3rd: Badminton Still-life by Photocat by ctfchallenge

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19-MAY-2005	Photocat

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/13s f/13.0 at 27.0mm iso400 hide exif

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leroyjenks202		16-Nov-2015 16:04
Your point of view on this shot is awesome. Who knew that a simple set of badminton birdies and a racket could look this cool? It makes me want to go out and play it! http://www.badmintonwarehouse.com/Shuttlecocks-Birdies-s/22.htm

Guest		24-May-2005 17:01
no biggy, i was just wondering if there was a quirk in software somewhere. btw, it is a fantastic photo for all the reasons stated below.

ctfchallenge		23-May-2005 23:22
You are right! My bad.... it should have been 24-70 L not 28-70 Will correct it right away... -Cat

ctfchallenge		23-May-2005 20:38
i have a simple question. your exif info says you shot this at 27mm yet your lens is a 28-70mm?? i must be missing something. :-) dorys

Guest		23-May-2005 02:52
This is just so... beautiful! Such soft, wonderful light, perfectly balanced composition (I think the can gives it more balance). Ioana

alexeig		22-May-2005 12:26
Nice composition and crisp light

ctfchallenge		21-May-2005 14:43
Thanks Rich, I noticed that everything else has some shadow, so removing the shadow of just the can looks a little un-natural, so I left in what I can call a trace of shadow of the original. Thanks for your input. -Cat

ctfchallenge		21-May-2005 13:56
The thinned shadow is better, but I would prefer the no shadow as everything appears to be suspended on a cloud, to me. Rich.

Guest		21-May-2005 13:19
Thanks Rod, I am glad you liked it. And you guessed the reason of the can to be there correctly! I have placed the can/tube in the background to counterbalance the tallness of the shuttle-cock in the forground. If I remove it, something goes missing. Only thing I was not OK with, was the shadow, as Rich pointed out. So I thinned it. -Cat

Rod		21-May-2005 13:00
Very nice Cats, I think I like the can & the shadow. The can seems to compose well with the front shuttle cock. Very good set up & shot mate

Guest		21-May-2005 00:34
Thanks all, Here are the pictures to your taste... Now comment. I like the "Thin shadow the best of the three. (don't worry about the white balance, its taken under different light, it can be corrected) --Cat. No shadow: Thin shadow: No Can:

ctfchallenge		20-May-2005 20:18
I agree with all, excellent shot but I would clone out that shadow or whatever it is coming off the the bottom right of can. Rich

Ann Chaikin		20-May-2005 17:45
Very cool. Love the amazing depth of field you got. I'm with Lee though. Can the can. ;-) Ann C.

Guest		20-May-2005 16:30
Very well done. (*) I am not sure about the can though. It seems busy compared to the very clean shot of the racquet and shuttle cocks.

ctfchallenge		20-May-2005 15:42
Cat, i was trying to think, how do i recognize your shots... i think, its neatness/tidiness of your subject arrangement. its just...what do i say...just perfect. just like some magazine ads, everything seem exactly where it supposed to be. you put quite a though in your set-up, dont you? i like your style of studio-photography (something i dont like/equipped to do) in general. -Abstract

Guest		20-May-2005 11:02
Excellent, Cat! Very good.

Paul		20-May-2005 10:04
I really like this one Cat, the fact that it is all in focus is a big plus. The lining up of the 2 shuttle cocks to make the front one seem as big as a teepee is excellent.

ctfchallenge		20-May-2005 03:51
Man !!! you are fast, just like your karate(!?!) kick.! I just finished final things and I already have your comments. Thanks. I am glad you liked it. -Cat

ctfchallenge		20-May-2005 03:46
i knew it is yours even before you wrote your name on it. i loved the simplicity of this shot. very well done, Photocat. -Abstract

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