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Fight fire with... safety matches
Fight fire with... safety matches
NiallOTuama


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Long Exposure V (Advanced Editing VII*)
Collection: 2010
Camera: Nikon D60
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Location: Home
Date: Jun 12, 2010
Aperture: 13
ISO: 100
Shutter: 0.5 seconds
Galleries: Action
Date Uploaded: Jun 12, 2010

 Photo setup:
Placed match box on table.
Set camera to 2-second timer release from a remote control.
Set flash on (1/32 power).
Start timer.
With second matchbox strike light to a single match and place over top left of display matchbox.
When shutter opens move hand to right.

Post processing:
Tinkered with recovery, black, clarity, vibrance, tone curve, and punched.

Statistics
Place: 43 out of 127
Avg (all users): 5.8053
Avg (commenters): 7.2500
Avg (participants): 5.2609
Avg (non-participants): 5.9444
Views since voting: 1318
Views during voting: 470
Votes: 226
Comments: 8
Favorites: 1 (view)

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AuthorThread
 07/12/2010 07:00:07 PM
You have a knack for hands
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 06/29/2010 08:44:00 PM
I thought this was a clever idea and the streak of light was well executed. I gave this a 6 I think because I felt that you didn't really need the matchbox in the shot and I'd like to have seen the jar with burnt matches moved more into the frame. Still tho, your commenters loved it - so what do I know? :D
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/23/2010 04:00:38 PM
Congrats top 50! I just love this image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/23/2010 02:50:20 AM
This is a standout image because it is very different, especially with colors, yet some of the choices you made are really interesting.

I like the black flecks on the 'ground'. To me, they give a nice bit of grittyness that could be complemented very well with some large, soft monochromatic grain for a bit more 'retro' feel.

The unusual background is interesting too since it suggests the coloring of a night horizon. This is complemented by the cloud of smoke. This therefore suggests water for the bottom half and you end up with the suggestion of a landscape.

Note the match box cover which has a classic feel, but contrasts with the overall color scheme of the pic.

Very thought provoking and well done.

PS. Classical guitarist?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/17/2010 09:16:41 PM
Very cool and unique idea. Excellent job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/16/2010 09:09:06 PM
Looks like it's time to clean your sensor!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/16/2010 01:28:49 PM
Very cool. :) Nice job, I like it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/16/2010 08:58:52 AM
Excellent! The shot glass of matches on the left is a very nice touch. Gives you a feel for the effort this shot took.
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