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Wine anyone?

Postby Geoff on Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:02 am

In preparation for the Hunter Valley Wine trip:

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Comments and critique welcomed as usual! :)
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:09 am

I've gotta say, it ain't one of your best.

The lack of DOF on the wine glasses moves my eye to them and not what's in focus.

I think you need a better focus point with these.

Nice black and white conversion, however.
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Postby Geoff on Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:12 am

Appreciate the honest feedback Leigh.
It was a quick grab at the pub this afternoon before someone told me to put the camera away...it was taken with the 70-200 :).
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Postby Marty on Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:35 pm

Great b&w conversion, but as stated above, you need a focal point in the image.
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Postby Killakoala on Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:20 pm

It is nice and your B&W conversion is excellent. I really like the contrast. I reckon it would look even better upsidedown. :)
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Postby ajo43 on Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:31 pm

different opinions are great.

i actually really like this one. I think that the focal point on the rear glasses creates an interesting depth to the image and the bokeh is great.
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:38 pm

Sorry matey - this is just a jumble. Personally I would have focussed on the nearer glasses leading to OOF glasses :wink:
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Postby nito on Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:19 pm

There are elements in the shot that has lots of merit. B/W sets the mood. I find focus on the longer glasses in the background great. Its the annoying light source coming from the smaller out of focus glasses that is unfavourable.
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