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06-MAY-2006	Melbob

In Honour of my Uncle who lost his life on the Kokoda Trail 24/12/1942

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
10s f/8.0 at 50.0mm iso200 full exif

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Bob AYTON		09-May-2006 12:06
Thanks for your very supportive comments, I hope this is not too intense so as to make people feel a little uneasy or sad. I cannot help but associate Repose with the ultimate rest and these medals have not seen the light of day for some 60 years. A spontaneous thought and this challenge led me to this composition. Regards Bob.

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-May-2006 12:48
The image shows how time fades the terrible sting of an untimely death. The beautiful fading color reminds us of this and gives the image another dimension. shu

Guest		07-May-2006 17:18
Bob, I didn't see the original entry, but this version is beautifully done. An excellent tribute to your uncle. -Michael

Michael Kilpatrick		07-May-2006 13:39
A very personal and very appropriate interpretation of the topic Bob and some nicely executed Photoshop work

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-May-2006 04:28
Well, this is a hell of an image and a loving sign of respect duly earned. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-May-2006 03:34
Hi Trav, I Just had to blend in the top of some of the medal ribbons which had distracting threads showing at the top. I actually used 6 separate exposures for this. One for each medal, one for the smoke and one for the letter. Used filtered light from a reflector lamp with cardboard extended hood to produce more of a "point source" low intensity light against black card backdrop. Then used shadow masks etc. Regards, Bob.

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-May-2006 21:18
Dear Bob: Is it possible to link the original or post it here in comments? I'd be very curious to see the changes. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-May-2006 20:58
Ahh, much better. As for pbase, if you try to upload an image with the same name, it can get confused. Simply change the file name by a letter or so, then use the replace image button and you shouldn't have any problem. ~ Lonnit