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2nd Place
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03-SEP-2005 Michael Puff

contemplation *
2nd Place

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
1/30s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time03-Sep-2005 15:12:21
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 07-Sep-2005 22:13
Before I posted my comments I decided to glance thru and the first I caught was Iso's, which said exactly what I was going to say. :) ~ Lonnit
Canon DSLR Challenge07-Sep-2005 00:41
Beautiful, serene image Michael. So clean. --Melanie (mlynn)
Mikel Featherston06-Sep-2005 21:19
Michael, you can always be counted on to provide some very good images. This one is very well done.
Guest 06-Sep-2005 20:20
Superb. My favorite in the gallery.
Guest 06-Sep-2005 20:20
An object lesson in how less is more - well worth contemplation. Also thanks for the opportunity to compare the before and after of the tweaks - useful to see how subtle changes can improve the whole.
Canon DSLR Challenge06-Sep-2005 01:53
Well, I'll be damned! I didn't think that it would be the case, but the extra work you put into the image really paid off. There is a lesson in this for me. Thanks a lot, I found this very helpful. Sincerely, Traveller
Guest 06-Sep-2005 01:47
Traveller, here's a link to the pervious version: http://www.pbase.com/image/48788849
Canon DSLR Challenge06-Sep-2005 01:12
Michael, could you also post the before in this comment thread. I think I see what you did...but I'd like to compare and contrast if possible. thanks, Traveller
Guest 05-Sep-2005 19:50
Thanks all for the comments. I've uploaded a re-worked version of the image. The warm white balance was cooled off a bit, a slight curves adjustment on the wall/painting for pop, a separate curves adjustment on the floor to add contrast to the floor boards, and lastly some "painting with light" on the figure to accentuate her hair highlights, jacket, and hands (ergo making her a stronger visual partner to the painting).

iso - I also was of two minds on the warm white balance...see above.

Kelly, no work on the wall. The gallery is lit by both spotlights and natural light. Since it was foggy on Saturday, the natural light was subdued and the lighting on the wall is pretty much so what the camera captured.

Thanks also to Grant who sent me "visual" suggestions. While I did not follow all the suggestions they were very helpful in establishing re-work goals. I do appreciate that he took the time to do so and hope I acheived some of the goal he was suggesting.

Michael
Vikas Malhotra05-Sep-2005 17:55
Simply fantastic Michael, a brilliant entry. The colours, the composition, its fabulous. Cheers, Vikas.
Shu05-Sep-2005 10:59
Marvelous composition! A real winner!! shu
Canon DSLR Challenge04-Sep-2005 21:10
I like it. Not over reliant on the painting for its strength. Good work.
andy
Guest 04-Sep-2005 14:07
Nice. Chris
Timothy O'Connor04-Sep-2005 12:57
Ah the genius that is Puff. I adore the frame within a frame effect.
Canon DSLR Challenge04-Sep-2005 10:40
Excellent work Michael! Very nice. Did you do any work on the wall or did the gallery lighting fall off that way - in either event, well done. - Kelly
iso320004-Sep-2005 10:12
A minimal shot of a minimal artwork in a minimal place. Throw in the human interest, bang on topic, and you have a great image. I was in two minds about the warm white balance at first, but I guess it kind of goes with the artwork on the wall.
Canon DSLR Challenge04-Sep-2005 05:53
Wow, Michael, no BS, this is a Dynamite composition....wonderfully muted colors as required for this image...just strong everything! Seriously though, how can I not vote for this? Or For RK's recent entry or Tim's or Jeannie's...this is just impossible!

And I've only mentioned tonight's postings. I suppose I shouldn't be doing this soul baring as a comment to your image....But listen, this is how I see it.

Your picture is so good that I know that everyone will see this comment here even more so that if I post it in a thread. But seriously, as a friend, how do you resolve these kinds of conflicts? This really is a great picture...but then so are a lot of others. Sigh...Real Best Wishes to You and Yours, Traveller