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Pasta Tradizionale
Pasta Tradizionale
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Challenge: Pasta (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Location: At home, Westervoort.
Date: Aug 28, 2009
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 200
Shutter: 0.6s
Galleries: Still Life, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Aug 28, 2009

Shot mostly with the light from the two candles and a last little bit of daylight. I tried to aim for a traditional view of the Italian kitchen... used a Spanish Manchego... In retrospect I think I should have removed it from the plastic packaging.
Too late now, gotta submit now :D

RAW import, crop, USM, cloned out a few specs in the corners from a plant and a reflector.

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Place: 64 out of 70
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Votes: 131
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09/10/2009 11:12:44 AM
HI from the Critique Club

You asked for your shot in this challenge to have a comment from one of the members in the Critique Club.

I like your shot, it does have a slight feel of an Italian kitchen.

As has been stated, your lighting is backwards, your candles aren't really dong anything for the picture as they are blown out at the wick. I don't actually see any cheese in this picture, I think what J is talking about is the line behind the canister (it sort of looks like the edge of the table to me)? If it is cheese, it should be brought out to the front and replace the plastic bag.

In post processing, using the exposure and brightness and contrast could have brought more light to the forefront. A little dodging and burning also could have made your items brighter.

A very good try
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/06/2009 08:50:41 AM
Like the lighting.
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09/04/2009 05:49:06 PM
The candle on the right is kind of distracting but nice setup.
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09/03/2009 10:24:57 AM
ok, not to pick this apart...but, personally I don't like the candles and your cheese (in the background) should be turned...your background is lighter than your foreground, making your shot a bit dark...
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09/01/2009 06:06:25 PM
Lighting could use some work and maybe shoot from a different angle so we can see more of the pasta and less of the background.
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