2nd Place

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10-SEP-2007	Pops

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elips		18-Sep-2007 15:29
Wonderfully colorful shot, Pops! Thanks for the info on how you did this, fascinating! ~Sharon

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 19:42
Thats so clever of you Pops!! I would not have thought of it. All the while I was thinking its made out of real money :) -Cat

Guest		12-Sep-2007 18:21
Cat, It's easy as pie to get things to align properly. The "carapace" of the catcher is the outer four quadrants of a square piece of paper. I copied an image four times onto a square format and eliminated the middle, no need to waste ink. Here's a sample

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 08:52
Super work, Pops... your lighting technique remains as impressive as always. You are THE person from whom I learn about "painting with light". Compliments and regards jnconradie

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 08:09
Well, thank you so much, Pops, I would never, never, never have guess that this was a Painting with Light image...and I mean that as a compliment! This is even more Excellent than I thought. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 03:45
Lovely feel here! ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 03:45
Beautiful and gorgeous colors. Pops, I am amazed at your skills. How did you make the alphabets in the names match! -Cat

Guest		12-Sep-2007 01:56
Okay, Traveller, just because you asked. One of my favorite ways to shoot is "painting with light." In an almost totally darkened room I'll take a picture using a Mini Maglite flashlight, powered by two AA batteries, as my only source of light. I want a long exposure time (25 sec here) hence the small aperture (f29). Usually my camera is in Aperture priority mode. With that kind of time on your hands it's amazing the control you can get over the image. I can get harsh shadows by not moving the flashlight or I can soften the shadows by using a lot of light movement. There have been times when I've moved the flashlight from the left to the right side. I can control reflections off shinny surfaces. I can play with strong back lighting. I can have lighting in one area and almost none in another. If I want shallower DOF I'll put on my polarizer or ND6 filter or both to control that. Try it! It's fun, easy (especially with digital cameras) and it still amazes me. I've even got a set on flickr full of my "painting with light" shots. http://www.flickr.com/photos/atl_pops/sets/72157594165650971/ Hmmmm, "Painting with Light." That would make a good challenge topic!

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-Sep-2007 01:31
f29 at 25 seconds...Por que? Why such high settings? Just curious. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-Sep-2007 21:01
Lots of color, but a nice warm tone overall. I don't think I knew these little things were called cootie catchers, though. My daughters make them all the time. Must investigate. Jim H2

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-Sep-2007 18:44
Great DOF, color and comp Pops and I like all the different sizes too! CJ

Guest		11-Sep-2007 17:01
Thanks, all. Sorry Bob, but you can tell the Queen anything you want. No currency was harmed in making this picture.

Guest		11-Sep-2007 16:24
great use of color and paper.

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-Sep-2007 15:21
Great idea; love it. The colours are beautiful. Cheers, Vikas.

Canon DSLR Challenge		11-Sep-2007 13:11
Good one pops... but I'm gunna tell..!!!! Defacing the "Queen's" currency is a crime you know... lol ~ Regards Melbob

Julie Bird		11-Sep-2007 02:19
Pops, this is great. Notes gathered from worldwide and such a creative idea. Matching the words for Australia and Canada must not have been easy. Julie

Canon DSLR Challenge		10-Sep-2007 22:00
....did I mention the pleasing composition and colorful "bills?" Very nice! shu

Shu		10-Sep-2007 21:57
What a potpourri of colorful "paper!" LOL Great idea for the challenge, Pops! shu