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Park Bench in Shade
Park Bench in Shade
Nelzie


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Macro IV (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: A park in Birmingham Michigan
Date: Jul 31, 2004
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/200th
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Jul 31, 2004

 This is a shot of a lonely park bench that is far from the main area of the park. It is shaded by a tree for the most part and is also carved into heavily by all sorts of lovebirds. (Which just means I have reason to go back and shoot it again.)

The fungal growth is really quite interesting up close. I figured that it is something different then a bug or a flower. Especially with the rusted bolt.

The only editing peformed was a slight brightness (-15) and a slight contrast (+25) adjustment then a crop and save for web.

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 09/28/2005 09:38:23 AM
This is interesting...but the focus is off on the left hand side. Would like to see a little deeper color.
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 08/09/2004 03:10:20 AM
If you go back to reshoot this, I would like to see the results. Maybe you post them in the forum.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/08/2004 11:15:20 PM
A very interesting subject, but the rusty bolt seems to me to be the main subject and thus should be sharp. Also, perhaps a little more breathing room (less crop) on the left near the nail/bolt would have balanced this better.
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 08/08/2004 11:12:05 PM
Very good composition, but the shallow DOF doesn't really do anything for the image
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 08/07/2004 12:28:40 AM
Love it, the lichen makes a great contrast with the bolt
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 08/05/2004 08:06:34 PM
you've got some nice texture, but the whole shot seems on the soft side.
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 08/04/2004 09:50:40 AM
nice target, unfortunately, a bit out of focus. there is potential here, but you'd need to work on the lighting hitting the nail.
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 08/03/2004 11:02:20 PM
Great image. Nice balance. Focus and colors are spot on. Nicely done without bugs or flowers.
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 08/02/2004 05:37:14 PM
Good potential. Great colors. Needs more dof or, imo, the focus should be on the rusted bolt. If you shoot parallel to the object you will get more perceived dof because everything will be on the same focal plane.
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 08/02/2004 09:10:02 AM
I like the color and texture of the lichens on the wood
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