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Take Flight with a Book (4/2 II).jpg
Take Flight with a Book (4/2 II).jpg
karmat


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Collection: Minimalism (April '08)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: canton, nc
Date: Apr 2, 2008
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Black and White, Studio
Date Uploaded: Apr 2, 2008

Viewed: 453
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2 (view)

 I changed my mind. I like this version better. :)

To me, it looks like a bird flying. :)

Several of you asked how it was done. It was so simple, I almost hate to post it and would rather leave ya'll thinking I was some kind of creative sort.

It is from the same shoot as the other (obvious) book picture. It is uncropped and I rotated it left about 30 degrees. Since the background was black, and it was a touch underexposed, I extended the canvas on the left quite a bit and on top (thus making it illegal for any challenge) to add more negative space. And, that was it. :)

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 04/08/2008 11:21:41 PM
Yes, it looks like a bird. I think something like this would be great for educators or a library or whatever. My only suggestion would be to maybe brighten the book a tad.

I like how you put your SC hat on to remind us that you cannot extend the canvas like that!
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 04/06/2008 11:17:33 PM
An elegant and refined shot. And the simplicity of creating this amazing product adds to the mastery of the artist. Amazing.
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 04/04/2008 01:17:32 PM
Harry Potter Perfect!!!

this neg space thing, minialism, whatever you call it, you have it WORKING!!

really nice image!
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 04/04/2008 07:46:00 AM
I thought liiking at the thumb that it was a bird flying from far away. I am glad that I came in and took a closer look. Great lighting and positioning of the book, love the minimalistic feel to it.
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 04/03/2008 07:48:51 PM
I was going to pass this shot because it was just a bird shot. I'm glad I didn't.

I appreciate it even more when I squint while viewing it. Great image and a superb idea.
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 04/03/2008 07:12:10 PM
Excellent shot - I too would like to know how you did this
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 04/03/2008 08:48:08 AM
Great for an ad campaign about reading, though if that were a possible use, I'd have the book be just a bit more in the frame (though I realize that doesn't quite keep with your theme.) And yes, really does look like a bird - that was my first thought when the picture opened.
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 04/03/2008 02:08:58 AM
This is WONDERFUL - can hardly call it minimal and yet it is - WONDERFUL!
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 04/03/2008 01:28:36 AM
I really like the angle of the book, as you say it does look like a bird in flight.
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 04/03/2008 12:11:36 AM
Another great shot... I like your theme of minimalism, it really makes me see how more isn't always better!
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 04/02/2008 11:49:12 PM
Very cool. May be too much empty space for some, but this is right up my ally.
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 04/02/2008 11:44:00 PM
From the thumbnail, I thought it was a bird. I thought we had the same idea for today, but this is so interesting. How'd you do that! The lighting is exquisite against that velvet black background.
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 04/02/2008 10:51:38 PM
wow ... this is amazing ..
amazing because of the way we can take flight when we read a book ..
from the place where we are to a place we've never been ..
BRILLIANT . :)
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 04/02/2008 10:47:28 PM
Awesome..... I just LOVE this so much..... Composition us excellent..... I have to add this one to my favorites.....

From the thumb nail it loohed like a bird in flight.....

Message edited by author 2008-04-02 22:48:11.
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 04/02/2008 10:42:39 PM
HOW COOL. This would be a great poster for a "get kids to read" campaign. Room for text to the left and everything!!!!
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 04/02/2008 10:39:47 PM
Very effective. Nice work.
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 04/02/2008 10:33:41 PM
Creative! Wow, it does look like a bird in flight. Nice job!
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 04/02/2008 10:30:33 PM
Awesome, I think I am going to like looking at all your minimalism shots. Great use of thirds. Just a great photo.
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 04/02/2008 10:22:02 PM
I can definitely see this as a RIF or Read to Succeed poster!! :)
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 04/02/2008 10:17:01 PM
Me too! Excellent shot.
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 04/02/2008 10:09:06 PM
You tricked me! From the thumbnail I really did think it was a bird! Nicely done :)
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