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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 115 - A View from Above >> recovered > * Coppertone
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1st Sep 2006 Cat

* Coppertone


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Henry Dondi 11-Sep-2006 14:21
Great image. I'm glad I saw the explanation or I might not have realized what it was. I too, liked the wrinkled background, I think it flows with the tecture of the flower, but the straight fold detracts ever so slightly. Very interesting idea.
Guest 09-Sep-2006 17:45
Love it!
Guest 09-Sep-2006 01:53
Thanks Shu, Sharon and CJ. I am glad that you liked it!!
CJ, I will see if that wrinkle can be straightened out. Not sure if I have enough room to rotate the subject without loosing part of it or changing the comp though. :) -Cat
ctfchallenge05-Sep-2006 16:23
Cat, I really like this but am a little distracted by the line caused by the folded fabric in the BG. I like the line as it adds interest, but I kinda wish it was more vertical.....I think! Great shot and love the perspective and composition! CJ
elips05-Sep-2006 00:04
Thanks for the explanation, Cat! Its a great tone and really jumps off the screen. I can't wait to see what else you apply this to! ~Sharon
ctfchallenge04-Sep-2006 16:43
Gosh, this is unique! Beautiful tone and of course great subject amd composition. I like the wrinkled background, too. shu
Guest 04-Sep-2006 14:30
Thanks Jano, Sharon and Brent!! I am so glad that you all liked the photo and the tone!
Jano, I think Sharon already found out for you what this photo is. Its a daisy in a budvase. Here is the link to the setup:
http://www.pbase.com/ctfchallenge/image/66275969
http://www.pbase.com/ctfchallenge/image/66275969.jpg;
Sharon, Once I had seen a portfolio of a pro who did various toning in his dark room on his BW work for sale. Since then it stayed with me for a long time. When I took this photo, it looked ordinary as any other flower, I decided to choose an unique tone which is not seen normally. I discovered this coppertone I liked and stayed with it! -Cat
Brent 03-Sep-2006 15:08
Very cool image Cat. I really had to concentrate for a spell to figure out just what I was looking at.
elips03-Sep-2006 04:41
Fantastic, Cat! You always do such thoughtful interpretations of the challenge themes and this one is no exception. I love the in-your-face flower with the tiny bud vase so far down below it! Just a great view from above. The "copper" toning is very unusual. I like it but am curious why you chose this particular tone. Good work! ~Sharon
janewigginsphotography02-Sep-2006 14:40
What a great tone Cat! What is this exactly? A lamp? Hard for me to determine on this cheap hotel monitor :) Lovely image! jano