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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 176 - Macros >> Challenge 176 - Eligible > netsuke
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05-JAN-2009 Tom Doyle

netsuke

Japanese miniature wood carving.
This boxwood 'legend eagle' holds a banner saying "Tian Xia Tai Ping" (peace to the whole world).
*The legend eagle is part bird, part human.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/60s f/2.8 at 100.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time05-Jan-2009 18:00:43
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 40D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programshutter priority (2)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge12-Jan-2009 19:24
Reminds me of Disney's Gyro Gearloose, thinking cap and all. Perhaps that is where they got they idea for him.
-k2
Guest 11-Jan-2009 21:20
Thanks for the comments. I have mixed feelings about shooting other people's art work, & am careful not to add to or detract from the original intent.
ctfchallenge11-Jan-2009 05:39
Netsuke are really interesting and the ones I have seen were quite tiny too, about 2 inches high. Great composition and angle to get the focus where it needs to be. This looks like it's made from stone of some kind rather than wood. CJ
ctfchallenge10-Jan-2009 16:12
Nice pic Tom. I like how your lighting shadowed one eye! The DOF is a bit confusing - seems like it should be more forward from the face but I guess I am assuming more depth in the subject. It there some PP blur here? - angioman
ctfchallenge09-Jan-2009 02:25
Interpreting other art is a tough task but I like this with the focus on the caligraphy and eyes. Good work. -tv
COAmature 06-Jan-2009 17:56
Excellent with the focus right where it should be, on the lettering and the face. Well done Tom. -Doug
Guest 06-Jan-2009 17:11
Good shot and story behind it. It almost looks like it's crying.