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MAR-14-2008 Julie Bird

3rd Place - Positively Beautiful by Julie Bird


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Guest 25-Mar-2008 02:18
Not much I can add to what has already been said...it does strike me as quite an accomplishment to show something in high contrast without detracting from its delicateness and beauty. Well done.
Julie Bird15-Mar-2008 22:32
Thanks TV and Brent. Julie
ctfchallenge15-Mar-2008 20:31
It just struck me - it's like butterfly wings flitting about. -tv
ctfchallenge15-Mar-2008 19:43
I'll join the crowd and say this is absolutely beautiful Julie. Well done!
~Brent
ctfchallenge15-Mar-2008 12:35
In spite of the material of the object in this image, it seems light enough to want to float away. The shadow almost anchors it but to what? Perceptually baffling effect. -tv
Julie Bird15-Mar-2008 11:25
Your comments are really appreciated everyone. Julie
Guest 15-Mar-2008 06:36
Sorry Julie, what I meant was; I would remove some of the background (on sides), to close-in on that nice shadow.
ctfchallenge15-Mar-2008 05:15
Aptly named! the vase and the photo are things of beauty. dtallakson
angioman 15-Mar-2008 02:17
Wow! The green tint on top - brings it back to reality! Nice work:)
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 23:30
This is really lovely Julie! With the light background, it almost looks like the vase is floating and the shadows of the flowers really stand out. :-) CJ
Julie Bird14-Mar-2008 22:16
Thanks for all of the encouraging comments. This gorgeous vase was designed and made by a lady, an Australian artist whose name I will try to remember and post. The image was helped by our very strong Aussie sunshine yesterday, 40 degrees celsius ( about 110 degrees F, I think). Tom, I chose not to have a background because if you look very closely you will see the reflection of the flowers (as opposed to the shadow) shown on the white background. Julie
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 21:29
Still laughing at Rod's comment, ... but this is a beauty, Julie!! Its inspired me to try to do a shot like it! Very nicely done. Cheers, -mikey
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 17:59
Positively beautiful, indeed, Julie! You nailed this one! ~Lydia
Guest 14-Mar-2008 17:58
Very clever title & concept. I would have background, to close-in on that nice shadow.
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 16:07
Beautiful picture and such a lovely vase. Very cleverly executed - Debi
Rod 14-Mar-2008 09:29
Yes luvly looking picy Julia but it's a shame Abs has given it the kiss of death. Every time Abs declares a picy the winner it hardly gets any votes:-)
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 04:00
You're right...
Penny Street
ctfchallenge14-Mar-2008 02:56
seems the race is over before it began. :) very well executed excellent idea. -Abstract