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Chad Schulz
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · #355 A Sharp POV


Sorry Norm! I was working on this shot last night and earlier this evening before I noticed your entry. Not trying to steal your title or theme.

Regarding the photo, it's not perfect but have you ever tried to macro photo your own eye from profile. I took nearly 100 shots and never did get my iris perfectly in focus. However, I think the shot works with the hobby knife sharply focused.

I didn't shoot the knife while near my eye, I used my hand for a background on that and layered the shot. I'd do many things for photography, but losing an eye for it seems counterintuitive

Probably my only attempt this week. Busy, busy, busy

Let me know what you think,
Chad
Jul 23, 2009 at 11:28 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · #355 A Sharp POV


Aargh! I can't look at that, it makes me squirm!

Good concept though!

Andy
Jul 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #355 A Sharp POV


Great shot! I wish the eye were totally in focus but, I know how challenging something like this is. Well done and very creative
Jul 24, 2009 at 01:45 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #355 A Sharp POV


What big eyelashes you've got! Scary shot and well done. Sorry I can't help with the focusing problem.
Jul 24, 2009 at 02:12 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #355 A Sharp POV


Great idea and very well executed.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.




Jul 24, 2009 at 06:51 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #355 A Sharp POV


Yikes! Don't move....this image makes me nervous. Well done!!
Carolyn
Jul 24, 2009 at 07:59 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #355 A Sharp POV


I think the eye focus is fine and it's a very effective shot. The focus is right where you want it to be--on the blade!


Jul 24, 2009 at 08:31 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #355 A Sharp POV


that is sharp in more than one way. clever set up and good thinking. peace
Jul 24, 2009 at 02:10 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #355 A Sharp POV


Come on Chad stealing is stealing, my life will never be the same, no problem I would of done the same, MaaaYBe. HAHA

Norm
Jul 24, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Chad Schulz
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #355 A Sharp POV


Thanks guys for all the comments. Really appreciated.

Chad
Jul 24, 2009 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · #355 A Sharp POV


Hey Chad! Good to see you. Love that eye. The shot defiantly gets the "point" across.


Jul 25, 2009 at 05:25 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #355 A Sharp POV


Your shot reminds me of when I had LASIK surgery!
Cool shot, and I can definitely sympathize with trying to get your own eye in focus. I'm glad I'm not the only one who took over 100 shots to get one I liked. My experience wasn't for this challenge but for another photo contest. I ended up using a macro lens with extension tubes and letting the lens autofocus. It still took patience and creative positioning, but it ended up working for me. I know there have to be better ways though.

Good idea for the theme this week!
Jul 25, 2009 at 09:08 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #355 A Sharp POV


really nice
Jul 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · #355 A Sharp POV


Wow, that makes me feel very uncomfortable. I think you've accomplished what you set out to do. All your effort paid off.
Jul 26, 2009 at 09:28 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · #355 A Sharp POV


I think having the iris out of focus helps keep the viewer's attention on the blade.

Well done.
Jul 26, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Chad Schulz
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · #355 A Sharp POV


Thanks for the C&C.

I looked over my 100 shots and did find one or two that I could've used with a more in-focus iris, it was hard to discern because of the narrow DoF. I found that the iris being in focus is diminishing to the blade's impact. Also, the eye-lashes became blurry and distracting.

Anyway, sometimes the reason we choose a certain shot is based on how we like it's look and not on it's individual technical merits. So I'm standing on my original entry?!

See ya,
Chad
Jul 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · #355 A Sharp POV


OMG.... I can't look at it!!

See the blood vessels in the eye straining to see the point!

Chris
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Chad Schulz
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · #355 A Sharp POV


tinamarie52 wrote:
OMG.... I can't look at it!!

See the blood vessels in the eye straining to see the point!

Chris

Actually the blood vessels in the eye were a result of flashing my eye at close range nearly 100 times Not recommended for anyone thinking of trying it.

Thanks for the comment.
Chad
Jul 27, 2009 at 09:57 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · #355 A Sharp POV


Well Done, Chad. A scary as well as a sharp composition.
Jul 28, 2009 at 06:57 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · #355 A Sharp POV


Freakin nuts shot/manip. Would def love the iris in focus instead of the lashes but great stuff

aF
Jul 28, 2009 at 04:16 PM
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