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Carambola a.k.a. Starfruit
Carambola a.k.a. Starfruit
MsAmbrosia


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Stars (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Location: My kitchen counter
Date: Dec 14, 2008
Aperture: F/7.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200sec
Galleries: Still Life, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Dec 14, 2008

This is a thin slice of fruit called a carambola. It was placed in front of a lantern for backlighting.

Statistics
Place: 21 out of 87
Avg (all users): 5.8506
Avg (commenters): 6.6875
Avg (participants): 5.8333
Avg (non-participants): 5.8571
Views since voting: 1038
Views during voting: 314
Votes: 154
Comments: 19
Favorites: 0


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12/24/2008 11:02:10 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club...

I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 7.

Overall I think this is a great image. I love the backlighting and all the details that come through the fruit. I also like how the light creates a halo around the star. The darkness in the background also creates a nice mood. The crop you have chosen reminds me of a country flag because of the shape, as well as the 2 vertical lines. I'd love to see a version of this with a square crop. I think it would help keep my eyes from wandering away from the star. Great shot.

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
12/21/2008 06:45:45 PM
very rustic, and makes me feel all warm inside
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12/21/2008 02:04:10 PM
This is going to seem weird, but my first impression on seeing this was movie hero tied up to columns and struggling to free himself.
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12/21/2008 12:31:42 PM
Beautiful.
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12/21/2008 10:28:46 AM
Brilliant lighting.
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12/20/2008 05:13:01 PM
It's a neat idea but it lacks personal appeal.
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12/20/2008 10:28:40 AM
Most times I don't like centered objects. This time it works nicely. Everything else about your photo I find perfect: 10
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12/19/2008 07:24:20 PM
nice shot, like it
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12/19/2008 08:36:47 AM
almost looks like a nite light :) the bars on the side add a nice break in the comp....cool
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12/16/2008 09:29:36 PM
very cool choice of lighting - ethereal and enticing at the same time
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12/16/2008 06:27:32 PM
Best of the starfruit entries. The light and colour are gorgeous.
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12/16/2008 03:37:33 PM
nice lighting
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12/16/2008 03:21:09 PM
If this doesn't ribbon, I'd be surprised! Beautiful! Love the warm tones and creativity!
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12/16/2008 12:52:59 PM
a little dark for me...
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12/16/2008 12:11:29 PM
Great idea and execution.
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12/15/2008 09:58:50 PM
Great photo! I'm sorry i can't vote in this challenge!
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12/15/2008 02:49:10 PM
I really like this, but I think I would have cropped in a square - great lighting though, a 7 from me.
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12/15/2008 11:03:02 AM
Very nice backlighting, this almost looks like a fancy lamp, not a piece of fruit.
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12/15/2008 04:57:07 AM
Really lovely tones. Missed the subtlety of this on first pass - bumping to 7.
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