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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 186: Less is More (hosted by MFC & Arn) >> Challenge 186: Exhibition > edit image
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17-JAN-2009 Helen Betts

Essence of Roses
by Helen Betts

Istanbul, Turkey

Well, I don't know if this really fits the theme, but for me it's a pretty minimal image (compared to what I usually do :-)). This was taken at the very luxurious Four Seasons hotel in Sultanahmet, the old part of Istanbul. I was having drinks with a friend, and this was right next to me, and I was simply enthralled with it, so when she excused herself for a few minutes, I took a few shots of it, much to the amusement of the other guests.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
1/6s f/4.5 at 6.3mm iso100, handheld, full exif

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Helen Betts08-Feb-2009 17:21
Thanks, Mike and Deb, for your kind comments! And Mike, I love the LX3; really a very nice and very portable camera..
Deb Kees07-Feb-2009 13:53
Helen, I like it! MFC has said it all here. Great capture!---deb
Sony Forums Challenges04-Feb-2009 01:36
Helen, this is a beautiful capture...lovely light, color, and clarity. You have knack of taking images like this with wonderful symmetry. There's a fair amount to see here...but I think the wall, the symmetrical presentation, and the simplicity of the main vessel help unify and simplify the overall scene. I just got an LX3 for Christmas as a walk-around-go-anywhere camera...I have yet to take one photo with it...looks like you're enjoying yours a lot! Nice photo. MFC