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Mathematics 101
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Challenge: Your Occupation III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: Aug 9, 2008
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Portraiture, Science and Technology
Date Uploaded: Aug 9, 2008

 This is me teaching Math... I am a High School Math and Physics Teacher... There are no students in the photo due to legal rights and all... I just put my camera on a tripod and leaned the tripod/camera against the blackboard and used the self timer... I took over 50 shots to get it right... I used my old Nikon SB-28 aimed to the ceiling with the built in'bike reflector' diffuser and also white card mainly just to light my hand and the chalk board... the exposure was 1/8 second... so that let in enough light for the rest of the room... I have an 18-200mm Nikkor VR, but quite often I end up using my kit 18-55mm for numerous reasons... I used it here because it has an INCREDIBLY close focusing distance... this picture was taken at 18mm and was NOT cropped... so you can see how close it's focus range is...



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Woo Hoo! Finally, I recieved a score over 6!!! not top 10, but that'll be my next goal...

First off, it's summer so there are no kids around to be in the picture...

BUT I actually am teaching summer school... although, as stated above, due to legal rights, I can't take a picture of any students without their parents permission...

I was going to get some co-workers to sit in, but then i realized that If I start asking around, the principal might not let me take any pictures at all.. bla bla bla... so I just didn't say anything and shot it after hours.

Thanks everyone for the comments!!!

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Place: 20 out of 98
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 09/18/2008 12:38:56 PM
Ok, now I'm even more impressed. You win a ribbon with a brand new lens . . . and you teach MATH and PHYSICS!!! Sheeeeeeeeesh. You are truly THE MAN!!! I shudder at so much as a thought of having to do a math problem. I made an A in my college Algebra class, then the minute the grades came out, so much relief drained out of me that all the math info did too. Imediately. :) Great photo for this challenge too.

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 08/24/2008 02:46:24 AM
I don't like math but I love this shot!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/17/2008 10:23:02 PM
I expect to see something from you in the upcoming mathematics challenge!
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 08/13/2008 07:13:44 PM
GREAT DOF!
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 08/13/2008 03:02:21 PM
Very nice perspective... 8
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 08/13/2008 07:22:39 AM
I don't if there's anyone in the room but the idea is good. The whole picture is a bit dark.
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 08/12/2008 07:39:25 PM
d'oh! And right before a mathematics challenge,too! lines good, wish we could see more of the face.
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 08/12/2008 12:53:44 PM
focus is really well done. I don't see any students in the class tho..
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 08/12/2008 09:46:02 AM
cool 7
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 08/12/2008 12:42:28 AM
Very nice choice of focus!
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 08/11/2008 11:18:50 PM
Great perspective and dof.
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 08/11/2008 09:11:59 PM
This is one of my favorites in this challenge, though it appears that you're lecturing to an empty classroom. :) (No worries, I've been known to do that on occasion.) Still, I like the effective use of a limited DOF in order to draw attention into the subject. Well done.
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 08/11/2008 07:51:26 PM
lovely!-7
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 08/11/2008 04:40:41 PM
beautiful shot. it would be more convincing if the seats weren't all empty!
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 08/11/2008 10:18:37 AM
Nobody's listening to you? How sad... No, seriously: Would have been better with people in the background.
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 08/11/2008 08:35:44 AM
Nicely done. The positioning of everything grabs the eye.
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 08/11/2008 08:08:27 AM
great perspective - i just wish the seats were filled....

and boy would this be great for this weeks challenge
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 08/11/2008 07:44:08 AM
Looks like you are teaching to nobody. LOL I like the DOF. Nice shot.
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 08/11/2008 01:02:06 AM
Nice composition and DOF. The lighting's a little dim, though, and it looks like you're lecturing to an empty classroom. I'm guessing you are, since it'd be hard to do this with a class there!
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 08/11/2008 12:30:31 AM
Nicely done. One of the best for this challenge and a head start for next weeks. :)
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 08/11/2008 12:12:22 AM
excellent! i love the POV
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