Color Contrast

Challenge #1 in the Different types of contrast series. Hosted by myn.

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Objects of different color in a picture can sometimes create a combination that draws attention. This challenge is about finding the right combination of very different hues that can make a good picture.

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Announced:

Thursday, 10th December, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 17th December, 2009 – Wednesday, 23rd December, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 24th December, 2009 – Wednesday, 30th December, 2009 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic, light post-processing only (minor corrections).

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Obviously, only color photographs, more intense color is better.
Try to avoid colorful subject on black or white background.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

150

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Pencil Zip

by ajscullard

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Just some fun with colored pencils.

Camera:	EOS 1
Lens:	50mm macro
Submitted:	Friday, 18th December, 2009 12:26 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 18th December, 2009
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Notes:	Original on Fuji Velvia 50. The technical challenge was finding zip closers big enough.
Views:	5425

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Total comments: 8

That is really a neat photo! Congratulations on a well-deserved win in this challenge.

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anyone that scored you below a 3 needs to reconsider their voting in this and other challenges!

congrats on a highly creative and colorful entry.

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And, congrats on no 1/2-star votes! Very difficult to come by these days ;-)

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Congratulations for this most than deserving winner. Talent & originallity, very nice combination.

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Well done!!

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a very deserving winner. great still life shot with lot of innovation :-)

cheers!
soumya

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This one made me smile. That's thinking outside the (pencil) box.

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Great photo, and delightful concept! Congratulations.

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