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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 100: The Beauty of Wood (hosted by Katherine Kenison and Deb Kees) >> Challenge 100: Eligible > edit image
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26-AUG-2005 MFC

2nd Place

Shadow Vase
by MFC

Hand-carved & smooth-finished from one solid piece of maple.

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Guest 07-Sep-2005 04:00
MFC this looks like burled maple with the random lines and patterns that elevate a simple wooden vase into something very special. I like the crop that accentuates the curves. Nice display of texture and shadows.
Helen Betts03-Sep-2005 16:29
Beautiful lighting, detail and composition Mike. I think we have similar taste, judging by the type of fine crafts that you've photographed over the years for these challenges :-). Helen
Guest 03-Sep-2005 09:01
Definitely your signature work though, I think in this case, the border debases the image. Maybe it's me who needs to not react in a conditioned way to your work... but it's hard to do. I like the way you apply your vision and I'm sure I'm not alone in that thought. Personally I'm finding it hard to experiment in public.
roberta01-Sep-2005 02:25
Nice presentation. I like the tight closeup to show the beautiful curves and woodgrain.
Guest 31-Aug-2005 09:38
Beautiful texture and lighting. This is so nice!
Guest 28-Aug-2005 06:59
Mike - beautiful interplay of light and shadow here that sets off the veneer in your wooden vase. Perfectly complemented with a trademark MFC border! Very very nice! ~gk
Guest 27-Aug-2005 17:21
Nice mood. Almost looks like marble. ~ Lonnit
Deb Kees27-Aug-2005 11:55
MFC, nice choice for your first contribution to the 100th challenge. The lighting and the soft curves really give this image a moody feel.---Deb
Katherine Stanback's Photos27-Aug-2005 09:51
Nice composition - I love the low-key lighting and the patterns and textures in the vase!