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A gift of nature
2nd PlaceA gift of nature
IreneM


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Textures V (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D2X
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: My kitchen
Date: Dec 22, 2007
Aperture: f16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125 s
Galleries: Nature, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Dec 25, 2007

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Post Challenge:
Wow! I’m in heaven. THANKS for the ribbon and for the votes and comments.

This is the same feather I used for these shots (must be my lucky feather).


Wasn’t sure about the droplet at first but decided it added another texture and left it at that. Glad now that I did.

I’m so sorry you have to eat that hat, Vicki Trinity_12_12 ;-)

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 222
Avg (all users): 7.2670
Avg (commenters): 8.5909
Avg (participants): 6.7778
Avg (non-participants): 7.5398
Views since voting: 10364
Views during voting: 287
Votes: 176
Comments: 46
Favorites: 15 (view)

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 01/08/2008 12:19:34 AM
As always, a superb macro. Congratulations!
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 01/06/2008 10:10:08 PM
Delicate touch! Congrats on yet another ribbon!
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 01/04/2008 02:57:40 PM
Another stunning macro, congrats!
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 01/03/2008 09:27:34 PM
Irene, I love the softness associated with the textures here. Well deserved ribbon! :)
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 01/02/2008 11:53:40 PM
I propose a "feather rule" be instituted post haste! Oh yeah, and no coffee, milk or coaco drops for anyone with a username that begins with I.

P.S.
Nice wok, again.
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 01/02/2008 09:56:22 PM
Great shot and congrats:)
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 01/02/2008 08:48:13 PM
Hi Irene, congratulations on your ribbon with such a wonderful image, I was sure this was going to ribbon, and we were really close in score to each other! It's an honor to share a place beside you!
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 01/02/2008 06:51:56 PM
This is sooo beautiful. Congratulations!
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 01/02/2008 06:51:34 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon! This really is a fantastic image.
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 01/02/2008 06:41:42 PM
Congrats for a well deserved ribbon:)
Love your work with the details!!!

Message edited by author 2008-01-03 03:27:43.
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 01/02/2008 04:10:12 PM
Congrats on your ribbon! Beautiful shot!
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 01/02/2008 02:45:13 PM
you never cease to amaze me with the delicacy of your images...congratulations Irene
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 01/02/2008 01:19:04 PM
a magic feather in the magic kitchen? Oh man we don't have a chance!

Stunningly sharp, beautifully composed. You're quite amazing.
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 01/02/2008 11:39:38 AM
a truley beautiful picture..well done/congrats
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 01/02/2008 09:53:19 AM
What a nice waya to start the new year, Congratulations!!! This is gorgeous!!!!
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 01/02/2008 09:25:24 AM
Very beatiful. Water droplet combined with everything else is what takes it to the top.
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 01/02/2008 06:23:20 AM
stunning again Irene, beatiful lighting. Good luck in 2008 ;-)
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 01/02/2008 03:14:51 AM
Congrats on the red, Irene, another beautiful image from you!
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 01/02/2008 02:36:28 AM
Aaah, Irene! What a beautiful image!
Congrats on the ribbon!
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 01/02/2008 02:21:16 AM
congrats! beautiful entry!
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 01/02/2008 01:52:06 AM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win in this challenge. Wonderful capture and a well deserved ribbon winner. Cheers, Sandra.
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 01/02/2008 01:51:24 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon!! excellent macro shot!
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 01/02/2008 01:39:53 AM
Another awesome image from you irene..... Picture perfect.....
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 01/02/2008 12:05:30 AM
Congrats Irene!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/01/2008 06:56:25 PM
Subject seems like something I've seen too much of, but nice job on capturing the texture and on the color management.
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 01/01/2008 05:04:19 PM
Lovely image. The duotone is subperb, and I love the spec highlight on the waterdrop. I call front page.
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 12/31/2007 08:47:06 AM
This is the Blue Ribbon winner! Has to be! You've captured many different types of texture in one photo. From the smooth liquidity of the drop, to the hard ridges of the main feathers and finally up to the silky softness of the the downy feathers. Awesome! If this doesn't win, I'll eat my hat! (Got to buy one first!) Well done!
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 12/31/2007 01:09:24 AM
What is the gift?
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 12/31/2007 12:21:57 AM
Wonderful texture, this shot truly demonstrates the meaning of the challenge. Great job!
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 12/30/2007 08:51:15 PM
Can I give this a 12?
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 12/30/2007 08:46:46 PM
Lovely shot , nice duotone , good balance of sharpness and out of focus , great lighting , nice composition - 10
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 12/30/2007 04:13:17 PM
8 - Nice clarity, composition and tones. Difficult, but for this Challenge, would like to have seen even more texture discernible in the feather. Seems to be some minor issues in the fore oof areas - but could be my monitor.
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 12/30/2007 09:03:58 AM
What a great mix of textures... smooth, ridged, fluffy... great composition, and the water drop adds a nice focal point. Great lighting to show off the ridges in the feather and catch the tips of the fluffy parts. Very well done.
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 12/29/2007 11:06:53 PM
Very nice. 9
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 12/29/2007 05:14:39 PM
Great lighting.
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 12/28/2007 04:38:37 PM
Fantastic, top of the bunch!
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 12/28/2007 04:23:38 PM
wow.
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 12/28/2007 05:31:45 AM
Great sharpness and detail. Nice composition too. 9
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 12/28/2007 02:42:40 AM
Great lighting. Great focus, great shadows... great pic!
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 12/28/2007 12:26:06 AM
The water drop adds another element, but I am not sure it helps. Is it the size of it or the placement? The rest is great.
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 12/27/2007 07:19:03 AM
Beautiful image! Wonderful tones, good lighting and a very good crop. - Good luck!
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 12/26/2007 11:49:01 PM
simply beautiful. /10
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 12/26/2007 09:38:20 AM
Just beautiful!!! Great lighting and rich in textures.
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 12/26/2007 09:07:43 AM
Very nice
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 12/26/2007 07:28:14 AM
beautiful! 9
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 12/26/2007 04:53:56 AM
beautiful
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