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Miguel Torres
{K:3998} 11/3/2004
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Hello Hugo, i really dont know how you do it, you make the simple stuff looks great really complex, what an art you have!!!, Congratulations!!!
PD: Since you are the best person to receive comments from, i invite you to see my series images from the contest, i sent you the files, did you get them?
Opps.... i hit the botton early, here it is the link:
http://www.usefilm.com/image/598750.html
Take care,
Miguel Torres
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Miguel Torres
{K:3998} 11/3/2004
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Hello Hugo, i really dont know how you do it, you make the simple stuff looks great really complex, what an art you have!!!, Congratulations!!!
PD: Since you are the best person to receive comments from, i invite you to see my series images from the contest, i sent you the files, did you get them?
Take care,
Miguel Torres
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Jim Lorenzen
{K:152} 10/18/2004
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I like youre way of creativity, and the macro photos.
Jim from Denmark.
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Ricardo Ferreira de Paula
{K:678} 8/27/2004
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Feels like ROCK AND ROLL.
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Efisio Mureddu
{K:13104} 8/17/2004
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U got reason... the quality in this shot is not important, the composition and the real minimal depth of field make the shot.
Great idea and perfect realization.
Ciao Efisio
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/4/2004
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Hi Richard, Thanks for your comment. One of the things I've learned from these macro shots, is that I tend to use a far too shallow DOF. In this case, I think I would've lost some of the optical illusion of movement in the strings if I'd used a wider DOF, but for recognisability and impact, I agree with you. I'm trying very hard to teach myself to use a smaller aperture.... )
Cheers,
Hugo
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Richard Thornton
{K:26442} 8/4/2004
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I think the middle string is a A 440. But, never mind, I like the idea and the execution. Possibly, I would like to see it cleaned up some and a little more dof. This would add even more impact, I think. It's amazing how few visual cues can be provided and still the mind recognizes the object instantly.
Yes, I took other pallet pics and yes, the jury is still out on my car free existence. Besides, I can always borrow my wife's car in a pinch (I think).
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JL E
{K:9693} 6/16/2004
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just great!
cheers
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Raamses Ortiz
{K:4408} 6/13/2004
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Hi Hugo,
Very nice, I like it diferent. I like how you capture the movement here. Is beautifuly done!!
Congrats,
Be seeing you...
Raamses.
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Stefan Engström
{K:24473} 6/10/2004
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Thank you Hugo - what is confusing my perception here is that the blurring of the strings appears to be greater than that of the structure around it (at similar distances), but I realize from your description that this is an illusion brought on by the inherently better definition of the strings as compared to the background objects.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/10/2004
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Hi Stefan, in this case, it's the very shallow DOF that creates the sense of motion. None of the strings were actually moving. The blur introduced the oscillating effect, probably enhanced by the macro adapter, which, in essence, is an inferiour ring... A wider DOF would've removed the motion effect, I think. I know I tend to exagerate the DOF, as I generally like a very shallow DOF, but in this case the f1.7 aperture was chosen deliberately...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Stefan Engström
{K:24473} 6/7/2004
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I sense motion, but the shallow DOF is competing with that impression. Blur is blur and it would be a stronger statement about motion if it was more refined?
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Patty Morena
{K:16598} 6/6/2004
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Perfect! I like this kind of picture...simple and beautiful.
Superb image.(excellent portfolio too)
My best regards.
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Kristina Kohut
{K:49990} 6/5/2004
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I have to confess that I didn't have a clue what this is... perhaps because I don't play any instrument. I went very curious though and read all the comments, so I understand now!
Cool! Very interesting and definitely original!
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Craig Hanson
{K:7836} 6/5/2004
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I can't say exactly what it is, but it looks like little sticks which are doing a bit of spontaneous vibration.
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Christian Barrette
{K:21125} 6/5/2004
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Hi Hugo,
As you have seen in my post "Loose Spring", you have inspired me somehow with the idea of an unsusal point of view and the capture of motion. Macro photographies are great at converting ordinary things into a world filled with marvels. A shallow DOF is usualy esential in that process.
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Rawabi Al-Nuaimi
{K:15659} 6/4/2004
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i like the composition and the motion :)
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 6/4/2004
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very interesting photo... nicely composed.. almost did not click on the thumbnail.. glad that I did :)
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Maria Luisa Vial
{K:36017} 6/4/2004
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Hi Hugo... Beautiful shot!!! You captured de vibration in a way one can feel it, by just viewing the picture... I like a lot how the lines are so well defined even with the vibration... It is awesome... How you do it?
Cheers,
Maria
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 6/4/2004
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oh, great capture of the motion dear Hugo. I like it!
Kisses, Biliana
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/4/2004
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Hi Paolo, Good point. Think that would work better... Thanks, my friend!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Paolo Barthelemy
{K:25552} 6/4/2004
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You're right: the quality isn't important in this shot. I'm attracted by the strings and by their unusual movement; by the pleasant lighting and by the shallow dof. I would also try to widen a bit the tonal range, darkening shadows/midtones in order to give the sensation of brightening the attention point.
Cheers, Paolo
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Antonella Nistri
{K:21867} 6/4/2004
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Hi Hugo dear,so happy to see you again. When a photo is "different" is always intriguing so the quality,as you said,is not a problem. It's the winning idea and the creativeness.
What I love about this image is the clarity of the tiny rings of a chord against the vibration ( ...or blur,whatever ) of the rest. This particular makes it very dynamic.
Many congrats for experimenting! Antonella 7
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Yep, a good example of a pavlov reaction. On "reflection in pool" shots, we tend to do the same thing. See:
http://www.usefilm.com/image/436282.html.
Turning it upside down induces the expected, upright position of the trees... Interesting!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Neil Dolman
{K:26883} 6/3/2004
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Yes Hugo, funny do you notice how we assume your version to be correct because our eyes are used to seeing dark parts at the bottom of the frame and getting lighter towards the top, as in a landscape? An interesting effect going on in our brain there. we need to be really tuned in... (excuse the pun)
Groeten
& Cheers for now.
Neil
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Works very well, I'd say...;o)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Rockin' Neil! Very interesting thought. Thought I'd try it, and here's what it looks like...
Thanks for your comment,
Cheers,
Hugo
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Neil Dolman
{K:26883} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo, very creative. I can hear it playing already. Is it something nice and peaceful, classical or is it something raunchy, rocky. You see Hugo with a simple photo like this, and i don't mean your technique, you have got my mind thinking. Great effect. I like the shallow DOF and the two nodes of focus in the vibrating strings. An interesting effect Hugo - have you tried turning this upside down? it gives it a completely different look!
Best wishes from "rockin all over the alps", Neil
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Mark, thanks for your comment. You are right on the nodes, but then the string needs to be vibrating, which it wasn't....;o) I think the movement effect was created by abberations in the macro converter I used with the Pentax ME Super, so I'll settle for the "trompe de l'oeil.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Mark Scheffer
{K:1809} 6/3/2004
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Mooi hoor Hugo.
Misschien wat te korrelig voor zo'n macro opname, maar ik hou wel van zo'n kleine scherptediepte.
Sergio, exactly halway the string it doesn't vibrate (that's called a flageolet). But maybe this is just a "trompe l'oeil" caused by the minimal DOF.
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Ahmet Baki Kocaballi
{K:13618} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo, very good and creative shot!
the movement is strongly felt.. just i think yellow might be more dominant acc. to title,
regards
Baki
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altur .
{K:6087} 6/3/2004
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Good abstract... yes, motion, or maybe "vibration"? I like the diagonal lines... and the "vibes" ;-)
Best regards, Alex
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Walter Scarella
{K:19671} 6/3/2004
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A very original and creative work Hugo !
Congrats
Regards...Walter
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 6/3/2004
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hello my dear Hugo.. thanks for all comments and your friendship!
this one is a great a perfect effect of motion!
you are a great also the square cut is just!
my congrats
roby
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Antonio Trincone
{K:23167} 6/3/2004
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Yes, as you said the quality of this one is worst than the first but overcoming this problem (it is not a real one however) I found the motion idea extremely interesting here too...I guess the object is a guitar..and it is as you said in the answers to others I just read now
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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LOL! Patience sure is a virtue...;o)
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 6/3/2004
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@Hugo,
nothing easier than patience ;)
Nervousily awaiting!
Cheers,
Verena
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Verena, Thanks for your comments. Maybe the reference to Yellow will become more clearly with the third one. I know the DOF is too shallow for you, but It's a fair point of critisism... When I changed the compilation of this triptych yesterday, and searched for this photo, I also found it just a tad too shallow for a stand alone, but I think it does fit very well with the message / meaning I'm trying to present here. (nothing profound, just motion....;o) Just a hint: the RED and YELLOW also have a reference to the atmosphere I'm trying to get across... Just a bit more patience!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 6/3/2004
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...forgot one thing, I would call it version marron or brown.
Where do you see yellow here??
Cheers,
Verena
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Verena Rentrop
{K:15233} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo,
I don't want to start to read other comments, perhaps the answer for my guess is there already, but here; what do I see here? Guessing, looks like a stringed instrument and the vibration during playing it.
The blurr effect is too strong for me, but you don't need to care.
I grew up listening every day to a violoncello.
Still hearing the sound!
Cheers,
Verena
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Tim Bronkhorst
{K:9391} 6/3/2004
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Nice, it's fun to see that when most of the picture is moving still things can stand still. The resolution isn't that nice, should be replaced by grain.
Yellow is a good idea.
Greets Tim.
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 6/3/2004
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This one is even more creative and artistic like the first installment, Hugo. I can feel the sense of motion here very good. great job.
I agree with you that the image quality is not that point with this composing. the small "faults" create a good harmony with the picture itself. Just one thing: with "version yellow", I expect a REAL yellow composition with lots of saturation =)
cheers, thilo (looking forward to seeing the third one)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment. The comparison to railway lines is one of the things I tried to achieve with this part of the triptych... Nice to know it works out...;o)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo,
Unusual shot, but I knew what is was straightaway as I play an electric guitar! Mind you, those frets look sharp, almost like railway lines.
Nice sense of movement.
Kind regards, Chris
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Zsolt Radákovits
{K:10376} 6/3/2004
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WoW!
Fantastic pic dear Hugo!!!
Very nice composition, i like very much your play with the DOF.
SUPERB standing-waves!!!
Compliments from Hungary.
7 from me according to the idea and the Difficoult subject.
Cheers Radák
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Bobby, its the neck of an electrical guitar. Thanks for your comment.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/3/2004
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Hi Lori, you are looking at the neck of a electrical guitar... Hope you like the third one too. An educated guess about the colour of that one...?
Cheers,
Hugo
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Gerhard Hoogterp
{K:4863} 6/3/2004
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I disagree about the poor quality as such. I think this image gets its message accros quite nicely. A very nice shot, with motion and emotion. Great work. Rock on!
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo,i like this work.Is beautiful see the strings guitar in vibration.
Regards..Orazio
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 6/3/2004
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Hugo, hier heb je een echt tecnische foto van gemaakt, de drie onderdelen komen er goed uit en ook de wat vale gele kleur
Groet Teunis
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo,
I've been studying this one for several minutes...didn't like it in 'large' view, now I'm looking at 'small' view and I like it. I think my eye wants to see something sharp. I like just the small sharp section.
Very much like the crossing lines, forming diamonds. And the color tones are great!
Exactly what is this if you don't mind my asking. It reminds me of SOMETHING, just can't figure out what!!
I went back to your portfolio to refresh my memory (and eyes) and when I saw the red one, I see what you are doing. VERY CLEVER YOU ARE!!
Nice work, Hugo,
Lori ;)
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Kees and Carolyn
{K:15193} 6/3/2004
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This is fantastic! You can almost feel the vibrations! Wonderful tones! This photo is alive!
Carolyn
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Neal Nye
{K:15827} 6/3/2004
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I think this is brilliant. It makes one's eyeballs buzz along with the strings. Even before one tries to figure out how you did it. Very interesting and very nice.
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Bobby Mun
{K:3709} 6/3/2004
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Hi Hugo, I can't figure what is that... looks like spring rods on top of a vibrating base :>
I like the cross composition and the motion of the spring rods.
Great creative work !
Cheers ! Bobby
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Sérgio Vieira
{K:3384} 6/3/2004
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Still can?t understand how you actually did this! :)
What puzzles my mind is how can the strings have symectrical vibration to both sides of the same bar.
However you did this, it's just awesome and has a lot of rhythm in it.
Also find these colours very suitable. Somehow they are very acoustic. :)
Best regards,
Sérgio
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