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01/03/2009 11:03:14 PM |
| So amazingly simple, and soothing - like a nice hot cup of tea. |
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08/29/2008 03:05:43 PM |
| Hi Deb, just came across this beauty. Love the DOF, love the scene you've set. The b/w toning is perfect for the mood (you can tell I like it ;-) |
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04/02/2008 01:08:59 PM |
| this is one amazing picture. the dof is perfect, the spoon with the pattern, the composition - all absolutely perfect. i can't imagine anyone giving this a 1/2, that's bizarre! |
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03/31/2008 06:22:30 PM |
| This is gorgeous. It needs to be a big print in a kitchen or cafe somewhere, seriously. It's just very crisp yet soft, and perfect, and... yeah, I am getting all flustered because I have no words to match how awesome this is, hehe!! |
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03/28/2008 07:33:46 PM |
| How could I miss something like this! WOW, this is PERFECT. |
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03/27/2008 06:36:45 PM |
| Perhaps it's my own sentiment toward these kinds of things, but I adore this shot! |
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03/27/2008 05:59:31 PM |
| This is another one that might go with some image grain. You'd keep it off the spoon which is nicely clear, but put it in the open spaces and blurred background. The sepia tone already gives it that old look. Grain would just add to it IMO. |
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03/27/2008 05:39:16 PM |
| Hey there just going through some challenges and thought this was a good picture. I really think that it should have done much better. The focus on the spoon is very sharp and makes the whole picture stand out. Amazing job on this really. Great work by you as always. Keep it up. |
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03/25/2008 03:54:26 PM |
| Great shot! It has a wonderful elegance to it. your choice of a shallow DOF works very well because it keeps it from becoming "busy" while still getting the point across. Did you point your pinky finger in the air while drinking the tea? :) |
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03/17/2008 03:49:46 PM |
| This is sooo pretty! I love the soft lighting. It looks like such a soft and quiet moment - perfect for enjoying tea. It's kind of cool that the silverware pattern almost matches the cup pattern. I love that selective focus too. |
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03/17/2008 12:00:01 PM |
| This is so beautiful! There's a feeling of nostalgia...or maybe it's just me. |
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03/15/2008 07:22:45 PM |
| I have returned... to cherish this image. It's so wrenchingly beautiful. |
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03/13/2008 02:00:22 PM |
This has a very high quality and look/feel to it.
The crop & composition as well as the choice in PP tone are perfect.
Shame this didn't end up on the front page. |
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03/13/2008 01:31:53 PM |
This is absolutely lovely. So elegant and serene. Wonderful DOF. It's an absolute CRIME that5 so many "plastic" images finished above this one. And I didn't MAKE you buy the tripod, ma'am. You fell in love with mine...
R. |
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03/13/2008 05:43:09 AM |
Oh MY - how did I miss this???
Way to go with all the effort - I appreciate the tripod - GRIN!
WONDERFUL - truly elegant. |
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03/12/2008 11:11:09 AM |
| Loved the tone and mood of this. Was my pick for a ribbon. Beautiful shot all around, technicals and all. The point of focus is perfect with the composition as it leads us into the shot. Like a leading line. |
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03/12/2008 09:54:48 AM |
| What a beautiful and thoughtful image, Deb. The BW tones are exquisite, as well as your focus on the spoon handle and the little flower on the cup. It really tells a story. Love it. Congrats on your top... um... 30?? Should have been higher. |
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03/12/2008 04:28:17 AM |
Way underrated, was one of my top 5 picks. Very well done, Deb! 
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03/12/2008 03:31:36 AM |
Deb, very nice shot. Great DoF and PoV.
Lovely patterns in the cup and spoon.
P.S. I notice you only showed us the clean end of the spoon :- P |
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03/12/2008 03:13:18 AM |
| I didn't look at the silverware challenge while it was in voting, so this is new to me - it's lovely! The composition is really pretty, and the tonal range is superb, really bringing the pattern in the spoon out. I gather you don't normally drink tea - shock, horror! |
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03/12/2008 12:47:55 AM |
I had a special spoon growing up; I found it under my mom's car one day, and used it (after washing it, of course) for about 20 years before it got lost in a move.
Nice tones in your shot, and excellent DOF on the handle. |
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03/12/2008 12:37:53 AM |
Sedate? Is that the word? Wouldn't have thought it was you until I examined the photo more closely, and even then... The ever so subtle mirroring of flower pattern in the china cup which you managed to include in your narrow DOF: what a treat!
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03/12/2008 12:28:08 AM |
| Your shot is very nice. Your commentary is priceless! Glad you enjoyed the tea. :) |
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03/12/2008 12:25:01 AM |
| Nice finish and great tone Melethia! |
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03/12/2008 12:16:46 AM |
| Congrats on a high placement! I think I have some cutlery with that pattern. |
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03/11/2008 06:30:38 PM |
| This shot is perfect. The detail is amazing and the composition is great. It is a really nice b&w. |
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03/11/2008 02:29:38 PM |
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03/10/2008 12:04:59 PM |
| great work with the DOF, used very effectively here |
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03/08/2008 04:50:18 PM |
| I like this image very much. I would have tried to have more of the design area under focus. Still an amazing use of shallow DOF |
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03/08/2008 04:29:51 AM |
| good composition and nice framing.... |
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03/07/2008 11:33:42 PM |
| Nice lighting! Has an intimate feeling to it. |
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03/06/2008 04:58:04 PM |
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03/05/2008 09:18:55 PM |
| Looks like a nice old-fashioned design. Good coomposition to show it off. |
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03/05/2008 04:28:57 PM |
| Square crop works great here. The composition, focus, and DOF is spot on. Excellent work! |
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03/05/2008 04:06:18 PM |
| Beautiful subject matter, really strong composition, lovely lighting and nicely shallow DOF. Works for me! |
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03/05/2008 01:37:28 PM |
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03/05/2008 01:43:41 AM |
| nice tones...has a romantic feel about it |
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