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Thread: Reflection

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    Reflection

    I think I like this photo but I'm not sure how original it is. Any thoughts? I didn't do any modifications in photoshop. It's a reflection off a dirty car window.



    Mike

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    Re: Reflection

    Quote Originally Posted by mikeup6
    I think I like this photo but I'm not sure how original it is. Any thoughts? I didn't do any modifications in photoshop. It's a reflection off a dirty car window.
    Mike
    This has to be a seriously dirty window! I like the effect, it kinda looks like someone stuck under an ice surface. Your choice of going b&w is an excellent one I think. The result is relatively gloomy (in a good way).

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    Re: Reflection

    it took me a sec to see the reflection, if it was in color i dont think it would work well. The b&w is good for this shot. The only thing i dont care for is the flash from the camera it blows out too much of the center of the image.

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    Re: Reflection

    I think Seb has taken the words right out of my mouth but just a little overblown in the center.
    Very very good though.
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    Re: Reflection

    I like this shot a lot. I think the reflection of the flash on the dirt is a very cool effect. I also like the B&W tones. The one minor gripe I've got is that I'm wondering what the shot would look like with an area of very sharp focus. Who knows, though...? Maybe the effect would be lost.
    Either way, this is a cool shot that is very attention getting. Good job!
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    Re: Reflection

    Well I think this is great and the blown out flash compensates for the black void which must be the camera.

    I alos like how the flash seems to draw the mud into itself and then onto your distorted face (Oh thats the camera again :-)) I for one am glad that only some of the mud is in focus.

    Excellent

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    Re: Reflection

    Thank you so much for all the comments!

    Mike

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