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17-AUG-2006 b.c.

Miniature Zori *

tiny version of Japanese slippers, about 2cm in length

Canon PowerShot A620
1/40s f/2.8 at 7.3mm hide exif
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Date/Time17-Aug-2006 18:05:57
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot A620
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length7.3 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/2.8
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Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge28-Aug-2006 23:00
thanks Cat, for your comments. you're right, watching for reflections off the shiny black surface got a lot of my attention while composing. this was on my kitchen counter right beside a small window, so just a little shift of angle would bring a reflection of something in the room into view, even the window frame itself. I guess that's why people not as lazy as I would use a light tent or supplemental lighting :) thanks again for taking the time to comment
- b.c.
ctfchallenge28-Aug-2006 20:00
The angle and color contrast, and the gradient of grey to light grey work very well for me. DOF is personal preference. I find the lack distracting reflections very essential to this type of shot and you did a good job on that! -Cat
ctfchallenge24-Aug-2006 19:49
thanks Abstract. yes I noticed the OOF front edge afterwards, it was a handheld shot and I guess I should have taken time to use a tripod and more carefully get the focus and DOF spot-on. I took a series of photos as I said handheld and this was the one from the set where I felt I had the desired angle of subject vs. receding lines of the platter, DOF and lighting. If I get a chance perhaps I'll try to re-shoot and fix that... Thanks for the feedback!
- b.c.
ctfchallenge24-Aug-2006 14:01
very nice simplistic composition, vibrant colors and good choice of dof. although the out of focus tip of the front slipper bothers me quite a bit. -Abstract
ctfchallenge21-Aug-2006 22:48
thanks CJ, Sharon and Mark. FYI the background is a black lacquerware platter, also from Japan - b.c.
Markjay 20-Aug-2006 14:30
Nice colors and composition
elips20-Aug-2006 05:46
I like the bright colors against the grey background and the DOF works really well, too. Nicely done, b.c! ~Sharon
ctfchallenge19-Aug-2006 13:57
Very cute! Nice texture, color contrast and shallow DOF. CJ
ctfchallenge19-Aug-2006 06:26
thanks Yvonne, jano and Rod :) glad you like 'em - b.c.
Rod 19-Aug-2006 05:11
The shot even has a Japanese feel to it, well done b.c.:-)
janewigginsphotography18-Aug-2006 11:12
I like your choice of background and very cute pic. You can really see the texture of the minis. Good work. jano
ctfchallenge18-Aug-2006 06:49
Cute shoes :) Nice use of dof. Yvonne