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This is part of an assignment I am doing based on reflections. The aim of this shot is to show reflections around the home in everyday objects.
This was taken using a 28 - 135mm zoom lens with stabilisation selected and hand held.
I processed the image in photoshop elements 11 and used topaz denoise 5 to soften and remove noise from the background.
Contrast, brightness and saturation were all adjusted in Adobe raw 7 before loading into photoshop.
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N |
| Lens: | EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 28 Nov 2012 - 11:00 PM |
| Focal Length: | 135mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.7 |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/20sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -2.0 |
| ISO: | 1000 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | Cutlery Reflections |
| Username: | 
ErictheViking |
| Uploaded: | 29 Nov 2012 - 12:35 AM |
| Tags: | General, Macro |
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Comments
This is very creative capture. I like the tones and reflection you've achieved. As you've posted this picture for critique, so here is my opinion but do keep in mind it's only my opinion........
Top third of the picture I find is distracting as it takes the viewers eye away from the main subject and I wonder if the image would be improved if the tips of the fork was sharper.
I have upload a mod with a tighter crop and slightly sharper fork tips......I hope you don't feel I spoilt your original.
Sushil
This is excellent Eric. The crop is a good idea, but I personally wouldnt worry about the fork tips, as the whole point of the shoot is the reflection, and not the fork. It could even work without the fork at all, showing only the reflection.
Good work,
Regards
Willie
Thanks again to you all I do agree about the crop it was a will I won't I moment and now I know I should have done it.
Eric
That whole lighter top section must go, it's a total distraction. Then you have a fine image. Wonder why you chose to hand hold? I would automatically use a tripod for such a shot even at these settings. It is sharp, but might benefit from slightly more depth of field.
I have this lens and it's a cracker, but old technology. I find the IS which is early, not terribly effective, but it may be me shaking a lot.
Paul
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