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18 May 05 Abstract

Bull's Eye *

Getting the desired DOF was the main challenge for me on the shot.
indoor (poor light) + no studio equip + Shallow DOF + S1 = Lots of takes


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Canon DSLR Challenge24-May-2005 03:52
Much better! Easier to stay focused on the fingertips/dart tip. ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge23-May-2005 14:31
Thank you Ioana. "nfl space missile" :)
you know, earlier i thought of naming this shot as "Patriot or Scud" but then to avoid any political statement, i chose the bulls-eye as a title. -Abstract
Guest 23-May-2005 06:28
The DOF is just perfect on this one - focused enough to see what it is, yet blurry enough to make it look really far away - like the NFL space missile is about to hit its target across a couple of oceans. Nice shot!
Ioana
ctfchallenge22-May-2005 17:15
Thanks Rod for the comment. -Abstract
i know, these are just some cheapo darts came with the board...once i know what weight/type of the darts i am most comfortable with i am gonna buy some decent ones.
Rod 21-May-2005 12:46
The shot works really well Abs, I prefer frushes fevvers on me darts plus they photograph better than a folded beer coaster:-) The overall look of the shot is spot on mate.
ctfchallenge20-May-2005 04:13
okay...cropped done. desaturated the "nfl" part to reduce impact. what do you say now, Lonnit?
i better get to bed now, if i dont want to sleep on the sofa. thanks for your suggestions. -Abstract
Canon DSLR Challenge20-May-2005 03:37
Well done! If I wanted to really nit-pick, I'd say that the left hand door should have been cropped at its edge like the right, but again that just a nit-pick and you won't lose points for it. Just as a matter of general comment, I do want to say that the initials on the dart are distracting, in that they are so prominent (large & red) that they seem to become a secondary subject, taking attention away from the real subject here. The subject isn't what's on the dart, the subject is the dart placement and the anticipation of making that bullseye. ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge19-May-2005 15:57
Thank you Mary Anne, Pedro and Jim. i am glad you liked the shot. -Abstract
Jim B (MSP)19-May-2005 14:31
You accomplished your mission. Great shot. Perfect DOF for this idea.
Jim
Guest 19-May-2005 03:03
Great, perfect DOF...
ctfchallenge19-May-2005 00:44
Good shot, Abs. You've managed to give it a three-dimensional effect.
--Mary Anne