Perfect Imperfection (I)

Challenge #1 in the Perfect Imperfection series. Hosted by CJ Lan.

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"Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when too highly finished." Life is not about finding a perfect life cycle, it is about seeing an imperfect life cycle perfectly. Show us a picture to illustrate/demonstrate that concept/philosophy.

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Announced:

Friday, 10th June, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Friday, 17th June, 2011 – Thursday, 23rd June, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Friday, 24th June, 2011 – Thursday, 30th June, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Cropping and light touches.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The picture you submit must have "title" and "description" illustrating the central idea you try to convey to the viewers.
Authors submitting the work are encouraged to vote based on not only the quality of the picture but also the title/description.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

128

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Exquisite Lunch

by Craig Philips

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Camera:	Sigma SD14
Lens:	Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Submitted:	Monday, 20th June, 2011 01:35 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 11th July, 2010
Focal length:	62 mm
Shutter speed:	1/500 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	400
Notes:	(non OS/HSM version of lens)
Views:	59
Galleries:	View this photo in Craig Philips's gallery

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