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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 6/14/2006
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Interesting idea Mike, I'd like to see just a bit more DOF/sharpness to the egg.
I like how the rear edge of the spoon is just visible.
The shadow under the spoon doesnt seem to be centered in the frame and the left hand edge is cut off. It might have been nice with a small shadow just under the spoon.
Cheers,
Chris
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22103} 6/14/2006
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Ask and you shall receive.
Alternate shot discarded because it seemed less "abstract"
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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 6/14/2006
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I was pretty sure you would have done multiple shots with varied DOF for this.
It's a tough call, I like the shadow in the second more, but do prefer the more abstract feel of the initial upload,
Chris
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41275} 6/14/2006
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Very innovative and well excecuted Michael. I agree with Chris on the shadow and also prefer this one to the second upload, mainly because of the angle, giving the egg a more "surprising" feel, as if rising outof it's predicament. I also like the high key approach very much, isolating the subject to its bare essentials. Great stuff my friend!
Joggie
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22103} 6/14/2006
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Yeah Chris:
I'll have to keep at this. Guess my bed near the window with two sheets of white paper as ground and a large white posterboard as bounce lighting AND using a pillow as a tripod may not be a "professional's choice" for studio lighting.
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Susan Vasquez
{K:341} 6/14/2006
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I like the alternate shot a bit better, but both really caught my eye. Lovely work.
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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 6/14/2006
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"...AND using a pillow as a tripod"
Nice, Im sure it beats a Bogden no problem.
C
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Bob Brins
{K:3729} 6/14/2006
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I like both versions, the color of the egg is very beautiful. The silver and white color/light environment let's that hue quietly sing. The use of the spoon gives a nice sense of scale and fagility. What I like about the alternate is that it shows the complete egg shape.
I'm not so sure about the water droplets. This subject doesn't seem to need any help. I'ld also like to see better depth of focus. But, I know that at macro distances, this can be impossible to do.
It would be interesting to do this subject in various light and back ground combinations. The images could be displayed together, letting that blue persuade the eye.
Nice work, nice story, it reminds me of Issa.
Bob
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22103} 6/14/2006
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Bob:
Water droplets, yeah...
Egg from refrigerator + Kansas summer humidity = condensation.
I tried to keep wiping the water off, and finally just gave up.
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carlo raingini
{K:11737} 6/14/2006
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lovely dof. perfect!
carlo
ps: adding my favor.
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Bob Brins
{K:3729} 6/14/2006
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Hi, Michael. After leaving my comments, I looked throught your portfolio; many wonders! I'ld really like to see you bring this subject to you highly developed "proof sheet" style. Then maybe pick 4 to post in one frame.
Thanks, for listening, for responding and for the nice work.
Bob
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22103} 6/14/2006
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Bob:
NYC, my brother's town... Strong portfolio as well. OK, yeah, if I can pull away from my DVD work I'll get a few different shots together for a "people's choice". Great idea.
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Anne Grindle
{K:839} 6/16/2006
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I like second one better with the sharper picture and the spoon handle blurred
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