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Figs, Fennel, Roma Tomatoes and Rocket with a Balsamic Reduction & Virgin Olive Oil Dressing
Figs, Fennel, Roma Tomatoes and Rocket with a Balsamic Reduction & Virgin Olive Oil Dressing
hotpasta


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Fruits and Vegetables II (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Location: Melbourne Australia
Date: Feb 12, 2007
Aperture: F1.8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/800
Galleries: Still Life, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Feb 11, 2007

 I love doing food images and I love the work of Donna Hay. I thought I would combine these ingredients for a fresh summer salad and present them in a real Donna Hay way.

I have done similar images, but I am really happy with these.

EDIT: USM, Noise Ninja, resize, blur and sharpen, some curves adjustments, noise ninja again, resize for web and border. That\'s it really.

6.5???

Here\'s hoping...

POST: I guess 6.2733 is not so bad in a really tough competition...there were some great entries.

In the end the salad had to go in the bin as I was fasting that day. Our church is on 40Days of prayer and fasting and so it was NO FOOD for me...

Statistics
Place: 31 out of 346
Avg (all users): 6.2733
Avg (commenters): 7.3125
Avg (participants): 6.1091
Avg (non-participants): 6.5645
Views since voting: 1816
Views during voting: 262
Votes: 172
Comments: 20
Favorites: 4 (view)

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AuthorThread
 04/04/2007 09:14:18 AM
I just realized that this only placed 31. WTF? When it comes to food I have put DPC on "auto turn-off". They just don't know...
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 03/26/2007 08:48:01 AM
This is awesome. I'll pm you to ask for some shot details if that's ok?
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 02/19/2007 01:26:44 AM
And you were on a fast too?!?! Way to go teasing yourself man. I would have had a hard time tossing the figs.
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 02/19/2007 01:24:18 AM
First off let me say that if you ever needed to change career fields you woul dhave one in food photography. You have the eye for sure. Next let me say that I am totally stunned that my image scored higher than yours. That shouldnt have happened. Not by a long shot. Very nice work Enzo. Very nice work.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/17/2007 02:10:51 PM
Great shot. Makes me feel hungry.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/16/2007 10:03:38 AM
Now I have to go and get a salad...
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 02/16/2007 12:34:25 AM
Yummmm... Nicely done.
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 02/14/2007 11:24:34 PM
yum
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 02/14/2007 09:58:02 AM
Yum! Maybe this is the wrong category for me to comment on before having breakfast... I'm getting hungry just looking at it!
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 02/13/2007 07:02:00 PM
Wow, I never thought to put figs in a salad. I think I prefer them in newtons, though. Very nice DOP and colours!
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 02/13/2007 03:49:25 PM
nice food presentation
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 02/13/2007 02:06:24 PM
mmmmmm....recipe please! 8
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 02/13/2007 09:34:18 AM
looks delicious
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 02/12/2007 08:59:48 PM
Even longer title than mine! Looks really good - 7

Jack
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 02/12/2007 05:22:32 PM
OMG! I should be going to bed but now I'm hungry again! Great shot.
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 02/12/2007 03:05:59 PM
I'll take two please!! Very nicely setup. Love the DOF. Great clarity and sharpness. Well done.
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 02/12/2007 09:02:40 AM
nice composition and DOF, but the balsamico is too dark
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 02/12/2007 07:36:14 AM
Right out of a food magazine for sure. Great DOF, lovely composition and the combination of arugula, figs and balsamic sounds awesome! One of my faves of the challenge. 9
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 02/12/2007 04:42:21 AM
Yummy - looks good and is a great take on the challenge topic: not many others show cooked veggies.
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 02/12/2007 01:06:09 AM
Please come to my house and cook! : D Fun photo. Love the focus!
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