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Jan-7-2008 Julie Bird

Time Spot


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ctfchallenge14-Jan-2008 21:25
Nice shot, Julie. As others have mentioned, the black dots serve to transform an ordinary shot into a very striking image.
--Mary Anne
Julie Bird12-Jan-2008 21:03
Thanks CO, Tom, Sue Anne, Brent and John. Julie
ctfchallenge12-Jan-2008 19:29
I like the way the black dots really make the numbers on the dial more pronounced. John
ctfchallenge12-Jan-2008 17:07
Wonderful image Julie from such a clever idea. I really like all three of your images, but this one does it best for me- slightly edging out the beautifully detailed flower. Great work on all!
~Brent
sue anne10-Jan-2008 12:34
I like the old stopwatch and the spotted background.
Guest 10-Jan-2008 06:33
Great use of subject & background as one. The ripple in the spotted background just behind the watch is a nice touch.
ctfchallenge10-Jan-2008 03:54
My favorite of your three Julie. This is a fun shot. -COAmature
Julie Bird09-Jan-2008 22:49
It is interesting that you make the comment about the lighting. All three shots were taken with available light, though this was close to a window and the sunflower was in shade outdoors. It is mid-summer here in Australia, so taking photos in sunshine is not advised. I wonder whether the results are because I have only one lens, a zoom 17-85? I haven't had comments before about soft lighting, but I usually do some pp. See http://www.pbase.com/cslr_challenge/image/91392785 and
http://www.pbase.com/cslr_challenge/image/91392787 for these images processed. Julie
Guest 09-Jan-2008 21:53
Nicely composed and subdued/muted color and tones except for the reflections of the window in the glass, Julie. Your all three photos have a soft lighting. Are you experimenting with taking photos under soft ambient light, somehow?
-Cat
Julie Bird08-Jan-2008 22:05
Thanks Debi, Penny and k2. This is not a watch, but a clock, which is spherical and about the size of a baseball. It is about 150 years old and hangs from the beak of a metal eagle on a marble column. Julie
ctfchallenge08-Jan-2008 18:27
Nice shot, and some impressive glass on that pocket watch. Interesting piece.
-k2
Guest 08-Jan-2008 14:15
I love the effect of the patterns.
Penny Street
ctfchallenge08-Jan-2008 08:28
Like it - Debi