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Steely Eye


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Steely Eye
Steely Eye
Black and white patterned paper that is also reflected onto a 1 1/2" chrome/steel ball.

Carla Capra Anderson

 
 
 

Arthur Bohlmann
 

WOW!! Your creativity always awes me Carla. Fantastic composition, detail as well as editing.


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June 14, 2012

 

Debra K. Johnson
  Amazing work. Love it!


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June 14, 2012

 
- Carol Quina

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  Another cool one! That shoot must have been fun!


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June 14, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Very creatve. Nicely done Carla!


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June 14, 2012

 

Liz blahh
  So awesome!


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June 14, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I'm loving what you are doing here Carla!

jo ann c,


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June 14, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Carla,My friend you have a winner with one.Beautiful capture!!!


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June 14, 2012

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great shot and treatment in B&W!


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June 14, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW....... so creative!


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June 14, 2012

 

Robert Jensen
  SUPER COOL IMAGE


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June 15, 2012

 

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman
  I really enjoy these also! Where do you shoot them? Do you have lights and a studio?


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June 15, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  You are all the Best and I thank you for such amazing compliments!

@Wendy, thk u. I shot this (and others like it) on my kitchen table. I do not have a studio or studio lighting. I did make a domed shooting 'box' (for lack of the appropriate term) and I did this to eliminate undesirable reflections. The darkened area at the center of the 'eye' is the opening I was shooting through.


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June 15, 2012

 
- David Resnikoff

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  Carla,
I am always late.
I do agree with all the previous comments


You are extremely inventive

David R


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June 15, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Very creative 'eye' and comp, Carla...beautiful black and white image!!


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June 16, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day CARLA!

Of the two "crystal ball" images I much prefer this one as it is much less "static". Pure b&w gives it a great edge and the combination of forms works extremely well. Mega congratz for the EP and I wish you more success with this one.

GB
Dennis


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June 19, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Thanks so much, David.
This and its pair are Chinese Health Balls. Originally produced during the Ming Dynasty. These hallow balls play tunes as you rotate them within your hands. As they roll they stimulate acupuncture points. Very soothing. Anyway, I set them down on wrapping paper, walked away, and when I turned I noticed the papers reflection on the balls. So, its likely more luck than creativity. :)

Ah, Robert B. lov'n your bit of humor and thank you.

Ah Dennis, I may borrow your "crystal ball" as a future title. Very creative!
I thank you for your insightful comment. I'm not confident with conversions and it helped that this was B&W from the start. A touch of desat and it was good to go. Thank you.

I'm thrilled this rec'd an EP, thk you.
This image was also awarded top 5% in Fine Arts in another competition.


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June 21, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  well done!


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June 21, 2012

 

David Hurt
  Carla, I too am late to responding to this wonderful, creative and inspirational shot. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing your work with us. :<)


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June 21, 2012

 
- Rudi Reiner

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  Very cool B&W, nice work!


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June 25, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Tiia, David and Rudi;
Thank you for giving my "Steely Eye" a look. Lov'n your amazing compliments. Thank you.


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June 25, 2012

 
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  Very cool and creative shot, Carla, love it!


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June 27, 2012

 
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  WOOZA CARLA.


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June 28, 2012

 

Christina N. Seuser
  Love how graphic this is, so creative! A fav for me!


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June 28, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Thank you!


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July 23, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Carla,WTG my friend.Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!!


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July 30, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhh Carla! I just knew we should see this again..congratulations! Hope it moves on to the Gold girl!

jo ann c.


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July 30, 2012

 
- David Resnikoff

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  Carla,

Wow, wow, again and again

GĀ“lock

David R


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July 30, 2012

 
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  I tried something similar with a shiny, undulating cocktail shaker once; I think I could photograph chrome and graphic papers for days on end, after seeing your stunning results here! Congratulations!


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July 30, 2012

 

Lyn Darlington
  Wow! Congrats on another amazing finalist!


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July 30, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Nice! Congrats on a very cool finalist!


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July 30, 2012

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Exceptional SHOT! Congratulations Carla on your Finalist!
Smiling Christine


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July 30, 2012

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  Whooo Hoooo C arla. Way to go!


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July 30, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Thank you, my friends. I'm thrilled this image received a finalist award.


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July 31, 2012

 

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  Great reflections.


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July 31, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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July 31, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Amazing Carla, big congrats!


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July 31, 2012

 

Debra R. Harder
  AMAZING!! Love this, Carla! Truly brilliant!!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist!


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August 01, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Thank you to the judges for their compliment and giving this a finalist award.

Tiia, Phyllis and Debra, Thank you so much.


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August 01, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Carla!


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August 01, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Thank you, Carol!


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August 01, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, this is amazing, Carla! Congratulations!


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August 02, 2012

 
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