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Walking the Knife's Edge
Walking the Knife's Edge
DrAchoo


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Challenge: Silverware (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Location: Studio, Camas, WA
Date: Mar 2, 2008
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Animals, Macro
Date Uploaded: Mar 2, 2008

Did a ton of shots with different bugs and even a slug. Of course the last shot I worked up was the best. Part of what limited me is the silverware was scratched at this macro level and I could use cloning to tone it down somewhat. I do like the texture of the horizontal scratches which is likely from the creation of the knife, but the chaotic scratches need to go.

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Statistics
Place: 6 out of 210
Avg (all users): 6.5928
Avg (commenters): 7.0000
Avg (participants): 6.1842
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Views since voting: 3202
Views during voting: 329
Votes: 194
Comments: 14
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03/28/2008 03:29:35 PM
I don't know - I think the chaotic scratches add a sense of texture and depth. Were they all horizontal and evenly spaced it might not be as appealing. You have a great series of ladybug prints you can market - I suspect that's your plan?
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03/13/2008 11:29:56 AM
Doc, do you order these ladybugs up or something? I sometimes buy them at the local plant store, with the downside of having to keep them in the fridge until use. I actually like the "chaotic" scratches - I think they add some interesting texture to this photo.
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03/12/2008 11:04:48 AM
Had a hunch this was yours ;) Really like the sharp but not oversharpened look. Very clean shot.
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03/12/2008 10:00:38 AM
So how many of your entries have ladybugs in them?? I can think of at least 5 off the top of my head... Nice twist on the subject.
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03/12/2008 12:56:43 AM
Heh. I noticed the scratches on my silverware, too. Just say it adds character. ;)

Congrats on another high score!
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03/12/2008 12:21:41 AM
Do you have a lady bug farm:) hwere do you always come up with these, especially with crappy weather, anyway great shot!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/11/2008 10:03:44 PM
The ladybug makes the picture. Good idea.
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03/10/2008 05:28:19 PM
I love the detail, but I feel as though the whites might be blown out in this shot. A different color background might have helped.
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03/09/2008 08:51:16 PM
That yellow greenish reflection on the right side is distracting. There must have been something lying near by when you took the shot. Also, the washed out highlight on the knife is distracting as well. I would have liked a little more sharpness on the bug. Good idea. Must have took some time.
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03/08/2008 01:07:15 PM
The ladybug is a great touch, and focus is very good.
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03/06/2008 09:27:41 PM
Every challenge needs a bug. ;oP
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03/05/2008 09:05:08 PM
That is one well-used knife. Good thing for the ladybug its probably not too sharp. She adds nice color to this.
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03/05/2008 02:00:42 PM
nice idea! Reflecton on botton is a tad to strong and I ask myself, what is the brown strip on right?
Otherwise a real good shot.
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03/05/2008 01:25:37 AM
DrAchoo????? I am guessing this belongs to the Doc...great image...perhaps not comfortable for the ladybug...
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