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Challenge: Before and After II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Lens: Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom
Location: Park Rapids, MN
Date: Dec 4, 2008
Aperture: 3.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: f/8
Galleries: Emotive, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Dec 4, 2008

set up on a white backdrop with a soft box and flash for lighting.

Statistics
Place: 94 out of 143
Avg (all users): 5.0710
Avg (commenters): 4.6667
Avg (participants): 4.8723
Avg (non-participants): 5.1397
Views since voting: 1155
Views during voting: 314
Votes: 183
Comments: 8
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12/22/2008 10:09:05 PM
Greetings from the critique club...

My first impression is that the scene is a little busy overall. The ground up beans that have fallen on the whole beans makes for a very confusing image. I took me a few seconds to realize there was a spoon holding the ground beans. The spoon is so bright that it merges with the background. I agree with the other commenters who said the image could be sharper.

Overall, a little more care in the setup will go a long way in the quality of your photograph.

I look forward to seeing more of your photographs.

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/16/2008 08:40:56 AM
Nice idea
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12/13/2008 08:06:53 PM
Would have looked better if the whole of the scene was in focus
12/12/2008 01:05:47 PM
I like the concept, but the shot is a little grainy and OOF.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
12/12/2008 01:02:23 PM
great shot, love the idea, it's all infocus 8
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12/10/2008 07:36:39 PM
I like the deep redish/brown coloration of the coffee grounds. I can see a bit of texture from your back ground on the lower right portion of the photo. Defiantly meets the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
12/10/2008 07:05:00 PM
The grinds look funny in the top left corner. Dof needs to be expanded to bring more of the grinds into focus i think.
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12/10/2008 02:41:18 PM
I would have prefered more dof but love the contrasting textures and the deep colour of the coffee
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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