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¤ Candlelight II ¤
Photo Information
Copyright: Emiel Hillege (Emiel_Skyfreak) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 171 N: 733] (2949)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-25
Categories: Event
Camera: Pentax K100D, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro, Transcend 4GB 150xSD
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Christmas Joyful time [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-25 22:13
Viewed: 1349
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
[Motivation]
Well, this is my second shot not from Greece and finally a shot from the place where I live, Amsterdam (Zuidoost means Southeast, which is a specific district, less connected to the rest of Amsterdam, than other districts, except for North maybe)

As there are allready approx. 1400 shots from Amsterdam, made new category. Will add more to it in the future.


Just wanted to bring another contribution for Christmas, I'm in the mood.
Was taking photo's while we we're unpacking presents, suddenly looked through my viewfinder searching..and found the lights in the out-of-focus area..interesting. They are from a small christmastree..I clicked.
And this is the result, nothing more, nothing less.
Just hope you like it!
And have a good 2nd Christmas day!



[Photo Technical info]
70mm, F4.5 @ 1/15th! ISO-800, Pattern Metering, no flash (ofcourse)

[Little PP involved]

Resize. Tiny bit of cloning (just some disturbing highlight) and USM on the candle + despeckle. Tiny crop from the top. Simple border with the red from the candle.

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  • Great 
  • tigra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 646 W: 154 N: 551] (2938)
  • [2006-12-25 22:18]

Hello Emiel
Tender and beautiful Christmas card!
Nice composition, perfectly done.
Katia

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  • RADEEH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 15 N: 724] (2696)
  • [2006-12-25 22:27]

Hi Emiel

You have created the mood.
Lights are brillant.
Happy Christmas!!
Radeeh

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3908 W: 402 N: 6478] (22122)
  • [2006-12-26 1:31]

Hi Emiel,
A superb compo with great light colors sharpness and DOF, beautiful BG bokeh
Enjoy
Laurent

Hello Emiel, J'aime much the choice of your photograph to present your v?ux to us, which moreover is very artistic, c'est a Christmas card quite original and coloured subtly by this covering joint of?il at the ball of Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas with you and your family ...................Hello Emiel, J'aime beaucoup le choix de ta photo pour nous présenter tes vœux, qui de plus est très artistique, c'est une carte de Noël bien originale et colorée subtilement par ce clin d’œil au boule de Noël, je te souhaite un joyeux Noël à toi et à ta famille

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 146 N: 3421] (11902)
  • [2006-12-26 9:45]

Emiel

I love the color palette connection from the flame to the distant lights .. wonderful use of focus.. beautiful image.

take care - hope you had a wonderful holiday,

John

Hi Emiel,
Beautiful image fitting very well to Christmas days!Hope the light brings to all of us health,peace and love!
And my best wishes to you Emiel,For the Christmas and the New Year!

Thomas

Hi Emiel!
i like a lot your composition here and colours!
very good image of Christmas!
ciao!
Valeria

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4188 W: 145 N: 4934] (23322)
  • [2006-12-27 9:34]

Hi Emiel.
Simple, but a very touching picture for these dates.

Regards.

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3965 W: 173 N: 4995] (22758)
  • [2006-12-28 3:41]

Hi Emiel,
colourful candle composition for greetings. happy new year to my friend.
Burak
my overall evaluation -> ****

Hi Emiel!

Beautiful atmospheric photo, my friend. Technically perfect but most important gives a nice peaceful feeling really apropriate for these days. Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Hercules

Very nice atmosphere, warm colors and interesting background. Well done!

Hi Emiel

Excellent choise fot these days.
And the photo is perfectly managed.
BEdankt
Sakis

good to see shots from you other than greece... now go out to the streets to take some shots! :)))
another beautiful christmas image from you... blurry background works well here...
cheers my friend...
all the best for you in 2007...

Hi Emiel, very nice macro. Good framing too. Well done. Sothy

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12556 W: 269 N: 16620] (66480)
  • [2006-12-30 3:31]
  • [+]

Hoi Emiel,

Werkelijk een foto voor deze periode van het jaar, licht in de donkere dagen geeft wat meer vertrouwen, en een kaars voor je raam deelt de gezelligheid met uw buren, licht en kleuren zijn gewoon goed, mooie samenstelling.

Prettig oud en nieuw!
Groeten,
John.

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  • sebcz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 667 W: 149 N: 348] (2345)
  • [2006-12-30 6:04]

So, the mood got you too? Nice work, Emiel, I particularly like the softness of it, the bottom of the candle is nicely dimmed.
You have a 'sure' hand as well, as I can see :)
Seb

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  • t0mmm1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 953 W: 15 N: 811] (5430)
  • [2006-12-30 14:39]

Hi Emiel,
wonderful DOF control. I like the composition and the felling that this photo is emanating.
Nice.
Happy new year to you and your family.
Tomi

merhaba dear emiel
very good composition.
happy new year 2007 my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2685 W: 52 N: 3765] (12035)
  • [2007-01-01 16:05]

Hi Emiel!
Great Christmas photo! I really like the light and the colours. The composition resulted very well.
Happy New Year!
Anabela

Tell me please dear Emiel, what is so incredibly seductive in those Christmas lights and colors, and candles, and ornaments - that is melting our hearts and turn them into mellow-yellow, sweet pulp of feelings and good wishes...?
No different this time... The same power of Christmas works its magic again...

All the best in 2007.

george

PS: Thanks for placing your beauty into the theme.

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  • drago Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 174 N: 768] (4640)
  • [2007-01-05 8:03]

Emiel hi and Happy New Year!Beautifull composition,just perfect for these festive days!Well done
Panagiotis

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  • isabib Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 16 N: 173] (1945)
  • [2007-01-08 15:59]

Hi Emiel,

Nice use of blur and you captured the spirit christmas. TFS!

  • Great 
  • MayaG Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 258 W: 15 N: 365] (2043)
  • [2007-02-26 15:54]

Hi Emiel,
intimate, warm, cozy...I love it!

Hey Emiel,

I never had the chance to comment on this photo...quite personal I guess, it symbolises a lot about the spirit of the season, family and friends. The warmth of the colours and lovely bokeh.

I haven't been here in TE from time to time and just thought of dropping by and see how you where. You're a good and thoughtful son, be with your father and give him the strength dude. I pray for his quick recovery and may God keep him healthy.

God Bless,

Jom


***

Family First

Friends may come and friends may go
Family is first and this I know
Putting friends first is a mistake
And not one that you should make

Family’s forever and this I know
Friends enter your life and then they go
Making friends is fun trust me with this
But not something you would miss

Love your family while they are here
Keep their love very near
Family can leave the world at any time
So don’t make yourself feel like slime

Family is here to comfort you
I know your friends do this too
Without your family you would be lost
Hold on to them no matter the cost

-Bonnie B Long

  • Great 
  • ichris (29)
  • [2007-06-04 9:31]

Excellent mood this pic creates.
A real Christmas Card.
Technically flawless for me!
Well done!

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