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My Purple World


 

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My Purple World
My Purple World
Canon EOS 7d, Canon 100mm 2,8IS macro lens, 1/125, f/4.5, ISO 100.

Beth Spencer

 
 
 

Beth Spencer
 

I am back from vacation and had a wonderful time!!! I am trying to get caught up on everything. I haven't gotten to vacation pictures but am trying to get some done, but just thought I would post this one. I did it the day I did the other web!!!


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September 18, 2012

 

Stephen Shoff
  Nicely done. Did you apply any sharpening? A high-pass filter might make the water beads sparkle a little.

I like the little extra element of green bug caught in the web. But I found myself looking for a better place for it. Anyone else get that impression?


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September 18, 2012

 

Jeff E Jensen
  I agree, Stephen, he would be better a little lower and to the left. I don't think it would be too hard to move him.

This is really cool, Beth!


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September 19, 2012

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  A great abstract image Beth and my favorite color! Love that you filled the frame with it. It has my eyes going wild bouncing back and forth, but that is a good thing...captivating! I agree a high pass filter will give it even more of an impact. :~) Look forward to seeing what you do with the bug.


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September 19, 2012

 

Teresa H. Hunt
  Oh I like this one. I love the purple color. One of these days I want to get a web with water drops shot! :)

The others have some good suggestions so I'll wait and see what you come up with. :)


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September 19, 2012

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Love it, Beth -- very nice and sharp and I think a high pass would really set this off. Let us see what you do with the bug. I really don't think you need it; the web itself and the color takes over anyhow.


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September 19, 2012

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
 
Thanks, I had not even noticed the green bug and had looked at this many times. I did two edits, I moved him in one and removed him in the other. I thought I had already applied a high pass filter but did it again. There is something that can be done with a gradient but don't remember how, I think Dale might know that answer.
I got the purple background by using my jacket after focusing the web and shot with a remote. Purple for all of us that like it!


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September 19, 2012

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  I really like edit number 2...less is more for me on this one! :~)


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September 20, 2012

 
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  really like the purple makes me think of halloween.... I have to go with edit #2 also the bug isn't big enough to make a statement. great capture was the dew already on the web or did you spray it?


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September 20, 2012

 

Peter W. Marks
  Ok Beth, I think you can safely say that we all like the rich purple. I hadn't originally noticed the bug so either in or out is fine for me.


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September 20, 2012

 

lisa anderson
  This is my favourite colour! Looks great!


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September 20, 2012

 

Stephen Shoff
  You did a good job of moving it. With or without it works well.


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September 20, 2012

 

Debbra Bailey
  Awesome! I like without the bug, as it feels like the image is more about the web :)


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September 21, 2012

 

Beth Spencer
  Thank you everyone! Rita, this was actual dew, I was out very early one foggy morning not too long ago!


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September 21, 2012

 
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