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Measure Up

© Jennifer L. Alder

Measure Up

Uploaded: July 01, 2007 16:16:04

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I was attempting a different perspective on an ordinary object here-- taken outdoors on a ledge last week. Image has been desaturated, clarified and darkened in the background area. (catch all):)

Comments

Allison Gaulin July 01, 2007

This is outstanding, Jennifer! You won a DC with this one right? Well deserved!! #683531

Amanda Chapman July 02, 2007

The POV is OUT*OF*THIS*WORLD!!! Awesome! #4465859

Emily E. Bem July 02, 2007

OUTSTANDING POV! WOW! WOW! WOW!~

I hope to see this unique image again! #4466071

Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2007

Thanks, ladies! Yes, Allison--- it did win Jennifer's challenge-- kinda surprised me. :) #4466238

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 02, 2007

Creative, artistic& unique image with great perspective ,clarity tones & comp, Jennifer. I like it a lot. #4467249

Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2007

Thanks so much, Patrick- I appreciate your comment! :) #4467897

Cristi Bastian July 09, 2007

Jennifer, I can't believe I didn't see this one before. This is SO cool! I hope this is a finalist!!! #4487076

Jim A. Carlson July 09, 2007

Very clever and interesting shot.. So why didn’t I think of that.. I guess I don’t measure up, Great shot! #4489766

Jennifer L. Alder July 10, 2007

LOL, thanks Jim! Thanks Cristi as well! :) #4490963

Joerg Schlagheck July 10, 2007

Hello Jennifer, just got back from vacation and came to check what's new in your gallery. This one really stands out. The idea is fabulous and the B&W really adds to it! The portraits are great also... #4493969

Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007

Thanks, Joerg! Hope you had a great trip :) #4496681

Mary K. Robison July 14, 2007

The thumbnail shot of this doesn't do it justice, Jennifer ~ the perspective here is outstanding! Looks great with the DDR effects you used. #4509245

Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2007

Thanks, Mary-- it is unreal how little editing I did to this image! I appreciate it! :) #4509636

Nemil B. Chabebe July 15, 2007

Love this one, great focus point and POV
the B&W makes it looks great. Your frame
and composition are awesome. #4512612

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

I appreciate it, Nemil! Thank you very much! :) #4517525

Stephen Zacker July 17, 2007

Very creative. Like the leading line, and also like it in B & W #4518820

Vicki Tinnon Brock July 18, 2007

Jennifer - I love your portraits, but this is AWESOME and I love B&W!

Vicki #4520828

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Stephen and Vicki- thanks a bunch! :) #4522304

Cora Miller level-classic July 18, 2007

The "in your face" perspective is quite an attention getter. Great shot! #4525128

Sergio M. Cameno July 20, 2007

WOW!
Very original POV!
I love the tones and the composition.
Excellent work, Jennifer!

#4529575

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2007

Cora and Sergio-- thank you!!! :) #4530777

Michael Farruggia July 23, 2007

I am such a guy. This is my fav out of all the photos :-) not to mention the lack of color is excellent as well. That is some serious DOF you got there lady!!! #4545504

Angela Azzinnaro July 24, 2007

Some how I haven't seen this one yet- very cool POV! The lighting is really great as well! I have missed you lately, normally your entry is submitted closely to mine. I will visit your gallery to not miss any of your fantastic images. I admire your work- it is terrific!!!!!! #4546963

Jennifer L. Alder July 25, 2007

Mike and Angela-- thanks! #4555804

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 06, 2007

What a great shot & setup! I love that you can just recognize the thumblock on the tape measurer case! #4608366

Jennifer L. Alder August 22, 2007

I appreciate it, Chris! Thanks
:) #4685691

Emily E. Bem August 27, 2007

I think thi is a winner...hope to see it with a splash of gold!

CONGRATS! #4706707

Jessica Jenney August 27, 2007

Wonderful finalist image, Jennifer! #4706757

Marylee Pope August 27, 2007

FOUR! Is there More? WOW! COngrats! and BRAVO! #4706888

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

LOL,Marylee-- 6!! OMG!
THANKS EVERYONE-
I really am in shock :))))))) #4707136

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 27, 2007

Congratulations on your haul of Finalists this month! #4707791

Michelle L. Frick August 27, 2007

Wow Jennifer - another fabulous image and finalist - Way to go!!! #4708763

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 27, 2007

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer!! #4708955

Amanda Chapman August 27, 2007

Holy cow!!!! You've got more finalist than I've seen anybody get in one month!!!!! I bow down to you :) lol #4708960

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

Thanks everyone
Amanda--- LMAO!!! You are a riot #4708997

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007

I didn't see this one Jennifer, very cool POV, BIG CONGRAT'S on your finalist AGAIN! #4709636

Carol Teal August 27, 2007

Very creative POV and great B&W image Jennifer! Congrats on your finalist! #4709874

Kathy L. Clark August 28, 2007

Congrats Jennifer on this really cool finalist. #4711407

Sherri Gorman August 28, 2007

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist!!!! #4711518

Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your award, Jennifer!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711546

Jennifer L. Alder August 28, 2007

Thanks so much for the kind words everyone!
I really appreciate it
:))))))))) #4712030

Grace Watts August 28, 2007

This is excellent Jennifer! Congratulations, and good luck in the next round! #4713847

Christopher Jamison August 28, 2007

nice! doubling up on the finalists this month!

very well done...and a very cool image! #4714309

Renee Doyle August 28, 2007

Great perspective!!! Congrats on another superb finalist Jennifer!
#4714402

Candy Avera August 28, 2007

Another fabulous finalist. Way to go Jennifer! #4714538

Jennifer L. Alder August 29, 2007

Thanks again, all!!!
:) #4715890

August 29, 2007

I like the idea when you take this photo....excellent!!!
greetings from indonesia,
Mike #4716270

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 30, 2007

Well..well...that's No #5 for the month!! What an incredible achievement!! Fantastic stuff, Jennifer!! #4722206

Jennifer L. Taranto August 30, 2007

Awesome!!! #4724020

Jennifer L. Alder August 31, 2007

Thanks all!! :) #4729933

jennifer B. short September 20, 2007

I knew this was a winner. I am so glad I found you on this site. You have great work. #4818403

Steve A. Mark April 22, 2010

Your Work Is Amazing! #8562864

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