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21-NOV-2006

Glass Flowers
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Sony DSC-R1
1/20s f/16.0 at 45.9mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Nov-2006 10:35:57
MakeSony
ModelDSC-R1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length45.9 mm
Exposure Time1/20 sec
Aperturef/16
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Guest 30-Nov-2006 20:37
Wow Zahid. What a strange and alien looking plant that is. Could be from the same planet as Bev's milkweed pods (I know - Earth is a strange planet:). Good choice of neutral colour for the background. The refraction through the glass is clean with no distractions. Nicely executed.
Helen Betts29-Nov-2006 01:32
Lovely image, Zahid. Color and light are great!
Guest 27-Nov-2006 18:44
Nice shot of these beautiful glass flowers Zahid. To me they look good on either background but I probably prefer the blueish one that you kept; I suppose it reminds me more of a sky background. Nice work here and great entry for the challenge.
Sony Forums Challenges27-Nov-2006 18:41
No problem at all, Zahid. A lot of times it comes down to a matter of taste too...and there really isn't a right or wrong. I enjoy the interaction and experimentation on ideas and techniques here...and I learn as much as anybody else when I try things. Thanks a lot for letting me experiment...and for sharing your opinion. MFC
Guest 27-Nov-2006 06:09
Hi Mike! I compared both origional and trial versions with different settings on the full screen and felt that flowers in origional version give more soft, natural & glassy touch. No doubt flowers are more striking and outsatnding against white background but appears to be a bit artificial. Sorry about my such feelings as I may be biased and totally wrong ... I sincerely thank you for the sincere guidance and expect that you will keep on advising me in future, too! Regards - Zahid
Justin Miller25-Nov-2006 23:18
Very good sharp focus and great color play in the glass - also very nicely composed.
Sony Forums Challenges25-Nov-2006 05:23
Zahid, I placed one possible adjustment version in the Demo gallery. This adjustment can be made in various degrees. Please let me know your opinion. MFC.
Guest 24-Nov-2006 16:16
Thanks everybody for the nice comments! Mike, please go ahead with the adjustment of levels. I will love to see my image improved. Please give details of adjustment for my knowledge and learning. Thanks ...
Katherine Stanback's Photos23-Nov-2006 14:43
Lovely composition! I love the colors.
Sony Forums Challenges23-Nov-2006 12:09
Zahid, I really like the simple composition and arrangement here...and the translucent quality to the petals. The plain background really sets them off well. I've always liked the kind of flowers that look beautiful even if you don't water them :). Nice photo. MFC

Zahid, I know you don't have a (*) in the title...but would you mind me trying a slight levels adjustment in the Demo folder? MFC
Guest 22-Nov-2006 03:13
Nice capture of the smooth coolness of the glass petals, Zahid. I keep wanting to reach out and touch them. Bev