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mark nicoll wrote:
Great shot Steve, Love the water movement over the hands.
Best of luck,
Mark

Hi Mark,

Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 10, 2007 at 08:53 AM
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MichAg92 wrote:
I think this shot conveys the tension associated with this type of compulsion extremely well. I have two minor suggestions: Have you tried cloning out the square object to the left of the soap bottle - I think that a complete void in that upper left corner might make the soap bottle more obvious. The second is to clone out the faucet handle above the left thumb. (this suggestion I am not as sure about). I really like the reflections from the faucet handle on the right side of the hands, but for some reason, the highlights right above her...Show more →


Hi Amy,

Thanks so much for the suggestion. I did clone out the square object (tile from the countertop) to the left and I think it really improves the shot, and while I was at it I cloned out the hand soap bottle as Steve R. recommended. I think it helps to get rid of the distractions. Thanks so much for your helps and your kinds words.

By the way, you are anything but a hack. Your entries have been terrific.

Best wishes,

Steve S.

In case anyone wants to see what it looked like with just the square cloned out here is that image:

http://www.arts.uwaterloo.ca/~sspencer/pictures/hands.jpg
Dec 10, 2007 at 09:29 AM
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You're going to hate me, but, if the soap bottle goes too, I think the rest of the faucet handle that I suggested you take out to the left of the stream of water should either go back in, or the whole horizontal part of the handle needs to go. Otherwise the balance of the shot is top-right heavy. I kind of like the soap bottle in, but you are right the the shot is more striking without it.
BTW - I am a indeed hack, and one who needs to get her own shot in this week rather than mentally meddling with yours and others -but I can't think of anything that will be as good as those that are already up here ! Good luck this week!!
Dec 10, 2007 at 09:46 AM
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Hi Amy,

I independently thought the same thing and have now posted the shot with the whole faucet out. I think I like this best. Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it and good luck with your own shot. I am sure your entry will be great.

Take care,

Steve S.
Dec 10, 2007 at 09:50 AM
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Steve,

You have captured and conveyed the subject’s intensity and tension in your shot. Very nicely done. Good Luck.

Karen
Dec 10, 2007 at 10:59 AM
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Guessing the point at the first look it a mark of a successful shot and that's certainly the case here.

Congrats for this very fitting entry !

Julien
Dec 10, 2007 at 07:22 PM
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Well set up, Steve. Lighting, water droplets, and especially the red fingers are all right on. Nice!--Frank
Dec 10, 2007 at 08:11 PM
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Karen Gilligan wrote:
Steve,

You have captured and conveyed the subject’s intensity and tension in your shot. Very nicely done. Good Luck.

Karen


Hi Karen,

I really appreciate your kind words, and I am glad you like the shot. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 10, 2007 at 08:13 PM
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markoner wrote:
Guessing the point at the first look it a mark of a successful shot and that's certainly the case here.

Congrats for this very fitting entry !

Julien

Hi Julien,

Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate the encouragement and I am glad you like the shot.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 10, 2007 at 08:27 PM
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FJR1 wrote:
Well set up, Steve. Lighting, water droplets, and especially the red fingers are all right on. Nice!--Frank


Hi Frank,

Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate your encouragement and thoughtful comments.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 10, 2007 at 08:29 PM
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The hands and tension really stand out beautifully in this edit. Congrats!! -amy
Dec 11, 2007 at 09:27 AM
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MichAg92 wrote:
The hands and tension really stand out beautifully in this edit. Congrats!! -amy

Hi Amy,

Thanks again for your very helpful advice on this shot.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 11, 2007 at 03:18 PM
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When I was speaking to my daughter about the theme for this week she immediately suggested hand washing. I couldn't possibly have captured it as powerfully as you did. The red fingers clearly show that it has moved to the obsessive level. Great shot. Thea
Dec 11, 2007 at 06:33 PM
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Great concept, Steve. I have a psychotherapist friend who used to be obsessive-compulsive and washed her hands a lot till they bled. Nicely executed!!
Dec 11, 2007 at 06:54 PM
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I do like the image with the reflective water handle, but it does look "cleaner "as you have it posted now. Very well represented of this type of an obsession. The pinkish on the fingers adds all the more to the obsessive quality. Thanks so much for posting a before and after as it really helps compare everyones comments and work in progress. Very well done!

Jamie
Dec 11, 2007 at 09:13 PM
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Wonderful idea for "Obsession" and very well executed. The water is wonderful!

All the best,

Endre
Dec 12, 2007 at 02:30 AM
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Thea Kirkwood wrote:
When I was speaking to my daughter about the theme for this week she immediately suggested hand washing. I couldn't possibly have captured it as powerfully as you did. The red fingers clearly show that it has moved to the obsessive level. Great shot. Thea

Hi Thea,

Thanks so much for your very kind comments. I am glad you liked the shot.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 12, 2007 at 07:27 AM
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Beverly Guhl wrote:
Great concept, Steve. I have a psychotherapist friend who used to be obsessive-compulsive and washed her hands a lot till they bled. Nicely executed!!


Hi Bev,

This compulsion can be very devastating for folks. I hope and trust your friend has kept it in check. Thanks for your kind comments.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 12, 2007 at 07:29 AM
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contre-jour wrote:
I do like the image with the reflective water handle, but it does look "cleaner "as you have it posted now. Very well represented of this type of an obsession. The pinkish on the fingers adds all the more to the obsessive quality. Thanks so much for posting a before and after as it really helps compare everyones comments and work in progress. Very well done!

Jamie

Hi Jamie,

I appreciate your kind comments and the nice detail you provided about what you like. Thanks for taking the time to do so.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 12, 2007 at 07:31 AM
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Strad wrote:
Wonderful idea for "Obsession" and very well executed. The water is wonderful!

All the best,

Endre


Hi Endre,

Thank you for the very kind words. It means a a lot.

Best wishes,

Steve S.
Dec 12, 2007 at 07:32 AM
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