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still life in sepia


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   still life in sepia
still life in sepia
Entered in Digital Darkroom.

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens

 
 
 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
 

Constructive critique is solicited and greatly appreciated!


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September 11, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  OK...sorry...no critiquing here...because I love everything about it! I love the simplicity and the tones that you used. Great job, my friend!


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September 11, 2006

 

Denise M. Snyder
  I agree with Margie - this is a beautiful image. Really nice work!


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, ya'll. When I saw this antique oil can (there's even antique oil still in it, LOL) I knew I had to have it for a still life. The color of the can is true to the object, as I only made the color of the background sepia.


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September 11, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Happy Birthday this Wednesday!!! :o)

Awesome still life Sipho!!! Picture perfect!!


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  How in the world did you know it was my birthday this Wednesday?? Thanks for the compliment!


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September 11, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  Beautiful still life and very well composed.


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September 11, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  Happy Early Birthday, Sipho!

How did we know...see this...

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=2676504&catID=560&style=&contestCatID=&rowNumber=71&camID=


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Mary! Margie - that woman is so sweet, I love her to death. And thanks for the birthday wishes!


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September 11, 2006

 

Beverly A. Wright
  I love this Andrew!! You did beautiful
work on the background. It really is
perfect with the oil can. Love the
composition. Great work!
Hey Happy Birthday, Wed.? Have a good one!!


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, Bev!


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September 11, 2006

 

Debbie Del Tejo
  Holy bejibers!!!! this is awsome! I love it REALLY!!!! Great work.Looks like another winner to me!


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, guhl... We gotta get that FIRST winner though...LOL


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September 11, 2006

 

Donna M. Whipkey
  Great shot! Who would think an oil can could look so good? Colors are great!


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Donna!


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September 11, 2006

 

Susan Fox
  Happy birthday Andrew!

Love this one! The color and composition is perfect. Love the antique look of it.


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September 11, 2006

 

Susan Fox
  PS: In a different shot of this same set up it might be interesting to see a few drips of oil dropping out :-)


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, Susan. And you predicted my next project... ME dripping out of the can!!


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September 11, 2006

 

Abhijit Nandi
  Happy birthday Andrew!great work.


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, Abhijit!


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September 11, 2006

 
- Mitch Spence

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  So simple, and such a "normal day" subject, yet so beautiful. Your work here is terrific.


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September 11, 2006

 

anonymous A.
  That metalic tone is terrific and the background suits it o a "t". Like Susan, I wondered about a drip forming on the tip of the spout; then I wondered if a squirt would be a plus; then I considered a drop falling into a pool of oil...then I turned off my noisy mind and went back to just enjoying your creation. Happy birthday...how come we get the present?


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September 11, 2006

 

Debbie Del Tejo
  David, Your comment is so funny...thanks for the laugh......I needed it. Yes, we did get the present!


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September 11, 2006

 
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  Sipho, excellent tones, detail, lighting, composition and effects.


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September 11, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank you all for your comments! You all may send me presents, just contact me privately for the mailing address. I'd love another hand made boomerang from Down Under...


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September 12, 2006

 

anonymous A.
  I already sent it...but it keeps coming back!
Do you know what the Aborigines call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A stick....


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September 12, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Well then send a didgeridoo.


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September 12, 2006

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Terrific work, Sipho! I love the background, particularly in the upper right area. And a happy birthday, if I don't remember to say so, tomorrow!


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September 12, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Christopher!


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September 12, 2006

 

Thomas
  Happy B'day, and my opinion is 2/3 of the background is too bright. We tend to look at bright highlights first, it destracts from the subject. If the background would be like behind the subject overall, this would be awesome!
Regards


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September 12, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Thomas. It's not translating well on my screen here at work. It does look blown out on the left side. At home on my calibrated monitor, it's perfect. I might try to rework it and even out the left side. Many thanks for your great critique!


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September 12, 2006

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  No surprise here, Sipho! Congratulations!


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October 26, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  A big congrats, bud!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations, Sipho, on your finalist for this fine image, and good luck in the next round!


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October 26, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Cograts to you on an awesome image!!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Nan Fischer
  Very lovely. Congratulations on your finalist!


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October 26, 2006

 

Megan O. Caldwell
  Congrats! I love the colors in the can and the way the light hits it. Beatufiul work. I had to check out your gallery, too (you have the same name as my Rhodesian Ridgeback, my baby!). I love your work. It does as you intend it to!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank you all for the congratulations! And congratulations to all of you!


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October 27, 2006

 
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  Sipho, congratulations on your finalist.


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October 27, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Way to go, Sipho!! Awesome work! A huge congrats and the best of luck to you in the winning round!


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October 27, 2006

 

Debbie Del Tejo
  Way to go .I am sooooo proud of you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks all! Debbie where are you?!


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October 27, 2006

 

Sharon King
  This is a terrific still life capture, very well done, and well deserved finalist!


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October 27, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Sharon.


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October 27, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  Yes Thomas is right about bright parts you see first but the tip of the oil can leads right into the can afterwards so it WORKS really well for me. I LOVE IT Hee-Hee!! ;) Many Congrats to you!!

She-She :D


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October 28, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Supho!

Judyann ><>


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October 29, 2006

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this well-composed winner, Sipho!


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October 29, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!


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October 29, 2006

 

anonymous A.
  Well, Andrew, I guess this means you have got that neame NEARLY right.
Goodonyer, mate!


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October 29, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  AWESOME WINNER Sipho!!! Big CONGRATS!! :)


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October 29, 2006

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Told ya I'd crack under the pressure, competing with you! ;) Congratulations on your win, Sipho!


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October 29, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  WTG, Andrew!!! Congratulations on your win!


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October 29, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations Sipho, the textures and tones make this an exceptional image!


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October 29, 2006

 

Marianne Fortin
  Congrats Sipho - It was only a matter of time!


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October 29, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  Sipho Congratulations on your win!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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October 29, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank you guys! I'm glad to finally have a winner (though they're all winners to me...just waitin' for the judges to come around EVERY month!!)!


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October 29, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  LOL! LOVING it! Congrats!!!!!!!


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October 29, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks Laura! Can't wait to see some images from your weekend!


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October 29, 2006

 
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  Sipho, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congratulations Andrew!! Wonderful image -- we missed you in Georgia this weekend! Judy


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October 29, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome Sipho!
I was disappointed you didn't get to get to Atlanta too! I was soo looking forward to meeting you!
Congratulations on this very deserving piece of art!
jo ann c.


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October 29, 2006

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Stunning piece of artwork Sipho, just stunning!
Congratulations on your win!


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October 29, 2006

 

Heather E. Lupo
  Congratulations on your win! This is magnificent!


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October 30, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank you all so much!


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October 30, 2006

 

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  Way to keep rockin!!


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October 30, 2006

 

Jane M
  Hey congratulations from me too Sipho! Great image!


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October 30, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thanks, Curtis and Jane!


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October 30, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations on your win, Sipho -- glad to see this one again!


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October 30, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Many thanks, Kay!


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October 31, 2006

 

Helen N. McHugh
  Congratulations Sipho on your win... a very striking image!


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November 02, 2006

 

Carol Teal
  Congrats on your win Sipho. My parents used to have one of these old oil cans. I like how you presented this one.


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November 02, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank you, Helen & Carol!


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November 02, 2006

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations on your second place win!


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November 06, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Sipho! Wonderful work!

Cathy :)


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November 08, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  Thank ya'll, Susan & Cathy!


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November 08, 2006

 

Robyn Gwilt
  Hey You!!! Didn't see this before - well done :) Looks Great!!


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November 24, 2006

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Great work on this still life. Congratulations on your gold win! Well deserved.


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