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p.1 #1 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

I caught these two artist's models playing catch with an egg.

This was a lot of fun to make. Believe it or not, everything is photographic. Nothing was made up in Photoshop.

Edited by Strad on Dec 17, 2007 at 03:05 PM GMT (Reason: Added a little blur to the egg)

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p.1 #2 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

How cool is this shot. Looks like a wooden version of the Will Smith's movie "I Robot" A really nice approach to the WA not to mention Endre, the toys!! Great comp.

Steve R.

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p.1 #3 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Well the master does it again...
An excellent creation Endre!

Jason

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p.1 #4 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Hi Endre,

Your shots are always so creative and have such wonderful lighting. This is a very interesting take on the WA. Good luck this week.

Steve S.

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p.1 #5 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

I agree that this is a great shot, but perhaps its just me, i cant see any "motion" in it.....

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p.1 #6 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Look at the egg!

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p.1 #7 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Wasnt there when I posted....ahhhhh the wonders of PS......

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p.1 #8 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Yes I do think I like the egg blurred. I love the color of the wood constrasting against the brilliant blue background I also like the surealistic design.

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Dec 18, 2007 at 12:01 AM

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p.1 #9 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Endre,

Love it! What a great take on this weeks WA. I agree with the other the blur on the egg really gives the shot some motion. Very well done, good luck.

Karen

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p.1 #10 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Tremendous work Strad. I like the added touch of the moon and star.

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p.1 #11 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Steven Roberts wrote:
How cool is this shot? Looks like a wooden version of the Will Smith's movie "I Robot" A really nice approach to the WA not to mention Endre, the toys!! Great comp.

Steve R.

Thanks so much, Steve, my friend! I'm so glad you like it! I can always count on you to amused by my stuff.

Actually. I was at a complete loss over what to shoot when i happe4ned to be in my oldest daughter's room and saw the wooden artist's mannequin. Immediately, the whole photo popped into my head almost as you se it here. The only thing that I didn't anticipate were the wispy clouds outside when I went to set up the shot. That accounts for the background.

All best wishes,

Endre

PS: I've never seen that movie. It looked kind of interesting from the trailsers. I'll have to rent it.

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p.1 #12 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Aww... you're too kind, Jason!

Thanks so much. I'm delighted that you like it!

All best wishes,

Endre

Jazno wrote:
Well the master does it again...
An excellent creation Endre!

Jason

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p.1 #13 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thank you, Steve! I'm glad you like it and always appreciate your kind comments. I try to use natural light whenever possible - which always seems to come out the best.

All the best,

Endre

Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Endre,

Your shots are always so creative and have such wonderful lighting. This is a very interesting take on the WA. Good luck this week.

Steve S.

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p.1 #14 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thanks for the two commetns, Mark! A little bit of PS can be very helpful now and then.

All the best,

Endre

Mark Speight wrote:
Wasnt there when I posted....ahhhhh the wonders of PS......

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p.1 #15 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thanks so much for your comment. i'm glad you like it and I, too, think it's better with the slight blur on the egg.

All the best,

Endre

JHut wrote:

Yes I do think I like the egg blurred. I love the color of the wood constrasting against the brilliant blue background I also like the surealistic design.

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p.1 #16 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thank you so much, Karen! i'm delighted that yyou like it!

All best wishes,

Endre

Karen Gilligan wrote:
Endre,

Love it! What a great take on this weeks WA. I agree with the other the blur on the egg really gives the shot some motion. Very well done, good luck.

Karen

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p.1 #17 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thanks, Bill! I'm happy you like it! i frequetly like adding the shot of the Moon and Venus into my more abstract photo creations. It's kind of a little lightmotif of mine.

All best wishes,

Endre

Bill Sutherland wrote:
Tremendous work Strad. I like the added touch of the moon and star.

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p.1 #18 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Endre, you are indeed the MASTER! What a wonderful composition! I love the sky with the moon and Venus, and I think the shadows of your models really add to the overall image. Great addition with the blur on the egg, although I didn't see the previous one. I can see that it wouldn't have been as dramatic without it, so that was an excellent touch, my friend!

I think Fred's gonna love it, too.

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p.1 #19 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

You are always so generous with you kind praise, Philly! Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it.

All best wishes,

Endre

Philly Rains wrote:
Endre, you are indeed the MASTER! What a wonderful composition! I love the sky with the moon and Venus, and I think the shadows of your models really add to the overall image. Great addition with the blur on the egg, although I didn't see the previous one. I can see that it wouldn't have been as dramatic without it, so that was an excellent touch, my friend!

I think Fred's gonna love it, too.

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p.1 #20 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

What can I say? A work of art!

Great set-up and capture,
Chad

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p.1 #21 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thanks so much, Chad. I appreciate your kind words. So glad you like it!

All the best,

Endre

Chad Schulz wrote:
What can I say? A work of art!

Great set-up and capture,
Chad

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p.1 #22 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Great shot, very creative.

Ad

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p.1 #23 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thank you, Adma! I'm so glad you like it!

All the best,

Endre

Adam Woodyatt wrote:
Great shot, very creative.

Ad

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p.1 #24 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Endre,
I LOVE this photo. Wonderful idea and execution! It really holds my attention! ... my eyes keep traveling around the image. Bravo.
Regards,
Carrol

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p.1 #25 · Re: # 276 Egg Toss

Thanks so much, Carrol. I'm so glad you like it. A long time ago I learned a little about ideas of classical artistic composition. This one is in the X pattern which is why your eye bounces around inside the frame.

All best wishes,

Endre

Carrol wrote:
Endre,
I LOVE this photo. Wonderful idea and execution! It really holds my attention! ... my eyes keep traveling around the image. Bravo.
Regards,
Carrol

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