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Challenge: Macro VI (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF for Canon
Date: Oct 14, 2007
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 14, 2007

 This was found and not arranged. It was taken at the base of an old window looking down at it. The middle part is where the window would slide into when closed. Shot using natural light at sunrise.

Editing includes b/w conversion, adjusting the contrast via curves and some spot cloning to remove some clutter to clarify the scene.

*Post*

Thanks for the ribbon Don!



Just a couple of alternate entries I had for this challenge:




Statistics
Place: 66 out of 248
Avg (all users): 5.9662
Avg (commenters): 8.3000
Avg (participants): 5.9605
Avg (non-participants): 5.9722
Views since voting: 1954
Views during voting: 267
Votes: 148
Comments: 28
Favorites: 12 (view)

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 01/11/2009 01:53:34 PM
This also reminds me of H.R. Giger's work.

It's Exo-Skeletal-A-Licious!

Message edited by author 2009-01-11 13:59:44.
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 10/09/2008 11:16:53 PM
hypnotic...
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 03/13/2008 04:41:06 PM
cool macro with great movement of lines and design...I originally voted this a 7
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 11/17/2007 11:58:47 AM
Creepily unsettling and also beautiful in composition and tonal range.
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 10/31/2007 10:02:23 AM
I couldn't look at the entries/winners in this Challenge (sameness...I assume) but I'm certain that this is the best and most interesting out of the lot.

Very cool shot.

Message edited by author 2007-10-31 15:54:48.
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 10/23/2007 12:31:52 AM
Amazing!!
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 10/22/2007 10:21:48 AM
I didn't vote on this challenge but this is good. I like the rich warmth of the tones, despite the cold unattached subject matter.
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 10/22/2007 09:47:59 AM
Wow - I think you really got robbed here. This is one of the most interesting photos of the bunch IMO. Very artistic and beautiful lines in that curled centipede hull.
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 10/22/2007 09:27:09 AM
I really liked this shot though I didn't vote. Reminded me of something from a NIN or Tool video. Can't figure out why it scored sub-6, though every time I look at it I get this feeling that the image is tilted slightly. Maybe that's it.
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 10/22/2007 07:07:54 AM
amazing shot. you stuff just blows me away!! so how u finding the 180 tamron then?
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 10/22/2007 06:21:16 AM
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
One of my high scores. Beautifully processed and utterly satisfying image. I know, intellectually, that's electrical conduit or something, but it seems so ORGANIC, like a chambered nautilus kinda...


Actually, I believe it's a hollowed out millipede. The size of it is quite small. I found this under a window and just shot it as is.
 10/22/2007 03:48:22 AM
astounishing
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 10/22/2007 03:08:26 AM
YIPPEE! - just saw you got the 'blue' - SO deserved - just LOVE THIS!
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 10/22/2007 02:29:33 AM
One of my high scores. Beautifully processed and utterly satisfying image. I know, intellectually, that's electrical conduit or something, but it seems so ORGANIC, like a chambered nautilus kinda...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/21/2007 11:29:55 PM
This is like a whole little world. the world is a stage. Tim Burton's got nothing on you.

Posthumous Blue Ribbon.
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 10/21/2007 06:08:31 PM
There's something of Giger in this - which is a massive compliment. I like this subdued photo very much.
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 10/20/2007 02:02:11 AM
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 10/19/2007 08:41:05 AM
a fascinating dark collection.
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 10/18/2007 12:00:06 PM
To be honest with you I kinda really like this shot. I had to come back to it, because at first I went through all the pics really quick but made a note to come back to this. I think a lot of people will pass it up and think gross, but I actually really like the texture and feel to this shot. It appears to be almost a NIN Cd cover. The sharpness and clarity are right on. I like the composition and the tones and contrast are right on. Your horizontal line is perfect and the title works. Very nicely done. 9
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 10/17/2007 10:59:43 AM
This is very thought provoking. Good eye!!!
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 10/17/2007 05:53:01 AM
At the first glance the photo didn't look extra ordinary, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. I think it is the colours together with the textures.
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 10/16/2007 12:56:10 PM
love it!
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 10/16/2007 12:18:29 AM
Dark, creepy, eerie, well processed and probably the most original shot in the challenge, and its a 10 from me
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 10/15/2007 08:12:32 AM
this is creepy
and cool
8
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 10/15/2007 07:46:55 AM
Intriguing - a photo that draws the viewer in to investigate.
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 10/15/2007 01:12:05 AM
that's pretty gross, but cool. A tighter crop would have been better, to get rid of the black, or at least straighten it if you have to keep it. Cool find thoough
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 10/15/2007 12:37:57 AM
This is a very unique and interesting image. I like how it's mostly black, how it's very erratic and dark, and how it's framed. Very nice!
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 10/15/2007 12:11:13 AM
Just EXCEPTIONAL! 10
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