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19-MAY-2006

Purple Patterns *

1/20s f/4.8 at 71.5mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time19-May-2006 09:04:10
MakeSony
ModelDSC-R1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length71.5 mm
Exposure Time1/20 sec
Aperturef/4.8
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Guest 24-May-2006 08:52
In stark contrast to the previous image, here I do like the use of DoF. The OoF areas here move and flow with the general rolling of the image created by highlights and shadows and add interest.

The OoF area does extend a little into an area I'd like to see in sharp focus in the top right - a very minor point though.

A good job of controlling highlights and shadows - the exposure is spot on.

Good use of PP - almost unnoticable with perhaps a little sharpening applied (although maybe it's in camera? The unnoticable comment is a commendation - you've achieved a very natural finish)

The composition is also good - a nice diagonal.

Final comment, have you thought about reintroducing the in focus area elsewhere in the image? This could add further interest.

Hope the critique was of use. Adam Bramley
Helen Betts23-May-2006 18:07
Beautiful color and shadows. Very serene image. Helen
Martin Polanic 19-May-2006 22:08
Ian, yes, this is an anonymous entry, the artist notified me. It also is either a Sony or KM image, in case anyone wonders (it's in the exif).
Martin Polanic 19-May-2006 22:06
Perfect example of a nice minimalistic composition! Nice shading, love the OOF accompanied by the sharp patch of texture up top to get a bit of an idea of what the object may be!
Guest 19-May-2006 22:04
I really like this. comforting and calm.....
We have no name - is this being entered anonymously?