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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 68: Openings (hosted by Irish Eye) >> Challenge 68 Eligible Gallery > 8th (tie)
Open Pea Pod*
By Mike Ezell
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May 11, 2004

8th (tie)
Open Pea Pod*
By Mike Ezell


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Sony Forums Challenges19-May-2004 05:42
A beautifully simple composition with fine detail and nuances of color and light. -Michael Puff
Guest 18-May-2004 09:02
This is so perfect. the reflection of the pod on the white surface is a great touch. I really like the feel of this
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 03:46
Beautiful image Mike, with excellent lighting. Melanie (mlynn)
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 02:28
Thank you all for your comments. I had to cut about 30 sugar snap peas because they would generally break in half when I opened it slightly. MFC, this was lit with a Alien Bees B800 with a large, double diffused softbox around the strobe. It is a struggle to use that strobe set-up with my f707 because the f707 has no PC-sync connection, I don't have an external flash for the f707, and thus I have to block the built-in flash (with a piece of cardboard) so that it bounces back to trigger the optical slave on the back of the strobe yet also does not go forward and ruin the image (the way the f707 built-in flash always does) or create shadows. I generally have to fire about 4 times to trigger the slave when I am under the softbox (as I was in this one). I would be happy to post a built-in flash shot so you can see the difference. Cheers, Mike Ezell
John Potter16-May-2004 10:32
Simple and elegant Mike. Beautifully nuanced.
Sony Forums Challenges15-May-2004 17:12
Mike, this image is eye catching and simple. Great shot...Rob
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 03:11
Mike, I really like the simple and interesting composition. The exposure is just right. Would you mind sharing your lighting arrangement? Good idea...nice shot. MFC
Katherine Stanback's Photos13-May-2004 22:42
I really love this simple composition!
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 21:12
This is exquisite in its simplicity, Mike. Great work. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 14:32
Not much to say but what a great image...Rob
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 22:14
~All things great In small.. Lovely hues of ripe green tones~ reveal a macrocosm in a microcosm .Well executed and thought of in this opening of the ready head pea!! irish_eye
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 04:11
WOW great macro, great idea and NEAT NEAT SHOT!
Cherylm
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 02:31
Great image Mike. Simple and beautiful idea ...

Miguel G