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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 126 - Body Parts >> Challenge 126 - Exhibition > First Aid in the Jungle *
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24-OCT-2004 Maarten Mariën

First Aid in the Jungle *

I know there's probably too much facial body parts visible, but then again the focus is clearly the bandaged finger. So my (*) is mainly about the question: does this work for you?
For me, the pull back and forth effect between the focussed finger and the out-of-focus smile tells a story. I've sometimes tried to obtain the same effect later, but it never really worked.

Minolta DiMAGE Z1
1/160s f/3.5 at 22.9mm iso50 hide exif
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Date/Time24-Oct-2004 16:59:16
MakeMinolta
ModelDiMAGE Z1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length22.9 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent50
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Squared C10-Feb-2007 20:14
This definitely fits the challenge topic to me. You're right about the DOF making it clear what is the subject of this photo, the finger. I agree with you about the tension between her face and the finger. It's quite a nice shot!
Guest 09-Feb-2007 23:47
I like it. I think the sharp focus with the out of focus grin tells the story perfectly. My one knitpick is that the out of focus part is a little too busy. Perhaps you could crop out some of the jungle on the right.