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07-AUG-2004 Rajesh Gupta (Karma_raj )

3rd Place (tie)
Shave Wood or Save The woods ??
by Rajesh Gupta (Karma_raj )

The Raw Beauty of the wood .

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1/125s f/4.0 at 15.7mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time07-Aug-2004 08:43:32
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ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length15.7 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balancedaylight (1)
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Rajesh Poddar 26-Sep-2005 18:10
Congratulations ! Really liked the Golden Light warmth of sun against the black background. ( such clarity in play of light !)
Kamlesh Kunti Singh 22-Sep-2005 00:36
A Golden Truth! You've hit under the belt! BRAVO!
annie 18-Sep-2005 07:33
Riveting image!!!I think this is one of ur best works...it looks so rich in its golden hues,yet something very transient...like a moment in life!
Sony Forums Challenges06-Sep-2005 12:47
Great idea, Rajesh...and nice capture. The lighting works just right combined with the black background. The curled shavings up in the air are eye-catching. MFC
Guest 04-Sep-2005 01:26
Excellent stuff Rajesh! ~gk
Helen Betts04-Sep-2005 00:27
Very striking shot, Rajesh! I like the stark contrast between the brilliant shavings and black background in particular. Helen
Rajesh Gupta (Karma_raj )03-Sep-2005 15:04
Only a GOLDSMITH will know the value of GOLD !! Thanks Joey for your golden words ..Am Overwhelmed by your response ....
Guest 03-Sep-2005 14:42
I agree on all points. The rich golden color represented in random shavings is an excellent way to express the beauty of wood and think you've nailed it with this photo. Take away the theme and this is still an incredible shot for any collection.

~ J
Rajesh Gupta (Karma_raj )03-Sep-2005 04:02
Thanks Deb and Katherine, you guys are so inspiring. yesterday I dug out this one .
This is almost an year old shot ,captured when I was getting my furniture done .
The light source again here is Morning Sun . I love it the natural way..Thanks for your comments once again.
Deb Kees03-Sep-2005 00:53
Rajesh, I was hoping someone would capture this form of wood. You did an incredible job. The color, lighting and DOF are wonderful.---Deb
Katherine Stanback's Photos03-Sep-2005 00:05
Very cool idea for a shot of wood - I love the curled shapes of the shavings, the lighting and the gold color against the black background!