DSLR Speed Challenge #111 - Depth Of Field -- Competitions in photography-on-the.net forums

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Aug 19, 2009 12:04 | #34

Wow, what a fantastic turnout for this contest. It’s overwhelming to say the least!

This will be the 3rd DSLR Speed Challenge that I have judged, and typically I like to give each contestant some feedback on their individual entries, as you have all worked so hard to create these images and share them with us. So it’s with a heavy heart that I have to say that it won’t be possible this time around, as there are 31 entries! So please forgive my lack of a personal, and individual critique.

This was incredibly difficult to judge – so I have made an attempt to adhere to what I would call a “pure” Depth of Field criteria:

• An aperture value at or below f/5.6
• One object (or portion of the photograph) that is absolutely tack sharp.
• Significant artistic juxtaposition between the focus and non-focus areas.
• Composition & Lighting
• And from a personal standpoint, I find that photographs with good DOF, exhibit a sharp focal point at the mid-ground. I have given deference to the photographs that showcase that quality. Your mileage may vary of course.

Again, it was exceptionally difficult for me to make a choice – all of the entries were remarkable in one way or another. If nobody minds, I am going to re-post the finalists (there will be 4 honorable mentions) and re-size the images, so that you don’t have to scroll back up this rather long page to find the winners.

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Henry: I’m quite partial to portraiture, I like the detail of the face here (and the eyes), with a nice DOF. The girl in the background is a moderate distraction, but I liked this entry well enough to give it an HM.

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Joby: Excellent shot (wish I could take pictures this well), and the focus on the thumb, fore-finger, and the 2 piano keys is very nice. Wonderful composition.

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Mike: The subject matter is a little passé for my tastes, but the lighting is perfect – and you’ve properly isolated a single element quite well.

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Tom: This is a lovely shot, and I really like how the wind caught that flag just right – so that it stuck out amongst all the others. Pity about the branches on the right (which I find distracting). Perhaps a new crop is in order? Otherwise, just great!

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Ed: Your work never disappoints! Great entry, though it might have been more interesting if that focal point was down 2 or 3 more tires. Excellent photo, and book worthy indeed.

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Daniel: If you ever wanted a “textbook” photograph that perfectly describes DOF, this would be it! Absolutely perfect isolation of a single point in the photograph. It was a toss up between you and Phil (that close – hold fingers ¼ inch apart)

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Phil: To me this is perfection. Perfect placement of the post, and the wire on the left guides our eye right into the heart of the photograph. It’s well balanced, artistic, and I would be proud to have this picture hanging in my living room.

Again – GREAT entries everyone, you should all feel proud!

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Aug 19, 2009 12:13 | #35

Good job all, and great topic... There were some stunning photos here.

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Aug 19, 2009 13:51 | #36

I really enjoyed this challenge, both making the picture and looking in adoration to everybody else' entry, thanks for putting this up!

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Aug 19, 2009 14:45 as a reply to @ soliwit's post | #37

WTG Phil and others! Great subject.

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Aug 19, 2009 15:10 | #38

Congrats Phil! and everyone else too. Really nice work!

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Aug 19, 2009 15:25 | #39

Wow!! Great subject!! Awesome effort on everyone's part!! The B&W's were among my favs. Glad I wasn't the judge on this one!! Way to pick 'em Kendoway!

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Aug 19, 2009 15:27 as a reply to @ post 8448499 | #40

I'm digging this one, great job!

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Aug 19, 2009 16:14 as a reply to @ Frontierdrop's post | #41

Congrats, Phil, and kudos to all participants, especially the winners and honorable mentions.

My hat's off to you too, Chris, for having such a tough contest to judge! Lots of entries (and really good entries) this time! I like the way you did the summary and the evals. Nicely done and a very good topic!

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Aug 19, 2009 16:19 as a reply to @ lavanut's post | #42

Thanks for the HM, and congrats to all the other winners

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Aug 19, 2009 16:30 | #43

Awesome job everyone -- Congrats S7000 and the other winners :-)

NIce job Chris (Didn't miss an entry from me this time did you!!)

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Aug 19, 2009 16:31 | #44

Congratulations Phil.

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Aug 19, 2009 16:40 | #45

Congrats, everyone, and Chris, that was a tough subject to judge. I forgive you for not choosing mine (barely).

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