Comments: 21
Favorites: 0


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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/11/2002 10:44:00 PM
Some soot on the walls or pot or a full kettle would have enhanced the "old" feeling for me
08/10/2002 04:09:00 PM
I like the idea but the picture just doesn't quite work for me. I think the lighting on the background is too dark at the top and too bright at the bottom. I would also done it from a different angle. But then, that's just me. Others will probaly really go for it as is.
08/10/2002 10:28:00 AM
The simplicity of this image is what really attracts me. Well done! Jak
08/08/2002 02:46:00 PM
nice framing.
08/07/2002 11:51:00 PM
now that's an old kettle! :) brings back old memories..
08/07/2002 07:22:00 PM
The kettle seems in such good condition, I have a hard time convincing myself this is old, but it does describe an older way of life, so mostly credit for the challenge. I know you couldn't do this, but it would have been much more lively with a fire and maybe some stew bubbling in it. (YUM) Good focus. 6 Swash
08/07/2002 03:01:00 PM
Good composition.
08/07/2002 10:20:00 AM
Lighting is a bit harsh-- the bottom is quite bright while the top is too dark. I know the kettle is old, but that apsect really hasn't been emphasized here (for instance, by focusing on the chips and scratches in the kettle).

--5-- jsohr
08/07/2002 04:44:00 AM
Lovely. Lovely lighting. Lovely subject. Lovely framing. Really great shot. Only nit pick is that it could use a touch more sharpening in my view.
08/06/2002 10:46:00 PM
the composition is good but I think the hook is the attention getter. the greyscale adds dramatically.
08/06/2002 05:03:00 PM
I like this simple but strong composition. Nice framing but it seems that the kettle could be sharper or more in focus.
08/06/2002 02:51:00 PM
I really like the framing and composition on this one. The background is nice too. It maybe needs a slightly sharper focus on the whole kettle, and not just the top, but I'm not sure it would be possible. karmat
08/06/2002 03:39:00 AM
I'd prefer a larger Macro shot at this kettle. Objection is wonderful. Nice work.
08/05/2002 09:16:00 PM
If you would have had the kettle full of stew it would have been a winner for sure. I have voted on 22 and this is best so far. In my opinion any way. Autool
08/05/2002 06:56:00 PM
Something old. Use your photographic technique to emphasize the age of your subject.
Composition - quite good
Technical Aspects - quite good
Meets Challenge - yes
Visual Impact / Originality - good
08/05/2002 06:14:00 PM
There should have been some food or something in the pot.
08/05/2002 04:47:00 PM
It looks to me like this shot was lightened a bit, I think it would benefit from increasing the contrast some, to make the pot a little darker. Nice subject and good composition
08/05/2002 11:57:00 AM
interesting composition... i like the effort on that part quite a bit... the lighting also works well... the sharpness is a little weak though... good work :) - jmsetzler
08/05/2002 10:37:00 AM
The focus seems a little soft. I really like the composition though.
08/05/2002 05:47:00 AM
Beautiful composition. The colours are nice too... dull and dusty. You definitely emphasised the age of your subject.
08/05/2002 03:30:00 AM
The kettle is superb with the lighting on it. Love the way you cropped this. Would have liked to see the top of the background just a tad lighter.


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