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2008/02/24 Abstract

Hybrid Apple

Since the day I read the topic, I wanted to submit something "whole" by following the rules of the tyrant-host :)
I hurriedly put together this in about half an hour, when I got the idea

Parts of clearly two distinguishable apples, so satisfies the challenge :)

Used square crop and center composition to make the subject(s) look static
It kind of forces two pieces together and increases the "wholeness" feel of the fruit


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ctfchallenge27-Feb-2008 00:24
Very clever shot for the challenge. Any ideas on using an orange for the bottom part?

-Techo
ctfchallenge25-Feb-2008 19:50
yup, that is it. no fancy lights. one homemade lightbox...two 500W shop lights you see reflection on the sides and one 75W table lamp in front. -Abstract
aam1234 25-Feb-2008 19:39
Abs, what kind of light did you use (I'm guessing continuous here, but could be wrong). I remember your homemade softbox(s).
ctfchallenge25-Feb-2008 17:44
Thank you Debi, Rod, and aam. I am glad to see that this passes the host's litmus test :)
Aam, you should definitely try. Getting the light right, especially in a circular subject, without prominent shadows or highlights is fun.
Hey Debi, thank you for pointing out the color cast on the shadow. I cannot believe i missed something that obvious. WB must be a little off in the original, which must have got exaggerated in saturation increase. i have fixed it now. -Abstract
aam1234 25-Feb-2008 10:18
This is super, Abs. Hmm, I might try it someday.
Rod 25-Feb-2008 07:16
You went to a great deal of trouble to get a sort of visual whole into the part thereof topic & very nearly succeded Abs. But the red border which is the focal point is a whole border therefore making this picy off topic.............................................Only kidding mate:-) this is a very clever way to turn the topic on its head & be on topic. If the cut apple was all the same colour we, erm I mean me:-) might have seen it as a whole but this works so well & gave me a good laugh for being the sneakiest picy posted:-) Great picy Abs.
ctfchallenge25-Feb-2008 05:24
Great idea - only the shadow looks a bit yellow - Debi
ctfchallenge25-Feb-2008 01:37
Thank you Tom and RK.
RK, I see what you are saying. You are right. I toned down the shadows and midtones to increase the depth perception of the subject. Thank you for the enhancement suggestion. I appreciate it. -Abstract
ctfchallenge25-Feb-2008 01:12
Great concept Abs. For some reason the picture seems a bit flat...doesnt have the 3D punch to it. -RK
Guest 24-Feb-2008 23:58
Nice clean slicing. You could have something marketable.
I like the ever so subtle shadow.