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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> CTF Challenge 186 – Wide Angle >> Challenge 186 - Eligible > 9th - For You by COAmature
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22-MAY-2009 COAmature

9th - For You by COAmature

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
1/320s f/10.0 at 18.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time22-May-2009 12:56:24
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length18 mm
Exposure Time1/320 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent200
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Metering Mode (-1)
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ctfchallenge01-Jun-2009 02:15
Thanks Brent and good pickup on the Timberwolves thing. -Doug
ctfchallenge30-May-2009 15:42
Well done Doug, love that smile on your little Timberwolf :-)
~Brent
ctfchallenge29-May-2009 02:45
Thanks, Rod. And I toned down that arm too. -Doug
ctfchallenge28-May-2009 19:47
Rod
Bleeding L wot a difference, you have transformed this picy into a complete reversal of the focal point point issue. The hand & flower now take pride of place with excellent background support. Good work on the dodging/burning mate & a fine conversion.
ctfchallenge27-May-2009 19:35
Thanks, Penny. I certainly don't mind hearing it twice. -Doug
ctfchallenge27-May-2009 03:45
okay tv already said that. Penny Street
ctfchallenge27-May-2009 03:44
Now it pops. Great job!! Penny Street
ctfchallenge27-May-2009 03:10
Thanks Tommy. I originally intended to give this a b/w treatment but I was shying away from it because it felt like I was going to the well too many times. I really wanted to use the wide angle distortion to push his hand right out of the screen. -Doug
ctfchallenge27-May-2009 01:15
Doug when I saw the color version I didn't know what to say because of the potential but complicated color arrangement that robbed the picy of a singular point of 'focus'. Now in bw the ambivalent subject focus is miraculously transformed into a near masterpiece. The hand and seed stalk really pop as they should. Outstanding conversion. -tv
ctfchallenge25-May-2009 00:01
Thanks for the comments and for the patience for my response. I'll try and work on the picture a bit. -Doug
Guest 24-May-2009 02:26
Good Shot!
ctfchallenge23-May-2009 07:16
Rod
It's the right idea mate & will work for a distorted picy a. I think the problem here Doug as far as the strong focal point goes is the arm is in sunlight but the front of the hand is in shade which doesn't tell our eyes to look at the hand & wot it's holding. If the whole hand was in sunlight the shot would be more nailed. Anyhow you can now shoot flower picys if you like:-)
ctfchallenge23-May-2009 02:59
adorable. and terrific for the topic too! Penny Street
ctfchallenge23-May-2009 01:39
Charming picture :) Nice composition and easy to read, IMO. If anything, the flower could perhaps be somewhat brighter, to attract more immediate attention. If darker, I think it would vanish.
-k2
aam1234 22-May-2009 22:52
Ha ha, we are getting to know your kids well by now, Doug. I knew it was your pic from the thumb (not your kid's thumb :)

Honestly, I think the photo lacks a clear focusing point, as my eyes wonder about all over the place searching for something to rest on. If I were to suggest, I would think a darker flower/object will help in that regard. Cheers, mate.