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Being of Sound Mind and Shell...
Being of Sound Mind and Shell...
Kaz


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Pencil (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: Shot on a pier in Maine.
Date: Aug 12, 2002
Galleries: Humorous
Date Uploaded: Aug 18, 2002

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Statistics
Place: 29 out of 185
Avg (all users): 6.0263
Avg (commenters): 7.0909
Avg (participants): 5.9433
Avg (non-participants): 6.1200
Views since voting: 1192
Votes: 266
Comments: 47
Favorites: 1 (view)


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09/17/2002 07:45:00 PM
This is the first time I have been on this site and I have looked at hundreds of great photos but this one made me laugh so hard I had to comment. Maybe we have the same weird sense of humor! I wish I had this hanging up somewhere so I could chuckle all day.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/25/2002 07:03:00 PM
Just a question: Was the lobster still alive while you used (abused?) him for your photo?
-stephan
08/25/2002 05:35:00 PM
Funny. Left-clawed lobster... How did it taste?
08/25/2002 03:07:00 PM
Funny.............
08/25/2002 01:50:00 PM
Technically a very clean, sharp image. The idea is original and fun. Two nitpicks: would have liked to see the top of the pencil less blurred because it is fairly upfront in the picture. The other is I wonder why the right claw has yellow tape; it spoils the effect a little of this being a "normal, natural" shell fish writing his testament en route to the skillet. 8 Journey
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08/24/2002 10:27:00 PM
'Fresh' idea (and fresh seafood)!
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08/24/2002 07:45:00 PM
Very creative person here.
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08/24/2002 06:27:00 PM
What's in the upper right? ... Clever idea 5 sjgleah
08/24/2002 10:24:00 AM
This is great... humorous and technically very good. I love the background... in fact all of it
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08/23/2002 10:12:00 PM
Beautiful--first or second place. My wallpaper for the week.
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08/23/2002 05:26:00 PM
That is funny! Great photo, but you'll probably get some knucklehead comments about how 'cruel' the photo is from some anal folks. I'm giving you an 8. Good job!
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08/23/2002 07:12:00 AM
Silly and funny :) Like the texture of lobster and wood.
5, Kavey
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08/23/2002 02:28:00 AM
the randomness of a lobster holding a pencil is what makes this photo
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08/23/2002 12:45:00 AM
Now I've seen everthing! I think the other band should have been removed from his right claw, but all in all, a clever shot.
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08/22/2002 02:07:00 PM
It's funny. But this typing "Last will..." perhaps were better writed by hand. (7)
08/21/2002 09:59:00 PM
Ha! I like the humor in this one a lot... very clever.
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08/21/2002 08:28:00 PM
Cute.
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08/21/2002 03:42:00 PM
hahaha.
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08/21/2002 02:53:00 PM
ROFL. This is great. Awesome idea and execution. karmat
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08/21/2002 12:58:00 AM
Creative and funny. Poor lobster! This is a winner!
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08/20/2002 07:47:00 PM
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing6,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 5,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool
08/20/2002 06:34:00 PM
very imaginative.
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08/20/2002 06:29:00 PM
Very clever..good composition and sharpness...Was it as good as it looks?
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08/20/2002 06:26:00 PM
That is such a cute idea! (Is it already dead?) Great shot, including the edge of the pot is a wonderful touch. Maybe a touch more light on the lobster, but not that bad! 9 Swash
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08/20/2002 04:45:00 PM
Composition - very good
Technical Aspects - very good
Meets Challenge - yes
Visual Impact / Originality ΓΆ€“ high/very good
Other comments ΓΆ€“ I thought all lobsters were right clawed! Top 5

Jim msp
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08/20/2002 04:32:00 PM
What a hoot! Who thinks this stuff up? LOL. I love it, and it's a great picture to boot! muckpond
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08/20/2002 02:17:00 PM
cute and well done
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08/20/2002 10:53:00 AM
awwwwwww! the poor lobster!! but this is really funny and creative
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08/19/2002 10:02:00 PM
This is the funniest photo I've seen in a long time. I'm still grinning as type this. This is the most creative entry this week.
08/19/2002 09:51:00 PM
Very amusing. Nice composition.
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08/19/2002 07:51:00 PM
Meets Challenge Theme:yep
Technical :good
Composition:good
Creativity:good
Visual Appeal to me:Evokes pity on the lobster...so not too appealing
Remarks:How clever! Poor thing...I always feel bad when I see them in the supermarket tanks.
Grayce...aka...Gracious
08/19/2002 07:49:00 PM
Funny weird and strange................JUST love it. Well done. Score 8 ~Kee
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08/19/2002 06:44:00 PM
Oh now this is precious. And very well shot, too. 7 -lennier
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08/19/2002 04:18:00 PM
Too darn funny. This is very creative and original. I like the obvious, but subtle pan. I have the feeling someone is going to comment on the focus of the pencil. However, I think its important that the focus is on the paper. The pencil is IN the photo, that's all that matters. I like the lighting and the angle. You're going to have to do a tutorial on how to train lobsters to hold a pencil. Too funny. Good luck with the challenge.
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08/19/2002 04:11:00 PM
cute and funny!!
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08/19/2002 02:56:00 PM
Very funny, verry good shot...
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08/19/2002 01:52:00 PM
first time i've seen a left handed lobster.
08/19/2002 01:40:00 PM
Very imaginative. Focus and lighting look good. Subject matter is excellent. 7
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08/19/2002 12:48:00 PM
lmao! very funny :-)
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08/19/2002 11:58:00 AM
A left handed lobster!! Nice shot, good color and creativity.
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08/19/2002 10:58:00 AM
cruel... but fun!
08/19/2002 10:32:00 AM
the poor lobster (last time we tried to cook one i had to leave the room) nice clear shot and very good idea
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08/19/2002 10:24:00 AM
TOOO Funny! Great humor photo! I like it - good work 7
Ruthann
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08/19/2002 09:51:00 AM
how MEAN! ha ha
The poor thing.....
08/19/2002 08:22:00 AM
This one made me laugh. Good colors and I like the reflection as well.
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08/19/2002 04:30:00 AM
I like your sense of humor
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08/19/2002 01:44:00 AM
Technically flawless, and _hilarious_! ... but can lobsters really write in caligraphy?
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