Inspiring Photo: Tunes In Green #11344013

Tunes In Green

Uploaded: January 14, 2011 03:24:41

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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 5.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light detected., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

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Carla Capra Anderson January 14, 2011

Awesome, Susan.
;) CC #1344067

Stephen Shoff January 18, 2011

Very nicely done, Susan. The green really makes it unique. The fade to black really helps dramatize the shape of the guitar but I wonder if it wouldn't be better with just a little more detail visible. #9171241

Dale Hardin January 18, 2011

Very nice composition and POV Susan. You do well with the instruments. I assume from the image that you were focusing on the label but think it could use a little deeper DOF so that the strings were in focus.

But that is hard to say because only you know what your goals were for this shot and from the judges standpoint it seems you got it right. Well done. #9171317

Jeff E Jensen January 19, 2011

I really like the rich tones of the green and your POV and composition. I agree with Dale on needing a little more DOF, but, the judges seem to have liked it this way. Congrats! #9173872

Brenda K. Beatty January 19, 2011

I love this. #9174528

Debbie E. Payne January 19, 2011

Susan - I love this just the way you have presented it and obviously the judges agree! The look you've created here is perfect. #9174962

Anthony L. Mancuso January 19, 2011

Love the comp and richness of the colors Susan, I agree it would be beneficial if the strings were sharper, but I don't think they look bad as presented. #9175692

Susan M. Reynolds January 19, 2011

Thank you to all, my first shot in almost two months, the last being Thanksgiving Day snapshots of family.
This was a just quickie of my husband's guitar with absolutely no editing...it's the true colors of the guitar. I wanted to capture the brand on this particular photo, that's why the label within is clear. I'll do a full shoot of just the guitar in different POV's later when I'm feeling better. It still hurts so bad just to type, but I want to keep up. #9176944

Rita K. Connell January 19, 2011

congratulation and awesome color and pov on this one susan it is very eye catching #9178751

Peter W. Marks January 20, 2011

And Susan, you just know I had to go a googling and now I know a bunch about the Ibanez guitars and that the company is owned by a Japanese gentleman Hoshini Gakki. Back in the late 60's early they were sued by Gibsons and Fenders for copying their designs and eventually settled out of court.
An unusual emerald green and very nicely shot. I like it and if you hadn't focused on the label I would probably not have investigated the history of this brand and wouldn't be so well equipped to win the next Trivial Pursuit, so thanks. :0) #9179905

Carla Capra Anderson January 20, 2011

Hi Susan,
My original post was created by seeing this image in the BP competition gallery.
I still feel this image is awesome and like it as is, especially with the way the light radiates and decreases as it moves out.
Well done and congrats on the EP.
;) CC #9180089

Teresa H. Hunt January 20, 2011

What a beautiful guitar. I love the color and the texture of the paint job. I didn't even notice the strings were not sharp!

I have tried so many times to get a great photo of my husbands guitar. I've failed miserably every time. Maybe this afternoon I'll pull it out and give it a shot . . .

Your photo is very striking Susan! Congrats on your EP :) #9181125

Susan M. Reynolds January 20, 2011

Peter, I chose Ibanez since it was the only one that had the gorgeous green wood (this is dear hubby's favorite color). My son's bass guitar is a blonde natural wood Washburn designed by Grover Jackson. Will took the guitar completely apart, sanded it down until the blonde wood was a gorgeous silky smooth piece , then varnished it & put it all back together again. I've a ring of lacquer around my kitchen sink that no amount of scrubbing or paint thinners can take off, but it's proof of my son's love of music & the care he took of his instruments.
So, we've a collection going here, the silvery Korg keyboard, the emerald green Ibanez acoustic/electric guitar, the very dark burnt-orangey wood grain of the Tama Rock Star drum set with its brass Zildigan symbols, and the blonde natural wood Washburn bass guitar...wonder what else we'll add to the family music collection? Think we'll start visiting pawn shops to get some vintage instruments when we can.
#9181603

Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227421

Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227429

Carla Capra Anderson February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Susan.
Magnificent image.
;) CC #9227471

Dale Hardin February 10, 2011

Congratulations on the finalist Susan. :o) #9227477

Jeff E Jensen February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Susan! #9228378

Susan M. Reynolds February 10, 2011

Thank you all ~ #9229542

Rita K. Connell February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Susan! #9229953

Anthony L. Mancuso February 21, 2011

Congrats on your excellent finaist Susan! #9253830

Susan M. Reynolds February 21, 2011

Thanks Tony & Rita & everyone else as well :) #9254102

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