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Half a Cup

© Martha R. Mazon

Half a Cup

Uploaded: June 16, 2017 | Entered: June 16, 2017 07:12:18

Description

Stealing an image title used a long time back by Joanna K for this one!

First the cup broke in half after falling on the floor, then later my polarizer fell out and broke while I was shooting some glazed bowls. I saved the cup for photos (of course) and when the new polarizer arrived, used the cup to test it out. The good news is the new polarizer is much better than the one that broke. Shot in my kitchen with afternoon light creating the shadows.

Congratulations to all the May Finalists! I'm trying to dig myself out of piles of work so I can review them properly and comment later.

Details & Macro

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 16, 2017

Your are very resourceful - Excellent work! #1689082

John Connolly June 16, 2017

A wonderful title and capture Martha! I had the same problem with a polarizing filter, they don't bounce real well at all! Your lighting here is outstanding, I hope we get to see this one again! #11609925

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 16, 2017

Great shot, Martha! I have never used a polarizer, but I'm intrigued by the idea of using one. What does it do? I'm having trouble taking shots in bright sun. Does it help with that? I love the detail, DOF, and bokeh in this shot (great title, too!) ;o) Fav! #11610224

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 16, 2017

Glad you where able to upgrade your polarizer and then take this creative and excellent shot Martha!! #11610255

Thomas L Willis June 17, 2017

Well done, Martha. #11610460

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic June 17, 2017

Great composition, textures and lighting Martha!,
Amalia #11610784

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 18, 2017

Love the tones, textures, light, shadows, dof & comp, Martha! It was all meant to be. All the elements of a winner! #11611607

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