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Archive 2007 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning

  
 
Bill Adam
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p.1 #1 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Whenever I have to use a roll of tape I'm forever having to pick at it with a finger nail to find the beginning and I end up making a real mess of it. Where are the scissors when you need them?

Cheers everyone!

http://i.pbase.com/o4/85/673885/1/91233397.Mw8iPcSG._MG_1048c.jpg





Edited by Bill Adam on Jan 04, 2008 at 05:11 PM GMT (Reason: more tweaking)



Dec 29, 2007 at 09:24 PM
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p.1 #2 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


I like the tones


Dec 30, 2007 at 01:16 AM
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p.1 #3 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Awesome shot Bill, wonderful clarity, especially on the scissors. Did you have much trouble with unwanted reflections on them?

Jason



Dec 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Bill, I like the shot a lot. Ver crips and lear. Maybe the cloning on the end of the tape is too noticable though. Possibly using a 100% hardness or a different brush. Just my 2c.
Christian



Dec 30, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Bill Adam
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p.1 #5 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Thank you Kevin, Jason and Christian. I appreciate your comments.

Jason - Santa brought me a small photo-box for Xmas. No problem with reflections when using it.

Christian - I agree on the tape end. I'll give it a try using your suggestions. Thanks.

Cheers, Bill



Dec 30, 2007 at 10:22 PM
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p.1 #6 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Hi Bill,

This shot is executed very well and I really like this simple idea.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year,

Steve S.



Jan 01, 2008 at 10:24 AM
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p.1 #7 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Hmm... didn't see the end of the tape before.. Not a huge fan of the way it came out. I would either rip it for real, or have the tape go off the frame. Just my two cents


Jan 02, 2008 at 01:49 PM
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p.1 #8 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Great idea Bill, I like the thought behind this one. I too would like to see the end of the tape more "ridged" than this.... maybe rip it for real like Kevin mentioned?

Great execution otherwise...

Dave



Jan 02, 2008 at 05:03 PM
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p.1 #9 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Appart from the tape end a technically perfect shot. Very fitting and original too. Congrats !

Best wishes,

Julien



Jan 02, 2008 at 06:23 PM
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p.1 #10 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Love it Bill! Excellent entry!


Jan 03, 2008 at 08:02 PM
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p.1 #11 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Very neat concept and wonderfully executed. Love the tonal range here.


Jan 04, 2008 at 10:52 AM
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p.1 #12 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Really like this shot Bill. It grabs you right from the thumbnail. Well done and good luck.

Karen



Jan 05, 2008 at 08:15 PM
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p.1 #13 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Great lighting, tones and composition.


Jan 07, 2008 at 11:20 PM
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p.1 #14 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


I really like this image, and keep coming back to it. The control of light generated such a great 3D feel and captures the metalic nature of the scissors. Fantastic! Images like this inspire me to work much harder on lighting.

Scissors like that would never stay that perfect in my house!!

Cliff



Jan 08, 2008 at 07:41 PM
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p.1 #15 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Hi Bill! I didn't see your original, but this one is superb! Great tones and contrast.
I think it's just perfect!



Jan 08, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Bill Adam
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p.1 #16 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I had loads of fun shooting this one and learned a lot.

Cliff, the scissors are around 40 years old since my wife bought them for her sewing kit. I'd say they fall into the category of "they don't make 'em like they used to".

Cheers, Bill



Jan 08, 2008 at 09:22 PM
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p.1 #17 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Excellent idea, I like this a lot!


Jan 09, 2008 at 11:48 AM
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p.1 #18 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Hi Bill! Congratulations!! You're a finalist!!

Great job, my friend!



Jan 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM
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p.1 #19 · #277: Snipping a New Beginning


Thank you very much Philly. It's quite an honor for my entry to be chosen particularly when all the others submitted are so terrific. Heck I'm happy to just get a few positive comments during the week.

Cheers, Bill



Jan 10, 2008 at 04:22 PM





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