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- Macro : Elegant Curves- (Full Colour Only + Border, Title, Date)

Challenge #128 in the U live, U learn U love, U learn U cry, U learn U lose, U learn U bleed, U learn U scream, U learn series. Hosted by ConanFujiX, ConanFuji.

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Take a non human non animal macro shot which exudes elegance in curves. No liquor glasses nor flower shots as well please. Put a Border and Title on the photograph. Please also watermark the capture date (correct to the month). Good Luck !

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Announced:

Thursday, 7th February, 2013 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 14th February, 2013 – Wednesday, 20th February, 2013 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 21st February, 2013 – Wednesday, 27th February, 2013 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No composites.
Cropping is OK, but do not cut out / replace the background.
Filters are allowed as long as the other rules are respected

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Only entrants who have won at least one photo challenge in Dpreview.com can enter.
I might consider allowing entries from beginner participants if their entry is on par with the rest of the field.
The total entry limit is now set at 35, might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
Do not submit shots used in previously completed DPReview.com challenges.
No political statements please, any photos with the slightest hint of controversial statement or message will be removed without any notice.
Shots I find offensive might be removed.
Make sure the entries look good and tasteful (at least you must find your own shot tasteful).
Complaints might not be entertained after the voting has started.
The host's action (or inaction) is up to him

Maximum number of entries per user:

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1714 votes

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Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
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Submitted:	Saturday, 16th February, 2013 18:15 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 15th February, 2013
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/8 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	200
Notes:	Exposure : 1/8 Focal length : 300 Aperture : 6.3 ISO : 200
Views:	333
Galleries:	View this photo in precious light's gallery

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