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A quarter apple placed on a mirror with water also reflecting a black background. 50mm at F11, 1/60, SB600 flash. Minor edits and artistic filter in PSE5.

Susan M. Smith

 
 
 

Erika Haight
 

This is OUTSTANDING Susan! I love the effects and POV! erika


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February 11, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Awesome, love the effects!!!


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February 11, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Erika and Kathleen, thanks so much for looking and for your wonderful comments! I really was unsure about the outcome of this experiment, so I really appreciate your feedback :)


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February 12, 2008

 

Scott A. McDaniel
  Susan - this is marvelous. I think the thought process is quite brilliant and so is the capture.


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February 16, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Thanks Scott, I really appreciate the positive feedback! I've become quite a fan of using mirrors, now I just have to find out how to get a flood filter :)


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February 17, 2008

 

Scott A. McDaniel
  I'm with you on that one but I gotta be honest, I like this a bit better. Every time I seed a flood filter photo now I just think, "oh a flood filter", with this I stared at it for 10 minutes and couldn't figure out what you did. Thanks for letting us know how you did it.


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February 17, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Scott, you make a very good point! I have seen the flood filter used quite a bit also. Every now and then it's used in a "unique" way, but you are right, it's become common. I also used the water on the mirror in the Feb Flowers pic.

I really appreciate the feedback on this and I'm happy to share the info. It's good to know what methods produce a different effect, especially when they're cheap :) lol

ps - I hope the judges stare at it for 10 mins too!


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February 18, 2008

 

Scott A. McDaniel
  Just remember, if they don't, it doesn't make it any less beautiful and creative...its just opinions. Good luck anyway.


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February 18, 2008

 
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  I love reflections and this is a wonderful image. Very creative.


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February 20, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Leslie, thank you! I browsed your gallery and WOW! I love your reflection shots and your fabulous flowers! Thank you for the compliment :)


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February 20, 2008

 

Teresa Norris
  Susan, you have such great creativity! This is really beautiful, and so well done...love the idea and result.


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February 29, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Thank you Teresa. I think the winter days almost force creativity, indoors anyway. That, and getting to eat your props!! :)


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March 01, 2008

 
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