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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 73: Hands and Feet (hosted by MFC) >> Challenge 73: Eligible Gallery > Hands of Time *
by Luben Solev
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25-JUL-2004

Hands of Time *
by Luben Solev

Taken on the 25th of July using my trusty 717. The watch was suspended above a black cloth in order to render the background out of focus. Since the watch had a black face I tried to go for a low key shot. The room was in near darkness with the curtains drawn and no other lightsources. I actually wanted to capture the phosphorus glow and motion blur from the second hand, but I didn't quite achieve the correct shutter/apperture values. Still this is the best I could do on my first ever macro/studio shot.


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Sony Forums Challenges28-Jul-2004 01:07
Luben,
Excellent macro shot and a great entry. Harry
Sony Forums Challenges27-Jul-2004 17:55
Wow, amazingly sharp. Very effective DOF and background. (macro is really a lot of fun) -john(ebones)
Guest 27-Jul-2004 01:45
love the shallow dof here, luben. and the black bg really sets off the main player here. well done, -- andy
Sony Forums Challenges26-Jul-2004 13:44
Bold and effective, Luben. Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges25-Jul-2004 23:45
Luben, nice job, especially for your first ever macro/studio shot! I think the dark background goes really well with the watch facing. Nice DOF effect and angled composition here...they draw attention to the sharp hands & central detail. The lighting works well with the subject too...good idea. MFC