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Challenge: Macro VI (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100
Lens: Sony VCL-M3358 58mm Close-up Lens
Date: Oct 9, 2007
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Black and White, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 9, 2007

 © Claire McAdams
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I am tired of flowers and don't like bugs and love people...so here is an eye. I experimented with some crying shots but in the end I liked the crispness of this one the best.

Lighting: one big softbox and then ambient light from a nice clear shade outside, I don't know how much of an effect the ambient light had on the shot but it was nice to have the light outside for a change. Editing was general cloning out of imperfections and messing with the catch light a bit and black and white conversion and levels.

Statistics
Place: 22 out of 248
Avg (all users): 6.4238
Avg (commenters): 7.8571
Avg (participants): 6.3333
Avg (non-participants): 6.5286
Views since voting: 2735
Views during voting: 293
Votes: 151
Comments: 16
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 07/15/2009 07:12:07 PM
Beautiful shot - most crispy where in focus - I imagine a tiny aperture might have given a deeper depth of field, but this shallow focus image concentrates on the important pupil, which gives it more slap in the eye - so, well done, Claire!
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 12/01/2007 08:35:47 PM
Thats sick! Focus is fantastic, although I am unsure about the glare coming off the cornea. Did you use a Window as your light source?
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 10/28/2007 07:12:02 PM
Super sharp and spot-on focus.
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 10/22/2007 09:34:21 AM
Very nice! The detail is wonderful.
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 10/22/2007 07:43:32 AM
I really like this image a great deal - wonderful textures, control of exposure and excellent b/w tones.
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 10/22/2007 07:42:05 AM
This is a beautiful image, Claire. Love the clarity and DOF.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/18/2007 07:38:00 PM
awesome sharpness...just amazing
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 10/18/2007 12:06:36 PM
Very nice eye shot. I think many attempted this shot, buy you succeeded. I like the light and the definition of the eye. Nice macro shot.
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 10/18/2007 03:04:51 AM
Great clos-up and very nice effect. Well done.
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 10/17/2007 11:52:07 PM
I like it, and the absence of color is effective, but it's not really an original shot. Though don't let me saying that downsize the fact that it's still a good picture and I do like it.
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 10/17/2007 10:21:50 AM
Nicely done... kudos on the clear reflection...
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 10/16/2007 11:22:51 PM
How sharp is that!!! 9
 10/16/2007 12:28:49 PM
nice
 10/16/2007 11:55:34 AM
Amazing macro. Well done.
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 10/15/2007 07:45:11 AM
marvellous implementation 8
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 10/15/2007 06:40:06 AM
Beautiful shot. Lovely DOF and focus.
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