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Fish anyone?
Fish anyone?
docjonny


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Challenge: Still Life V (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Location: kitchen
Date: May 24, 2009
Aperture: f3.8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 150
Galleries: Still Life, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: May 24, 2009

Beverley my lovely wife suggested this fish needed shooting before it got cooked!
PP small crop, levls, smll saturation, sfw,

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Place: 76 out of 166
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Votes: 176
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06/09/2009 08:37:57 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club

This is definitely a colorful shot, and the fruit and vegetables look very fresh and appealing despite the comment about the olives. I love the colors produced by the wide variety of delicious looking produce.

I think the f3.8 hurt the depth of field a little making the layout not as sharp overall with this close shot as my taste would prefer.

I do have some issues with the fish. The glaze on the eye and the shininess of the skin make it appear to be not as fresh as the rest of the food. You may have been able to correct that with a polarizing filter and some lighting corrections. I know you can't keep fish long without them getting that glazed look in the eyes.

Personally I would have preferred the fish not being so tight in the corner, especially its face, and having some vegetables around the top-left part of the picture.

I do like the clumped layout of the vegetables which looks more realistic than if it was all tossed together and laid out more randomly.

The subtle frame works well here. I haven't used frames myself, but I do like them when well done. Good job, and I'll come to your house for dinner anytime!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/02/2009 10:57:05 PM
I love the crammed composition. Lost of energy. 9
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06/01/2009 09:31:17 AM
Looks delicious, but I'm not sure if the picture looks appealing
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05/29/2009 01:05:52 PM
I love the picture, even though it kinda grosses me out. :)
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05/29/2009 07:25:34 AM
It sure is pretty, but I sure wouldn't eat it, he is still looking at me.
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05/27/2009 10:35:44 PM
Looks good enough to eat!
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05/27/2009 07:53:42 PM
Oh my goodness! I want this on my BBQ tonight.
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05/27/2009 12:27:17 PM
Looks good except for the olives not fresh.
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05/27/2009 09:44:28 AM
A very good food photo, well done.
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