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21-MAY-2006 Helen Betts

5th (tie)
Through the Looking Glass
by Helen Betts

Ankara, Turkey

About three years ago, I did a series of images shot thru this vase, looking out onto my view of Ankara. When I got home from work tonight, I happened to have my camera in hand and was struck by the brilliant sunlight reflecting off the vase. I got many different types of shots, but this was my favorite. For anybody who would like to see the vase itself, go to http://www.pbase.com/image/60769061

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Date/Time21-May-2006 19:43:04
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Focal Length49.8 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
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Exposure Bias-0.30
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Guest 25-May-2006 13:06
Very, very beautiful. Not only a fantastic choice of subject, but you've used it so effectively with the sunset. I'm afraid I'm going to have to steal this technique for myself!!!

There's a radiant quality of image here, the transition from colour to colour is beautifully smooth.

Adam Bramley
Guest 24-May-2006 15:03
Wow, I could shot my picture with one coin only and with your vase! Cheers, MCsaba
Guest 24-May-2006 12:49
i like the variations of the landscapes through each facet, helen. especially in the upper left corner where things are becoming quite distorted. it must have been fun to play with this vase.
Guest 24-May-2006 04:20
A wonderful shot and such a clever idea!
Katherine Stanback's Photos23-May-2006 21:49
I love this! (I loved your other shots of this vase, too). Great colors and reflections!
Helen Betts23-May-2006 18:30
Thank you all for the kind comments! Martin, you're surely welcome to use as wallpaper. As a matter of fact, I have one of my prior vase images as mine, LOL. Makes for a very colorful screen. Helen
Martin Polanic 23-May-2006 04:17
Stunning light pattern, Helen! I'd love to have this for my monitor wallpaper to help my mind float off into dreamland when I don't feel like working! :)
Guest 22-May-2006 21:17
The range of colours, the shapes, curves and reflectivity make this a fantastic photo.
Franky2005 22-May-2006 06:28
Fabulous! A simple set up with a great result.
Tabrizi 22-May-2006 03:25
Love the colorful transition...
Guest 22-May-2006 00:14
I Love this. it's beautiful.
pengu1n 21-May-2006 19:39
Wow, Helen! This is beautiful! Love the rainbow of colors. Karen