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Crystal Ball on Checkerboard


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Crystal Ball on Checkerboard
Crystal Ball on Checkerboard
A clear crystal ball, sat on a checkerboard pattern, shows interesting light play and design elements.
No Photoshop alterations or effects.
70mm, 1/25sec. f/8

Kenton L. Elliott

 
 
 

Joan Powell
 

Love it , I think you have a winner . I like that you used no effects , no one does the origanal photo anymore . Well done !!!


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March 12, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much for your comments, Joan. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you.


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March 12, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  This is great, love it, Kenton!


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March 12, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Carla. I sincerely appreciate your comments.


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March 12, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Great idea and execution!!


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March 12, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Rakesh!


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March 12, 2007

 
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  Very nice work Kenton!! Jeff


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March 12, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Jeff! Thank you very much!


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March 12, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Super creative, intriguing and original!


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March 12, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Awsome; Ken!
Woah, yea, this turned out even better than I had imagined. THe tiny checkerboard has big time potential. I can see lots of concepts placed on this abstract background. THis is a great graphic elements shot. Love it. DOnna


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March 12, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  PS Joan, I Post a LOT of origionals in the contest. . I think that too many people think that PS is the answer to a lousy shot.
The camera does a great job when used properly and that's when a great PS user should apply his skills..
.I'd love to see more images posted straight out of the camera from Ken. He's a great shooter and should show them off more often. He always does and exceptional job at PS and uses it as a tool and not an instant fix up for a lousy shot..


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March 12, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Donna and Donnarae! Thank you so much for your kind words. I truely value your opinions...


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March 12, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WOW this is awesome Kenton, doesn't need any effects added. Wonderful lighting and design!!!


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March 13, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Cassie. Great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated!


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March 13, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  I can't pass this one by; I love it, naturally!
Congratulations on this making Finalist!


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April 24, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thanks a million, Christopher. Great minds....???? LOL Thanks again!


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April 24, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  This is great! Congratulations Kenton!


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April 24, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Renee! Sincerely appreciate hearing from you.


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April 24, 2007

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Great image, Ken..Congratulations and good luck in the next round !!!


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April 24, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Marilyn! Thanks a million!


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April 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Kenton. Good luck in the next round.


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April 25, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Kenton..great image!


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April 25, 2007

 

Robert Baer
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congratulations for this very creative image!!


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April 25, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Yeah, early March must have been Checker Madness for us both. I like your sweep going up the back; I didn't have enough paper to try that. (Hence I had to line up other cocktail shakers at the back of my frame, to hide the paper's edge!)


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April 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Kay, Cyn and Justin!
Your comments are truely appreciated.
Christopher.... we go for stripes next month??? LOL Thanks!


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April 25, 2007

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Kenton, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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April 25, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  WTG Kenton, many congratulations on this wonderful winner!


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April 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Janine and Lynne!!


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April 25, 2007

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Kenton, congratulations on this win, its richly deserved. my dear friend - Allan


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April 26, 2007

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this creatively composed winner, Kenton!


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April 26, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats to you Kenton!!!


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April 26, 2007

 

Arlene Krassner
  Congratulations Kenton.


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April 26, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Congratulations again, Kenton... I can uncross my fingers now ;)


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April 26, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Big congrats on your win Kenton!!


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April 26, 2007

 

HuHu Lin
  congrats to you,Kenton!
you definitely deserve this honor!


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April 26, 2007

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  WTG Kenton !!! Congratulations on your second place win. I'm really happy to see this one again. :-)


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April 26, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, everyone!


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April 26, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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April 26, 2007

 

Triptych Taylor
  THat's neat!
-justin
(Congratulations)


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April 26, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Kay & Justin! Thank you very much!


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April 26, 2007

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Kenton on your win...Dominick


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April 28, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  HEllo Dominick.... Thank you very much!


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April 28, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Congratulations on This wonderful 2nd place winner, Kenton .... Steve


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April 28, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Steve!


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April 28, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  2nd Place AND a PhotoFlash mention! Clearly, I've got to go back to the drawing board with my shakers...! ;) Congrats on the double-mention!


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May 02, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wow, thanks, Christopher. I haven't had time to look at photoflash and will do that now. Thanks again!


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May 02, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Hi Kenton, congratulations on your win and PhotoFlash feature. This image is so creative!


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May 02, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Donna. It's great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated!


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May 02, 2007

 

Pollie Howland
  Hi Kenton! Saw the checkerboard crystal and your name under it...whoa very cool :) Just thought I would say hello as it has been a long time. You have been very busy doing excellent work as always. Always a pleasure to view your pieces.


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May 05, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Pollie! Great to hear from you and your comments certainly are appreciated. Love the work you've added to your gallery. There's no cure for the PS addiction!!! Thanks again.


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May 05, 2007

 

Ronald Balthazor
  How terrific, Kenton. One of the first things I see after returning home from vacation. Well done.


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May 07, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Ron! Great to hear from you and glad you all got home, safe and sound. Thanks a million for your kind words!


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May 07, 2007

 

C, William Dunsay
  I have nothing against altering photos to improve or create a particular effect but it's great to see this photo achieved with camera skill and photoghapher creativity. I'm glad it's a winner.


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May 10, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you C.William. I really appreciate your comments.


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May 10, 2007

 
- ronda chatelle

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  Kenton...You are soooo talented! This is wonderful! Love your work!!!


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May 19, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Ronda. Wow.... thank you very much for your very kind words. Great to hear from you and most sincerely appreciated!


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May 19, 2007

 
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