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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Reflections Without Mirrors (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-P30
Location: My backyard
Date: Sep 28, 2002
Aperture: Dumped the photo
ISO: before getting this
Shutter: info - sorry!
Date Uploaded: Sep 29, 2002

The only modifications were cropping. I fully expect to be bombed for this on all levels, but am particiating to learn.

Statistics
Place: 192 out of 248
Avg (all users): 4.6909
Avg (commenters): 5.7586
Avg (participants): 4.5497
Avg (non-participants): 4.8629
Views since voting: 1064
Votes: 275
Comments: 34
Favorites: 0


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10/07/2002 07:32:00 AM
Oh and holy geez, look at THAT! I got a "10" from somebody!!!!
10/07/2002 05:55:00 AM
Like someone said, too bad I don't have precognitive powers, especially since I couldn't work out a submission for GARBAGE, lol! In any event, thanks to all voted and to those who left comments. I think a 4.7 is pretty reasonable for my first time out.

There *IS* a reflection. If you look close you can see my head and the treeline. This was taken about 2 hrs BEFORE I discovered DPC and entered just hours before the deadline.

And honestly, the title was more of a lack of imagination than a call for sympathy.

Thanks again.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/06/2002 06:30:00 PM
Nice blending of contrasting textures, DOF, exposure control...
10/04/2002 11:57:00 PM
I like your picture, but it lacks drama, it is original and wel executed.
10/04/2002 12:52:00 PM
the title doesn't work for me, doesn't fit the picture
10/04/2002 12:21:00 PM
would've been GREAT for the garbage challenge.
10/04/2002 09:36:00 AM
This is a really lovely shot and very strong on texture. The reflection is a little weak.
I think the title is, frankly, manipulative.
Kavey
  Photographer found comment helpful.
10/04/2002 04:27:00 AM
great detail and very nice composition/cropping. Only just meets the challange though. 8-Martin
10/03/2002 01:32:00 PM
IMHO this is pretty much in focus and the composition of the elements is quite adequate, nevertheless, the reflection, main theme, is vague and unattractive, and the image of an old light bulb with such a grayish, non-contrasting and unappealing background results in a dull photo, that would have probably fared better at the "Garbage" challenge next week.
10/03/2002 11:04:00 AM
bad, is THAT IT?
10/03/2002 02:39:00 AM
Picture is fine technically, but not strong on the reflection subject.
10/03/2002 12:29:00 AM
No strong opinion on this image. Guess I think its novel. 5 sjgleah
10/02/2002 11:07:00 PM
Welcome! Not a lot of reflection here, but well exposed and it fills the frame. I like the shallow depth of field and blurry background too. Shows promise.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
10/02/2002 10:11:00 PM
Congratulations on your first submit!
Welcome aboard! :) Clicker
10/02/2002 01:01:00 PM
Would have liked a clearer reflection. 6 nards656
10/02/2002 11:23:00 AM
I really like the use of colour in the shot and the unfathomable reflection in the bulb works really well. Composition is great and the feeling of atrophy flows from the image. The dramatic dullness adds to the feeling of the inevitability of decayâ€Â¦ Depressing, but it works photographicallyâ€Â¦ (9)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
10/02/2002 05:33:00 AM
For the garbage contest? *smile* Sorry - don't see the reflection, waiting for the explanation...
10/02/2002 02:27:00 AM
Fulfills the assignment: 2
Clever interpretation of the assignment: 2
Interesting photo: 5
10/01/2002 08:00:00 PM
Meets the Challenge: Yes
Artistic Merit (Would I print/frame/hang it?): 5
Creativity (Did a lot of thought go into this photo?): 8
Technical (Focus/DOF/Lighting/Etc): 8
Composition (Subject well-positioned and framed): 7
WOW Factor (Is the photo interesting?): 6

Score: 7 - setzler
  Photographer found comment helpful.
10/01/2002 02:30:00 PM
Awesome colour use.
10/01/2002 01:38:00 PM
would've been a dynamic garbage entry. if only you were a psychic!
10/01/2002 12:59:00 PM
gr8 Idea if Only we had better reflection on the Glass
10/01/2002 12:38:00 PM
whats the reflection 3 Mags Coyote
10/01/2002 10:30:00 AM
well being your first submission I would say I like the composition. the reflexion is a bit poor and uninteresting. it seems like it was like that when you found it wich it's understandable but it didn't have to be like that. you could've make modifications or put something in front of it to make it more interesting, no? good effort, tho. LM
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/30/2002 09:36:00 PM
Very sharp shot..great compositon and I do see a reflection. Keep up the good work.
09/30/2002 07:24:00 PM
Nice shot .. I am a little upset with your title though. 7
09/30/2002 03:39:00 PM
Title - going for voter sympathy? Interesting, but low on reflection. 7 Swash
09/30/2002 02:42:00 PM
Nice job. Welcome. Score 7 Justine
09/30/2002 01:56:00 PM
No emotion, no real WOW. Good garbage shot though:)
09/30/2002 12:08:00 PM
keep submitting. don't get irate and lose patience. ignore the idiots. this site rules, the practice will help a lot. peace.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/30/2002 11:50:00 AM
Meets challenge. Noting here jumps out at me as creative. Composition is pretty good with the curved line and the angle of the bulb. Good luck in the challenge. Grayce aka Gracious
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/30/2002 10:24:00 AM
Well....I like the picture. Very well done. I wish there was more to the reflection. I'm not sure what it is other than light. Which is definitely still a reflection, but just not a very interesting one in this case. And it's too bad because the photo itself is very interesting. a 6 from me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
09/30/2002 08:18:00 AM
I like the impact of the image, but not enough reflection in my opinion for this challenge. If this is your "First Submission" good luck and welcome.
09/30/2002 06:14:00 AM
Technically correct , exposure, focus, saturation , contrast.7
Good composition. 6
Tells a story or creates a mood
Impact to the viewer 5
Relevance to the Challenge the reflections are not showing very well 5
Overall 5
sulamk
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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