3rd Place liquid heart by Tobias Heer by Canon DSLR Challenge

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liquid heart
by Tobias Heer


31.1.2004

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roberta		10-Feb-2004 01:14
Tobias, A most excellent shot! Gorgeous in every way. Roberta

Canon DSLR Challenge		06-Feb-2004 20:41
Wow... I am so happy if you like it! The hearts are made of wood. Thats why they float. They are pretty small... about the size of a thumbnail. The shutter speed was 1/4000 s but I think a lower speed could have done it too. --tobi

Olaf.dk		06-Feb-2004 19:56
Tobias, like everyone else, I like this one the best of your shots. It's a great one and it really says "liquid", more so than most others here (so far). I agree with what has already been said. Apart from that, I also think that the floating hearts in the water surface are an essential part of the success of this image. I also like the level, straight-on view which turns the water surface into a "horizon". Speaking of the "horizon", I think it looks a little tilted and see room for improvement in making it level. I like that it's a pleasant action shot - "action" yet gentle and harmonious. Now, some questions: Can you tell us at what shutter speed this was taken? How big are the hearts and what are they made of (they float!)? --Olaf

Teapot		06-Feb-2004 16:23
Tobias, I really love all your entries and this one in particular. Great use of empty space, great subjects, simple but stunning.

Canon DSLR Challenge		03-Feb-2004 01:47
umm... I wanted to have something "nice" for the contest. So i did this one... but i think it would be great for valentine's day... a shame my girlfriend already saw it... maybe I can brainwash her? -- Tobias

Guest		02-Feb-2004 23:32
Yup, this is the best of the series. Was this intended as a Valentine's Day project? LOL! ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		02-Feb-2004 22:58
Thanks for the positive feedback!!!!! @iso: quite the same setup. --tobias

Scott Hopkins		02-Feb-2004 22:46
Wow this is just awesome....thanks for tips on how you made this.

iso3200		02-Feb-2004 22:38
I have to echo the thoughts of others. This is a truly gorgeous shot. The limited colour palette just works so well. The hearts look tangible in that lovely red colour. And the negative space in the comp is a key element. Presumably this is the same setup as the previous?

Guest		02-Feb-2004 21:35
Great concept, composition and execution. Was this shot through an aquarium or just a clear glass vase? Nice job of avoiding the reflection off of the glass. I like both of the "liquid hearts" photos, but this one a little moreso.

Guest		02-Feb-2004 19:18
My favorite of the 3. Very nicely done. I love the contrasts of red against the white. This one just has everything. -- angela :)

Canon DSLR Challenge		02-Feb-2004 17:28
Tobias: Oh yeah. Taking them in sequence, I like this the best. Off the beaten path, still crisp and colorful. Also, I like the high placement of the waterline (it projects depth) and the top/left-third placement of the heart (lets the eye wander a bit without getting too distracted). Very nice. --Joe