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Gun
by Bill R
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10-FEB-2001 Bill R.

WINNER

Gun
by Bill R

Seattle

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plasticdragon01-Oct-2002 09:36
plasticdragon01-Oct-2002 09:35
haha!
Guest 25-Feb-2002 18:08
OK I love the DOF.... now give me back my wallet ;-)
Guest 24-Feb-2002 15:01
Bill, this photo should win other contest. It would be interesting to see how others will handle it(no pon intended). Great Shot.
Guest 23-Feb-2002 13:18
I can't help this -- it's an arresting image! erichocinc
Guest 20-Feb-2002 19:16
Bill, I hate guns an I keep looking at this picture, this is a sign, It's so well executed, the depth, the composition, the guts of putting it there, you have an awesome pic buddy -- Kafrifelle (Yves P.)
Ann Chaikin19-Feb-2002 04:24
Very creepy image Bill. And very fine! Ann (a Chaikin of Bellingham)
Guest 18-Feb-2002 16:08
Beautiful image with great depth of field. It really jumps out at you! The color of the gun is perfect.
Guest 17-Feb-2002 11:58
Whoa!! What can one say, the image says it all. I instantly moved my face back from the screen after this image loaded on my monitor, but then couldn't stop examining the detail. Top marks!!
Guest 16-Feb-2002 21:11
very nice shot ... not much to say ... prefer to look at it ...
Sony Forums Challenges16-Feb-2002 19:05
Love the DOF, the perspective...the subject matter creates an variety of emotions...keeps you staring at the nozzle and at the trigger...you got my attention. (debadguy)
Guest 15-Feb-2002 21:37
Great photo bill. lighting, depth of field its all perfect. Ken P
Sony Forums Challenges15-Feb-2002 15:03
We are in the company of some incredibly talented people in this forum, of which, you are a standout member. When a superb subject meets technical expertise, it makes for a wonderful image. Thanks for this. Steve (ScarBoro)
Guest 14-Feb-2002 20:11
Great photo bill. lighting, depth of field its all perfect.
Guest 14-Feb-2002 00:56
Wow.... awesome image Bill ! Technically close to perfect, attention getting, what more can one ask? You've got an edge over me... I don't even have a gun. I'd like to see you work depth of field with a shotgun? :-)
Guest 13-Feb-2002 23:44
Bill, outstanding depth of field! Whether not its disturbing is irrelevant - its making a statement, and a powerful one. Nicely done. I hope you were using the timer or the remote :-) Jim/Shutter
Guest 13-Feb-2002 23:44
Bill, outstanding depth of field! Whether not its disturbing is irrelevant - its making a statement, and a powerful one. Nicely done. I hope you were using the timer or the remote :-) Jim/Shutter
Sony Forums Challenges12-Feb-2002 17:35
Well Bill, you accomplished the "uncomfortable" feeling, but admittedly I'm biased (call me the gun-control freak if you like). It's a great image though!
~SFishy
Sony Forums Challenges12-Feb-2002 11:29
I'd say you have splendidly achieved your objective. Erichocinc.
Sony Forums Challenges12-Feb-2002 01:28
No worries! Took loaded rounds, pulled the bullets, dumped powder and primers, and then replaced the bullets. Still, it's the wrong end to be looking at! Which is what I was after, though. I was trying for an image that would make people uncomfortable, yet without being "gross". I was trying for the same thing with Ouch, but I've been told that one crosses the "gross" line!
Bill R.
Guest 12-Feb-2002 01:19
Excellent shot (arrrggh)! Looks like the barrel needs a bit of cleaning oil.... this is a beautiful and very disturbing photo. The way you mounted the weapon, the monochrome, the depth, and the copper jackets of the bullets all add depth and realism... and I agree with others, it's a very disturbing image. Erichocinc.
Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2002 17:51
I have to say...it's a great photo, but with my feelings on guns the only thing I could think of was the danger of photographing that end of a loaded weapon...even with the chamber disengaged. Laney
Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2002 15:17
great photo! superb control of your DOF at such a close angle. - ZipperZ
Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2002 14:08
Awesome shot Bill. We'll see how the subject matter (as discussed in STF) affects the voting on this one! AVB
Faye White11-Feb-2002 13:07
yikes! I was hoping I'd never see a gun from this perspective.... but it's a great photo, get's your attention!