Magazine article: Amazing miniatures

Challenge #90 in the The Art Director series. Hosted by jezsik.

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A magazine, specializing in model construction, is looking for some original examples of miniatures for their publication. This includes elaborate doll houses, dioramas, models and architectural mock-ups. The image must not be a straight-forward catalog shot, but show command of lighting and composition to make the miniature appear realistic.

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Announced:

Wednesday, 12th September, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 19th September, 2012 – Tuesday, 25th September, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 26th September, 2012 – Tuesday, 2nd October, 2012 (GMT)

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No borders or watermarks

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The image should consist of either a collection of miniatures in an arrangement or a single original item (not available for purchase) that showcases the creator's talent.

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Barton Hill - inside view A

by Rajamurthy

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A view of the Barton Hill Hotel and SPA miniature on display at Barton Hill Hotel, Niagara,USA. According to the hotel staff, this masterly miniature done in one inch scale took 15 years for its creator Marshall Churdar. The outside view that we see is the real front portico and the bench is outside.Amazing creation! and is the focal point for all guests.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Submitted:	Saturday, 22nd September, 2012 18:20 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
Focal length:	7.6 mm
Shutter speed:	1/13 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	200
Notes:	Hand held. PP using picasa and Photoscape.
Views:	312
Galleries:	View this photo in Rajamurthy's gallery

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