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30-JAN-2009 Franky2005

The Eye
4th Place
by Franky2005

Sony DSC-R1
1/40s f/8.0 at 71.5mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time30-Jan-2009 18:29:06
MakeSony
ModelDSC-R1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length71.5 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
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Katherine Stanback's Photos15-Feb-2009 22:26
Wonderful image - great idea for the theme, and very creative!
Jerry Curtis09-Feb-2009 03:14
True minimalism, Frank. Great idea and execution.
Helen Betts08-Feb-2009 17:13
Lovely, and extremely creative, Frank. Well done!
Arn08-Feb-2009 16:02
Truly the simplification is taken to the extreme here! There is no choise for the viewer but to concentrate on the elements provided.
Deb Kees05-Feb-2009 20:46
No doubt about this one! Minimal it is! Very unique.---deb
Bev Brink 05-Feb-2009 03:00
Exquisite!
Franky2005 03-Feb-2009 17:06
Thank you all for your comments! It came into my mind to go for some high key portrait at the end of the day, after taking a few shots in the city (my previous entries). This is what I love about the digital life, it provides me all the freedom to manipulate an image. Thus it was more processing to achieve a maximum reduction.
Guest 03-Feb-2009 14:32
lordy !
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franky2005 throws down the gauntlet in a fashion that must have the sony-wielding throng taking note.
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*applauds*
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^ this
Sony Forums Challenges01-Feb-2009 15:31
Frank, this is a good example of extreme minimalism...totally high key with only a faint, facial, silhouette outline and a single side-viewed eye visible within the composition . It's said that the eye is the window to the soul, and this interpretation guides me toward the soul of a child. I love the dark pupil & lashes here... and the near-translucency of the anterior chamber (front part of the eye). A unique, extreme, and creative interpretation of the theme...nicely done, Frank! MFC
jrdu 01-Feb-2009 14:34
It's awesome. It's a wonderful metaphor for childhood. His shape is only penciled in but his pupil is drinking in the lessons of the world. I'm unworthy to comment on this shot, Frank. I'm in awe.
inframan 01-Feb-2009 05:57
Brilliant, Frank. You never cease to surprise.
Thank you for that.