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Challenge: Abstract Black and White (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Date: Aug 26, 2008
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200 sec
Galleries: Abstract, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Aug 26, 2008

This is a salt and pepper shaker set from Nambe. One AB400 bottom right.

Shot in RAW: adjusted white balance and exposure

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Statistics
Place: 14 out of 318
Avg (all users): 6.3916
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 6.3875
Avg (non-participants): 6.3953
Views since voting: 1814
Views during voting: 284
Votes: 166
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0


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09/04/2008 01:49:04 PM
Hello from the Critique Club,

One advantage this shot has is that I knew right away which challenge it was shot for, so in that area it definitely met the challenge.

Two things I noticed right away - first, the upper right corner. The white does not quite reach the top to move out of the frame. It's the only area where the white is that close to the edge and does not flow out of the frame, so it unbalances the shot for me some.

Second - in the left object there is a darker reflection of something going across the object. I realize this is basic editing, but if possible I would have removed that reflection or prevented it if possible. It's direction goes against the flow of the shot. The other, lighter reflections don't bother me much as they flow with the shape of your objects and actually add some interest IMO.

Speaking of which...the flow and curves of the shot are its definite strength. It has a very nice smooth feel to it. I would have liked a bit more dynamic range in the b/w conversion. It does look a little flat.

Overall, I would have scored this a 6 or a little higher if I could. (I haven't looked at your score yet, or the other comments) The concept works great for this challenge and on its own - yet the execution of it has a little room for improvement imo.

Hope this helps!

Judy
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/01/2008 11:02:23 PM
A very elegant take. Very nice b/w work here. Unsure though if I would've liked the shot more if the right vase had lines as sharp as the left one.
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09/01/2008 09:41:34 AM
good n coool
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09/01/2008 12:18:27 AM
Whether vases or elongated light bulbs, the pattern of curves agains a dark background works well. The reflection in the white object on the left has soft dark lines suggestive of umbrella staves. The circular light source goes well with curves, the staves could be taken for window dividing elements, so the distraction isn't excessive.
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08/31/2008 06:45:26 PM
Lovely and sleek, a great shot.
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08/30/2008 12:20:43 PM
Nice smooth mage. I like the gradient of whites.
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08/28/2008 05:40:41 PM
Nice use of shapes. Somehow the reflections could have been avoided.
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08/27/2008 10:45:04 PM
Very nice shot!
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08/27/2008 12:36:54 AM
Very modern sleek feel. I like it.
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